George Springer remains one of postseason baseball’s sternest power threats, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays as they advance on the ALCS stage against the Seattle Mariners. His 21 career playoff homers rank him fifth all-time, a testament to enduring big-game impact after a down 2024 season.

Springer’s lineage runs deep in the sport: Puerto Rico, Panama, Barbados, and St. Lucia roots, with parents George Jr. and Laura guiding a family of ballplayers, including Springer III. The Jays’ bonafide star anchors a lineup built for playoff bursts, while the series adds another chapter to a storied career.

As Toronto pursues late-season glory, fantasy managers will watch Springer’s track record and lineup context closely, weighing his power upside against tonight’s matchup and park factors in a high-stakes October run.

Gold Glove finalists are announced, with the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays tying for the majors lead with six nods apiece. The selection blends manager/coach voting with 25% defense-metrics input from location-based data and play-by-play accounts. The list spans AL and NL, spotlighting elite glove work and positional versatility ahead of the November 2 reveal.

Standouts range from Dillon Dingler and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Corey Seager, Julio Rodríguez, and Mookie Betts, highlighting how range, arm strength, and instinct influence fantasy defensive value. The slate primes fantasy and DFS strategies as rosters ready for late-season glovework.

The Cubs will transform this offseason, chasing pitching depth, roster flexibility, and short-term fits while preserving the clubhouse chemistry that defined 2025. Jed Hoyer says you can’t bottle what happened, so they’ll renew the rotation, discuss Shota Imanaga’s extension, and explore how to replace Tucker’s run-producing impact.

Coaching integrity remains a priority: Counsell’s staff is being retained, yet external interviews loom for potential moves. The aim is sustained success, balancing a growth plan with a realistic window in a post-CBA MLB, following a 92-70 finish and an NLDS appearance.

Braves face a pivotal offseason as Raisel Iglesias hits free agency. After a rough year, Atlanta may still look to re-sign him, but price and market volatility complicate a team that traditionally locks up core players early. Iglesias finished strong, reviving his value and keeping bullpen questions alive. The Braves may balance loyalty with youth by considering cheaper internal options. A high-stakes decision looms as the market takes shape.

Insiders note Iglesias’ late-season form could tilt the door toward a reunion, while others caution Atlanta may bow out to preserve flexibility. Either path highlights Atlanta's challenge: secure closing depth without overcommitting in a market that rewards the top closer, and keep internal options primed for 2025.