Most every week, notable changes in the rest-of-season rankings for Fantasy Baseball are highlighted. You can find these rankings here and are encouraged to bookmark them if you haven’t yet. There’s no better resource for evaluating player value throughout the long season.

Key Insights from Recent Performances

It was clear from the first inning that Spencer Strider was in for a better afternoon Saturday. After his fastball sat at 95-96 mph through his first five turns back from elbow surgery, it was suddenly hitting 97-98, signaling a return to the form that made him a standout in previous seasons. Strider struck out 13 batters over six scoreless innings, showcasing dominant pitching.

One word to describe Spencer Strider’s stuff today: FILTHY
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Determining how many of those strikeouts were due to facing a struggling Rockies lineup is a point of discussion, especially since Grant Holmes had a similar performance against them. However, Strider’s performance would still have been impressive, even without the strikeout tally. His previous struggles with velocity now seem to be behind him.

Player Ranking Updates

The following rankings have seen significant changes:

1. Kyle Schwarber has been getting occasional starts in left field for the Phillies, giving him outfield eligibility in standard leagues and elevating his fantasy status.
2. Jurickson Profar is set to return from suspension and has the potential for a prominent role in the Braves lineup, ranked as a possible No. 2 hitter behind Ronald Acuna.
3. Cal Raleigh has emerged as the new top catcher, leading the league in home runs.
4. Pete Alonso and Freddie Freeman are now neck and neck in the first base rankings as Freeman’s performance has lagged behind.
5. Logan Gilbert made a big splash coming off an injury with a stellar outing against the Red Sox, solidifying his place in the top ranks of pitchers.

For more insights and detailed rankings, visit the CBS Sports Fantasy Baseball page.