Tag: Athletics
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JT Ginn, Michael King Anchor 2 Wednesday MLB Predictions Exploiting Pitching Mismatches
A couple of day games get a full slate underway today, including Max Fried trying to right the ship after a shaky first half of the month. Our MLB predictions, however, focus on the later games with two strong leans, one of which exposes splits you may be unaware of while the other fades a…
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MLB Predictions: Bryce Elder Featured in a Pitcher’s Duel Alongside a Shootout in Baltimore
It’s the final day of the week and we are aiming to end a profitable week with a few totals plays. The first step when it comes to finding viable spots for our MLB predictions is always to consult the Fantasy Pitcher Projections and we have two totals that jump off the screen today in…
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Shea Langeliers Tops 3 Monday Sluggers Targeting Favorable Fantasy Baseball Pitching Matchups (April 13, 2026)
If you’re unsure of which players to target for home-run bets ahead of Monday’s fantasy baseball slate, we’ve got you covered. Here are three players who, on paper, seem to have a good shot at going yard in this upcoming 10-game slate. Why Pete Alonso Is a Strong Home-Run Option in Monday’s Fantasy Baseball Slate…
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MLB Daily Spin: Jeffrey Springs, Pitching Staffs Dominate In Thursday’s MLB Slate
Interested to know what happened in MLB during Thursday’s six-game slate? We’ve got you covered with a daily recap of what happened on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with a focus on fantasy outcomes and performances. Standout MLB Pitching Performances Even though some teams used openers instead of scheduled starters, it seems every pitching staff (except…
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3 Fantasy Hitters Whose Hot Starts Give Points League Managers Early Momentum
The opening stretch of the 2026 season is already giving fantasy baseball points league managers clear signals on which hitters are trending in the right direction. Early production matters in this format, especially when it comes with plate discipline, consistent playing time, and power output. Mike Trout, Chase DeLauter, and Shea Langeliers have each come…
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AL West Rosters’ 2026 Projections Could Cement Seattle’s Division Lead
The AL West is changing. After winning four straight division titles and seven of eight, Houston finally slipped in 2025 and surrendered the division to Seattle. The Mariners had long owned the pitching to win this group, and a monster season from Cal Raleigh helped the offense finally catch up. Seattle came within one win…
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AL West Teams’ Elite Pitching Could Decide Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
The AL West appears to be entering a new competitive cycle. After years of dominance from the Houston Astros, the Seattle Mariners emerged as the division’s top team last season thanks largely to their elite pitching staff. Seattle’s rotation depth makes the Mariners one of the most appealing fantasy teams in the division, while the…
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Brent Rooker’s 162-Game Durability Strengthens His Profile for 2026 Fantasy Drafts
Brent Rooker has rapidly emerged as one of the premier power bats in the league since earning his first full-season opportunity in 2023. His 30 home runs in 2025 marked his third consecutive season reaching that plateau, reinforcing the legitimacy of his power profile. While he was unable to fully match the .293 batting average…
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Tyler Soderstrom’s 2025 Breakout Could Outperform His 2026 Fantasy Draft Slot
Tyler Soderstrom continued his defensive nomad tour in 2025, logging most of his time in left field after primarily playing first base in 2024. Despite the shift, he will retain first-base eligibility for 2026 thanks to his 49 appearances at the position. The positional flexibility adds a layer of quiet value for fantasy managers evaluating…
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Nick Kurtz’s High Strikeout Rate Could Reduce Weekly Fantasy Scoring Efficiency
Nick Kurtz entered the 2025 season with little attention in redraft circles and virtually no Rookie of the Year expectations, yet he finished the year as the unanimous American League winner after a stunning power display. The 23-year-old first baseman launched 36 home runs in only 117 games, highlighted by a 4-home run explosion in…