Boston’s postseason pursuit has re-ignited after a rough start and a big Devers-era trade reshuffle. Bill Simmons’s buoyant, tweet-driven optimism has collided with a string of swings and misses, turning the Sox’s second-half run into a social-media weather vane. The drama centers on a lineup recalibrated by the Devers trade, a surge-and-slump rhythm against AL East rivals, and several late-inning flashes from young talent that hint at more upside down the stretch.

As the calendar pushes, the Sox sit in a murky mix of power and patience, chasing the Blue Jays and Yankees while dodging a string of tough defeats. Roman Anthony’s moments and the looming return of Boston’s veterans feed fantasy intrigue: who benefits most from the latest tweaks, and who might break out in a pennant-chase environment? The Dodgers, Phillies, Padres, and Astros serve as benchmark antagonists, while the Orioles and Marlins add to a crowded, high-stakes landscape. The core question for fantasy managers: can Boston sustain this momentum behind a steadier bullpen and a deeper, more adaptable lineup?

The New York Yankees carry momentum after Tuesday’s nine-homer outburst, aiming to extend a 7-3 run as they welcome the Rays with Cam Schlittler on the mound. Schlittler carries a 3.94 ERA through six big-league starts, while Drew Rasmussen anchors a Rays staff operating under an innings limit but posting a 2.60 ERA in 2025. The tale on Wednesday shifts to control and early innings, with Tampa Bay a wary test for Schlittler and Rasmussen aiming to keep New York's power at bay in a pitcher-friendly setup at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Wednesday’s betting previews spotlight MLB’s marquee matchups and the lone WNBA clash, guiding fantasy players and bettors toward value plays and over/under opportunities. The Yankees and Rays carry high run potential; the Cubs and Brewers battle for the NL Central, while Rockies and Dodgers offer strong bullpen and power dynamics. In the West, Angels and Reds, and Padres versus Giants, provide varied stacks and weathered arms to exploit. The Sparks-Wings game adds a late-weekner for Fantasy basketball fans to chase above-average scorers in a high-pace, high-usage environment.

Wednesday’s MLB slate features 15 games headlined by three solid bets. Detroit Tigers +1.5 against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros stands out as the clearest value, aided by Valdez’s August struggles and Charlie Morton’s regained form for Detroit. The Rays’ First 5 Innings Moneyline against the Yankees leans in Tampa’s favor behind Rasmussen’s recent ace work, while Cam Schlittler counters for New York. In the NL Central, Milwaukee and Chicago collide with an over/under of 7 that feels too low given Misiorowski’s volatility and Colin Rea’s era indicators.

Valdez’s August skid opens a window for Detroit to stay within reach in the series finale, especially with Morton delivering steady results since June. Rasmussen’s ability to push deep and Schlittler’s early-season command keep the Rays in the driver’s seat early, even as the Yankees try to bounce back offensively. The Brewers-Cubs matchup projects a busy night, with both bullpens capable of late-game bursts that could push the total over 7.

New York exploded for nine homers, tying a franchise single-game record, in a 13-3 rout of Tampa Bay. Three straight first-inning blasts from Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton set the tone, with Judge tacking on his 40th homer as part of a power-packed night that left the Yankees alone atop the AL wild-card race. Jose Caballero joined the party with two homers, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice contributed one apiece, making this a rare, multi-homer showcase from a club that’s riding hot offensive swing.

The slugfest came after a lengthy weather delay at Steinbrenner Field, yet Carlos Rodón steadied after a rough second, finishing six innings with two runs allowed as the Yankees built a cushion early and never looked back. Shane Baz opened for the Rays, and the mound conditions—on a damp night with Diamond Dry in play—delivered a reminder of how the elements can influence high-leverage power games. This nine-homer effort marked the Yankees’ second nine-homer game of the season, underscoring their deep lineup and fantasy upside as the stretch run approaches.