Carson Kelly rides a hot streak into a Cubs–Rays setup, offering a value HR prop as he’s mashed lately and routinely handles right-handers. The matchup leans in his favor with Baz on the bump and a Rays bullpen that has yielded several homers.

Josh Bell taps a favorable angle against Mitch Keller, using Bell’s recent power surge and Keller’s propensity to surrender homers, especially to righty hitters. The price on Bell’s over 0.5 HR is attractive given the season-long power and the favorable righty-righty dynamic.

David Fry is a deeper flyer vs Martin Perez, leveraging Fry’s lefty-mower profile and Perez’s velocity weakness. Guardians’ bullpen risk adds uncertainty, but Fry’s history against lefties makes this a compelling contrarian spike.

Jackson Chourio closes with a high-upside over 0.5 HR vs Pallante, riding a recent .981 OPS and lefty power numbers. Pallante has struggled to suppress left-handed thump, and Chourio’s recent form makes this a prime target in value-driven rounds.

Carson Kelly powered the Cubs to a 3-2 win over Atlanta, his fourth September homer fueling a breakout season that already features a career-best 3.7 WAR and a personal best in hits and RBIs. Chicago’s bullpen preserved a narrow victory after Jameson Taillon’s 4 1/3 innings, with the relief corps covering 4 2/3 frames. With Kelly driving production, Chicago sits four games clear of San Diego for the NL’s first wild-card slot, a spot that could hinge on home-field advantage in the playoffs. Kyle Tucker’s calf strain for Houston looms as a nearby storyline, potentially affecting the Wild Card dynamics as September unfolds.

Tucker’s stint on the injured list creates a ripple effect across the league’s late-season path to October. Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed hopeful realism about Tucker’s return, underscoring the broader challenge of getting players fully asymptomatic before baseball activity. As Chicago eyes the NL Central title and a secure wild-card berth, Kelly’s continued power and the bullpen’s reliability will be pivotal in sustaining the run down the stretch.

The wild-card race remains tight, with the Cubs aiming to capitalize on power production from Kelly while navigating a bullpen heavy schedule. The Braves, who provided the night’s opposition, are part of the backdrop to a month that could define several rosters’ playoff fates. The Padres’ proximity adds urgency to every game, making Kelly’s bat and the Cubs’ depth especially valuable as the season nears its close.

Carson Kelly delivered Chicago’s clutch finish, tying the game with a two-run homer in the eighth and winning it with a single in the 10th as the Cubs toppled Atlanta 7-6. Ian Happ stitched a three-hit night with his 19th homer, while Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw supplied key RBI hits in the comeback. Michael Harris II carried Atlanta with four RBIs, but Chicago’s late surge overcame a 6-1 deficit in front of a roaring Wrigley crowd.

Seiya Suzuki began the Cubs’ 10th on second, and Kelly’s liner sealed the victory. The win highlighted Chicago’s late-inning depth and could reshape fantasy lineups as Shota Imanaga and Joey Wentz prepare for the next matchup, with Chicago’s bullpen also factoring into the equation.