Drafting effective pitchers in the late rounds can be the secret to fantasy baseball success, especially this season where volatility in pitching is high. While traditionally reliable options such as Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Eflin have value, true sleepers can be found well past pick 200. Bowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays stands out with his impressive 1.53 ERA since becoming a full-time starter. Clarke Schmidt of the Yankees is poised for a breakout, aided by injuries in the rotation. Jason Adam could emerge as a top closer for the Padres, while Jesús Luzardo's potential makes him a high-risk, high-reward pick. Other noteworthy late-round options include Nestor Cortes and Cody Bradford, who both show promise despite limited prior opportunities. DJ Herz and David Festa are rookies with high strikeout potential, and Ben Brown's swing-and-miss capability rounds out a list of intriguing options.

The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the top team in baseball last season, boasting the best overall record and clinching the World Series against the New York Yankees. However, Néstor Cortés, a pitcher for the Yankees, has expressed doubts about the Dodgers' supremacy, claiming the Yankees were the better team overall despite their World Series loss. Cortés points out that if not for pivotal moments, such as a walk-off grand slam he allowed to Freddie Freeman in Game 1, the outcome could have been different. Cortés's mixed feelings reflect the fierce competitive spirit within the Yankees' locker room, even as he acknowledges the Dodgers' championship win.

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed the World Series title last season, defeating the New York Yankees four games to one. However, not everyone agrees that they were the better team throughout the series. Néstor Cortés, a former pitcher for the Yankees and current member of the Milwaukee Brewers, expressed his belief that the Yankees were the superior team despite the results. He maintains that if not for some crucial errors and missed opportunities, the Yankees could have easily led the series 3-2 before heading back to Los Angeles.

Cortés acknowledged that the Dodgers performed exceptionally well when it mattered most, especially in the World Series. He pointed to his own performance, recalling that he came out of the bullpen after an elbow injury and struck out the only hitter he faced in the pivotal Game 3. The Yankees did win Game 4 convincingly but faltered in Game 5, leading to Dodgers' victory.

The Milwaukee Brewers are eyeing potential last-minute roster moves to bolster their starting rotation for the 2025 season, particularly after a successful 2024 campaign. With several prominent free agents still available, Andrew Heaney stands out as a prime candidate. The 2023 World Series Champion left-hander has a solid record of durability, not having spent time on the injured list in the past two seasons, and could provide essential innings for the Brewers.

Currently, the projected rotation includes Nestor Cortes, who has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, and Aaron Ashby, who missed all of 2023 following shoulder surgery. This leaves Milwaukee vulnerable, making Heaney an appealing low-risk, high-reward option. His 2024 season featured a 4.28 ERA and strong strikeout-to-walk ratios, making him a reliable addition. A one-year 'prove it' deal could benefit both Heaney and the Brewers, who are poised for a potential postseason push with a young and talented roster.