Detroit surged to a 10-0 rout of Houston in Comerica Park, turning the series opener into a showcase for Tigers offense and bullpen efficiency. Colt Keith anchored the barrage with multi-hit production while Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson joined the power parade, and Riley Greene added run-scoring menace. Detroit’s barrage came early and often, blowing open a lopsided contest that put the Astros on the back foot from the first inning and kept them quiet at the plate most of the night.

Houston’s misfiring offense struggled to solve Detroit starter Jack Flaherty, who worked seven innings on 90 pitches and limited the Astros to three hits with minimal traffic in scoring position. Jeremy Peña, Jose Altuve, and Chas McCormick provided moments but could not sustain momentum. Chas McCormick even logged an inning on the mound, a telling sign of Houston’s bullpen workload. Fantasy managers watching these clubs should note Detroit’s up-and-coming talent and Houston’s ongoing offensive drought, especially when the Tigers face volatile Houston relievers in upcoming outings.

For fantasy bets, Detroit’s depth and early production from Keith, Torres, Torkelson, and Greene offer upside in favorable matchups. Houston remains a thorny hold with lineup inconsistency but has stars who can heat up quickly; keep Peña and Altuve on the radar for bounce-back purchases, particularly in daily formats that reward pace and lineup flexibility. This game underscored Detroit’s offensive upside and Houston’s red-flag risk in slumping spells.

Houston visits Detroit to open a series with both teams perched at the top of their divisions. Arrighetti laces up for the Astros against Flaherty as Houston looks to rebound from a brutal weekend that saw Baltimore plate them 23-5 and drop a 12-0 result. Detroit just wrapped a four-game split with Minnesota and sits comfortable atop the Central, 8.5 games clear of Cleveland. The pitching duel shapes up as a fantasy-friendly ride: Arrighetti’s return has punch, Flaherty’s steadiness needs a spark, and the bullpens will likely decide this one late.

Odds and lines tilt toward Detroit, but NBC Sports’ model flags a Tigers win on the moneyline with a lean toward the over on 8 runs pushed by plays at Comerica. Look for a muted early game with potential late scoring as arms settle in, and fantasy managers should watch Arrighetti’s swing-and-miss upside after eight strikeouts in two DL-return starts, while Flaherty needs daylight to shake off a rough August.

The Orioles stormed back with a 12-0 throttling of the Astros, leaving Houston’s playoff posture a question mark as Seattle looms. Baltimore’s offense clicked early and never cooled, backed by strong bullpen work through the game’s late innings. The lopsided result shifted the West race's potential margin as Sunday night’s slate could determine how far the Astros’ lead actually sits. Cristian Javier exited early for illness, and Houston’s bullpen surrendered the blowout. Chas McCormick even took the mound in the ninth, delivering a flawless frame that kept the crowd’s optimism intact.

Baltimore’s Kremer matched the offense with a composed outing, and the Orioles plates kept piling on behind a disciplined attack. Gunnar Henderson flashed his usual power and plate presence, while Jesús Sánchez and Jesús Sánchez’s teammate-driven defense helped pressure Houston’s defense at key moments. The night also highlighted the Orioles’ depth, as Jackson Holliday connected for a meaningful baserunner and added to Baltimore’s growing list of dynamic contributors.

Shawn Dubin’s rough patch continued, inflating his ERA to new levels as the fifth inning spiraled. Baltimore’s hits came in clusters, and the Astros’ late-inning defense couldn’t stem the tide. The decisive finish underscored the importance of staying healthy and maximizing bullpen efficiency amid a season-long injury wave in Houston. On the horizon, Houston travels to Detroit for a reunion with familiar faces, as Detroit reunites with Morton and Montero, and Houston counters with Arrighetti, Brown, and Valdez in a pivotal series shift.

Reunion time in Motor City promises a compelling narrative for fantasy owners: the Tigers’ rotation of Flaherty, Skubal, and Morton faces a Houston lineup led by Valdez, Arrighetti, and Brown. The drama isn’t just about wins and losses; it’s about how these roster moves, health fortunes, and bullpen management will influence daily lineups, streamers, and bench depth as the stretch run approaches.

McCormick snapped a long homer drought with a 393-foot blast off Garrett Crochet, signaling life amid a health-challenged, injury-plagued stretch. The homer came in a 7-6 win and was witnessed by Bregman in a moment that underscored McCormick’s potential role in a lefty-heavy Houston outfield plan. Correa’s congratulatory nod from the dugout added a veteran stamp to the moment as McCormick showed promise against a left-handed pitcher.

Houston could deploy a lefty-first platoon in center, pairing McCormick against lefties with Taylor Trammell handling right-handed starters. McCormick’s career .287/.861 OPS versus lefties contrasts with a .494 mark against righties, suggesting real, sustainable value in favorable matchups if he stays healthy. His 408-foot running catch earlier in the night also highlighted his defensive value, making him a multidimensional asset when he’s in the lineup.

From a fantasy lens, McCormick is a higher-upside, risk-tavored add in formats that reward platoon leverage and health. If he sustains this form, Houston could push for more at-bats, especially with Meyers sidelined, while Trammell remains a foil against right-handers. The narrative is simple: if McCormick stays hot, his rest-of-season upside grows, with Trammell providing a solid baseline floor in a balanced outfield rotation.

Yankee Stadium’s Old-Timers’ Day stitched history to today as the Yankees honored the 2000 World Series champs and Astros players roamed the field for autographs, trading stories with a who’s who of pinstripe legends. Cooper Hummel led a small Astros contingent seeking signatures from Pettitte, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera, while Dwight Gooden signed for Joe Espada. The moment underscored how the game’s lineage fuels its present and even nudges fantasy rosters toward a longer view of development.

Hummel’s enthusiasm was contagious: a baseball nerd soaking in the craft, he listened as Rivera’s cutter mindset—shared in a quick, practical chat with Colton Gordon—offered a blueprint for a rookie’s approach. Mauricio Dubón paused with Orlando Hernández and Rivera; the day framed a full-circle arc of mentorship, where yesterday’s greats illuminate today’s prospects. The scene blended nostalgia with a clear message: growth in MLB comes from listening, asking questions, and weaving history into today’s grind.

As the field cleared, the takeaway was simple: big-league life is a privilege, and moments like this sharpen craft by pairing curiosity with the wisdom of legends who once walked the same turf.