Wednesday's MLB slate features a playoff-leaning Toronto at Houston showdown, with Jose Berríos facing Jason Alexander as Toronto fights for AL ceiling. George Springer and Shohei Ohtani anchor elite offenses for Toronto and the Dodgers, while Tigers-Yankees adds a high-scoring angle. SportsLine's model pegs Over in Astros-Blue Jays (8.5) and Tigers-Yankees (8), with Dodgers favored (-330) over Colorado. New FanDuel promo offers $300 in bonus bets for a first-wager win, boosting Wednesday bets.

Yankees enter a pivotal week riding a strong run and a five-point watch list: Judge’s right-arm health could curb RF throwing, Stanton may share the burden or shift to DH, signaling becomes a subtle chess match with opponents decoding grips, Volpe and Caballero duel for the shortstop job with Caballero’s speed adding lift, Schlittler must rebound against Detroit, and the trip to Fenway to face the Red Sox caps a brutal stretch—NY on a path toward another AL East push if these threads align.

A solid look at fantasy relevance as the stretch run nears: Judge’s scorching pace isn’t just a headline—it's a platform for top-tier power and RBIs in Yankee lineups. Fried’s reliability cushions Atlanta’s rotation, while Bellinger’s revival adds multi-category upside in a volatile outfield. Soto’s near MVP form elevates Mets run production, and the Mets’ call-up of Brandon Sproat signals fresh upside from a young arm. Seattle’s surge tightens AL West drama and Reds’ division push keeps late-season risk and reward high.

In short, Judge and Fried anchor first-round value, Bellinger and Soto offer ceiling, Sproat offers dynasty stash appeal, and the Mariners–Mets–Reds headlines shape streaming and matchup-based decisions as rosters tighten for fantasy managers and bettors alike.