The Cubs leaned on Turner against left-handers, turning a tie game into a 3-2 win with a go-ahead RBI double off Sale after fending off an 0-2 count. Taillon returned from the IL to give Chicago 4 1/3 innings, keeping the Braves at bay while the lineup leaned into baserunning and timely hits from Suzuki and Kelly. The surge in steals—six in the series and counting—combined with steady pitching gives Chicago a late-season spark as October approaches.

Bryan Woo stands out as the one guaranteed arm on a tricky late-season slate, delivering a floor of double-digit DK points in most outings with a sturdy 3.02 ERA and 9.0 K/9. His home numbers are even better, and a stunted Cardinals lineup augments his upside. Julio Rodríguez is scorching lately, making Seattle stacks appealing with added boosts from Cal Raleigh and others. Dodgers and Cubs bring clear value and high ceilings in favorable matchups, while Wallner and Happ provide affordable exposure in solid spots.

Boyd delivered another quality start for Chicago, keeping the Cubs in a tight ballgame as Daylen Lile’s tiebreaking homer carried Nationals to a 2-1 victory. Chicago drew seven walks but couldn’t cash in, leaving fantasy managers waiting for a spark from the top of the order. Crow-Armstrong is turning heads as a growing depth option, while Swanson and Happ provide steady counting stats down the stretch. PCA’s knee contusion could shuffle the Cubs’ outfield mix, adding risk but also opportunity for emergent players. Tucker’s injury update with Houston adds a cross-team wrinkle for late-season lineups.

The Cubs pounded Washington 11-5 at Wrigley, riding a four-homer attack with Dansby Swanson, Reese McGuire, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ all going deep. Hoerner’s shot gave him his sixth of the year and his first at Wrigley since 2024, as Sosa watched from the stands during the Hall of Fame weekend. Jake Irvin struggled early, while Pete Crow-Armstrong used a day off to reset and finish 2-for-3 with two sacrifice flies. For fantasy, Chicago’s home-hitting power remains a prime target as Washington deals with a rough starter turnover and big innings.