Two big themes dominate the latest fantasy baseball today: two starting pitchers are being relegated to the drop pile as the season tightens, while a flock of power-rich Yankees and top-end NL stars keep fantasy managers marching toward playoff bids. Baz is dropped in many leagues after a brutal August stretch, with two starts looming and a shaky command profile. Meanwhile, Christopher Sanchez shines, pushing into a top-rest-of-season tier thanks to a changeup-heavy approach that keeps hitters off balance and deep outings. The crew also gushes over David Peterson’s rebound, Adley Rutschman’s continued value, and a rising Guardians name who could shake up rest-of-season rotations. The Yankees erupt for 13 runs and nine homers, Judge and Stanton both taping up their health narratives, while the lineup shuffle around Ben Rice and Caballero hints at late-season batting order shifts. Across the minors to the majors, Parker Messick is watched intently as the Guardians tee up a rotation shakeup, and Parker Messick’s potential grab becomes a talking point for 15-team and deeper rosters. Vlad Guerrero Jr. lands on the day-to-day radar with a hamstring issue, while Jacob deGrom’s workload and Judge’s health become tug-of-war storylines for playoff rosters. The show also threads in the NL Young contender chatter around Sanchez and the late-season steam of Wander Franco, Ward, and a handful of hot hitters who could swing category-heavy leagues in the final weeks.

As the MLB season resumes after the All-Star break, fantasy managers are encouraged to reassess their rosters and consider key additions. Notable players to target include Ivan Herrera from the St. Louis Cardinals, who boasts impressive stats with a .320 batting average and 923 OPS. His recent activation from the IL signals that he could be a valuable asset at catcher, especially given his potential for power and speed.

Meanwhile, Colt Keith of the Detroit Tigers is seeing increased playing time and has shown promise as a multi-position player with substantial power upside. He has been hitting well since moving to the leadoff position, making him a potential steal for fantasy teams. Jorge Polanco from the Seattle Mariners is another player on the rise, displaying consistent power numbers and RBI opportunities in a favorable batting order.