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The Astros secured a 7-6 victory over the Yankees after a back-and-forth contest, while the Diamondbacks completed a ninth-inning rally to beat the Cubs. Several other games featured late heroics, immaculate innings and extra-innings drama.
The Houston Astros fell 7‑6 to the Oakland Athletics on a recent Saturday, a loss that pushed their record below .500 for the first time this month and triggered the mutual departure of general manager Dana Brown. The team missed the 2025 playoffs and is on pace for its worst season since 2014, a downturn mirrored by a 29th‑ranked farm system and only a single two‑plus WAR rookie in the past four years. Key players such as Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez and Jeremy Peña have departed, while Hunter Brown and several veterans are set to become free agents, leaving a lineup that has been outscored by 44 runs. The front office’s recent moves have offered scant relief; after inheriting a championship roster in 2022, Brown’s only notable acquisition was Josh Hader, and the team failed to sign major free agents, extending only Cristian Javier and Jose Altuve, both of whom have underperformed. Strategic decisions have included late draft selections, the trade of prospects like Korey Lee and Jacob Melton, and a payroll that remains among the highest despite a thin roster. Owner Jim Crane and advisor Jeff Bagwell have indicated limited willingness to overhaul the organization, a factor that will shape the next general manager’s ability to rebuild a depleted farm system amid a looming lockout.
The Oakland Athletics broke a five‑game skid on Saturday, defeating the Houston Astros 4‑3 after a decisive eighth‑inning rally that turned a 3‑1 deficit into a walk‑off victory.
The latest DraftKings MLB DFS slate for Sunday, August 2, 2026, blends high‑upside arms with undervalued bats, offering a strategic roadmap for building winning lineups.
The Astros secured a 5-4 win over Texas, fueled by a dominant relief effort and Alvarez's on-base prowess, moving 1.5 games ahead in the division
Catcher Yainer Diaz has delivered consecutive four‑hit games, sparking a resurgence that has propelled the Astros from the bottom of the AL West to first place.
The Houston Astros moved back to the top of the American League West with an 11‑2 triumph over the Texas Rangers on July 31, 2026, highlighted by dominant pitching and timely hitting from their star sluggers.
Mid‑week rankings highlight the most valuable pickups at each position, from power‑hitting infielders to strikeout‑inducing arms, while key injuries and trade‑deadline moves loom over lineups.
A deep dive into the 'replacement‑level killer' phenomenon at catcher, highlighting underperforming backstops across the playoff picture and the players who could provide the needed spark.
A look at under‑the‑radar hitters and arms who are posting statistical spikes and could reshape fantasy lineups this week.
RotoBaller’s latest waiver wire rankings for Week 17 highlight a deep pool of talent, injury concerns, and rising prospects that could reshape fantasy lineups.
A look at the most promising waiver‑wire players available in at least 25% of CBS leagues as the fantasy baseball season heads into its second half.
The Houston Astros fell 7‑3 to the Texas Rangers in a key series opener, with a fourth‑inning surge sealing the win.
A look at the players who are reshaping base‑stealing dynamics as the season moves into its second half
A late surge led by Alvarez's two-run homer lifts Houston over Tampa Bay, ending the Rays' nine-game streak.
Yordan Alvarez’s two-run homer in the ninth inning caps a 10-8 comeback, ending the Rays’ nine-game winning streak.
The newest fantasy baseball rankings have sparked conversation as a mix of underperformers and emerging talents jostle for position, reshaping expectations for the upcoming season.
The latest waiver wire roundup highlights a surge of talent that has been steadily climbing the roster percentages on both CBS and Yahoo, making them prime targets for fantasy managers seeking a late‑season edge.
A deep dive into the weekly fantasy baseball rankings and player grades that blend industry‑leading projections with matchup analysis, offering managers a reliable tool to set their lineups.
A new trade value chart combines expert consensus rankings and a custom calculation to help fantasy managers assess the rest‑of‑season value of hitters and pitchers, revealing which assets are undervalued or overvalued.
A look at the most significant injuries affecting fantasy baseball rosters and the expected timelines for key players
A look at the latest injury developments across Major League Baseball and how they impact fantasy baseball rosters and trade possibilities.
Recent injuries to several marquee names have sparked rehab assignments and cautious timetables, shaping the competitive landscape as the season progresses.
With the injury list swelling to 60, teams are navigating rehab schedules for stars like Elly De La Cruz, Francisco Lindor, and Max Scherzer, aiming for timely returns.