CBS Sports analyst identifies waiver wire targets for Fantasy Baseball Week 19
The preview outlines matchup schedules for ten Major League Baseball teams, offering strategic options for injury replacements and hot-hand plays as the season progresses.
CBS Sports fantasy analyst Scott White has released a comprehensive preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 19, identifying ten "sleeper" hitters who are currently rostered in less than 80 per cent of leagues. The analysis positions these players as viable waiver wire options for managers seeking injury fill-ins or hot-hand plays during the upcoming scoring period.
While White notes that these selections are not necessarily must-start players, they represent the strongest available alternatives on the waiver wire. The list specifically highlights Ty France and Nick Gonzales as top targets, providing managers with strategic depth as they navigate the latter stages of the fantasy season.
The preview includes detailed matchup schedules for ten MLB teams, offering a structured overview of upcoming fixtures. The data, which is up to date as of late Sunday, covers the Yankees, Royals, Giants, Blue Jays, Guardians, Orioles, Dodgers, White Sox, Marlins, and Twins.
Matchup volume varies across the listed teams, with the Yankees facing four games against the Chicago White Sox and three against the Chicago Cubs. The Royals and Guardians each have six games scheduled, split between three matchups against the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies, and three against the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks, respectively.
Other teams feature slightly lighter schedules or different opponent combinations. The Giants play three games against the Milwaukee Brewers and four against the San Diego Padres, while the Blue Jays face three games each against the Washington Nationals and St Louis Cardinals. The Orioles are set for three games against the Detroit Tigers and one against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Dodgers have a six-game slate, playing three against the Seattle Mariners and three against the Boston Red Sox. The White Sox face four games against the New York Yankees and three against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Marlins have seven games scheduled, including three against the Phillies and four against the New York Mets, while the Twins play three against the Kansas City Royals and three against the Mariners.
This analysis aligns with CBS Sports' broader weekly coverage of major sports leagues. In a separate publication on 22 July 2026, the network highlighted a "rubber match" between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies in its HQ PM Newsletter, which covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and college sports.
