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          Fantasy baseball forecaster for Week 18: Hitter matchup ratings

          Kolten Wong and the Brewers visit the trade-deadline-depleted Chicago Cubs and bottom-dwelling Pittsburgh Pirates in Week 18. John Fisher/Getty Images
          • Todd Zola, FantasyAug 6, 2021, 11:23 PM
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            • Winner of the 2013 Fantasy Sports Writer's Association Best Baseball Article
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          Below are our hitter matchup ratings, which provide a look at every game for each team to help you spot the best opportunities for your batters in the scoring period to come.