Fantasy baseball targets players with favorable matchups ahead
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
As the 2026 fantasy baseball stretch run approaches, analysts highlight potential pickups with advantageous upcoming matchups. Teams like the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres have several series against weak pitching staff, increasing opportunities for players such as Steven Kwan and Ty France. With only six scoring periods left, managers are urged to assess roster decisions carefully. This week's lineup focuses on players who are not universally rostered but could provide significant contributions based on upcoming matchups. The next scoring period begins on August 17, during which teams will play 12 series.
- •Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres play 7 series against poor pitching.
- •Steven Kwan has a.398 average since July.
- •Ty France is batting.333 with 11 home runs in 43 games.
- •Upcoming matchups include Angels and Colorado for fantasy players.
- •Next scoring period starts August 17 with 12 series for each team.
- 1:58 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball: These 20 potential pickups have the best matchups for the stretch run
"If you're on the fence about rostering these players, their remaining matchups should tip the scales
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