CBS Sports identifies sleeper hitters for fantasy baseball Week 18
The sports network’s latest preview highlights waiver wire options for managers navigating the post-All-Star break scoring window, with recommendations restricted to players rostered in less than 80 per cent of leagues.
CBS Sports has published a preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 18, identifying top sleeper hitters including Curtis Mead and Triston Peters. The publication targets fantasy managers in leagues that treat the first weekend following the All-Star break as a distinct scoring period, specifically covering the days from Thursday through Sunday.
The article notes that league structures vary, with some managers combining this post-break weekend with the subsequent full week to create an 11-day scoring period. For those in such leagues, the network advises checking back for Week 19, scheduled from July 27 to August 2, although the numbering scheme may differ based on individual league settings.
Recommendations within the preview are limited to players rostered in less than 80 per cent of CBS Sports leagues, with data current as of late Sunday. The network’s approach aims to assist managers in gaining an edge by identifying under-owned assets during a critical phase of the second half of the season.
Matchup schedules are provided for teams including the Tigers, Diamondbacks, Nationals, Athletics, Marlins, Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox, Mariners, and Blue Jays. The preview highlights specific sleeper hitters for the Week 18 period, with Mead and Peters named as top options for streaming.
This release follows CBS Sports’ broader coverage of major sports, including MLB, NHL, NFL, and NBA, through its regular newsletters and live scoring updates. The network continues to provide fantasy advice and statistical analysis to help managers navigate the complexities of weekly lineup decisions.
