It’s getting to be the time that most people are spending their weekends outside rather than watching baseball religiously. There are die-hards, sure, but it’s only going to get harder to follow the daily happenings of Major League Baseball.
Yesterday, I went through each AFC team and identified one hole they still need to fill. Some of those holes could be filled by a single player, but other teams need more of a concept of adding talent rather than targeting one guy.
Even though there are only seven games scheduled today, I still have four streamers for you: That’s a pretty good ratio. Not all streamers are created equal, however, and expectations must change accordingly.
Needs are hard to pin down when you aren’t in someone else’s head. While you may think you need a promotion, others might think you need a shower. It’s the same in sports, as we try to read the minds of general managers in terms of what a team “needs.”
Today is a good day for streamers if you’re looking for depth, but there isn’t necessarily a high-level option. There are worse things than dependable innings, though; just ask any manager ever.
The most redeeming part of the long baseball season is that games are different from day to day. Most NBA games will follow the same formula, with the superstars leading the way and role players in supporting roles. Baseball is different, though.
It’s a new week, so let’s jump right in and run through Monday’s probable starters (according to MLB.com) who are widely available in fantasy leagues and have good matchups, creating streaming value. Most stats and rankings are from ESPN. The full streamer rankings are listed at the bottom.
On Friday, veteran receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Chase Claypool signed with the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills, respectively. Each player has strong seasons in his past, but neither has been a true difference maker for several years.
The first weekend of May means we are on the precipice of summer. School is almost out, Memorial Day will be here before we know it, and it’s 90+ degrees every day in Arizona.
Yesterday, I laid out my technique for identifying teams to target with fantasy pitchers after the first month-plus of the season. It’s not overly complicated: essentially, I was looking for teams that are in the bottom 10 in several offensive stats.
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| No trends today. |
| No trends today. |
NFL's Detroit Lions Sign Four Draft Picks Including Sione Vaki
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Larry Tanenbaum Spearheads Initiative for Basketball in Toronto, Taking Lead Role Beyond MLSE Efforts
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Texans sign rookie RB Jawhar Jordan
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Thunder Lose Homecourt Advantage to Mavericks in Game 2, Questions Arise Over Giddey's Lineup
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NFL Rookie Terrion Arnold to Wear Number 0 for Detroit Lions
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NFL's Detroit Lions Sign Four Draft Picks Including Sione Vaki
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Texans sign rookie RB Jawhar Jordan
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Texans strike deal with Auburn DT Marcus Harris on rookie contract
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NFL Rookie Terrion Arnold to Wear Number 0 for Detroit Lions
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Green Bay Packers Select Diverse Talent in NFL Draft, Bolstering Both Offense and Defense
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Willi Castro Emerges as a Key Player for the Twins Following Release from Tigers
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Minors: Graham Pauley moving around the field with El Paso; TinCaps' skid hits six games
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Xavier Isaac Shines in Doubleheader, Excels as MLB's No. 51 Prospect for the Rays
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To get outs with his fastball, Trevor Williams put his ego aside
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Top Prospect Jacob Wilson Shines with Three Hits in His Second Game for the Aviators
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AJ Smith-Shawver - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 7 (2024)
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Larry Tanenbaum Spearheads Initiative for Basketball in Toronto, Taking Lead Role Beyond MLSE Efforts
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Thunder Lose Homecourt Advantage to Mavericks in Game 2, Questions Arise Over Giddey's Lineup
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Anthony Edwards Dominates NBA Playoffs: In-depth Analysis by Experts
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Tonja Stelly Celebrated as the Mother of the First-Ever NBA-NHL Brother Duo, Quentin Grimes and Tyler Myers
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Toronto to Launch New WNBA Team, Promising Strong Management by Larry Tanenbaum
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As healthy Timberwolves players soar through playoffs, coach Chris Finch continues to play in pain
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Carter Verhaeghe Discusses His Journey and Clutch Performances with the Florida Panthers
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Charlie McAvoy Anticipated to Excel in Tonight's Game; Jeremy Swayman May Need a Break
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John Tavares Joins Team Canada for Men's World Hockey Championship
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Filip Chytil Rejoins NY Rangers, Expresses Enthusiasm for Team's Potential
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Erik Karlsson Named Sweden's Captain for IIHF World Hockey Championship; Hedman and Raymond as Alternates
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Toronto Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares Joins Team Canada at Men's World Hockey Championship
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| Week 22 |
|---|
| KC vs SF |
| SF vs KC |
| Matchup | Time | Pitchers |
|---|---|---|
| ARI @BAL | 07:05 EDT EST | |
| ATL @NYM | 07:10 EDT EST | |
| BOS vs WAS | 07:10 EDT EST | |
| CHC @PIT | 06:40 EDT EST | |
| CHW vs CLE | 07:40 EDT EST | |
| CIN @SF | 10:15 EDT EST | |
| COL vs TEX | 08:40 EDT EST | |
| DET vs HOU | 06:40 EDT EST | |
| KC @LAA | 09:38 EDT EST | |
| LAD @SD | 09:40 EDT EST | |
| MIA vs PHI | 07:10 EDT EST | |
| MIL vs STL | 08:10 EDT EST | |
| MIN @TOR | 07:07 EDT EST | |
| NYY @TB | 06:50 EDT EST | |
| OAK @SEA | 09:40 EDT EST |
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| DEN @MIN | 9:30 PM EST |
| IND vs NY | 7:00 PM EST |
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| BOS vs FLA | 7:00 PM EST |
| EDM @VAN | 10:00 PM EST |
