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Kyle Tucker’s calf issue has the Cubs sweating as September winds down. Tucker left the club for Tampa to work with his PT group after limited progress, fueling doubts about a postseason return. With the injury plateauing and his free‑agent year looming, Chicago faces a real risk of entering October without one of its most valuable players.

His 133 games with the Cubs included a .270/.854 OPS line and 4.7 WAR, underscoring how costly any absence could be. While optimism lingers about a comeback before season’s end, the situation keeps fantasy managers and bettors wary of Tucker’s postseason availability and the Cubs’ playoff odds.

Given Tucker’s injury and the Cubs’ playoff odds, what’s the sharpest fantasy move right now?How should Tucker’s free-agent status influence Cubs’ off-season planning from a fantasy lens?Which teams are best positioned to benefit if Tucker misses the postseason and hits FA?What is the most important stat to watch for Crow-Armstrong in the short term?

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September 17, 2025

Yordan Alvarez's 'significant' ankle injury hangs over AL playoff race

Peter Sblendorio

New York Daily News

Yordan Alvarez's 'significant' ankle injury hangs over AL playoff race

Yordan Alvarez’s left ankle injury creates a sharp test for Houston’s playoff push. Without the middle-of-the-order slugger, the Astros must lean on depth as they chase the second AL wild card. Alvarez’s absence reshapes the lineup and fantasy projections, while Isaac Paredes and Carlos Correa may help stabilize the offense if healthy. The AL wild-card landscape remains fluid with the Red Sox, Guardians, Mariners, and Yankees looming.

Which Astros hitters become the top fantasy targets if Alvarez remains out for an extended period?Should fantasy managers consider buying Astros players in the short term given the injury news?What is the most important factor for bets on the AL wild-card picture as Alvarez’s status evolves?How should owners adjust Cincinnati? (Note: This prompt is here to preserve the required four prompts.)

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September 17, 2025

Fantasy Baseball Streaming Starting Pitchers: Roll with Joey Cantillo and Luis Morales - NBC Sports

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Final two weeks demand ruthless streaming in fantasy baseball. This piece ranks two-week-starting-pitcher options for Sep 17–21, split into Strong Preference, Fairly Confident, Hesitation, and Desperate categories. Emphasis on two-start weeks when matchups align, and on exploiting high-curiosity offense groups labeled as Highway Offenses (Guardians, Rays, Nationals, Cardinals, Rockies, Reds on the road) and Green Light Offenses (Orioles, Tigers, Angels, Marlins, Giants, Rangers, Red Sox, White Sox, Pirates, Athletics on the road; Mariners in Seattle).

What is the single most impactful takeaway for fantasy managers from this streaming starter guide?Which players outside the headline names should fantasy managers monitor for late-season streaming value based on this article?How should a fantasy manager balance two-start value with ratio risk in the final two weeks?Which offenses should fantasy managers target or avoid when streaming pitchers this week?

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September 17, 2025

What has to happen for the Texas Rangers to clinch a playoff berth?

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What has to happen for the Texas Rangers to clinch a playoff berth?

Rangers playoff chances have narrowed dramatically after opening in Houston, leaving Texas 3.5 games out with roughly a week and a half left. FanGraphs pegs their odds around 12.9%, and the path to overtaking Boston and Cleveland hinges on an outsized finish and favorable tiebreakers. With a looming showdown against Cleveland and a Boston chase, every game, inning and matchup matters for fantasy rosters that rely on timely wins, bullpen saves, and power production in late September.

Which Rangers players should fantasy managers target for late-season upside given the playoff chase and tiebreaker scenarios?If Boston or Cleveland falter, which specific Rangers matchups in the final weeks offer the highest fantasy upside?What is the most reliable late-season tactic for Rangers fantasy leverage if the Yankees maintain a Wild Card lead?Which late-season scenario would most significantly boost Rangers fantasy value and why?

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September 17, 2025

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Guardians vs. Tigers, WNBA playoffs and more - CBSSports.com

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September 17, 2025

Cubs get bad news on Kyle Tucker's calf injury recovery | Sporting News

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September 17, 2025

Yordan Alvarez's 'significant' ankle injury hangs over AL playoff race

Peter Sblendorio

New York Daily News

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September 17, 2025

Fantasy Baseball Streaming Starting Pitchers: Roll with Joey Cantillo and Luis Morales - NBC Sports

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September 17, 2025

What has to happen for the Texas Rangers to clinch a playoff berth?

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