Cleveland clings to a wild-card pulse as one of the hottest teams in September, riding a 9-1 stretch in its last 10 to stay in the hunt. A six-man rotation fuels the surge, with Slade Cecconi flirting with a no-hitter and Tanner Bibee delivering a shutout. Rookie C.J. Kayfus provided a go-ahead homer, Brayan Rocchio made a winning defensive play. The AL wild-card race tightens to a five-team fight for three spots, with Cleveland heading to Detroit and Minnesota for a pivotal road swing.

Cincinnati insists they aren’t pressing toward a playoff sprint, staying patient as the chase tightens and opportunities arise. Terry Francona frames the approach as smart, not frantic, acknowledging wins can be hard when the standings shift. For fantasy managers, expect stability in the core yet subtle shifts in roles and bullpen leverage as the season winds down, with opportunistic performances from supporting players guiding late-season gains.

Week 25 waiver-wire targets for shallow and deep leagues spotlight Will Warren and Mitch Keller pacing the streamers, with Emmet Sheehan, Justin Verlander and Parker Messick offering strong ratio upside. Deeper options like Shane Smith, Bryce Elder, Tyler Wells and Joey Cantillo provide playoff paths, while Guardians, Mets and White Sox arms anchor the list. Proactive adds and smart matchups dominate the strategy as the playoff clock ticks.

Relocation reshaped Cleveland’s NFL saga: Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore, spawning the Ravens in 1996 while Cleveland kept the name for a reactivated 1999 Browns. The Modell Law curbed moves from tax-funded stadiums, later narrowed to Ohio-only relocations. The saga links ownership, stadium deals and branding to franchise value, fan loyalty, and fantasy-roster volatility for Browns and Ravens alike.