Boston hosts a winner-take-all showdown in Game 3 as Connelly Early, a debuting lefty, eyes a historic postseason start against the Yankees at Fenway. The rookie’s rapid ascent—promoted after Dustin May’s injury and boasting a 2.60 minor-league ERA—has Boston riding a mix of nerves and anticipation for a potential series-altering moment.

New York counters with Cam Schlittler, another rookie, setting up a high-wire duel that could hinge on a few swing-or-miss at-bats and bullpen leverage. The night also flickers with broader postseason whispers about Miller, Skubal, Fried and other arms, while stars like Volpe, Bregman and Suzuki thread through the conversation, underscoring how a single game can redefine trajectories and fantasy value.

Astros miss the playoffs in 2025, snapping a long streak and forcing a pivotal offseason. Can Houston squeeze one more run in 2026 or pivot to a rebuild? The biggest variable is Dana Brown, whose 2026 club option looms, shaping decisions on depth, payroll and the core around Yordan Alvarez’s health.

Brown insists he’s the Astros’ GM, but the option decision will steer the direction. Broader MLB chatter ties Houston to Boston and Chicago moves, including Dustin May and White Sox trade talk, underscoring how Houston’s path could ripple across fantasy rosters this winter.

Dodgers 2025 activity centers on a heavy 40-man roster churn, frequent IL stints, and a wave of in-season call-ups and multi-team trades that reshape fantasy upside across the lineup. Ohtani anchors a potent offense and a pitching staff loaded with elite arms, even as key players land on the IL. Depth pieces from Oklahoma City—plus a flurry of trades—open and close path to at-bats and starts in ways fantasy managers must track closely.

Deadline moves and Tokyo-series prep emphasize opportunity forCall and a stream of depth pieces. The July 31 flurry brought Alex Call from Washington and other pieces via three-team deals, creating openings for reserve outfielders and catchers. Injuries and roster shuffles suggest sheet-friendly upside for streaming hitters and speculative pitchers as the season unfolds.

Overall, expect volatility in both the batter and pitcher pools, with Ohtani and Betts anchoring the lineup while depth players step into everyday roles when injuries or promotions hit. The Dodgers’ blend of star talent and 40-man churn should yield both short-term streams and longer-term upside for fantasy rosters.

Boston targets a four-game sweep of New York at Yankee Stadium with Dustin May opposing Carlos Rodon as both teams battle for playoff positioning in the AL wild-card chase. Boston has won eight in a row in the season series and sits 1.5 games ahead in the division’s second spot, while New York looks to avoid a sweep and stay in the mix.

In a separate MLB slate, Chicago visits Anaheim behind Jameson Taillon as the Cubs chase a series win and a tighter path to the NL Wild Card. The betting guide shows the Yankees favored in a high-scoring finale and the Cubs favored on the road in a tighter, later contest. On the WNBA side, Indiana visits Minnesota with Caitlin Clark sidelined; Minnesota holds the league’s best record and is a double-digit road favorite, while the Fever look to keep it close.

Across betting markets, the Fever-Lynx game carries Under 168, and the Over/Under for Sox-Yanks sits near a combined total that the model expects to push, underscoring a day of nuanced, matchup-specific fantasy and betting decisions for savvy players.