NL West remains a tight duel as Dodgers and Padres stumble through late-season drift. LA’s weekend in Baltimore ended with a gut-punch walk-off, while San Diego weathered rotational injuries and rough offensive stretches. Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed a flash of stuff that fantasy players crave, and Bogaerts’ absence looms as a real drag for SD. In New York, Aaron Judge’s elbow issues sparked a public debate about lineup construction and defensive placement.

Across the league, Holliday’s late homer and Kremer’s early exit underscored how a few pivotal moments shape the wild-card hunt. The show threads health, depth, and strategic tinkering—creative cuts included—into the fantasy equation, highlighting how rosters must balance upside with durability as we sprint toward October.