Todd Zola debuts his Weekly Hitter Rankings for the season where a couple teams will be playing seven times over the next seven days.
Much has been decided in the National League over the last few days, including the Giants' fifth starter job, which was won by Landen Roupp.
This week's FAAB includes pitcher Hayden Birdsong, who looks likely to end up as the Giants' SP5.
Jan Levine kicks off the column for 2025 and examines all the NL positional battles.
The National League Central features several closer spots up for grabs and multiple rookies hoping to break camp with starting spots, including the Cubs' Matt Shaw.
Todd Zola explains how projected playing time and a skills-based approach helps him identify upside plays late in a draft, as well as leading him to put Aaron Judge at the top of his personal rankings.
The NL Central edition of the Bold Predictions series features several up-and-coming players around the division and asks whether this could finally be the year for Nick Lodolo.
Ozzie Albies has temporarily given up switch hitting after returning from a broken left hand, but he's Atlanta's No. 2 hitter against both righties and lefties nonetheless.
Ryan McMahon and the Rockies finish the season with six straight home games.
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are one of 14 teams with a seven-game schedule from September 16-22. Todd Zola highlights the matchups and unveils his weekly hitter rankings.
The Cleveland Guardians are one of six teams with seven games the week of September 9 to September 15. See how they and the rest of the MLB rank in Todd Zola's weekly hitter rankings.
This week's set of pickup recommendations is full of players who were called up as rosters expanded at the start of September, including Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo.
Bryan Reynolds and the Pirates top Todd Zola’s hitter rankings for the week of September 2 to September 8.
Oneil Cruz has moved to to center field in one of the more significant recent changes to National League lineups.
The week's significant injuries include Willson Contreras, whose broken finger will likely end his season prematurely with the Cardinals' postseason hopes dimming.
Another Washington outfield phenom is ready to make his long-awaited debut.
Bobby Witt and the Royals play eight games the week of August 26 to September 1, making them a top team in Todd Zola's weekly hitter rankings.