Ryan Walker retook the closer role for San Francisco, delivering seven straight scoreless appearances and a couple of saves and wins, making him the top late-season add for saves. Joe Adell and Josh Lowe pace an active wave of momentum in the outfield, while Nestor Cortés has looked solid in his return and Jack Leiter has regained form on the mound. Kyle Teel offers a thin but appealing catcher streaming option, and Jose Ferrer stands as a 23% owned save chance in Washington. These names shape the playoff push.

A rough outing from Chase Burns, who gave up seven runs, has raised concerns about his future performances despite his potential. Speculation around pitch tipping and other pitchers who faced similar struggles early in their careers adds context. Willie Abreu's historic game featuring both a grand slam and an inside-the-park home run against Burns highlights his breakout season. The podcast also discusses Trevor Story's strong June, concerns about Jarren Duran's performance, and ongoing injury updates for several players including Jeremy Peña. Additionally, suggestions for replacing injured players on the waiver wire provide actionable insights for fantasy owners.

Spencer Strider is set to make his season debut for the Atlanta Braves, and his recent rehab start showcased a promising performance with 13 strikeouts. As the team gears up for Week 4, notable players like Walker Buehler and Chris Bassitt have also caught attention, with Buehler showing signs of improvement despite his previous struggles. The Angels exploded offensively, highlighted by strong performances from Mike Trout and Taylor Ward, while emerging players like Joe Adell are captivating fantasy managers. With the upcoming matchups, strategic decisions on two-start pitchers and potential sleepers are emphasized as critical for fantasy baseball enthusiasts.