Here’s ‘The Starting 9’ for today’s show …
1. Tatis, Jr, and deGrom both down again
2. Huge Names on the Move – Scherzer, T. Turner to LAD/Bryant to SF/Baez to NYM/Kimbrel to CWS/Rizzo, Gallo to NYY/Berrios to TOR/St. Marte to OAK/Schwarber to BOS/I. Kennedy, K. Gibson to PHI
3. Other Names on the Move – Hand to TOR/ATL adds R. Rodriguez, Soler, Duvall, and E. Rosario/M. Straw to HOU/Harrison, Y. Gomes to OAK/D. Castillo to SEA/D. Hudson to SD/C. Hernandez to CWS/Lester, Happ to STL
4. Who’s Left to Take Over? – WAS and CHI (R. Ortega, R. Wick) daily lineups/K. Ruiz, J. Gray, K. Finnegan in WAS/C. McCormick with HOU/De La Cruz for MIA/A. Toro with SEA/S. Howard with TEX/Dyson in KC
5. Ray’s ROTW Rankings, post-deadline
6. Player Profile – Eric Haase and the Tigers
7. MLB News/Notes – Kershaw (forearm) still in some pain after sim game/Glasnow (elbow) heading for TJS/C. Sale (TJS) back this week?/Gonsolin (shoulder), Paddack (oblique), Kaprielian (shoulder) all on IL/COVID starting to wind it’s way through MLB again
8. ‘Random Reference’ – Braves vs. Dodgers Sept 10, 1983.
9. ‘Stamp of Approval’ – Soft socks family outing – cooler time.
Related articles
2026 MLB Umpire Report – Sunday’s Strike Zone
If you have followed me in the past, you know I identify the best plays of the day for DFS, seasonal, and now strikeout props based on who is working home plate that day. The article will be a little different this year, as Swish Analytics no longer provides the stats I once used. Instead, I am focusing on home plate umpire tendencies, current strikeout props, and team strikeout rates against right-handed and left-handed pitching to identify the best opportunities available. We will highlight pitchers worth targeting in seasonal fantasy baseball formats, point out strong DFS plays, and identify strikeout props that may present value. If a game is not listed, there was no significant umpire edge worth targeting… You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – Gaming Monthly Top picks, tools, futures insights, and 24/7 access to the betting Discord. $59.99 VIP Memberships – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2026 MLB Planner: Week 16
Here is a look at the week ahead for Major League Baseball to help you configure your lineups. Note that with the way teams handle their pitching staffs in the 21st century, that that data posted in this piece can change at any moment, so be aware that you should still do some checking on Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2026 Rookie Expectation: Running Back
Russell Clay breaks down the 2026 Running Back Class from a rookie year and career perspective. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2026 MLB Umpire Report – Saturday’s Strike Zone
If you have followed me in the past, you know I identify the best plays of the day for DFS, seasonal, and now strikeout props based on who is working home plate that day. The article will be a little different this year, as Swish Analytics no longer provides the stats I once used. Instead, I am focusing on home plate umpire tendencies, current strikeout props, and team strikeout rates against right-handed and left-handed pitching to identify the best opportunities available. We will highlight pitchers worth targeting in seasonal fantasy baseball formats, point out strong DFS plays, and identify strikeout props that may present value. If a game is not listed, there was no significant umpire edge worth targeting… You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – Gaming Monthly Top picks, tools, futures insights, and 24/7 access to the betting Discord. $59.99 VIP Memberships – DFS Monthly Daily projections, cheat sheets, rankings, optimizer, and full Discord access. $59.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2026 MLB FAAB Values: Week 15
Working the waiver-wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at years end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you to navigate the pitfalls and dangers on a weekly basis. It is impossible to craft a list for Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Ramblings: Recent Expected Performances
Fantasy baseball in 2026 is about at the mid-point with the calendar flipping to July. Narrowing our focus a bit in today’s piece, Ray will take a look at batters performances over roughly the last month. What is a player’s true level of success or failure? The expected stats will allow us to zero-in on Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.