Fenway spectacle turns dramatic as Dane Myers’ leaping grab briefly etches a highlight, only to melt into a two‑run homer that shores up Boston’s lead before Miami rallies. Myers redeems himself with a ninth‑inning solo shot off Greg Weissert to knot the game, then Jakob Marsee’s two‑run blast off Steven Matz torpedoes the Red Sox in a 5‑3 Marlins win that snaps Boston’s weekend sweep bid.

Miami’s Janson Junk and Garrett Crochet delivered a masterclass in a near‑pitchers’ duel, each spinning seven innings and allowing just one run apiece before the late miscues. Aroldis Chapman’s Saturday closer duties linger as a Sunday absence looms, complicating bullpen plans for Boston. Abreu’s calf tightness adds to the drama, leaving the Red Sox to navigate rest of season health concerns while still clinging to a marginal AL East edge.

The Sox’ offense stalled for much of the day, grinding out a few homers and the crucial insurance run from Abreu’s replacement, while the Marlins kept pressure on with timely hits in scoring positions. Boston’s late framing crumbles, giving Miami life and the series win as the season’s tight divisional race continues, with Boston five games back in the division after Toronto’s Sunday loss.

Fantasy angles spike here: Myers’ power outbreak and Marsee’s late‑game impact highlight the Marlins’ depth in outfield and the potential for surprise power off the bench, especially if Abreu misses time. For Boston, the bullpen shuffle and Chappy’s availability loom large in DFS lineups and weekly forecasts, while Matz’s success against a power‑heavy lineup raises questions about how to attack Miami in future interleague encounters.

Sunday’s nine-game MLB DFS slate centers a Cleveland Guardians stack in a favorable spot against Erick Fedde, with top-priced ace Garrett Crochet drawing heavy ownership for DraftKings and FanDuel. Will Warren provides a solid value option for NYY, while Cristian Javier and Ryan Bergert offer mid-priced upside in cash and GPP formats. Key Guardians bats—Salvador Perez, Daniel Schneemann, Josh Naylor, and José Ramírez—anchor the lineup with strong hot-streak potential and elite matchup upside. In the Yankees’ camp, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Giancarlo Stanton join Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. in a dual-threat stack against Mikolas and a struggling St. Louis bullpen. Kansas City’s Perez and Witt Jr. pace a Royals’ mini-stack against Davis Martin, with Noelvi Marte and Daniel Schneemann reinforcing the guardrails in the OF/utility spots. Stacks across Cleveland, New York, and Kansas City aim to maximize power and speed in a slate that rewards multi-position versatility and price discipline.

Boston rose around Alex Bregman this season, turning Fenway Park into a proving ground for a new era. Bregman has slashed .299/.379/.542 with 16 homers and 22 doubles, and his three-year, $120 million deal comes with an opt-out option that could reshape the Red Sox’s long-term plans. The chatter isn’t just about numbers; it’s about leadership, clubhouse chemistry, and whether Boston can keep a Boras client on a budget-friendly, win-now path.

Industry whispers suggest a path where Bregman exercises the opt-out, then signs a longer-term pact that preserves Boston’s flexibility. The data points to a star who’s thrived in Fenway’s green-arrow environment, and the front office is counting on that harmony to fuel a string of moves, including a potential blockbuster for an ace to pair with Garrett Crochet.

Beyond the headlines, the piece keeps a fantasy lens on how this could shift lineups and keeper value, especially as the Sox explore a one-two punch with Crochet and a top pitcher. Boston fans should savor the present and plan for a future where Bregman remains the face of a competitive, budget-conscious contender.

Boston vs. Houston brings a high-octane betting chess match on Tuesday night. Dustin May makes his second Boston start after the Dodgers deadline deal, while Spencer Arrighetti grapples with a lofty 7.43 ERA as he steps into just his fourth 2025 appearance. Garrett Crochet’s rough scene for the Red Sox is fresh in memory, and Boston carries underdog odds, with an intriguing 8-run total and a plausible path to a shootout given recent offense trends for both teams. The prop market tilts toward May and walks, as he has allowed a notable number of free passes this season, making the 2+ walks prop a juicy lever if May labors again. For fantasy, the stack potential rests on the Red Sox’s recent batting prowess and Houston’s middling walk rate, creating a blueprint for a lively, run-drenched affair that could redefine ownership in DFS lineups.

Walk-focused bets aside, this game leans toward offensive fireworks. May’s trip from Dodgers to Boston adds a narrative layer, but his command issues persist, while Arrighetti’s struggles invite the Sox to attack early. Both lineups have shown strength over the last couple of weeks, which supports an Over and makes balanced fantasy exposure appealing—especially if you’re chasing cheap stacks on the visiting side or a late-swoop on a starter who could escape with a quality start and a handful of strikeouts.

Cristian Javier returned from elbow surgery and fired five innings in Houston’s 7-6 win over Boston, signaling a promising comeback for the Astros’ rotation depth. He looked healthy, flashing a mid-90s fastball and a sharper feel for his secondary stuff, a notable velocity bump from prior seasons.

Javier reached 95.4 mph on a 29-pitch four-seamer sample, with his best attribute being the fastball located up in the zone. His slider showed less bite than in peak 2022, but the overall arsenal—that now includes a sinker against right-handed hitters and a more velocity-heavy changeup to lefties—made him more unpredictable and dangerous as the night wore on.

The surge in velocity, plus the new sinker, offered fresh avenues for fantasy managers: if he sustains the power surge and command, Javier could stabilize the Astros’ rotation down the stretch. A later two-run homer by Alex Bregman paused the momentum briefly, yet the outing underscored the upside of a post-surgery rebound for a pitcher who will be monitored closely in pending starts.

Houston opted to lean on internal reinforcements rather than chase external upgrades, placing faith in Javier and others returning from injury to anchor a contentious division race. The moment was emotional for Javier, who embraced teammates and fans, underscoring both the difficulty of rehab and the value of perseverance for dynasty and daily fantasy formats alike.