Hot bats with favorable matchups can win you fantasy baseball

The White Sox announced that first baseman Tim Elko underwent surgery for a torn right ACL, with an expected recovery time of eight months, sidelining him for at least half of the 2026 season. This marks Elko's second ACL tear, having previously suffered the same injury in college; he struggled in his MLB debut with a .134 average and had been vying for a role following Andrew Vaughn's trade. Want More Context? 🔎

The Los Angeles Dodgers are vying for back-to-back World Series titles but face challenges as the Toronto Blue Jays equalize the series after a strong Game 4 victory. Mookie Betts, despite a solid wild-card round, has struggled significantly in the postseason, raising concerns as the team relies heavily on other stars like Shohei Ohtani to secure victories. Want More Context? 🔎

The Blue Jays equalized the series against the Dodgers after a tough 18-inning loss, with Blake Snell and Trey Yesavage set to start in Game 5. Key bets include over 8.5 runs, a scoreless first inning prediction, and player props for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ernie Clement, as both teams look to capitalize on their familiarity with the opposing pitchers. Want More Context? 🔎