The Atlanta Braves don't plan on extending outfielder Nick Markakis a $17.9 million qualifying offer for 2019 despite his excellent season. The 34-year-old had a great season, hitting .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs. His age and the fact that he doesn't have much power will keep his upside limited for fantasy owners, but he could be a very attractive veteran piece for a team on the free-agent market.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 2-for-3 with three RBI, a run scored, and two walks in Friday's 10-5 win over the [...]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 4-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. Markakis endured a cold stretch in August, but he is 9-for-23 to start the month of September. His slash line is now up to .309/.372/.466 for the season to go along with 73 runs scored, 14 homers, and 87 RBI. He has been one of the best bats in the National League and remains a must-start every night.

Welcome to Week 23 of the 2018 MLB season and a new week of our investigation into the steepest power trenders in baseball, whether those trends are positive or negative. September has finally arrived, which means the homestretch of 2018 is upon us. Most fantasy baseball leagues have already had their trade deadlines come and go, and the only decisions left for managers to make in terms of personnel are whether players are worth the AB they are receiving and whether a player is worth adding f[...]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBI and a run scored in [...]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 1-for-3 during Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. To be fair, at least the 34-year-old had a hit, as he is carrying a paltry .175 average with zero home runs and three RBI through his past 15 games. Markakis, surprisingly enough, was one of the best hitters in baseball during the first half of the season, but really fell into a funk during the end of August. He still has an excellent .303 average on the year to go along with 14 homers and 83 RB[...]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Miami Marlins. Markakis has been one of the most consistent bats in the National League over the course of the season. He is now up to a .312 average and .376 OBP with 14 homers and 81 RBI. While he has cooled down slightly over the past couple of weeks, he is still batting in the heart of a potent Braves lineup. He remains a must-start every night.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis delivered all the offense his team needed in a 1-0 victory. Markakis singled home a run in the first inning and the pitching staff did the rest. Markakis has been struggling at getting on base lately as he is just 5-for-27 in his last seven games, but the run-producing ability is still there. He has a beefy .318 average on the season along with 81 RBI and 14 home runs. He should be able to hit his way out of the mini-slump as he continues to see enviable [...]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis just keeps continuing his ridiculous season. Markakis was 1-for-4 on Friday with two RBI against the Colorado Rockies. Markakis is now batting .318 on the season with 78 RBI, 14 home runs, and 69 runs scored. He has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the fantasy season and he will continue to excel in the top half of a dynamic Braves offense. He is a must-start every day.

As we enter the final seven weeks of the season, we will look at our rosters to see which players are performing at their best. With a look at the data since the All-Star break, there are several names to target. We will look to roster the players that best fit our plans and categorical needs down the stretch. Since the break, Matt Carpenter, Rougned Odor, Christian Yelich, and Ronald Acuna are in the top ten in offensive WAR. Here are some other names to consider to help our fantasy teams[...]