Yankees eye a power-packed 1B overhaul this offseason. Pete Alonso tops the target list if the Mets part with him, while Goldschmidt could be pursued as a veteran anchor. Ben Rice would be a long-term option, with Bellinger back in the mix and Volpe powering a revamped lineup. The drama around Alonso’s opt-out and a potential cross-town swap reshapes fantasy value across the league.

Fantasy readers should note: Alonso would spike HR and RBI in Yankee Stadium; Goldschmidt’s OBP adds batting-average stability; Rice offers future upside; Bellinger provides bounce-back power and versatility; Volpe could accelerate with protection and lineup depth.

The Cubs open a pivotal three-game set with Atlanta, chasing the NL Central lead and a possible Wild Card berth as Milwaukee paces the league. Chicago gets a jolt with Pete Crow-Armstrong back in the lineup as DH and cleanup, after a knee contusion sidelined him for a game. Crow-Armstrong’s season line (.254/.293/.496) and 28 home runs fit a multi-faceted fantasy asset profile even as August slump lingered. His return could reenergize Chicago’s middle of the order and spark run production in a series that could swing playoff positioning.

Kyle Tucker’s calf injury for Houston removes a key source of left-handed power, narrowing the Astros’ upside in the near term and giving the Cubs a slightly easier path. The broader MLB notes remind fantasy managers that Goldschmidt’s knee rehab and Turner’s late-season setback have ripple effects across lineups and DFS targets as injuries shape late-season value. The Cubs-Braves clash promises power, speed, and bullpen intrigue as playoff races tighten.

The White Sox toppled the Yankees 3-2 at Rate Field, snapping New York’s seven-game win streak. Lenyn Sosa delivered the decisive blow with a solo homer in the eighth off Tim Hill, negating New York’s 2-1 edge after Aaron Judge opened the scoring with his 43rd homer. Judge tied Yogi Berra for fifth on the Yankees’ all-time list (358). Colson Montgomery also went deep for Chicago, and Will Robertson tied the game with an RBI double earlier.

From a fantasy angle, Sosa and Montgomery stand out as breakout infield options with pop and growing trust in late-inning spots. Judge remains a perennial elite, but the night underscored Chicago’s depth and the importance of late-game bullpen matchups, with Mike Vasil locking down the save for the Sox.

Yankees take a five-game win streak to Chicago as Carlos Rodón faces Yoendrys Gómez in a Friday night affair.

Austin Wells is back behind the plate for New York while Ben Rice shifts to first—Goldschmidt sits, opening a small lineup shakeup. Gómez, once a Yankee prospect, has found a groove with Chicago after waivers. Rodón has been effective but hasn’t routinely gone deep into games since the All-Star break, leaving fantasy managers eyeing the Yankees’ bullpen more than usual. The night promises a tense, edge-of-seat duel with late-inning implications.

In a packed Yankee Stadium, four costly miscues overshadowed a 6-3 setback for the Yankees against Boston. Three errors came in the third inning as Luis Gil, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Ben Rice mishandled routine throws, letting the Red Sox seize control. Boston tacked on a late two-run homer by Roman Anthony off Yerry De Los Santos, sealing a chaotic night for New York’s bullpen and defense. The nine walks issued by the Yankees helped fuel the visitors’ charge as New York dropped to 69-58 and fell 4.5 games behind Toronto.

Rice supplied a bright moment with a 419-foot solo shot to pull the Yankees even in the second, but the late errors and free bases proved too costly. Rafaela contributed the first run for Boston on a misplayed ball, while Anthony’s ninth-inning swing delivered the dagger. Fantasy managers should note Washington- or New York-heavy lineups: Rice’s pop, Rafaela’s versatility, and Anthony’s hot finish could shift short-term value in AL-only and dynasty formats.

Looking ahead, New York will lean on Rice and Rafaela for offense while Gil’s strikeout upside remains enticing despite the miscue-laden night. The Yankees’ schedule offers opportunities for stacked lineups against struggling rotations, but the defense will need to tighten if NYY is to climb back into the division race.