Anthony Rizzo retires as a Cub after 14 MLB seasons, closing a decade in Chicago with a Wrigley tribute, a ceremonial first pitch to Ian Happ and a celebratory bleacher cameo.

Happ praises his leadership; Rizzo jokes about Happ’s “dumper,” and Moisés Ballesteros’ first homer lands near his row. Rizzo’s Hodgkin lymphoma battle and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation’s $20M+ in pediatric cancer aid cap a career that featured 242 homers, 784 RBIs, three All-Stars and four Gold Gloves, plus stops with the Padres and Yankees.

Tampa Bay travels to Progressive Field for a rubber match with Cleveland, pitching Rasmussen against Cecconi in a high-stakes 1:10 PM EST showdown. Rasmussen carries a 2.62 ERA and a proven road presence, while Cecconi searches for consistency after a middling season. The latest lines show Rays -131 with a total around 8, signaling a tight, pitcher-friendly matchup.

From a fantasy angle, Rasmussen offers steady innings and Ks with a supportive Rays bullpen, while Cecconi’s efficiency will decide Cleveland’s ability to plate early. Park factors at Cleveland and recent trends—Cleveland slipping while Tampa Bay has momentum—give Rasmussen the edge for a value-win angle, with Cecconi as a riskier DFS pick.

The New York Yankees carry momentum after Tuesday’s nine-homer outburst, aiming to extend a 7-3 run as they welcome the Rays with Cam Schlittler on the mound. Schlittler carries a 3.94 ERA through six big-league starts, while Drew Rasmussen anchors a Rays staff operating under an innings limit but posting a 2.60 ERA in 2025. The tale on Wednesday shifts to control and early innings, with Tampa Bay a wary test for Schlittler and Rasmussen aiming to keep New York's power at bay in a pitcher-friendly setup at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Wednesday’s MLB slate features 15 games headlined by three solid bets. Detroit Tigers +1.5 against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros stands out as the clearest value, aided by Valdez’s August struggles and Charlie Morton’s regained form for Detroit. The Rays’ First 5 Innings Moneyline against the Yankees leans in Tampa’s favor behind Rasmussen’s recent ace work, while Cam Schlittler counters for New York. In the NL Central, Milwaukee and Chicago collide with an over/under of 7 that feels too low given Misiorowski’s volatility and Colin Rea’s era indicators.

Valdez’s August skid opens a window for Detroit to stay within reach in the series finale, especially with Morton delivering steady results since June. Rasmussen’s ability to push deep and Schlittler’s early-season command keep the Rays in the driver’s seat early, even as the Yankees try to bounce back offensively. The Brewers-Cubs matchup projects a busy night, with both bullpens capable of late-game bursts that could push the total over 7.