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Scouting the season's second-half schedule for surprises

Let's take a closer look at the second-half schedule to see if some teams have players to grab -- or to be avoided.

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The good, the bad and the ugly among first-half RP performances

We're past the halfway point of 2025, so let's look at the state of fantasy baseball's RP options.

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THURSDAY'S TOP TIPS

Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Thursday

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Thursday's games.

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PREP YOUR WEEK!

Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 16: July 7-13

Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.

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UPGRADE YOUR ROSTER

Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Brewers ace finally returns to the mound

Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire, including a returning one-time Cy Young contender.

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THURSDAY'S INTEL

Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Thursday

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Thursday's games.

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KEEP AN EYE ON THEM 👀

Stock watch: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh should both promote pitching prospects

All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season continues on into July.

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ALL THE RANKINGS YOU NEED

Fantasy baseball rankings for 2025 points leagues

Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's rankings for ESPN points leagues for the 2025 fantasy baseball season.

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Fantasy baseball rankings for 2025 category and roto leagues

Here are Eric Karabell's rankings for ESPN head-to-head category and rotisserie leagues for the 2025 fantasy baseball season.

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Celebrating 40 years of fantasy baseball

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  • 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+.