Miami treated the Mets series like a World Series, leaping ahead early on a Lindor homer but flipping the game with a six-run fifth that chased Sproat and put the Marlins in command. Alcantara closed out a seven-inning gem, silencing New York’s bats after the first frame as Miami stabilized its season in a 6-2 win at LoanDepot Park. The Mets stranded seven and went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, stalling their late-season push while the Fish kept their faint playoff hopes flickering.

The win underscored Miami’s resilience: timely hits from Heriberto Hernandez and Ramirez, defensive plays at key moments, and a shutdown bullpen that finished the job after the early drama. New York’s miscues and missed chances punctuated a tough night, leaving Mets fans booing as the season winds down and Marlins fans dreaming of a late surge.

Four PrizePicks plays headline Thursday’s slate: Jakob Marsee over 0.5 total bases behind a rookie who has 100 total bases in 51 games and a lefty-friendly profile. Jo Adell over 0.5 hits+runs+RBI leverages his multi-hit potential and a favorable lineup context. Josh Naylor over 0.5 hits taps into Seattle’s efficient offense and Blalock’s recent struggles. Mitch Farris over 14.5 pitching outs hinges on his ability to navigate KC’s order and a road-friendly park.

Context matters: Marsee’s breadth of hit types and power, Adell’s multi-category upside, Naylor’s consistency in 52+ Mariners games, and Farris’s outs profile combine with bullpen leverage and park factors to shape these prop bets. The slate rewards precise splits and matchup quirks, not just raw numbers.

The 2025 rookie class sparked a wave of memorable moments that will shape fantasy rosters well into 2026. Nick Kurtz’s four-homer, 6-for-6 eruption and Caleb Durbin’s growing two-way value anchored a year of unexpected depth. Cade Horton closed with dominance, while Noah Cameron carried a Royals rotation. Drake Baldwin flashed star potential in Atlanta as part of a crowded catcher picture. This batch redefines rookie upside across multiple teams.

Curtain-raiser power and sophisticated hitting from Marlins’ Jakob Marsee and a host of other first-year talents amplified postseason narratives and keeper-league intrigue. Expect late-season callups to carry momentum into next year, with hitters who can hit for average, plate discipline, and power turning heads in drafts and daily leagues alike.

A diverse spread across Braves, Athletics, Brewers, Marlins, Dodgers, Cubs, White Sox, Orioles, Rays, and more signals genuine depth. Expect rosters to lean on rookies for measurable fantasy contributions in 2026, with breakout candidates benefiting from improved big-league exposure and strengthened surrounding talent.

Eric Cross’ September 2025 Top 200 Dynasty Rankings highlight a surge of young talent and veteran production worth keeping. Nolan McLean’s early breakout reshapes pitching value; Brice Turang’s second-half power-speed spike makes him a must-stash; Geraldo Perdomo’s 20/100 floor remains appealing; Jasson Dominguez faces a slumping stretch but still carries upside; Jakob Marsee’s August burst signals a bright ceiling. Full Top 500 on Patreon.