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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Thursday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for the Fourth of July.
Stat Stories: Wednesday's standout fantasy MLB performers
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FANTASY BASEBALL NEWS
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DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
Time is running out to trade Crochet, Skenes and four other fantasy aces
With some top pitchers due for innings reductions, Tristan looks at which starters to deal soon.
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BULLPEN CHECK-IN
Will top closers Jansen, Scott be on the move?
Trade season is upon is, and Eric looks at which closers are on the rise and which would benefit from a trade.
Closer depth chart: All the latest moves
Our updated closer depth chart displays the top closing options for each team.
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LATEST WAIVER WIRE
Nationals rookie heads waiver wire picks
The outfielder leads the list of players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
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PREP YOUR LINEUP
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster: Lineup advice for July 1-7
Set your fantasy baseball lineups for the week ahead with our forecaster preview, featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
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FANTASY TOOLS
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NAMES TO KNOW
Which pitchers may see their ERA rise along with the temperature?
Todd Zola takes a look at how the hotter temperatures of summer are going to have a greater impact on these fly ball pitchers.
Which prospects are nearing a promotion?
Eric Karabell discusses what he's seeing from around the minor leagues and how that impacts your fantasy team.
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HOW TO TRADE YOUR BEST
What kind of return should you get when trading a fantasy baseball star?
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the concept of trading away your No. 1 fantasy player in order to maximize your chances of a title.
Top Headlines
- Braves' Sale stifles Giants for MLB-high 11th win
- Brewers place INF Ortiz, RHP Paredes on IL
- Rangers start Seager after two-game absence
- Three Phillies infielders headline All-Star starters
- Twins place 3B Lewis (adductor) on 10-day IL
- Orioles activate Kremer for start vs. Mariners
- Brewers get Civale from Rays to bolster rotation
- Twins' Lewis 'not very optimistic' about groin injury
- Forecaster: Lineup advice for July 1-7
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Fantasy Baseball Rankings
AP ESPN fantasy baseball rankings: 2024 points leagues
Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's rankings for ESPN points leagues for the 2024 fantasy baseball season.
AP ESPN fantasy baseball rankings: 2024 head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues
Here are Eric Karabell's rankings for ESPN head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues for the 2024 fantasy baseball season.
Fantasy baseball dynasty rankings
AP Fantasy baseball dynasty rankings: Top 300 players for 2024 and beyond
Tristan H. Cockcroft provides his rankings for those playing in dynasty league formats.
Celebrating 40 years of fantasy baseball
Silly Little Game 30 for 30: Silly Little Game
Fantasy sports is a multi-billion dollar industry. Take a look at the game's inception and its "founding fathers," who never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind. Stream on ESPN+.