MLB:
September 17, 2025
Texas Rangers falter in Silver Boot finale at Houston Astros | Lone Star Ball
Christopher Fittz
Lone Star Ball
DeGrom's five-run night vs Houston: what should fantasy managers do with his next start?Is Maton a viable holds option after this game?What does this win mean for Houston’s momentum entering the Marlins series?Which Marlins players could challenge Texas’ pitching in the upcoming series?
Mentions:
Houston Astros | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB
Miami Marlins | MLB
Miami Marlins | MLB
@Phil Maton | Houston Astros | MLB
@Phil Maton | Houston Astros | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
https://www.lonestarball.com/rangers-mlb-game-day-..
September 17, 2025
Houston Astros completes the sweep, beat Rangers 5-2 | The Crawfish Boxes
Seth Schwartzberg
The Crawfish Boxes
Which Astros hitters emerge as the top fantasy plays down the stretch after this win?How does Javier's bounce-back affect streaming starts going into the Mariners series?Which bullpen arms are potential save options in Houston’s late-season close games?Is deGrom’s slide a signal to fade Rangers’ bats, or does Houston’s rotation re-balance the matchup?
Mentions:
@Bryan King | Houston Astros | MLB
@Bryan King | Houston Astros | MLB
@Craig Kimbrel | Houston Astros | MLB
@Craig Kimbrel | Houston Astros | MLB
@Cristian Javier | Houston Astros | MLB
@Cristian Javier | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jeremy Peña | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jeremy Peña | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
@Steven Okert | Houston Astros | MLB
@Steven Okert | Houston Astros | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
https://www.crawfishboxes.com/astros-game-day/7013..
September 17, 2025
With season winding down, Rangers ‘hopeful’ Corey Seager can return for playoff push
@dallasnews
Dallas News
With Seager’s status in flux, what’s the best path for fantasy teams in the final week?Which Rangers players gain the most fantasy value from Seager’s return?What are the risks of chasing Seager in DFS if he’s ramping back?How should fantasy managers prepare for a late-season Rangers surge with Seager back?
Mentions:
@Bruce Bochy | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Bruce Bochy | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Corey Seager | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Corey Seager | Texas Rangers | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/09/..
September 17, 2025
Houston Astros face decision on activating Isaac Paredes
Matt Kawahara
Houston Chronicle
With Paredes potentially back as DH on alternating days, what are the key fantasy implications for Houston in the Seattle series?If Alvarez remains out, how does Paredes’ return alter Houston’s run-producing potential?What are the risks of activating Paredes too soon for fantasy rosters?How might Paredes’ limited baserunning affect run expectancy and stolen-base opportunities in the Seattle series?
Mentions:
@Dana Brown | Houston Astros | MLB
@Dana Brown | Houston Astros | MLB
@Isaac Paredes | Houston Astros | MLB
@Isaac Paredes | Houston Astros | MLB
@Joe Espada | Houston Astros | MLB
@Joe Espada | Houston Astros | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
@Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros | MLB
@Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros | MLB
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/art..
September 17, 2025
Chicago Cubs clinch MLB postseason, NL Central and wild-card standings
@usatoday
USA TODAY
Which Cubs pitcher is best positioned to anchor the rotation in a short series, given Imanaga's form and Horton's rise?With Tucker’s health and upcoming free agency, what’s the Cubs’ best plan to preserve offense in 2025?What matchup advantage does Counsell offer Cubs against a wildcard opponent in a three-game set?Which Cubs rookie—Horton or Ballesteros—could tilt the wild-card game more, and how should they be deployed?
Mentions:
@Cade Horton | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Cade Horton | Chicago Cubs | MLB
Chicago Cubs | MLB
Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Craig Counsell | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Craig Counsell | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@David Ross | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@David Ross | Chicago Cubs | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
@Ian Happ | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Ian Happ | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Kyle Tucker | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Kyle Tucker | Chicago Cubs | MLB
Milwaukee Brewers | MLB
Milwaukee Brewers | MLB
@Moises Ballesteros | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Moises Ballesteros | Chicago Cubs | MLB
San Diego Padres | MLB
San Diego Padres | MLB
@Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | MLB
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/09/..
September 17, 2025
Texas Rangers falter in Silver Boot finale at Houston Astros | Lone Star Ball
Christopher Fittz
Lone Star Ball
DeGrom's five-run night vs Houston: what should fantasy managers do with his next start?Is Maton a viable holds option after this game?What does this win mean for Houston’s momentum entering the Marlins series?Which Marlins players could challenge Texas’ pitching in the upcoming series?
Mentions:
Houston Astros | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Jacob deGrom | Texas Rangers | MLB
Miami Marlins | MLB
Miami Marlins | MLB
@Phil Maton | Houston Astros | MLB
@Phil Maton | Houston Astros | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
https://www.lonestarball.com/rangers-mlb-game-day-..
September 17, 2025
Houston Astros completes the sweep, beat Rangers 5-2 | The Crawfish Boxes
Seth Schwartzberg
The Crawfish Boxes
Which Astros hitters emerge as the top fantasy plays down the stretch after this win?How does Javier's bounce-back affect streaming starts going into the Mariners series?Which bullpen arms are potential save options in Houston’s late-season close games?Is deGrom’s slide a signal to fade Rangers’ bats, or does Houston’s rotation re-balance the matchup?
Mentions:
@Bryan King | Houston Astros | MLB
@Bryan King | Houston Astros | MLB
@Craig Kimbrel | Houston Astros | MLB
@Craig Kimbrel | Houston Astros | MLB
@Cristian Javier | Houston Astros | MLB
@Cristian Javier | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jeremy Peña | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jeremy Peña | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | MLB
@Jose Altuve | Houston Astros | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
@Steven Okert | Houston Astros | MLB
@Steven Okert | Houston Astros | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
https://www.crawfishboxes.com/astros-game-day/7013..
September 17, 2025
With season winding down, Rangers ‘hopeful’ Corey Seager can return for playoff push
@dallasnews
Dallas News
With Seager’s status in flux, what’s the best path for fantasy teams in the final week?Which Rangers players gain the most fantasy value from Seager’s return?What are the risks of chasing Seager in DFS if he’s ramping back?How should fantasy managers prepare for a late-season Rangers surge with Seager back?
Mentions:
@Bruce Bochy | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Bruce Bochy | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Corey Seager | Texas Rangers | MLB
@Corey Seager | Texas Rangers | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
Texas Rangers | MLB
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/09/..
September 17, 2025
Houston Astros face decision on activating Isaac Paredes
Matt Kawahara
Houston Chronicle
With Paredes potentially back as DH on alternating days, what are the key fantasy implications for Houston in the Seattle series?If Alvarez remains out, how does Paredes’ return alter Houston’s run-producing potential?What are the risks of activating Paredes too soon for fantasy rosters?How might Paredes’ limited baserunning affect run expectancy and stolen-base opportunities in the Seattle series?
Mentions:
@Dana Brown | Houston Astros | MLB
@Dana Brown | Houston Astros | MLB
@Isaac Paredes | Houston Astros | MLB
@Isaac Paredes | Houston Astros | MLB
@Joe Espada | Houston Astros | MLB
@Joe Espada | Houston Astros | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
Seattle Mariners | MLB
@Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros | MLB
@Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros | MLB
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/art..
September 17, 2025
Chicago Cubs clinch MLB postseason, NL Central and wild-card standings
@usatoday
USA TODAY
Which Cubs pitcher is best positioned to anchor the rotation in a short series, given Imanaga's form and Horton's rise?With Tucker’s health and upcoming free agency, what’s the Cubs’ best plan to preserve offense in 2025?What matchup advantage does Counsell offer Cubs against a wildcard opponent in a three-game set?Which Cubs rookie—Horton or Ballesteros—could tilt the wild-card game more, and how should they be deployed?
Mentions:
@Cade Horton | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Cade Horton | Chicago Cubs | MLB
Chicago Cubs | MLB
Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Craig Counsell | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Craig Counsell | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@David Ross | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@David Ross | Chicago Cubs | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
Houston Astros | MLB
@Ian Happ | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Ian Happ | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Kyle Tucker | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Kyle Tucker | Chicago Cubs | MLB
Milwaukee Brewers | MLB
Milwaukee Brewers | MLB
@Moises Ballesteros | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Moises Ballesteros | Chicago Cubs | MLB
San Diego Padres | MLB
San Diego Padres | MLB
@Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | MLB
@Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | MLB
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/09/..
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