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Is Andy Pages' Rough Production in June a Cause for Panic?
Across 343 plate appearances in 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is hitting .266/.318/.474 with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 46 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. Even in a Dodgers lineup that has stars at nearly every position, Pages has been one of the team's most important contributors. However, the 25-year-old has hit a rough spell in June, hitting .198 with just two home runs across 101 plate appearances this month. Pages was hitting .294 with 13 home runs through the end of May, which may have been production above his true talent level. Still, fantasy managers should stay patient with Pages through his current cold streak. The young slugger's 8.5% barrel rate is nearly identical to the 8.4% barrel rate he posted while hitting 27 home runs in 2025, and his hard-hit rate has actually jumped from 37.2% to 46%. As long as Pages remains healthy, he profiles as a five-category contributor. In leagues where his value may be dropping, managers should look to buy low.
Andy Pages5 hours ago
Kazuma Okamoto a Prime Sell-High Candidate?
Across 324 plate appearances in 2026, Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has hit .241/.324/.469 with 18 home runs, 51 RBI, and 42 runs scored. Okamoto was hitting just .214 through the end of May, but he's surged to a .306/.378/.569 slash line in June. The 30-year-old's power metrics for the season overall are excellent, as he's logged a 14.8% barrel rate and a 50% hard-hit rate. While Okamoto's power looks legit, his batting average improvement this month may be a bit of a mirage. Okamoto owns an elevated 31.5% strikeout rate for the season, and his xBA remains an uninspiring .222. Between swing-and-miss concerns and his lack of speed, Okamoto may ultimately profile as a power-only contributor for fantasy managers. With his value surging during his hot month, Okamoto could be a sell-high candidate for the right price.
Kazuma Okamoto5 hours ago
Should Fantasy Managers Explore Selling High on Cody Bellinger?
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has been a consistent force in the middle of his team's lineup in 2026, hitting .267/.365/.458 with 11 home runs, 49 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases across 340 plate appearances. The 30-year-old's plate approach has been elite, as he's recorded more walks (47) than strikeouts (46). While Bellinger may not provide high-end value in any one fantasy category, he has shown the ability to produce at an above-average rate across the board. However, fantasy managers may still have reason to explore selling high on Bellinger. The veteran outfielder's underlying contact metrics remain underwhelming, as he's logged a 7.8% barrel rate and 36.7% hard-hit rate. Perhaps more importantly, Bellinger has a spotty health track record that should not be ignored. Across five seasons entering 2026, Bellinger had reached 600 plate appearances just once. With his value potentially at its peak, Bellinger could generate a significant haul for fantasy managers in a trade.
Cody Bellinger5 hours ago
Do Fantasy Managers Have a Buy-Low Window on Cade Smith Amidst His Rough June?
Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith has been one of the best closers in baseball so far in 2026, recording a 3.22 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, and 24 saves across 36 1/3 innings (34 games). However, the 27-year-old has run into some issues in June, pitching to a 5.19 ERA across 8 2/3 innings. Command has been an issue for Smith, whose walk rate has leaped to 13.2% this month. Still, Smith's underlying metrics for the season as a whole remain elite. The hard-throwing right-hander owns a 36.9% strikeout rate and a 30.2% K-BB rate. He's also been victimized by an unusually high opponent batting average on balls in play of .370, which suggests that Smith has experienced some poor luck. In any league where Smith's value may have dipped due to his rough June, fantasy managers should look to buy low.
Cade Smith6 hours ago