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Fantasy Baseball: August stats and performances to know as we head into the September stretch run

Fantasy baseball managers looking to make or succeed in the playoffs need to be aware of these August performances.

• Jacob Lopez, Athletics starter, lowest exit velocity among qualified pitchers
• Zack Wheeler, Phillies, 6.26 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in August
• Jac Caglianone, Royals, fantasy superstar with .411 average, 6 homers

2026-09-01 ·sports.yahoo.com

Packers GM emphatically shoots down Josh Sweat trade rumors

The Packers have not pursued a trade with the Cardinals for veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat, per Packers GM Brian Gutekunst.

• Packers GM Brian Gutekunst denies Josh Sweat trade rumors.
• No conversations between Packers and Cardinals about Sweat.
• Sweat's contract with Cardinals runs through 2028 season.

2026-09-01 ·sports.yahoo.com

Steelers leave door open for fan-favorite linebacker's return

The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed that the door is open for fan-favorite linebacker Elandon Roberts to potentially return down the road.

2026-09-01 ·sports.yahoo.com

'Last Chance U' coach Buddy Stephens fired after calling leadership 'idiots'

East Mississippi Community College has fired football coach Buddy Stephens. The decision came after he had ripped playoff format changes to the MACCC.

• Buddy Stephens fired as Last Chance U coach
• Stephens criticized MACCC leadership as idiots
• EMCC president apologized for Stephens' comments

2026-09-01 ·sports.yahoo.com

Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51m

Newcastle United have signed forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial £51.4m. Fernandez-Pardo flew into Tyneside on Monday night to have a medical and sign a long-term contract.

2026-09-01 ·kahawatungu.com