Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Key Player Updates and Trade Rumors
A rundown of the most pressing fantasy questions, from injury‑ridden closers to breakout prospects, and what they mean for your roster.
May 29, 2026
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Joe Ryan’s Breakout Season Puts Him in Cy Young Conversation
With a 2.1 WAR and a sub‑2.00 FIP, Minnesota’s Joe Ryan is reshaping expectations, turning a modest contract into a potential ace’s résumé.
May 28, 2026
Weekend Pitching Roundup: Standout Performances Across the League
From shutouts to gritty outings, this week’s slate of starters delivered a mix of dominance and nuance, offering clues about each pitcher’s role moving forward.
May 24, 2026
Yankees Anticipate Gerrit Cole’s Return Amid MLB Pitchers’ Rehab Challenges
The Yankees are set to reinstate Gerrit Cole from Tommy John surgery, a development that underscores both the optimism and the uncertainty surrounding injury comebacks in baseball.
May 19, 2026
Week 9 Waiver Wire Landscape: Key Additions and Market Shifts
A deep dive into the most impactful free agents and waiver wire targets for Week 9, highlighting standout performances, pitching trends, and market dynamics across the NFBC and Fantrax platforms.
May 18, 2026
MLB Pitchers’ Late-Season Surge: From Wheeler’s Velocity Spike to Harper’s Return to Form
Recent starts reveal a mix of velocity gains, command lapses, and breakout performances that could reshape the rotation picture as the season progresses.
May 18, 2026
Sunday’s Pitching Landscape: Sasaki Leads a Parade of Strong Outings
Roki Sasaki's dominant start against the Angels headlined a weekend of impressive outings, while a host of other arms delivered solid performances that could reshape fantasy rosters.
May 18, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Pitching Review: Key Takeaways from Recent Outings
A look at recent performances, including the challenges faced by Trevor Rogers and Tatsuya Imai and the emerging prospects making noise in the fantasy market.
May 13, 2026
Rest‑of‑Season Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling
A look at the latest rest‑of‑season fantasy baseball rankings, highlighting surging outfielders, surprise catchers and the impact of injured starters on draft strategies.
May 13, 2026
Tuesday’s Starting Pitcher Roundup: Ober’s Masterclass and a Flurry of Strong Outings
Bailey Ober threw a nine‑inning shutout while several other arms delivered dominant starts, setting the tone for a high‑strikeout, low‑earned‑run week.
May 13, 2026
Expert MLB Picks for May 12: Weather, Pitchers and Betting Insights
Tonight’s slate of Major League Baseball games draws particular attention from analysts who have turned to prediction markets for early signals. On Polymarket, a handful of bettors have placed modest stakes on specific outcomes, and the aggregated odds are now being parsed by outlets such as Covers for what they might reveal about pitcher performance and game flow.
May 12, 2026