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Forecaster for Week 18: Aug. 15-21
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, two-start pitchers, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
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DAILY CHEAT SHEET
Pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Monday, August 15.
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GET READY FOR THE STRETCH RUN
How strength of schedule can help you win your league
Tristan H. Cockcroft provides a look at where the best and worst offensive options may lie for the remainder of the season, based on which matchups are left on the schedule.
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TRADE TARGET
Why you should buy low on Alex Bregman before the fantasy trade deadline
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FANTASY TOOLS
DON'T SLEEP ON THEM
Projecting the unsung heroes of September
Todd Zola looks into his crystal ball to predict which players might be the source of unexpected fantasy playoff production.
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QUALITY STARTERS
Dylan Cease continues to dominate the ERA category
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How Framber Valdez has stayed consistent for fantasy managers
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FANTASY BASEBALL
Pickups: Post-deadline darlings to grab off the waiver wire
Tristan H. Cockcroft highlights which players need to be added to fantasy baseball rosters in the wake of the league's very busy trade deadline.
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Paul DeJong's power appears to have returned
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ROOKIE REPORT
Reds and Royals land some young talent
Eric Karabell takes a look at some of the lesser-known pieces moved at the MLB trade deadline that might have lasting fantasy impact.
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Top Headlines
- Phils' Harper takes BP for first time since injury
- Dodgers' Buehler to have season-ending surgery
- Tatis Sr.: 'Catastrophe' son's rep has taken a hit
- Phillies put Knebel on 15-day IL with lat strain
- Yanks' LeMahieu day-to-day with toe inflammation
- Slugger Springer back from IL as Blue Jays' DH
- Rasmussen loses perfect game in 9th; Rays win
- Closer depth chart: All the latest moves
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Fantasy baseball dynasty rankings
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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
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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+.
