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Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, August 12.
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GET READY FOR THE STRETCH RUN
Fantasy baseball: How strength of schedule can help you win your league
Tristan H. Cockcroft provides a look at where the best and worst offensive options may lie for the remainder of the season, based on which matchups are left on the schedule.
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TRENDING UP
How Bo Bichette restored his top-eight positional fantasy value
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Why Nick Pratto could be a home run sleeper in final months of season
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DON'T SLEEP ON THEM
Projecting the unsung heroes of September
Todd Zola looks into his crystal ball to predict which players might be the source of unexpected fantasy playoff production.
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Pickups: Post-deadline darlings to grab off the waiver wire
Tristan H. Cockcroft highlights which players need to be added to fantasy baseball rosters in the wake of the league's very busy trade deadline.
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Paul DeJong's power appears to have returned
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START TAKING OFFERS
Trade Randal Grichuk coming off his recent hot spell
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Why fantasy managers should sell high on Zac Gallen
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FANTASY TOOLS
INJURY COMINGS AND GOINGS
How Matt Carpenter's injury opens the door for Aaron Hicks and Harrison Bader
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Why Mitch Haniger is worth the risk for fantasy managers
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FORECASTING WEEK 17
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster: Aug. 8-14
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, two-start pitchers, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
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Top Headlines
- M's activate star rookie Rodriguez from 10-day IL
- Phillies' Schwarber suffers mild right calf strain
- Anderson surgery successful, to return in 6 weeks
- Braves place ace lefty Fried on concussion IL
- Red Sox P Sale out rest of '22 after wrist surgery
- Yanks' Carpenter breaks foot amid resurgent year
- Phils' Harper (thumb) to stay at DH upon return
- Closer depth chart: All the latest moves
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