Erick Fedde - St. Louis Cardinals : Qwiket: Integrated Sports Knowledge

St. Louis Cardinals

Erick Fedde

NFL

Who is Michael Helman? 5 things to know about the Rangers’ surprising contributor

@dallasnews

Dallas News

Who is Michael Helman? 5 things to know about the Rangers’ surprising contributor

Michael Helman’s late-season breakout redefines the Rangers’ 2025 arc. The 29-year-old rookie stepped in for injured teammates, delivering a .937 OPS in 64 Rangers at-bats and climbing to .974 OPS after recall, while delivering defensively solid outfield play. Texas’ first grand slam of the year came from Helman on Sept. 8, capping a remarkable waiver-claim journey from Twins to Cardinals to Pirates before landing with the Rangers. His surge catalyzes a playoff push and reshapes fantasy upside in Texas’ lineup.

How should fantasy managers adjust rest-of-season exposure after Helman’s breakout—prioritize him, or diversify with other Rangers assets?Which Rangers players gain the most when Helman is producing, and how should you structure stacks in DFS?What scheduling or matchup patterns can DFS players exploit given Helman’s breakout?Given Helman’s breakout, should you overweight Texas in season-long bets or hold until more confirmation?

Mentions:

@Adolis García | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Evan Carter | Texas Rangers | MLB

@Michael Helman | Texas Rangers | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates | MLB

St. Louis Cardinals | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

@Wyatt Langford | Texas Rangers | MLB

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2025/09/..

September 16, 2025

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber ties incredible lefty MLB home run record with Stan Musial | Sporting News

@sportingnews

Kyle Schwarber keeps mashing for the Phillies, belting his 53rd homer this season and his 22nd off a left-handed pitcher, a mark that ties MLB’s all-time pace for lefty-on-lefty power with Stan Musial and Matt Olson. The achievement caps a historic run: four straight monster seasons in Philadelphia and a postseason spotlight that could reshape his upcoming free-agent negotiation. If the power persists, Philadelphia’s lineup and playoff chances rise in tandem with Schwarber’s leverage.

With Schwarber’s record-tying pace, should fantasy managers target him as a keeper or star with high-risk free-agent timing?How does Schwarber’s pace affect Phillies’ postseason strategy and his leverage in free agency?Which other players should be watched alongside Schwarber for fantasy synergy in the postseason?If Schwarber stays with the Phillies, what’s the best path for fantasy managers to optimize his value in 2025?

Mentions:

@Babe Ruth | New York Yankees | MLB

@Barry Bonds | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Kyle Schwarber | Philadelphia Phillies | MLB

@Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves | MLB

Philadelphia Phillies | MLB

@Stan Musial | St. Louis Cardinals | MLB

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/philadelphia-p..

September 16, 2025

Sal Stewart lifts Reds to vital win over Cardinals in playoff chase | Red Reporter

Wick Terrell

Red Reporter

Sal Stewart and Cincinnati surged to an 11-6 win in St. Louis, turning a seesaw game into a Reds victory with a late burst. Stewart opened the scoring with a second-deck solo shot, then added an infield single for an insurance run as Tyler Stephenson cleared the bases with a pivotal double. Zack Littell mixed dominance and vulnerability while Elly De La Cruz contributed a double and two walks in a get-right night. Cincinnati climbs to 75-75 and sits two games back in the NL Wild Card chase as the youth movement intensifies.

Which Reds hitters benefit most from Sal Stewart's emergence for the rest of the season and in fantasy formats?How should fantasy managers recalibrate Reds exposure after this win for the final two weeks?Which matchup or series ahead is most likely to swing Cincinnati's wild-card odds in their favor?Which veteran trades could Cincinnati pursue if they fall back in the wild-card race?

Mentions:

Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

Cincinnati Reds | MLB

@Elly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds | MLB

@Nick Krall | Cincinnati Reds | MLB

@Sal Stewart | Cincinnati Reds | MLB

San Francisco Giants | MLB

St. Louis Cardinals | MLB

@Zack Littell | Cincinnati Reds | MLB

https://www.redreporter.com/game-recaps/48637/sal-..

September 16, 2025

Yankees' Aaron Judge keeps making MLB history not done since Barry Bonds | Sporting News

@sportingnews

Aaron Judge’s elite offense stands out as he keeps posting 200 OPS+ seasons, a feat only Barry Bonds has achieved since Bonds retired. Judge has done it three times in four years, redefining modern right-handed hitting and forcing fantasy managers to treat him as a true weekly cornerstone for power and on-base production.

What are the regression risks to Judge’s elite output, and how should fantasy managers react if his pace moderates next season?How should dynasty managers price Judge in keeper formats given his three 200 OPS+ seasons?Which contemporaries pose the most realistic threat to Judge’s OPS+ dominance in future seasons?What defensive or pitching trends could influence Judge’s fantasy value in the near term?

Mentions:

@Aaron Judge | New York Yankees | MLB

@Barry Bonds | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Kyle Schwarber | Philadelphia Phillies | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

@Stan Musial | St. Louis Cardinals | MLB

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke..

September 15, 2025

Top DraftKings Picks & DFS Strategy for Monday

@rotowire

RotoWire