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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
N.B. RCMP investigating fatal crash near Shediac
A section of highway between Moncton and Shediac was closed due to a collision on Thursday. The New Brunswick RCMP says it is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 15 near Shediac. Police say a vehicle was heading westbound at the time of the incident on Thursday. There is no word on the number of fatalities or how many people were in the vehicle. A section of Highway 15 between the Ohia Road and Chesley Street exits was closed for more than six hours following the incident. -With files from CTV News Atlantic's Josh Smith RCMP A RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
US tennis star Danielle Collins reveals a cameraman tried to forcibly kiss her in early days on tour
US tennis star Danielle Collins has spoken out about the shocking moment when a cameraman tried to forcibly kiss her after a match. Collins, 31, joined the 'Reign with Josh Smith' podcast to reflect on a number of issues - from dealing with misogyny in the sport to her endometriosis diagnosis. Among those discussions, Collins revealed all about the bizarre incident involving herself and a cameraman a few years ago and claimed she reached a 'boiling point'. She explained: 'I had a situation a bunch of years ago when I first got on tour and I was dealing with a cameraman that was very persistent. 'And I remember I came off the court, I lost a long three set match, I'm kind of like cramping, I'm tired and all the things are happening. And this guy goes, 'oh, Danielle, you know, I'm so sorry. Can I give you a hug?' 'And I, I look at my coach, I'm like, 'uh, sure.' So I'm like, standing like this and he goes in to hug me and then all of a sudden he goes in to kiss me and I'm like, 'oh no, oh my gosh.' 'And he literally starts making out with a side of my face. So, yeah, people don't see that like behind the scenes. 'They don't hear the comments that sometimes people make towards you, they don't see the weird men that show up to our events and stalk us and follow us to our hotels. And so, yeah, sometimes you get to a boiling point.' Meanwhile, Collins has previously come under fire for her feud with World No. 3 Iga Swiatek - who she recently fell to a defeat against at Wimbledon. Collins had previously labelled Swiatek as 'fake' after they faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. Collins retired from the match in the third set because of an abdominal injury, and ripped Swiatek for being 'insincere' about her injury when they spoke on the court after the match, she said. 'There's a lot that happens on camera. And there are a lot of people with a ton of charisma ... (who) are one way on camera and another way in the locker room,' Collins told reporters after, via AP. 'I don't need the fakeness.' It drew criticism from tennis fans and now Collins has opened up on the misogyny which she's faced due to her outspoken nature. 'When somebody says that, 'Danielle Collins is a b***h.' I kind of just take it as a compliment because so many of the women that I love and respect have been labeled as a 'b***h,' and they're a bada** woman. There are women that get s*** done. 'There are women that go after their dreams. There are women that are assertive, powerful, hardworking and they are people that I strive to be. 'So I feel like being a bitch can actually be kind of like a good thing because it also means you're not afraid to back down when someone's being a jerk.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Grand Slam finalist Danielle Collins reveals vile cameraman KISSED her & opens up on being called ‘b****' by sexist fans
TENNIS star Danielle Collins has opened up on her experience of dealing with vile sexism and misogyny in her career. The American, 31, has won four career titles and reached the final of the Australian Open Grand Slam. 4 4 4 But in a candid interview on the podcast, Reign with Josh Smith, Collins has spoken out about some of her previous experiences, including being labelled a "b****" by fans and being subjected to inappropriate behaviour from "weird men". The former world No7 has been outspoken on the subject of abuse women have received in the sport. She revealed how whenever people have seen her getting upset on the court, fans never truly know the full picture of what has happened. Collins says that whenever she voices an opinion on a situation, it is because she has reached "boiling point" after sitting on it for a "very long time". The Florida native explains: "And you know, a lot of the people that are watching sports and watching TV they only get to see a small clip of what takes place. "They see me getting upset with the cameraman. They don't see everything that led up to why I got upset... "It definitely seems like when you're a female, if I use my voice and I push back and I ask a question or I set a boundary or even if I don't set a boundary, and I just simply make a request for personal space it's like, how dare I, like I don't have the right to respond or I'm crazy." Collins highlights one example of when a cameraman "made out" with the side of her face after asking her for a hug. She explained: "I had a situation a bunch of years ago when I first got on tour and I was dealing with a cameraman that was very persistent. "And I remember I came off the court, I lost a long three set match, I'm kind of like cramping, I'm tired and all the things are happening. Moment Emma Raducanu clocks 'fixated' man in crowd & breaks down behind umpire's chair before he's 'escorted out' "And this guy goes, 'oh, Danielle, you know, I'm so sorry. Can I give you a hug?' And I, I look at my coach, I'm like, 'uh, sure.' "So I'm like, standing like this and he goes in to hug me and then all of a sudden he goes in to kiss me and I'm like, 'oh no, oh my gosh.' "And he literally starts making out with a side of my face." Collins adds that people often don't see behind the scenes interactions with "weird men" who show up at events before stalking them and following them to their hotels. British No1 Emma Raducanu was the victim of a terrifying stalking case which saw her burst into tears on court at the Dubai Tennis Championship in February. The 22-tear-old hid behind the umpire's chair as the "fixated man" was removed by security after she spotted him just two points into her game. Raducanu's former coach Roman Kelecic, claimed the man previously stalked her in Singapore, the UAE and Qatar and had even given her a letter and asked for a photo in a coffee shop the day before. He was handed a restraining order from Dubai police while his name was also circulated among tennis authorities before it was revealed in June that the sick man had applied for tickets to this year's Wimbledon. Collins spoke about stalking issues for tennis stars last year, saying it was something many people outside of the sport weren't even aware of, with the tennis pro telling The Telegraph how she doesn't really go places without security detail. But no matter how much these issues need highlighting, Collins will still be the victim of insults. However, Collins actually takes great pride in being insulted, believing that being called a "b****" is often directed at women she "loves and respects". Collins says: "When somebody says that, 'Danielle Collins is a b****.' I kind of just take it as a compliment because so many of the women that I love and respect have been labelled as a 'b****,' and they're a badass woman. "There are women that get s*** done. There are women that go after their dreams. There are women that are assertive, powerful, hardworking and they are people that I strive to be. "So I feel like being a b**** can actually be kind of like a good thing because it also means you're not afraid to back down when someone's being a jerk. "It means that you're not afraid to be yourself, and you're okay with not being liked and you're gonna be confident regardless of what other people think about you." 4
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Arclaim Finance to Launch DeFi Staking Platform on July 15, Solving Liquidity Challenges for Crypto Investors
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 17, 2025, 16:12 IST WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem evolves rapidly, driven by innovation and the pursuit of liquidity. Staking, a popular method for cryptocurrency users to earn passive income, faces a persistent challenge: limited liquidity and untapped potential of staked assets. Arclaim, a pioneering decentralized staking platform, addresses these issues, offering users an optimized way to maximize earnings through staking. By leveraging advanced smart contracts and a user-centric approach, Arclaim redefines staking in the DeFi space, delivering higher returns, enhanced security, and unparalleled flexibility. A New Era for Staking Arclaim transforms how users interact with staked assets by combining robust technology with innovative earning mechanisms. Unlike traditional staking platforms, Arclaim not only facilitates high-yield staking but also integrates arbitrage opportunities, enabling users to earn from multiple streams. This dual-earning model, supported by carefully audited smart contracts, positions Arclaim as a leader in the DeFi ecosystem, appealing to both novice and seasoned investors. 'Arclaim empowers users to unlock the full potential of their crypto assets,' says Josh Smith, spokesperson for Arclaim Finance. 'By combining high-APR staking pools with arbitrage opportunities and a 98% profit-sharing model, we prioritize user earnings while ensuring safety and reliability.' How Arclaim Works Arclaim operates through a seamless, secure, and efficient process designed to optimize user earnings. The platform's proprietary system follows a structured approach: Analysis of Staking Pools: Arclaim's advanced algorithms scan the market to identify staking pools with high Annual Percentage Rates (APR) and strong arbitrage potential, ensuring users access the most lucrative opportunities. Deployment of Smart Contracts: Once optimal pools are identified, Arclaim deploys robust smart contracts to facilitate staking. These contracts securely lock user funds and efficiently distribute rewards. Profit Distribution Model: Arclaim distributes 98% of fees and profits back to users, retaining only 2%. This user-centric model maximizes earnings, setting Arclaim apart from competitors. Earnings Through Arbitrage: Beyond staking rewards, Arclaim's smart contracts exploit price differences across pools, generating additional profits for users. This streamlined process ensures users benefit from high returns, transparency, and ease of use, all while maintaining the highest standards of security. Why Arclaim Stands Out Arclaim distinguishes itself through innovative features that address the limitations of traditional staking platforms: Higher Returns : By identifying high-APR pools and leveraging arbitrage, Arclaim consistently delivers superior returns compared to other decentralized applications (dApps). : By identifying high-APR pools and leveraging arbitrage, Arclaim consistently delivers superior returns compared to other decentralized applications (dApps). User-Centric Profit Model : With 98% of profits returned to users, Arclaim prioritizes community financial growth, unlike platforms that retain significant portions of earnings. : With 98% of profits returned to users, Arclaim prioritizes community financial growth, unlike platforms that retain significant portions of earnings. Safety and Reliability : Arclaim's smart contracts undergo rigorous audits to ensure the security of user funds, fostering trust among users worldwide. : Arclaim's smart contracts undergo rigorous audits to ensure the security of user funds, fostering trust among users worldwide. Optimized Staking Experience: The platform's intuitive interface simplifies staking, allowing users to monitor earnings and withdraw profits effortlessly. These features make Arclaim a transformative solution, combining the best of DeFi innovation with a focus on user empowerment. Who Benefits from Arclaim? Arclaim caters to a diverse audience, from beginners exploring DeFi to experienced investors seeking advanced opportunities. Whether users aim to earn passive income through staking or capitalize on arbitrage, Arclaim's user-friendly platform and transparent profit-sharing model make it an ideal choice. With a low entry barrier, users can start staking with minimal investment, democratizing access to high-yield opportunities in the DeFi space. The Future of Staking As DeFi continues to expand, Arclaim sets a new standard for decentralized staking platforms. By addressing liquidity challenges and maximizing user profits, the platform paves the way for a more efficient and inclusive staking experience. Arclaim's innovative approach ensures users can optimize their assets while maintaining control and security. The platform's vision extends beyond staking. By integrating arbitrage opportunities and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Arclaim unlocks the full potential of crypto assets. As the DeFi ecosystem grows, Arclaim positions itself as a leader, offering a compelling solution for those seeking to enhance their financial future without compromising on reliability. A Bright Future for DeFi Investors Arclaim's combination of safety, reliability, and high earning potential reshapes how users perceive staking. As more individuals explore DeFi, platforms like Arclaim play a pivotal role in empowering users to maximize their crypto investments. With its robust smart contracts, transparent profit model, and user-focused design, Arclaim invites investors to join a revolution in decentralized finance. For those looking to earn more from their staked assets, Arclaim offers a secure and innovative platform to achieve financial goals. Whether new to staking or a seasoned investor, Arclaim provides the tools to take control of your crypto portfolio. About Arclaim Finance Arclaim Finance, based in Wellington, New Zealand, leads the charge in decentralized staking innovation. With a mission to optimize liquidity and earnings for crypto users, Arclaim combines advanced smart contracts with a user-centric profit model to redefine staking in the DeFi ecosystem. 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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Yu Darvish is back, Colt Keith is figuring it out
Welcome to Waiver Wire Watch, where I review my favorite waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season. The premise is pretty straightforward. I'll try to give you some recommended adds each week based on recent production or role changes. When I list a player, I'll list the category where I think he'll be helpful or the quick reason he's listed. I hope it will help you determine if the player is a fit for what your team needs. Advertisement For a player to qualify for this list, he needs to be UNDER 40% rostered in Yahoo! formats. I understand you may say, 'These players aren't available in my league,' and I can't help you there. These players are available in over 60% of leagues and some in 98% of leagues, so they're available in many places, and that can hopefully satisfy readers who play in all league types. MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers 2025 Fantasy Baseball Top 300 update: Aaron Judge leads the way, Tarik Skubal overtakes Bobby Witt Jr. Corbin Carroll's return and José Ramírez's slump further shake up the top 10 this week. Waiver Wire Hitters Josh Smith - 1B/3B/SS/OF, TEX: 38% rostered (PLAYING TIME OPPORTUNITY, RUNS UPSIDE) Advertisement With Josh Jung in the minors, Josh Smith is now the everyday third baseman in Texas. Over his last 25 games, Smith is slashing .303/.400/.475 with three home runs, 22 runs scored, and seven RBIs. He hit leadoff for the Rangers, so his primary value to you will be in Runs, but that's a category that often gets overlooked, so Smith could be a useful target on waiver wires if you need help there or with batting average. Another multi-position eligible hitter who has stayed on the fantasy radar is Abraham Toro - 1B/2B/3B, BOS (8% rostered). The veteran has endured a bit of a cold spell since the end of June, so this is really only a deep league target because he is still playing about 75-80% of games for the Red Sox and has eligibility in so many positions. He also hits in the middle of the order when he starts, so that has some value on an offense that's as hot as Boston is right now. Chandler Simpson - OF, TB: 35% rostered (RETURN FROM MINORS, SPEED WINNER) Simpson is back up because, I guess, he became a much better defender in three weeks in the minors. Since being recalled, Simpson is hitting .362 with six runs scored and seven steals in 17 games. People will tell you that fantasy managers misunderstand Simpson's actual value, and it's not really that high, but his speed is a legit issue. He's going to hit for a strong batting average and post elite stolen base totals. If Tampa Bay keeps running hot like this, he'll chip in some runs even from the bottom of the order. Tyler O'Neill - OF, BAL: 33% rostered (RETURN FROM IL, POWER UPSIDE) Advertisement Tyler O'neill is back. The 30-year-old has played just 30 games this season and is hitting .176/.271/.314, but we know the power upside that he has when he's healthy and in the lineup. The Orioles have hit him seventh most of the time since he's come back, which will hurt his counting stats a bit, but he could easily move up in the order if he starts hitting. His return has also not impacted the playing time of Ramon Laureano - OF, BAL (11% rostered). It seems that the Orioles will have both players in the lineup regularly at RF/DH, and Laureano has actually played far more than O'Neill. The veteran hit .312 in June with four home runs, 19 runs scored, and 16 RBI in 21 games. He has cooled a bit in June, but he's still hitting fourth or fifth in the order, and that gives him that counting stat upside that O'Neill won't have right now. Jac Caglianone - 1B/OF, KC: 29% rostered (PROSPECT GROWTH, POWER UPSIDE) We've seen a bunch of prospects this year start slow and then begin to figure it out. Cam Smith and Nick Kurtz are just two of the most recent examples. Caglianone's two mammoth home runs this week could signal that he's the next one. I recorded a video on him this week explaining my thoughts, but I would add him if he's been cut in your leagues. Colt Keith - 1B/2B, DET: 25% rostered (FULL-TIME JOB PROSPECT GROWTH) Advertisement A couple of weeks ago, I covered Colt Keith as a potential breakout thanks to his impressive Process+ score, which ranks 6th in all of baseball since June 1st. Process+ is a Pitcher List stat that shows "The combined value of a hitter's Decision Value, Contact Ability, and Power." At that point, he was rostered in 7% of leagues, and the stats hadn't shown up yet, but his process has been rewarded. Over his last 15 games, Keith is hitting .358/.417/.585 with two home runs, 11 runs scored, and six RBI, and his roster rate has shot up. We know prospect growth isn't linear, so it's time to jump back on board with Keith. Carlos Narvaez - C, BOS: 22% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE, PLAYING TIME UPSIDE) Narvaez remains a fringe option in one-catcher formats because he plays regularly on a good offense, but he is a must-roster in two-catcher leagues. He cooled a bit in the middle of June, but over his last 15 games, he's hitting .281/.317/.439 with two home runs, eight runs scored, and eight RBI. He's been solid for Boston all year long and could be a solid option while they're running hot. If you're looking for an option in a two-catcher format, you can go with Victor Caratini - C/1B, HOU (8% rostered), who has continued to play regularly in Houston with Yordan Alvarez suffering a setback in his rehab from a hand fracture. In his last 15 games, Caratini has five home runs and 15 RBI to go along with a .246/.246/.544 slash line. I'm not sure how long the power will remain this helpful, but he's making a lot of contact, and the home park can help. Evan Carter - OF, TEX: 18% rostered (POST HYPE PROSPECT, HOT STRETCH) Advertisement Kennedi Landry had a good piece on Evan Carter a few weeks ago, highlighting some of the changes that have led to his strong performance since coming off the He admitted to putting a lot of pressure on himself after his injury, and cited playing looser and feeling like he had a better mental approach at the plate. In June, Carter hit .333/.421/.530 in 21 games with three homers, eight RBI, 12 runs scored, and five steals. The batting average hasn't carried over into July, but he does have four steals and six RBI in nine games. Those stolen bases are great to see with the injuries he's had in the past, and Carter has a real five-category skillset. He's unlikely to play against many lefties, but he can be a really solid option in all fantasy leagues. If you're looking primarily for speed in the outfield, you could turn to Jake Mangum - OF, TB (8% rostered), who is playing most days and hitting third for Tampa Bay. I'll admit that I've never been a huge Mangum believer, and I'm still not, but he is hitting .312/.347/.409 over his last 25 games with 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, and three steals. That's not doing a ton to help you outside of batting average, so I think he's more of a deep-league play, but he's making a lot of contact and has 13 steals on the year, so there is a case to be made for adding him. Tyler Freeman - SS/OF, COL: 18% rostered (REGULAR STARTING ROLE, BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE) The stretch of games in Coors is done (for now), but that doesn't mean you need to get rid of Freeman. He's hitting .360/.452/.427 over his last 25 games with 11 runs scored and seven steals. The stolen base value is a bit surprising given his previous results, but he has 12 steals this season while hitting leadoff for the Rockies. Freeman had a solid enough season last year for Cleveland, and moving to Colorado should help him. Freeman makes a lot of contact, but the hard contact is limited, and his BABIP has been low in years past. Coors Field tends to boost BABIP, so Freeman could emerge as a .270 hitter with some decent speed and multi-position eligibility. Freeman is also 15th in Process+ since June 1st, so the stats are backed up by a strong approach. Caleb Durbin - 2B/3B/SS, MIL: 15% rostered (BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE, HOT STRETCH) Advertisement Durbin has turned it on of late, hitting .366/.436/.463 over his last 15 games with two home runs, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored, and three steals. As I mentioned with Caglianone, it takes rookies some time to adjust to the big leagues, and we're now seeing Durbin start to get a bit more comfortable in the box. I would like to see more steals than the eight he has on the season right now, since that's been Durbin's calling card in the minors, but it's nice to see the rookie adjusting to MLB pitching and starting to get on base more often. I think the steals will come. If you wanted a more boring option for deeper leagues, Lenyn Sosa - 1B/2B/3B, CWS (2% rostered) has jumped on the Process+ leaderboard with a score of 107 since June 15th, which is above the league average of 100. Over that same stretch, he's hitting .268/.302/.524 with five home runs, 12 runs scored, 14 RBI, and one steal in 23 games. That's not bad production across the board in deeper formats. Zack Gelof - 2B, ATH: 8% rostered (RETURN FROM IL, POWER/SPEED UPSIDE) This is all about upside. Gelof fractured his hamate bone in the spring and then had a rib injury during his rehab assignment, which delayed his return even more. He struggled a bit last year and is just 2-for-25 to start the season this year, but we should expect rust given how long he's been out this year. He was really good as a rookie in 2023 and came into the year with 31 home runs and 29 steals in 209 career MLB games, so there is enough power and speed here to excite us a bit. The batting average will likely not be good, but remember that he plays in a minor league ballpark now that is heating up in the summer, and the ball is flying. In deeper formats, I'd still stash on my bench for another week or two. Ha-Seong Kim - SS, TB: 8% rostered (RETURN FROM IL, SPEED UPSIDE) Advertisement Kim returned from the IL last Friday and has emerged as the starting shortstop of Tampa Bay. I think his value will be primarily in stolen bases, but I recorded a video on Kim this week, so you can check it out for my detailed thoughts. Brice Matthews - 3B/SS, HOU: 6% rostered (PROSPECT CALL UP, POWER/SPEED UPSIDE) The Astros called up Matthews, who is their number one prospect. He has been heating up since a cold start to the season and is slashing .283/.400/.476 in Triple-A with 10 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 25 steals. All of that points to major fantasy upside for a player who will primarily play second base and could gain even more position eligibility. The issue here is that he has very real swing-and-miss issues. He had a 30% strikeout rate and 14% swinging strike rate in Triple-A, and those very rarely improve right away at the MLB level. He has also gotten beat by fastballs at Triple-A, which is not good because the fastballs he is going to see in the big leagues are clearly superior. He has the power and speed to make you not care about a .220 batting average, but I'm not sure if that power is going to carry over right away, so I would be very cautious on my bids and not expect to use him for a few weeks as he adjusts. Masataka Yoshida - OF, BOS (7% rostered) (RECENT IL RETURN, BATTING AVERAGE UPSIDE) Advertisement Yoshida came back from the IL this week and went 4-for-11 with two doubles, an RBI, a run scored, and one steal in his first three games of the season. He's a career .285/.343/.433 hitter in Major League Baseball with just a 13.3% strikeout rate in 248 games. He's going to provide a great batting average and the potential for solid counting stats while hitting near the middle of Boston's lineup. Well, we think. When the Red Sox bring back Yoshida, they will have only four lineup spots for Yoshida, Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, and Wilyer Abreu. They have managed it so far by rotating days off, but I think a trade has to be coming. Maybe it's Yoshida being moved into a full-time role elsewhere? Andrew Vaughn - 1B, MIL: 5% rostered (POTENTIAL STARTING JOB, APPROACH CHANGE?) With Rhys Hoskins landing on the IL for the next six to eight weeks, it's possible that Andrew Vaughn is emerging as a starting option in Milwaukee, and I'm intrigued by an approach change he made in the minors since being traded. I recorded a video this week explaining why I think Vaughn might be a decent gamble in deeper formats. You could also take a chance on Josh Bell - 1B, WAS (5% rostered), who has a Process+ score of 116 since June 15th, which is far better than the league average score of 100. Over that stretch, Bell is hitting .329/.402/.487 with two home runs, eight runs scored, and 11 RBI in 23 games. The power numbers aren't great there, but we have seen Bell be a consistent 20 home run hitter before, so maybe the ball starts to fly a bit in the summer, or he gets traded into a better lineup. Brady House - 3B, WAS: 4% rostered (HOT STREAK, PROSPECT GROWTH) Advertisement Another prospect starting to figure it out a little bit is Brady House. The rookie has a modest six-game hitting streak and hits in eight of nine games in July. Since being promoted, he's hitting .270/.303/.374 in 22 games with two home runs, seven runs, 12 RBI, and two steals. While his first two MLB home runs just came on Saturday, he had 13 in Triple-A this season with a 46% hard hit rate, so there is some power in that bat. I have liked his approach of late, and the results are solid for deeper formats. If we're just using Process+, we should note that Hose's teammate, Daylen Lile - OF, WAS (0% rostered), has a Process+ score of 112 since June 15th, which is pretty solid work from a young rookie. Over that span, he's hitting .247/.293/.351 with two home runs, 10 runs scored, and two steals, but he also has just 10 strikeouts to five walks in 21 games. The process is there, and the contact has been there, so maybe the results will also start to tick up in the coming months. Tommy Pham - OF, PIT: 2% rostered (STARTING JOB, HOT STREAK) We all talked a lot about Max Muncy's glasses, but perhaps we need to pay attention to Tommy Pham's contacts. There is a great video from Logan Arblaster that shows Pham discussing a difficult situation with his contact lenses based on a rare eye condition that he has. The video was taken on June 23rd, and Pham mentions in the video that he has made contact lens changes throughout the year, but has "felt better the last week." If we take Pham's stats from June 16th, we see that he's hitting .412/.448/.667 in 17 games with three home runs, eight runs scored, and 16 RBIs. That will play in any league type. A name to keep an eye on in deeper leagues is Nathan Lukes - OF, TOR (1% rostered). Lukes has recently moved into the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching and is hitting .379/.471/.621 in nine games in July with one home run, seven runs scored, and six RBI. I'm not saying this is a breakout for the 31-year-old, but his approach is great for a leadoff hitter, and the Blue Jays have been playing really good baseball lately, so perhaps this is a solid multi-week add. Dominic Canzone - OF, SEA: 1% rostered (PLAYING TIME OPPORTUNITY, POWER UPSIDE) Advertisement Canzone has been putting up tremendous production since being called up and ranks 14th in Process+ among all hitters with at least 200 pitches faced since June 15th. Over that stretch, he's hitting .352/.361/.620 with five home runs, nine runs scored, and six RBI. Canzone is not going to play against lefties, and he doesn't have quite the track record of success, but Canzone has always made impressive quality of contact throughout his MLB career, so there is some upside here in deeper formats. Another option would be Isaac Collins - OF, MIL (3% rostered), who has been on a bit of a heater since June 1st, hitting .297/.404/.484 in 31 games with four home runs, 19 runs scored, 15 RBI, and three steals. He's been striking out a bit more this past week, but he has good plate discipline overall. He's pulling the ball near 50% of the time, mostly on the ground and on a line, which is good for his batting average but might cap the overall power upside. His average exit velocity is also only 88.5 mph over that span, so this is not a hitter you're adding for power, but he has a solid approach that should lead to plenty of doubles and decent counting stats, hitting fifth or sixth in Milwaukee. Heriberto Hernandez - OF, MIA: 0% rostered (POWER UPSIDE, FORMER PROSPECT) It may have taken a while, but Heriberto Hernandez didn't come out of nowhere. He put up good numbers as an 18-year-old in the Rangers' organization and was traded in 2020 to the Rays as part of the Nathaniel Lowe deal. He was ranked as Tampa Bay's 15th and 16th best prospect in 2021 and 2022, respectively, and while his numbers were fine, they were never quite good enough, so he was allowed to become a minor league free agent before this season. In 29 games with the Marlins, he's hitting .325/.376/.506 with three home runs, 11 runs scored, and 12 RBI. He has always struck out too much, so I believe his 18% swinging strike rate is going to catch up to him, but he has also always had power, so if the Marlins are going to keep playing him, he could have value there. Waiver Wire Pitchers THIS IS AN INTERESTING WEEK FOR PITCHING ADDS BECAUSE OF THE ALL-STAR BREAK. MOST TEAMS WILL RESET THEIR ROTATION DURING THE BREAK TO HAVE THEIR BEST PITCHERS START OVER THE WEEKEND, WHICH MEANS THAT MANY OF THE STREAMING ARMS WE TEND TO LIKE OR TARGET WON'T PITCH AT ALL THIS WEEK. THAT GIVES YOU THE CHOICE TO EITHER LOOK AHEAD AND TRY TO GET STARTING PITCHERS FOR CHEAPER BY FOCUSING ON THEIR JULY 21ST WEEK SCHEDULE OR YOU CAN ADD RELIEVERS FOR $1 IN MOST LEAGUES THIS WEEK TO GET AN EXTRA INNING OR TWO OVER THE WEEKEND. Advertisement Yu Darvish - SP, SD: 52% rostered Darvish doesn't meet the criteria to be on this list, but I wanted to cover him since he just returned from the IL and his performance was better than many expected. I recorded a video after his first start in Arizona discussing my thoughts. Jason Adam - RP, SD: 38% rostered Adam is one of the best targets if you want a reliever for this week. He has been great this season and could easily slide into a closer role and be stellar for the Padres and fantasy managers if Suarez has another rough stretch. Emmett Sheehan - SP, LAD: 27% rostered Sheehan piggybacked Shohei Ohtani on Saturday, and that could be his role again in the coming weeks, but we kind of have no idea how the Dodgers are going to handle this now that Tyler Glasnow is back and Blake Snell is closing in on a return. So far this season, Sheehan has been 95 mph on the four-seamer with two inches more iVB, which got him to 17", and he also threw them upstairs. The slider and changeup are solid, and even if he's not a huge upside arm, he has a solid arsenal with command that should continue to improve as the year progresses Bubba Chandler - SP, PIT: 26% rostered Chandler threw six shutout innings (again) in Triple-A on Thursday, allowing five hits while walking two and striking out seven. It's time. Just call him up. This is getting silly. Advertisement Joe Boyle - SP, TB: 22% rostered Boyle is in the Rays rotation now. Kind of. He has settled into a role pitching behind Drew Rasmussen that I actually think is good for Boyle's fantasy value. I did a detailed breakdown of Boyle's arsenal and fantasy value here, so check it out. Cam Schlittler - SP, NYY: 20% rostered Cam Schlittler made his MLB debut this week against the Mariners. Schlittler is the 89th-ranked prospect, according to Baseball America, and has a 2.82 ERA this season thanks to an improving fastball that sits around 97 mph. It does have below-average extension, and we saw with Chase Burns that great velocity fastballs with mediocre extension don't miss as many bats in the big leagues. Schlittler also has three secondary braking balls that grade out well from a raw stuff perspective and showed good command in the minors this season, so I'm interested in adding him most places, as I discussed in a video I recorded last week. Grant Taylor - SP/RP, CWS: 12% rostered Taylor has legit electric stuff, and except for a poor performance against the Dodgers last week, he has been really impressive in his rookie season. He now has a 4.40 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 17/3 K/BB in his first 14.1 innings in the big leagues. His fastball is regularly sitting about 101 mph, and he has all the makings of a Mason Miller-type of former starter who could be lights out in one-inning stints out of the bullpen. Blake Treinen - RP, LAD: 10% rostered Trienen made his first rehab performance on Wednesday, throwing eight of his 12 pitches for strikes while sitting 95.5 mph on his sinker in a scoreless inning. He seems healthy and could be called up after the break. With Tanner Scott struggling to close out games, Treinen could emerge as an option in a closer committee in Los Angeles. Advertisement Richard Fitts - SP, BOS: 4% rostered Fitts got sent down this week, but I think that had more to do with the Red Sox needing extra bullpen help before the All-Star break than it was with Fitts not being a part of their long-term plan. However, with Hunter Dobbins tearing his ACL, Fitts is back in Boston's rotation, and while I don't think he's a future stud, I'm still in the bag for him a bit. His fastball has ticked up to 97.4 mph in his last two starts, and the secondaries have started to show some swing and miss upside. I'd love to see the secondaries be a bit more consistent, but this is a good upside arm who is available in many leagues. STREAMING STARTER PITCHERS MUST BE 40% ROSTERED ON YAHOO OR UNDER (ranked in loose order) Week of 7/14 Strong Preference Pitcher Roster% Opponent Michael Wacha 39% at MIA Eury Perez 36% vs KC Fairly Confident Colin Rea 13% vs BOS Andrew Heaney 16% vs CWS Dustin May 39% vs MIL Eduardo Rodriguez 16% vs STL Some Hesitation Jack Leiter 23% vs DET Dean Kremer 22% at TB Jeffrey Springs 35% at CLE Aaron Civale 3% at PIT JP Sears 17% at CLE Sean Burke 6% at PIT Tomoyuki Sugano 12% at TB Luis Severino 15% at CLE STARTING PITCHERS TO STASH SOME STARTS I LIKE FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 21ST
