Turn Back the Clock Night opens a homestand as the host club faces Chicago White Sox top farm club Charlotte Knights on Tuesday, weaving nostalgia into a competitive matchup that doubles as a window into the White Sox system’s future.

Fantasy observers should watch the Knights for breakout prospects who could earn a big-league look; any late-season promotions from Charlotte could filter into your rosters. Pitching pairings and bullpen assignments may determine short-term streaming or bid-watcher moves.

With organizational depth on display, this game serves as a barometer for the parent club’s minor-league pipeline and for potential call-ups whose performance could tilt fantasy value in the weeks ahead.

Ron Darling’s autumn took an unexpected turn as he steps into a Houston backdrop while not seeing an Astros ALCS for the first time since 2016. He’ll call Houston’s tilt vs Detroit for TBS, then return to Houston for a Sept. 2 home date against the Yankees, a schedule that underscores how central Houston has been to his career. The Astros’ arc remains defined by resilience: injuries have pocked the roster, yet the club’s depth and culture carry them toward another division crown.

Houston’s season has not been smooth: Alvarez hasn’t danced in the lineup since May 2, Hader hit the IL, and a midseason influx of Correa, Sánchez, and Urías reshapes the roster. Darling argues the core—plus a healthy Alvarez upon rehab—still fuels the club’s big‑moment pedigree. Carlos Correa’s return, Bregman’s Boston chapter, and the continued dial‑up of Houston’s pitching staff paint a team ready to weather adversity and chase playoff success, with Seattle looming as a formidable challenger.

In Darling’s view, the Astros’ ability to win with whatever is available defines them. The lineup evolves, but the winning culture endures, and the team’s championship DNA is a lure for fantasy managers eyeing late-season value from stepping-up role players and relievers who can close gaps in the bullpen as the postseason nears.

Toronto heads to Pittsburgh for a pivotal tilt with the Pirates, armed with an offense that has surged to the top of MLB averages since the All-Star break. The Jays sit five games ahead of New York and Boston in the crowded AL East, so tonight’s result carries extra weight for fantasy managers chasing stage-setting wins. FanDuel’s numbers lean Toronto on the moneyline (-144) and the -1.5 run line (+118), with an 8-run total. Mitch Keller’s form gives Toronto optimism; Keller has scuffled of late, while Max Scherzer has looked solid for Toronto this season.

With Paul Skenes not drawing the assignment tonight, Toronto will try to plate runs early and back Scherzer’s steady dose of run prevention. Keller’s recent 7.54 ERA over five starts is the key fade spot, and Toronto’s bats have reason to stay aggressive against Pittsburgh’s lineup. The betting angles suggest fading the Pirates and leaning into the Jays’ hot offense, while Keller’s spot starts a more favorable path for Toronto than expected.

Paul Skenes is a numbers nerd who treats data as the map to his best performances. He reads velocity, drop and movement off the ribbon boards after every pitch to learn what’s working and what isn’t, yet he publicly shrugs at his win-loss tally. The Pirates’ ace streams six innings of solid work against Toronto, punching out eight while yielding five hits, leaving with a no-decision as Pittsburgh finally grabs the lead late. The night shines a light on the enduring debate: is pitcher wins a meaningful stat at all?

While Skenes dominates (2.16 ERA, elite innings and strikeouts), Pittsburgh’s offense struggles, ranking near the bottom in most major categories. That gap between talent and results fuels the fantasy story: imagine a pitcher who can produce quality starts and strikeouts but can’t always snag wins in a win-starved lineup. The piece also celebrates bullpen milestones—Evan Sisk earns his first big-league win after seven years in the minors, backed by Kyle Nicolas and Dennis Santana as the final outs. Off the field, Skenes stays the consummate professional—sleep routines, diet on the road and a relentless focus on routine—because that discipline could sustain him for years.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited Toronto's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh in the fifth inning with hamstring tightness after two acrobatic defensive plays, including a splits-at-first that saved a potential run and a long, decision-making pickup by Bo Bichette to end the third. Guerrero returned to the field in the fourth but was pulled in the top of the fifth as a precaution, with an MRI scheduled for clarity. John Schneider called it a grind-season tightness and expressed hope Guerrero can be back in the next day or two. The situation leaves Toronto monitoring lineup plans closely while Pirates showcased clean defense and a two-way edge with Triolo's impact. Fantasy players should watch Guerrero's MRI results and any early-week lineup shifts as Toronto decides how to balance risk and performance moving forward.