Six MLB athletes emerge as fantasy X factors in the final sprint: Anthony Volpe anchors the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani retools as a postseason pitcher for the Dodgers, Orion Kerkering powers Philadelphia’s bullpen, Riley Greene drives Detroit’s lineup with power, Dylan Cease seeks a Padres revival, and Andrew Vaughn fuels Milwaukee’s finish. Each player carries a clear path to impact in October, from lineup leverage to bullpen depth and rotation order.

Volpe’s continued development, Ohtani’s two way capability, Kerkering’s late inning upside, Greene’s explosive bursts, Cease’s command shifts, and Vaughn’s swing balance will shape rosters, rotations, and playoff seeding. The final ~30 games could redefine fantasy value for these six and the teams chasing byes and division titles.

These six players are framed as catalysts whose performances may tilt rosters and fantasy standings as the postseason approaches, with Dodgers, Yankees, Phillies, Tigers, Padres, and Brewers all weighing heavily on their contributions.

Two Tuesday MLB bets center on interleague firepower and pitching duels. Cubs at Blue Jays features Ben Brown against Jose Berrios, with Brown’s road woes and Berrios’ home vulnerabilities guiding a First Five-run parlay and Addison Barger's hit prop, plus Kyle Tucker’s big-game upside versus Berrios for additional bases. A second, Pirates at Brewers tilt spins around Paul Skenes vs Freddy Peralta, focusing on a no-more-than-four-run F5 and Freddy’s strikeout ceiling. The plays hinge on early offense, park factors, and bullpen mix, offering sharp leverage for fantasy-minded bettors and DFS lineups alike.

In the Toronto clash, Brown’s 6.04 ERA and lefty-hit meltdown potential clash with Berrios’ deceptive 3.89 ERA and elevated barrel rate. Barger's success against righties at home makes him a solid F5-hit prop, while Tucker’s success vs Berrios (career impact in limited PAs) adds a homer/extra-base angle. The Brewers-Pirates set pairs Skenes’ sub-2.00 ERA with Peralta’s home-leaning numbers, yielding a lower-scoring F5 and a high-strikeout upside for the Brewers’ ace. Overall, Tuesday’s card blends deliberate risk with upside in two distinct dfs-friendly narratives.

Anthony Misiewicz, a former standout pitcher from Michigan State University, has officially joined the Minnesota Twins after a successful stint in the minor leagues. This marks an exciting opportunity for Misiewicz, who has previously played for five major league teams, including the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees. With 131 MLB games under his belt, he brings experience and a solid skill set, boasting a 4.67 ERA and 114 strikeouts across 115.2 innings pitched. His versatility and left-handed pitching are expected to bolster the Twins' bullpen as they prepare for the upcoming season.