Ben Rice’s two homers, including an 8th-inning go-ahead blast, lift New York past Baltimore 3-2 in the season finale as the Orioles end 2025 at 75-87. Baltimore briefly led on Westburg and Henderson solo shots, but Rice’s clutch long ball spoiled the comeback. Kyle Bradish showed a flash of 2026 promise in four innings after rehab, while Rutschman’s 9th-inning walk and Beavers/Cowser strikeouts left the O’s season with questions about offense and depth.

Aaron Judge tops the 2025 fantasy rankings, with Shohei Ohtani not far behind as the premier two-way asset. The list blends proven stars like Ramírez, Lindor, and Yordan Álvarez with high-upside youngsters such as Caminero, De La Cruz and Neto, while emphasizing a strong pitching base led by Skubal and the ace tier surrounding Yamamoto and Gilbert. It’s a blueprint for balanced rosters, prioritizing durability, five-category productivity, and upside late in drafts.

Expect a tiered approach: secure elite power and speed up top, chase multi-category stability in the middle rounds, and target high-upside rookies and breakout arms in the late rounds. The guide blends risk and reward, highlighting both steady veterans and dynamic rookies who could reshape the 2026 season fantasy landscape.

Tomoyuki Sugano vs. Carlos Rodón anchors a Camden Yards clash as Baltimore seeks a series win over New York. Sugano, coming off a six-inning gem, matches up with a season-long form (3.11 ERA) from Rodón as the Yankees visit. The Orioles lean on speed at the top with Holliday, Westburg and Henderson, while Mountcastle mans DH and Mayo handles first. Alex Jackson catches, with Jeremiah Jackson and Jorge Mateo patrolling the outfield.

The matchup sets up a battle of controllable stuff and timely hitting, where Orioles’ depth and Yankees’ powerful lineup will be tested by early-run opportunities and bullpen leverage. Fantasy angles favor Holliday’s table-setting, Henderson’s power, and Rodón’s upside, with Sugano aiming for another quality start to sap NYY’s momentum.