The A’s close their season-ending road swing with stops in Boston and Pittsburgh, aiming to avenge Connelly Early’s dominant debut against them. They just swept the Reds, while Boston fights for a playoff berth. Jeffrey Springs works deeper as his innings tally climbs, testing endurance. Oakland reshuffles the lineup with Lawrence Butler starting against the lefty and Jacob Wilson moving to the 2-hole, while Tyler Soderstrom sits with a groin issue.

Late-season strategy, bullpen depth, and opportunistic offense define this trip as the A’s chase momentum andBoston pursues a wild-card pulse, with the Reds’ spoiler run in the rearview and the coming test against Early looming large for fantasy leaguers and bettors alike.

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.