Shohei Otani anchors the 2026 fantasy baseball landscape, offering elite multi-category value as both hitter and pitcher. Landing him in the top spot is a game-changer for any head-to-head or roto format, even with innings questions. Second- and third-round targets pivot around Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, who combine power with strong counting stats and top-tier plate discipline. Bobby Witt Jr., Ellie De La Cruz, and Jose Ramirez form the next crest of the ladder, each bringing unique mix of power, speed, and durability that fantasy rosters crave. The episode also glances at Paul Skenes as a ceiling-raising pitcher, Kyle Schwarber, Junior Caminero, and J-Rod as high-upside options, with captain-like value from Ronald Acuña Jr. and veterans like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman remaining relevant in early rounds.

Kevin Gosman rode a splitter back to dominance, delivering a complete-game, two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts as a late-season spike for fantasy gains. The splitter’s vertical drop returned to form, anchoring a run where his ERA/WHIP improve markedly in the last 10 starts. Bryce Miller’s 11-K outburst adds another streamer-friendly option for Week 26, while the episode weighs Aaron Judge’s MVP odds and a trove of late-season injury notes and two-start schedules to help rosters navigate the fantasy playoff push.

Beyond Gosman and Judge, the show dives into Week 26 two-start plans with Cubs, Padres, and Mariners notes, highlighting Gavin Williams, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Mackenzie Gore’s and Ryan Weathers’ returns as potential adds. It also flags NL wild-card drama and late-season bullpen churn as factors that can tilt streaming and rostering choices in the home stretch.

Boone marks 9/11 with a reverent walk through Monument Park, tying the day to the Yankees’ city-wide duty and a mindset that colors late-season decisions. Anthony Volpe’s cortisone shot at the All-Star break raises return-timing questions as the club hunts down a playoff berth.

Day-by-day updates, potential MRI, and roster flexibility loom large as the Yankees navigate a crowded weekend slate and fantasy-relevant choices around infield depth and Volpe’s status.