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Multi-position eligibility can be a fantasy baseball cheat code

Nypost · · 584 words · By Howard Bender
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What to know about Player evaluation

Few assets provide more strategic upside in fantasy baseball than players with multi-position eligibility.

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What happened

Few assets provide more strategic upside in fantasy baseball than players with multi-position eligibility.

Why it matters

These versatile performers deliver critical roster flexibility, allowing managers to navigate injuries, days off and tough matchup decisions without sacrificing offensive production.

Common ground

When these players get hot at the plate, their defensive versatility makes it significantly easier to keep their bats in the lineup nightly, turning good teams into juggernauts.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/betting/multi-position-eligibility-can-be-a-fantas…

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “His performance over the past week has been particularly explosive with a massive .507 wOBA and .391 ISO, fueled by three home runs in that span.”
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Claim 2: “For the month of May, Duran is hitting .300 with three home runs, 15 RBIs, 12 runs scored and one stolen base.”
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The evidence provided for 'May' consists of general calendar information and does not contain any statistical data for Ezequiel Duran for that month.
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web search NEUTRAL — May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · Explore the month of May with holidays, the Flower Moon, gardening advice, seasonal recipes, weather forecasts, birth symbols, and fun May traditions.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 1, 2026 · May, the fifth month of the Gregorian Calendar,arrives as spring reaches its peak and nature is in full bloom. May has 31 days and its arrival marks the beginning of longer, brighter day…
https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/the-meaning-of-may-e…
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Claim 3: “In May, he is batting .281 with five home runs, eight RBIs, nine runs scored and two stolen bases.”
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Claim 4: “Despite the recent call-up of top prospect Bryce Eldridge, Schmitt has remained a consistent presence in the Giants’ lineup”
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No evidence was found or provided regarding Bryce Eldridge being called up to the San Francisco Giants.
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Claim 5: “He currently qualifies at first base and shortstop in most leagues, with eligibility at second base, third base and the outfield in many formats.”
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Multiple sources describe him as a 'utility player' or 'INF/OF', and specific projections list him as SS, supporting the claim of multi-position eligibility.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ezequiel Alberto Durán is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut in 2022.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel_Durán
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web search NEUTRAL — Ezequiel Duran avoids arbitration with Rangers. The Rangers signed INF/OF Ezequiel Duran to a one-year, $1.375 million deal to avoid arbitration. Fantasy Impact.
https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/players/ezequiel-duran.php
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web search NEUTRAL — 2025 Ezequiel Duran Projections. Texas Rangers (SS).2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft SoftwareMultiple Projection Systems
https://www.rotochamp.com/baseball/Player.aspx?MLBAMID=67764…
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Claim 6: “Rangers manager Skip Schumaker has shown a clear willingness to find creative ways to keep Duran’s potent bat in the lineup.”
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The web search results for 'Skip' are generic dictionary definitions and delivery services; they do not confirm Skip Schumaker's role as manager of the Texas Rangers.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · The meaning of SKIP is to move or proceed with leaps and bounds or with a skip. How to use skip in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip
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Claim 7: “With Corey Seager on the injured list, Duran has been getting regular starts at shortstop.”
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The provided evidence for 'Corey' refers to Corey Feldman and Corey Parker, not Corey Seager. There is no evidence provided regarding Corey Seager's injury status or Duran's starts in his absence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Corey Scott Feldman (born July 16, 1971) is an American actor, activist, and musician. As a youth, he became well known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Feldman
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web search NEUTRAL — Corey Feldman. Actor: Stand by Me. Corey Scott Feldman began his career at the age of three, starring in a Clio Award-winning McDonald's commercial and has sustained a career for nearly 50 years as a …
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 9, 2026 · Actor Corey Parker, best known for his recurring role on the sitcom "Will & Grace," died at age 60 following a battle with cancer.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/03/09/c…
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Claim 8: “Howard Bender is the head of content at FantasyAlarm.com.”
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Claim 9: “His defensive range across the infield gives manager Tony Vitello options when constructing daily lineups”
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Three independent cross-references from Nypost confirm that Tony Vitello is the manager of the San Francisco Giants.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — manager Tony Vitello, who is in his first season after taking the job following a successful tenure at the University of Tennessee
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/sports/tony-vitello-responds-t…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — manager Tony Vitello said
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/sports/giants-attempt-to-defle…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — San Francisco is not exactly impressing under new manager Tony Vitello, who is looking to turn things around following an 81-81 campaign.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/sports/keith-hernandez-had-to-…
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Claim 10: “Over the previous seven days entering Friday, he has posted a strong .386 wOBA and .222 ISO — adding one home run, eight RBIs and four runs scored.”
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While some sources mention Duran's general stats or specific game performances, none of the provided evidence confirms the specific wOBA, ISO, or cumulative 7-day stats mentioned in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas Rangers activated SS Ezequiel Duran from the 10-day injured list.These run values are leveraged, meaning the base/out situation at the time of the event does impact the run value (thus introduci…
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ezequiel-duran-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Duran went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to Colorado. Duran continued to be a regular contributor, getting on base and scoring in the second and sixth innings followed …
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-ezeq…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ezequiel Durán has 1 home run this season and has 23 home runs over his career. What is Ezequiel Durán's average?
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/duranez01.shtml
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Claim 11: “Follow him on X @rotobuzzguy, aching on the award-winning “Fantasy Alarm Radio Show” on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio (Ch. 87) weekdays from 6-8 p.m.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 12: “Another standout waiver wire option is Casey Schmitt of the Giants.”
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Multiple independent sources (Sofascore, TikTok, and news reports) confirm Casey Schmitt plays for the San Francisco Giants.
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web search NEUTRAL — Casey Schmitt is 26 years old (Mar 1, 1999), 188 cm tall and plays for San Francisco Giants. Casey Schmitt statistics are available during live games and after every game played.
https://www.sofascore.com/player/schmitt-casey/1481416
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web search NEUTRAL — Keywords: Casey Schmitt amazing play, SFGiants highlights, San Francisco baseball moment, MLB incredible performances, Giants vs rival teams, Chapman replacement success, memorable MLB plays, Giants b…
https://www.tiktok.com/@sfgiantsrecap/video/7514895518074440…
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web search NEUTRAL — Casey Schmitt joins “Giants Postgame Live” after San Francisco’s 6-4 win over the Athletics on Saturday night at Sutter Health Park.
https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/ca…
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Claim 13: “Ezequiel Duran of the Rangers stands out as a prime waiver target with exceptional flexibility.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources explicitly confirm Ezequiel Durán is a player for the Texas Rangers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ezequiel Alberto Durán (born May 22, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel_Durán
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas Rangers activated 3B Ezequiel Duran from the paternity list. September 24, 2024.SS Ezequiel Duran and assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas. October 6, 2022. Texas Rangers recalled SS Ezequiel Duran from…
https://www.mlb.com/player/ezequiel-duran-677649
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web search NEUTRAL — View the profile of Texas Rangers Left Fielder Ezequiel Duran on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/42457/ezequiel-duran
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Claim 14: “Schmitt qualifies at second and third base, with first base eligibility in many leagues.”
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The evidence provided discusses fantasy baseball in general and Schmitt's performance, but does not explicitly list his specific position eligibility (2B, 3B, 1B) across multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Modern fantasy sports began in 1980 with the invention of Rotisserie League Baseball by New York writer Daniel Okrent and several friends. Participants in a Rotisserie league draft notional teams from…
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web search NEUTRAL — Schmitt’s first homer was a 370-foot solo shot with two outs in the first inning off Luis Severino (2-5). The Giants have now homered in 11 of their last 12 games and improved to 3-3 on their road tri…
https://wtop.com/sports/2026/05/casey-schmitt-has-2nd-career…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fantrax offers the most customizable fantasy league management service in the industry, with free offerings in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, golf, and racing.
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.