LINEUP OUTLOOK: McCarthy climbing, Pollock at leadoff, and Stott auditioning atop the Phillies lineup

With the scoring weeks dissipating, assessing fantasy lineups and how teams disperse their plate appearances could make a difference in the standings. Arizona's not fighting for a playoff spot, but they will be providing chances for players who produce. Enter Jake McCarthy. He's surged in the second half and it's moved him into the fifth spot in the lineup. Chicago has moved a veteran back into the leadoff spot and even though Kyle Schwarber may return on Friday, could Bryson Stott get more starts as the leadoff hitter? 

Jake McCarthy (OF, ARI)

While researching McCarthy, and a hat tip for Goldfinger, once is chance, twice is coincidence, and three times is a pattern. This may be applicable with his spot in the batting order. He's hit...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Batters

Royce Lewis looks like an elite bat in stretches, including during the heater he's been on since returning from the minors.
Aug 10 2026 3:07am
Lawrence Butler may be reclaiming the leadoff spot for the A's, and other hitters are benefiting from moving up in the batting order.
Aug 7 2026 3:06am
Andruw Monasterio's excellent stats and skills from July suggest he's got the goods to take on a more prominent role in the Red Sox lineup.
Aug 3 2026 3:05am
Heriberto Hernandez's bat has gone on a significant surge since June 1 due to significant growth in his batted ball quality.
Jul 27 2026 3:15am
Miguel Vargas has had star level progress at the plate in 2026, and Jacob Young has sneaky upside as a fantasy contributor.
Jul 24 2026 3:07am

Tools