Milwaukee goes for a franchise-record 14th straight win as it hosts Cincinnati, riding Christian Yelich’s red‑hot form in a tight NL Central showdown. Yelich, who has 25 homers this season and has hit safely in 10 of 12, is the marquee HR prop at +310 for Saturday, with strong value on other targets like Kyle Stowers (+575) and Junior Caminero (+430) from a model-driven banner slate. The SportsLine projections emphasize long-shot HR bets and multi-leg parlays while noting Bello, Verlander and other notable matchups that could swing the prop market.

Fernando Tatis Jr. absorbs six hit-by-pitches this season, but stays composed and focused on beating pitchers rather than reacting on the mound. The Padres sit one game back of Los Angeles in the NL West, with Tatis delivering a .264 batting average and 17 homers to anchor a lineup that remains run-producing in fantasy leagues.

Brayan Bello’s clash with Tatis adds a layer of drama to a tight West race. Bello’s performance and the Sox rotation shape how matchups against San Diego will be viewed in DFS and season-long leagues. In Boston, the Red Sox’s pitching plans and the Padres’ offense create a dynamic where Tatis remains a high-floor, high-ceiling asset so long as he stays in the lineup.

From a fantasy angle, the division race and Tatis’s power pace keep him in the top tier. The Padres’ path around him—injury risk, rest days, and opponent quality—will influence who you pair with him and which pitchers you stream against San Diego in the coming weeks.

Boston and San Diego clash in a high-stakes series finale at Petco Park, with Bello taking the ball for the Red Sox against Cease for the Padres. The matchup leans toward a low-strikeout path for Bello, who has notched only a handful of 4+ strikeout outings this season, and San Diego’s heavy K-rate helps support a fade on his strikeouts at plus money.

Boston is a road underdog despite Bello’s recent form, as he has posted a string of solid starts and kept runs to a minimum over the last cycles. Cease, while capable of flashes, has endured inconsistency and multiple rough outings, particularly on the road. Both offenses are trending and the series has tightened the division chase dynamic around Toronto and Los Angeles, with the Dodgers looming at the top of the west.

Overall, expect a tense, run-scarce afternoon that should keep fantasy angles motivated: Bello’s Ks are in play but the Padres’ power and contact discipline could push this game a bit higher-scoring than the prop line suggests.

The Red Sox and Padres collide in a Sunday rubber match with Boston holding the edge on the mound and in the lineup. Brayan Bello has been electric since July, delivering another six-inning gem recently and paving the way for a Boston win behind a steady bullpen and productive offense that sits high in runs per game. Dylan Cease has not matched Bello’s recent form, posting a higher ERA and FIP since the month began, setting up a favorable matchup for the Red Sox bats. Boston’s offense has the advantage in total runs per game, while San Diego has trended lower offensively, helping the under prevail in several recent outings. A Trevor Story prop intertwined with the run line adds intrigue given his struggle against Cease and his home-road splits, tipping the scales toward a low-scoring affair at Petco Park. The overall pick suggests Boston ML with Under 9.5 and Story under 1.5 total bases, a combination that leans on Bello sustaining success and a Padres lineup limited by Cease’s form and park dynamics.

On August 4, the Kansas City Royals (56-56) are set to battle the Boston Red Sox (62-51) at Fenway Park. Bailey Falter will pitch for the Royals while Brayan Bello takes the mound for the Sox. Both teams are in strong form, with the Royals winning two of three against Toronto, and the Red Sox recently sweeping the Astros at home.

The latest odds show the Royals at +135 on the moneyline, while the Red Sox are at -160. Betting trends indicate that Boston has been particularly strong at home, winning 16 of their last 20 games, whereas the Royals have had trouble against them on the road. Falter's recent outing showcased a 1.80 ERA, while Bello has been consistently striking out batters, adding intrigue to this evening's matchup.