Giants postseason dreams end in a 9-8 defeat to the Cardinals as a beleaguered bullpen lets a five run lead slip after Logan Webb delivers six solid innings. Ryan Walker blows the save in the ninth, sealing a season that swinged from hopeful to heartbreaking as San Francisco misses the playoffs.

Fantasy takeaways hinge on bullpen volatility, Webb workload, and the impact of the Devers addition amid a lineup still chasing a breakthrough. Off-field notes include ABS testing next year and Hunter Pence joining ESPN for wild-card coverage, signaling a broader narrative around a team in transition.

Dodgers 2, Giants 1: Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered 5 1/3 scoreless innings but walked a career-high six as LA leaned on a bullpen that finally answered the bell. Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen both had command hiccups, yet the long relief frame held, fueling a three-game NL West lead. Freeman and Ohtani supplied the decisive run support in a grind-it-out win.

Meanwhile, Roki Sasaki flashed premium stuff in Tacoma and could rejoin the big club next week, adding a potential postseason weapon. LA’s bullpen confidence is growing at the right time, with Brock Stewart nearing return and Treinen finding a spark when it mattered most.

San Francisco’s bats wake in the 11th, delivering a 5-1 win at Arizona after Brandon Pfaadt’s nine-inning gem. Justin Verlander spun seven scoreless for the Giants, but the bullpen couldn’t hold in extras until a huge 11th-frame rally. Bryce Eldridge drew a first major league walk, Patrick Bailey sparked the bases loaded hit, and Rafael Devers knocked in the go-ahead runs as San Francisco seized the moment and closed within striking distance in the wild-card race.

Fantasy takeaway: late-inning surges and bullpen decisions shaped the result, elevating the value of Giants role players (Bailey, Koss, McCray) while underscoring Pfaadt’s dominance despite the loss. With 10 games left, every inning matters as these teams jockey for postseason positioning.

Five bargain-hunter hitters are fueling late-season surges and could carry fantasy teams through Week 25. Jose Caballero adds speed and positional flexibility for the New York Yankees, thriving since the trade and offering stolen-base upside even while contributing across the infield and outfield.

Kyle Manzardo provides power from cleanup, with a recent burst of production that has him driving runs for Cleveland. Romy Gonzalez brings contact and infield versatility, especially strong against left-handers, making him a practical daily-start.

Patrick Bailey anchors catcher depth for the Giants with a late push, while Parker Meadows has rekindled his prospect glow, carving out a leadoff role for Detroit and a path to multi-category production. All are affordable, flexible plug-ins that can help you squeeze every last win from the season.