Tag: Cleveland Guardians
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Yankees’ Historic Shutouts and Blue Jays’ Walk-Off Headline Friday’s MLB Recap
If you missed any of the action that occurred during Friday’s eight-game slate in the majors, here’s our daily MLB recap with what happened around MLB on March 27. Why the Yankees Have Yet to Allow a Run This Season The Yankees opened the 2026 MLB season with a 7-0 win over the Giants on…
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Jacob deGrom’s Matchup Leads 3 Saturday Picks That Target Early Pitching Splits (March 28, 2026)
We are just getting started with the baseball season, and like anything, that means we are in the data point acquisition business. Our MLB predictions for today feature pitchers with large enough resumes to have a feel for what they do and don’t bring to the table. Soppe’s Pick: Guardians vs. Mariners Under 1.5 Runs…
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AL Central Teams Face 2026 Roster Issues That Could Shift Division Standings
The AL Central is a long way from its stronger eras. In 2025, the five clubs in the division combined for just 387 wins, tied with the NL West for the fewest by any division. Unlike the NL West, which included the World Series champion Dodgers and the historically awful Rockies, the AL Central had…
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AL Central Rosters Create Meaningful Fantasy Volume for Points League Managers
The AL Central may not feature as many headline fantasy stars as other divisions, but it still produces a number of useful points league contributors because of rotation workloads and everyday lineup opportunities. In points formats, innings and plate appearances often create value even when teams are not among the league’s elite. Detroit and Kansas…
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3 Baseball Stars Whose On-Base Ability May Secure 2026 Stolen Base Title
One of the toughest MLB predictions to make ahead of the 2026 season is which player might end up leading the league in steals. It’s not a stretch to say that stolen bases can be considered a lost art in today’s MLB. Nonetheless, we’ll analyze the cases of several players who could lead the majors…
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Fantasy Managers Should Punt Stolen Bases to Maximize Points League Scoring
In most Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues, punting stolen bases is not only a viable strategy but often a logical one. Unlike traditional rotisserie formats where steals represent one of five offensive categories, Points leagues typically assign relatively modest values to stolen bases while also penalizing caught stealing. Because of that scoring structure, speed alone rarely…
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Jose Ramirez at Pick 1.06 Lets Fantasy Managers Pivot to High-End Pitching
Holding the 1.06 in a fantasy baseball points league draft requires balancing safety with impact. At this spot in the first round, the objective is to secure a player who delivers across every scoring path without introducing volatility. That is why Jose Ramirez is the selection here. Why Jose Ramirez Is a Strong Pick at…
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José Ramírez Pick at 1.05 Could Give Fantasy Managers Massive Positional Advantage
Let’s start by saying that drafting with the first overall pick is not a bad scenario by any means. Regardless of the format of your league, and even regardless of the scoring format, you’ll have the ability to draft an elite player with the fifth overall pick. One who will carry your team throughout the…
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Jose Ramirez Offers “Cleanest Roster Foundations” for Fantasy Points Leagues
Jose Ramirez continues to be one of the most reliable foundations in fantasy baseball points leagues, and his age-32 season in 2025 reinforced exactly why. Across 158 games, he produced 30 home runs, 44 stolen bases, 85 RBIs, and 103 runs scored while again hitting in the .279 to .283 range. With an on-base plus…
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Cade Smith’s 104 Strikeouts Make Him Elite Fantasy Option With Clase Sidelined
Cade Smith followed his breakout 2024 campaign with another dominant showing in 2025, even though his ERA rose by roughly a full run year over year. The surface regression did little to mask his impact in fantasy baseball points leagues. Smith was one of just five relievers to eclipse 100 strikeouts last season, finishing third…