After finally snapping their six-game losing skid on Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds (51-46) look to get back into the NL Central race in the finale of their four-game set against the San Francisco Giants (54-42). Righty Alex Cobb (6-2, 2.82 ERA) will get the ball for the visitors, while Cincy counters with outstanding rookie […]
July 20, 2023
The suddenly-slumping Atlanta Braves (61-33) look to avoid a fourth straight loss and a rare home sweep as they face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (54-42) in the final game of a three-game series. First pitch of Thursday’s finale is set for 12:20 p.m. ET at Truist Park. It’ll be a battle of Cy Young […]
July 20, 2023
Thursday means a lighter slate of games around MLB as some teams travel ahead of their weekend series — but it doesn’t mean a lighter group of starting pitchers. Aces are wild all over the league, from Spencer Strider and Zac Gallen squaring off in Atlanta to George Kirby and Pablo Lopez squaring off in […]
July 20, 2023
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is, rightfully, regarded as one of the very best players in baseball, a two-time NL MVP with four 30-homer seasons under his belt and more iconic moments than we care to count. When he steps to the plate, especially in the later innings, you start to lean forward in your […]
July 20, 2023
Once among the hottest teams in the history of baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays now find themselves in a dogfight for a division title. The Rays’ July swoon continued on Wednesday afternoon in a 5-1 loss to the Rangers, their fourth defeat in a row. They’re now just 3-11 this month, with a -18 run […]
July 19, 2023
It’s a haves and have nots situation as far as starting pitching is concerned on Wednesday. There’s a full 15-game slate on tap, and it features some admittedly big names like Luis Castillo, Justin Verlander, Julio Urias, Sandy Alcantara and Carlos Rodon. If you don’t have one of those top tier guys on your fantasy […]
July 19, 2023
Things are … less than great in the Bronx right now. The New York Yankees entered the second half needing to make a major run to get back into the AL East and AL Wild Card races. They’ve responded by losing four of five to the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels, highlighted by an […]
July 19, 2023
The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball right now, winners of 10 of 12 since the start of July and just a game back of the Houston Astros for the AL’s final Wild Card spot entering play on Tuesday night. Even better, they’re about to get a big piece back for the […]
July 18, 2023
A potentially generational pitching prospect has just signed a generational contract. The Pittsburgh Pirates and former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes, who the team took No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft last week, have agreed to terms on a record-setting deal. Per MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis, Skenes’ first pro contract features a $9.2 million […]
July 18, 2023
After a weekend full of aces, things are a bit less top-heavy around the league on Tuesday. Still, with a full 15-game slate, there are plenty of options to choose from — and plenty of DFS and fantasy value if you know where to look. As always, our daily starting pitcher rankings are here to […]
July 18, 2023
As the second half gets underway, it feels like bullpen hierarchies have finally settled in. The clubs who believe in closers have settled on them, and barring some sort of injury or other disaster, there aren’t a ton of loose saves to be found on the waiver wire. Of course, this is 2023 we’re talking […]
July 17, 2023