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Pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Wednesday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday, July 5.


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READY FOR MAD MAX'S RETURN
What to expect from Max Scherzer in his return to the mound Tuesday

CHECK YOUR BULLPEN
Fantasy baseball closer watch: Who will pick up the saves in Atlanta?
With Kenley Jansen on the IL, Eric Karabell breaks down which Braves reliever is set up pick up his saves, and more from around MLB.

FANTASY BASEBALL
Six essential trades to make before the All-Star break
As we near the halfway point of the 2022 MLB season, Tristan has his three players to trade for, and three to trade away.

BET ON THESE BATS
Why Eddie Rosario should be rostered in fantasy leagues
After a slow start to his Rangers career, Marcus Semien is posting stats like 2021 again

FORECASTING WEEK 13
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster: July 4-10
Set your lineups for the week ahead with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, two-start pitchers, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.

CONTRIBUTORS COMING?
Fantasy prospects: The tide is turning in Baltimore
Eric Karabell takes a look at a bunch of minor-league middle infielders who may yet see some 2022 playing time at baseball's highest level.

ARMS TO WATCH
Chris Flexen appears to be heating up of late
Despite another solid outing, Cole Irvin has challenging matchups ahead

BETTER WAY TO ASSIGN WINS?
Wins, quality starts, or something else? Here's how we should evaluate starting pitchers
What a questionable decision about awarding the win in the Rays-Yankees game could tell us about a better way to assign pitcher wins.
Top Headlines
- Sale, Eovaldi close to rejoining Red Sox rotation
- White Sox's Jimenez set to be activated this week
- Phillies' Harper (thumb) will 'be back' this season
- Bogaerts back in Red Sox lineup after leg injury
- DeGrom K's five of six batters in first rehab start
- Dodgers get Betts back, but drop finale to Padres
- Nats' Soto says he's avoided major calf injury
- Closer depth chart: All the latest moves
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Fantasy baseball dynasty rankings
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Fantasy baseball dynasty rankings: Top 300 players for 2022 and beyond
Tristan H. Cockcroft updates his rankings for those playing in dynasty league formats.
Celebrating 40 years of fantasy baseball
Silly Little Game 30 for 30: Silly Little Game
Fantasy sports is a multi-billion dollar industry. Take a look at the game's inception and its "founding fathers," who never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind. Stream on ESPN+.
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An illustrated guide on everything you need to know about sports injuries.