Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup: Standout Starts and Surprising Performances
Sunday’s action delivered a mix of dominance, resilience, and unexpected breakthroughs, reshaping fantasy lineups as the season winds down.
Aug 31, 2026
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Kazuma Okamoto Powers Blue Jays to 7-0 Shutout of Mariners
Kazuma Okamoto’s 28th home run of the season and a key defensive play helped the Toronto Blue Jays crush the Seattle Mariners 7-0, with Yusei Kikuchi taking the loss despite a solid effort.
Aug 31, 2026
Kikuchi’s Rough Return Highlights Angels’ Struggles as Dodgers Keep Rolling
Yusei Kikuchi’s injury comeback fell short, surrendering five runs, while the Dodgers extended their winning streak and other standout moments unfolded across the baseball landscape.
Aug 24, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Streak Ends as Dodgers Fall to Pirates in Walk‑off Thriller
Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed 6‑1/3 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5‑4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, surrendering a game‑tying two‑run homer in the eighth that halted his 13th win bid. Shohei Ohtani contributed a single and a stolen base, Kazuma Okamoto extended his hitting streak, and Yusei Kikuchi is slated to start for the Angels against the Rangers.
Aug 22, 2026
MLB Pitchers’ Road Back: 2026 Debuts and Rehab Milestones
A look at the latest injury recoveries shaping fantasy lineups and team rotations across Major League Baseball.
Jul 29, 2026
Rintaro Sasaki Weighs MLB Move as Marlins Offer Drafted Spot
Stanford standout Rintaro Sasaki faces a July 27 deadline to choose between a Major League contract with the Miami Marlins and a return to Japan, sparking a trans‑Pacific bidding saga.
Jul 27, 2026
2026 Topps Chrome Baseball Checklist Unveils Rare Card Variations and Star Players
The 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball checklist introduces Lightboard, Image, Super Short Prints, Award Winner and Minions variations, spotlighting a roster of marquee athletes and their distribution odds.
Jul 26, 2026
Rintaro Sasaki Commits to Miami Marlins, Rejects SoftBank Hawks
After a highly anticipated decision, infielder Rintaro Sasaki has signed with the Miami Marlins, forgoing both a professional contract in Japan and a fifth year at Stanford.
Jul 25, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Weekly Spotlight: Standout Performers and Injury Updates
This week’s fantasy baseball analysis breaks down the latest performances, injury comebacks and emerging talents across the American League, offering insight for roster decisions.
Jul 12, 2026
Second-Half Fantasy Pitching Outlook: Who’s Still Lucky, Who’s Unlucky
Midseason analysis reveals which starters are overperforming their peripherals, which are regressing, and which low‑cost arms could provide a competitive edge in fantasy leagues.
Jul 1, 2026
Barry Enright Joins Texas A&M Baseball Staff as Pitching Coach
Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley announced the hiring of Barry Enright, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and seasoned coach, to lead the Aggies' pitching development for the 2027 season.
Jun 15, 2026
Barry Enright Named Texas A&M Pitching Coach Ahead of 2027 Season
Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley announced the hiring of Barry Enright, a seasoned pitching veteran, to lead the program’s arms into a new era of competitiveness.
Jun 12, 2026
The Long Shadow of the 2017 Astros Scandal
A decade after the Houston Astros’ sign‑stealing scandal, the team’s depleted farm system and costly trades have left the franchise grappling with a weakened roster and limited prospects for a swift rebound.
Jun 2, 2026