Joey Votto is a beast, but so is Yonder Alonso (with fewer stars). Don’t worry when you don’t see Cody Bellinger.
Would you look at that—Buster Posey still ranks as No. 1. And even though he’s not a five-star performer, Francisco Cervelli still has value.
What does dancing legend Mikhail Baryshnikov have to do with A’s infielder Jed Lowrie? It is related to why you should trade Lowrie ASAP.
It’s hard to say how tight of a grip Brad Hand has on the closer’s job in San Diego, with Brandon Maurer still getting opportunities in the ninth inning for the Padres. Mr. Hand apparently has to share. Also: How about that Bud Norris?
Matt Adams gets newfound attention. Max Moroff continues to rake in the minors.
Castellanos has been a big disappointment. Will that change with an adjustment?
It’s a rough week in the NL, where no one with two scheduled outings is worthy of automatic, fore-sure, consecutive starts. Carlos Carrasco and Chris Sale, conversely, are ready to pitch two.
Alex Avila’s resurgence is real, but will the forces of regression take hold? Also: Don’t wait to count the feathers on Brad Peacock.
Yoan Moncada reaches Chicago, but it’s just so a doctor can look at his hand. Hunter Pence can be a reliable offensive source, when healthy. Carlos Rodon is inching closer to a major-league return.
Hooray for Hollywood! From Henry Rowengartner to Clu Haywood, how much would these well-known dramaticized ballplayers go for in the fantasy game?
Bo Bichette continues to look like the real deal. Others, such as Yeyson Yrizarri, look to be in trouble.
Anthony Alford gets a chance with the Jays and Jared Hoying gets one with the Rangers.
Koda Glover has a firm grip on the Nationals closer job—for now. Keep your eyes on Brad Hand in San Diego in case Brandon Maurer falters. Be patient with Edwin Diaz in Seattle; he’ll soon be closing again.
Ian Happ finds playing time in Chicago. Bradley Zimmer is given a chance in Cleveland. Matt Adams finds a lifeline (for a while) Atlanta. Don’t look now at Whit Merrifield. Just don’t. His name is Rio and the bid is $82.
Smoak is having his best season—but how much fire is behind his new success?
Tommy Pham has legs. Do you know Yanio Perez? What’s Max Scherzer’s trade value?