Awful Announcing readers crowned the San Francisco Giants’ radio booth the MLB benchmark, led by Jon Miller and Dave Flemming. The piece highlights a six-man rotation—Duane Kuiper, Joe Ritzo, Mike Krukow and F.P. Santangelo stepping in to keep broadcasts vibrant on road trips and during mid-inning lulls—without sacrificing continuity. The praise comes despite occasional chatter about duo consistency, and the Red Sox are cited as another team with similar depth.

Cody Bellinger has found a veteran rhythm with the New York Yankees, delivering a rare blend of power, contact and elite defense. At 30, he anchors the lineup behind Aaron Judge, offering positional versatility and a timing-driven swing that thrives in a pennant race. Fantasy managers should view him as a high-floor, multi-position asset with postseason upside and a looming bold free-agent price tag.

Beyond the numbers, the piece highlights his adjustability, how he handles timing, and the value he adds on defense. With a potential megadeal on the horizon, Bellinger’s profile isn’t just about this season—it’s about a durable, impact player worth chasing in fantasy drafts and real-world decisions alike.

The Yankees survived a 12-game gauntlet against four likely playoff clubs, going 7-5 and locking in the top AL wild-card path as they close with a favorable schedule. Boone’s sleep strategy and Judge’s arm rehab shaped decisions, while a deep rotation and improving bullpen helped the push into October.

Key fantasy takeaways: Judge’s cautious ramp and looming October arm usage; Caballero’s rise over Volpe at short; Bednar as closer and a bullpen finding its footing; Gil and Schlittler fueling the rotation depth; Grisham and Bellinger stabilizing the outfield as Dominguez develops, making late-season lineups and playoff projections dynamic and compelling.