Final week adds center on Atlanta: Baldwin and Kim anchor the Braves’ late-season push, with Baldwin delivering a breakout line (271/18 HR/75 RBI across 117 games) and a hot stretch that includes September surges against Washington and Pittsburgh; Kim follows with multi-week runtime (10 runs, 6 RBI, 304 AVG) and 2B eligibility, making them prime late-week targets.

Also in play are Reds’ Spencer Steer, Angels prospect Christian Moore, and Dylan Cruz of Washington, each carrying recent hot bats and keeper-week upside. Cleveland’s trio of pitchers Slade Cone, Parker Messick, and Joey Kantio; Royals’ Steven Kolick; Orioles’ Keegan Akin; and Braves’ Bryce Elder provide pitching streams and potential saves. Deep formats gain juice from conversions like Ian Seymour and Toronto’s rise as well.

Roster strategy: capitalize on hot bats in redraft, but preserve keeper value in dynasty; chase favorable matchups in the final slate, and sprinkle in DL-friendly or prospect-backed adds for 2026 upside. The episode emphasizes handbags of value across both hitting and pitching as the season closes.

The latest insights into fantasy baseball focus on Jacob Lopez, who delivered a remarkable performance against the Nationals, showcasing his potential with 10 strikeouts in just under eight innings. After a rough patch, this performance positions him as a sleeper for week 21, though his upcoming matchup against the Rays, his former team, raises concerns. Meanwhile, Drake Baldwin's double home run game reminds fans of his promising rookie status, while Josh Naylor's shoulder injury puts a damper on his impressive run. Michael King is returning from the IL, but caution is advised for his first start back. The podcast also discusses other players like Luis Robert, Randy Arozarena, and Brian Reynolds as they assess their current form and fantasy viability.