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Welcome back to another edition of Hitter Profiles. As we round the corner into the final month of the season, the true diehards know it’s never too early to start scouting the big storylines for next year. Today’s profile takes a closer look at a four-pack of hitters who have shown flashes of breakout potential heading into 2026. While many of your league mates may have already shifted their attention to other sports, you still have a month to track how these players finish the season and how they might fit into your grand plan for next year’s draft. This week we’re stretching across the spectrum: young to old, breakout to call-up, even continent to continent, all in search of the next big thing. Join the fun in the comments below and let us know who your pick is to break out and make a bigger name for themselves in 2026.

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# MLB Starting Lineups For Sat 9/6
ARI | ATH | ATL | BAL | BOS | CHC | CHW | CIN | CLE | COL | DET | HOU | KC | LAA | LAD | MIA | MIL | MIN | NYM | NYY | PHI | PIT | SD | SEA | SF | STL | TB | TEX | TOR | WSH | OAK

We are entering the home stretch of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. It feels like the right time to evaluate some scorching stretches and see what they mean for long-term value heading into 2026. While many fantasy owners are already shifting their attention to football schedules, we’re here setting our auto-draft to focus on next year’s values. This is the season for buying low with the future in mind, spotting the underpriced risers, and identifying those who might be fool’s gold once the calendar flips. Championships aren’t just won in September, they’re also built by how well you scout for the year ahead. Buckle up and let’s investigate some impressive stat lines for the 2025 season.

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Welcome to a post trade deadline edition of Buy or Sell, where we dig into a handful of players getting a chance to prove their mettle in new lineups. After the beautiful chaos of the deadline, with its flurry of trades and call-ups, we’re seeing a fresh wave of hitters looking to make an impact. This week in our Hitter Profiles segment, we’re expanding the scope to include recently promoted prospects, players traded to new teams, and those stepping into everyday roles due to roster shakeups. With two months to go in the season, this is likely the last major shift for waiver wires across the league. Whether you’re saving your FAAB or weighing a trade, we’re here to help clarify your next move. Let’s dive into this quick-hitter edition of Buy or Sell.

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As the All-Star break arrives and the fantasy season hits its midway point, or was that a few weeks back at 81 games? Regardless, it’s tempting to fall in love with the players that drove first half success. Whether via an unexpected batting average, a flurry of home runs, or an unexpected speed spike it can make any manager feel like they’ve struck gold. But not all that glitter is built to last. Now is the time for sharp managers to take inventory not just of what’s working, but if it has staying power. For every first half hero helping to keep your squad afloat, there might be regression lurking beneath the surface for concern. These are the players that represent an opportunity to deal from a position of strength before the second half winds blow in a different direction. This week our hitter profiles focus on some sell-high candidates where winning managers should be looking to deal from a position of strength.

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We’ve officially passed the halfway point of the baseball season. Whether you want to count games, celebrate the 4th of July, or use the All-Star Game as your barometer, the midpoint is here. It would be easy to assume that performances so far will be clear predictors of what’s to come but wise managers know better. There’s still plenty of work to do. While the rest of the country is arguing over ketchup vs. mustard, we’re focused on something far more important: figuring out whether that guy hitting .420 over the last two weeks is legit or just riding a heater. In this week’s hitter profiles, we’re diving into some names who are widely available in leagues and have been swinging hot bats lately. It’s time to break down what’s fueling these surges and, with all the overreaction we can muster, decide who’s worth buying and who’s better left on waivers. It’s been a while, but it’s time for another round of Buy or Sell in our hitter profiles.

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By the middle of the fantasy baseball season, the easy pickings are gone. The breakout stars are rostered, the hot starts have either flamed out or solidified into season-long assets, and the waiver wire has thinned to a collection of stat lines that look more like roster filler than game-changers. At this point in the year, value doesn’t scream, it whispers. This week in our hitter profiles, we’ll spotlight a few bats that have flown under the radar due to quiet or unremarkable starts to the season—players whose early stat lines kept them off the hype train, but who in recent weeks have started to show real signs of life. Whether it’s a swing adjustment, a lineup promotion, or just better luck on balls in play, these hitters are turning the corner and offering sneaky value for those paying attention. If you’re willing to dig a little deeper, these could be the difference-makers down the stretch.

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It’s that time of year when injuries start piling up, and fantasy managers everywhere are looking for a much-needed boost of health in their lineups. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen players like Bryce Harper, Wilyer Abreu, Matt Chapman, and Shea Langeliers all sidelined by various ailments. While some big names are making their way back, such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Mike Trout, and Jordan Westburg, the hunt for the next breakout bat continues. With the recent call-up of Jac Caglianone and the return of Nick Kurtz, two powerful sluggers are looking to make their mark and should be rostered in all formats. Navigating the ever-changing fantasy landscape can be tough, especially when trying to avoid regrettable roster moves. But this is the time of year to be bold. Cut loose the fading stars and chase the hot hand that could carry you to victory. This week, we return to our Top 100 Hitters for the rest of the 2025 fantasy baseball season in a special Father’s Day edition. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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We’re roughly 100 games from the finish line of the 2025 baseball season. If you’re still reading articles like this, congratulations you’ve stayed competitive. But success so far doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing ahead. Now is the time to reassess, get honest about your roster, and make strategic moves to stay ahead of the curve. This week, we’re spotlighting two players who’ve returned solid value but may be standing on shakier ground than their stats suggest. These are the names to consider selling high, ideal trade bait to patch up that glaring weakness in your lineup. As Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might end up someplace else.” Let’s make sure that someplace is the playoffs.

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Chandler Simpson was just sent down by the Tampa Bay Rays in favor of Jake Mangum much to the chagrin of fantasy managers. He was hitting .285 with 17 runs and 19 steals across 34 games. Since his call-up on April 19th, he had more steals than anyone else in professional baseball and more than seven entire teams. But despite the blazing speed and .285 average, Simpson posted just an 85 wRC+, meaning he was performing 15% below league average as a hitter. His OBP hovered around league norms, his slug was nonexistent and fielding was not as good as hoped. This is the dilemma: elite speed plays in fantasy, often disproportionately. Yet in real life, if you can’t hit enough to justify a lineup spot, that speed becomes a tool without a stage. Speed can be scarce especially for those in rotisserie formats. Over the past few seasons, stolen bases have surged across MLB, but true category dominant threats remain rare.

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Aaron Judge sits atop our rankings once again, and by now, that should surprise no one. With so much talent shifting below him, it’s easy to overlook the steady dominance at the top. So before diving into all the risers and fallers, let’s take a moment to appreciate just how absurd Judge has been. According to Statcast, Judge leads the league in average exit velocity (96.7 mph), barrels (45), and hard-hit rate (62%), and none of those races are particularly close. He has produced more 110+ mph batted balls than most teams, and his expected metrics might be even more impressive. His current xwOBA (.482) would be the highest Statcast has ever recorded in a full season. This level of production simply cannot be ignored, not even in a world where a 50/50 season just concluded for Shohei Ohtani in 2024. Judge’s historic blend of power, plate discipline, and consistency keeps him locked in at number one. As we dig into this week’s Top 100 Hitters for the rest of the 2025 fantasy season, we see plenty of movement, including the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. and the continued slide of several big-name bats who just can’t find their rhythm. Dive in and enjoy the ride.

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The fantasy seas are rough right now. Injuries have hit like a storm, leaving rosters battered and managers scrambling for anything that floats. With stars sidelined and stat lines springing leaks, it feels like everyone is just trying to stay above water. But there are lifeboats. Players floating on the waiver wire who might be able to keep your season from sinking. It seems like every team is dealing with injuries. The injured list is overflowing. Time to look for reinforcements who can fill the gaps or even offer more. A few names are stepping into bigger roles, flashing potential, or riding hot streaks. These are the kinds of pickups that can help stabilize your roster and maybe give you an edge moving forward. This week’s hitter profiles dig into the gambles work taking off the wire and even a few guys that may be helpful the rest of the season.

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