Toronto's offense thrives on patient, grind-at-bat pressure that forces pitchers to work and prevents easy outs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stands out as a true multi-tool threat—smart at the plate, with power and the ability to impact games in multiple ways. Since Ryan McMahon arrived, the infield defense has sharpened, the bench energy has surged, and the club has played a cleaner baseball brand in recent weeks.

Judge anchored the night with disciplined at-bats and two solo shots, keeping New York in the game as the offense struggled to string hits with runners on. The team leaned into matchup data and late-inning risk, but the rally never fully materialized.

Volpe’s late-leverage opportunities and the bullpen’s evolving role shaped the clubhouse mood for tomorrow, while Camilo Doval’s postseason performance offered a glimmer of upside for the other side. The mix of bullpen usage, lefty-righty decisions, and potential leverage spots keeps fantasy managers watching every move.

Week 22 edges into a turbulent fantasy landscape with a mix of breakout performers and riskier veterans. Max Scherzer continues to punch above his weight in a four-start quality-streak stretch, posting sub-3.00 ERA and sub-1.00 WHIP with efficient outings that keep him in strong two-step lineups when the matchup suits. Brenton Doyle has emerged as a late-season spark for Colorado, flipping a rough first half into a second-half run that looks sustainable thanks to improved attack metrics and a ball-in-play approach that should yield value in a seven-game slate next week.

The slate also highlights Julio Rodríguez and Vlad Jr., two power-plus talents who have rekindled fantasy relevance as the season closes. Rodríguez is showing the speed and swing decisions that fuel multi-category upside, while Vlad Jr. maintains power production with steady plate discipline and a favorable park mix. Taylor Ward’s ongoing production raises questions about multi-category constellations for rosters in deeper formats. Kyle Tucker remains a focal point of contention and opportunity, with rest-of-season upside tempered by recent cold stretches that necessitate cautious rostering rather than outright selling.

Injury notes and roster moves pepper the week, with slugging linesman energy across the outfield and infield alike. Managers should prioritize outfield depth in formats with four or five spots, leverage second-half recency for veterans who have shown true outcomes, and consider Doyle as a sleeper in 5-outfield leagues given Rockies’ seven-game week, four at Coors Field. A steady baseline from Scherzer and strategic buys around Rodríguez, Vlad Jr., and Ward can unlock strong roto gains while navigating a week with uneven scheduling.

With the All-Star break as a pivotal moment in the season, trading strategies take center stage in fantasy baseball. The podcast highlights key players to trade for and trade away, starting with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. His recent performance dip presents a unique opportunity for savvy owners to acquire a potential game-changer at a lower cost than early-season values. Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s dynamic play and positional flexibility are also emphasized, though his injury history makes him a risky trade target.

On the pitching side, Hunter Brown’s inconsistent recent outings could lead desperate teams to part with him, making it a good time to pursue him. Jacob Misarowski, a first-time All-Star, is seen as a high-value asset to either trade for or leverage for substantial returns, especially for teams looking to bolster their pitching staff. The podcast cautions that while the All-Star game can elevate a player’s trade value, the underlying stats should guide decisions.