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Sorare Pro 2024-25 is introducing new gameplay updates and prize pools, offering more than $15,000,000 in cash prizes for fantasy football enthusiasts.

The Deets

• New Competitions: Premier League, LALIGA, and Bundesliga competitions added.
• Essence Rewards: Earn Essence through Reward boxes in both In-Season and Classic Competitions.
• Special Weeklies: 10% of the $15M can be won in Special Weekly cash prizes.
• Early Access Cards: Available from July 23rd, providing immediate competition entry.

The Bulk

Sorare Pro 2024-25 is gearing up for a season with significant updates and a hefty prize pool to attract fantasy football fans. The new gameplay includes the introduction of three permanent league-specific competitions: Premier League, LALIGA, and Bundesliga. These competitions aim to provide a more engaging and competitive environment for players.

In addition to the core competitions, Sorare is also rewarding players with Essence through Reward boxes in both In-Season and Classic Competitions. Essence can be used to craft In-Season cards, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Special Weeklies are back with a bang, offering around 10% of the $15M prize pool. These weeklies will celebrate scouting and provide various game modes, ensuring fun and excitement for everyone. The Special Weeklies calendar and rewards will be detailed in the coming week.

Early Access cards will be available from July 23rd, allowing players to build their In-Season lineups ahead of the first Game Week. These cards are crucial for competing in the new season and securing top cash prizes.

 📊 By the Numbers

Sorare's $15M prize pool for the 2024-25 season is one of the largest in fantasy football (soccer) history, highlighting the platform's commitment to rewarding its community.

🔜 What's Next?

Stay tuned for more updates on the Special Weeklies calendar, prize pools, and the launch of Early Access cards on July 23rd.

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Sorare launched Manager ID, a new feature allowing players to showcase their journey and achievements in a personalized way.

The Deets

• Club Badge: A key element of your Manager ID, visible in all interactions.
• Stadiums: Replacing Banners, Stadiums symbolize your journey and are unlockable through various means.
• Accomplishment Badges: Three slots to showcase achievements and milestones.
• Top Stats: Display your top 3 stats as a Manager, including cards owned and total collection score.

The Bulk

Sorare is introducing a new feature for its users: the Manager ID. This concept allows players to express their unique persona in the game through various customizable components.

At the heart of the Manager ID is the Club Badge, which is prominently displayed and can be earned or purchased. The Stadium, a new addition, serves as a backdrop, symbolizing the player's journey and achievements. These Stadiums can be unlocked through the Collection Game, level advancements, or purchases, and are set to replace the existing Banners.

In a move to honor early supporters, those who owned Banners will receive an exclusive Stadium. Furthermore, the Manager ID includes three slots for Accomplishment Badges, allowing players to showcase their engagement and milestones. The platform also emphasizes the player's top statistics, including cards owned, cards won, and total collection score, to highlight their status as a top Manager.

🎬 Take Action

To experience the new Manager ID, start by logging into your Sorare account. Explore the new features, customize your Manager ID, and begin your journey towards becoming a Sorare legend.

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Sorare NBA introduces gameplay updates and new features for December, including the much-anticipated In-Season Tournament Knockout Stage.

The Deets

• NBA Rivals: A new social and daily game mode launching in 2024.
• Collection Game & Club Shop Delay: Acknowledging delays in feature release.
• Dec. 4–9 (Game Week 13): Extended game week schedule for the In-Season Tournament Knockout Stage.
• New Competitions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert levels with $25,000 in cash prizes.

The Bulk

Sorare NBA is gearing up for December with a series of updates and new features. The launch of NBA Rivals in 2024 is set to offer a daily, social gaming experience, though it has caused some delays in releasing the Collection Game and Club Shop features. 

The In-Season Tournament Knockout Stage brings a new dynamic to the gameplay. Game Week 13 is extended from Dec. 4 to Dec. 9 to accommodate the tournament schedule, featuring special competitions across four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. This setup addresses community feedback and promises $25,000 in total cash prizes.

🎤 Platform Prose

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Sorare announced the commencement of its NBA season with Game Week 1 starting on Oct. 17, followed by the NBA season tip-off.

The Deets

• Game Week 1 of Sorare NBA season begins Oct. 17.
• Cash rewards to be introduced in select Sorare NBA competitions. 
• Managers can soon utilize USD-based credit.
• Modifying card supplies to protect scarcity. 

The Bulk

Sorare declared the start of its NBA season with Game Week 1 set to begin on Oct. 17 and provided a handful of other updates about its upcoming season, including the introduction of cash rewards for certain NBA competitions. In addition to the cash competitions, users can also use USD-based credit to make purchases, providing a boost to the ease of onboarding and portfolio building process. 

Perhaps most notably, Sorare is also changing the supply numbers for its Rare, Limited, and Super Rare cards. Each will be cut dramatically, to the following quantities: 

• Limited: 1,000, down from 5,000
• Rare: 100, down from 1,000 
• Super Rare: 10, down from 100 

Lastly, the company announced a handful of smaller updates, including the upcoming release of a Club Shop for reward redemption and a collector based game as well. 

🎤 Community Quotes

🔜 What's Next?

Sorare players should keep a close watch for additional updates and features, particularly related to the Club Shop, which will be announced in the upcoming weeks. 

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Sorare is postponing the launch of its Fitness feature and Club Facilities until early next year, aiming to improve gameplay and maintain a balanced economy.

The Deets

• Fitness Mechanism: Aims to adapt an outdated card bonus model for better gameplay
• Purpose: Maintain core principles of XP growth, card ownership, and permanent utility while ensuring balanced rewards
• New Bonus Complexity: Sorare promises to streamline user experience despite new features
• Communication: Sorare plans to be more transparent with community via live streams and updates

The Bulk

Sorare announced that it will delay the roll-out of its Fitness feature and Club Facilities until early 2023. The postponement comes as the company focuses on enhancing gameplay and maintaining a balanced in-game economy.

The Fitness Mechanism is designed to adapt an outdated card bonus model. This feature aims to balance the utility of Sorare player cards by creating an environment where the most leveled-up cards are powerful but not overpowering. The mechanism serves as a dynamic bonus system, fluctuating based on gameplay participation, ensuring that new Managers can compete fairly.

The company is aware of the concerns surrounding the potential complexity new features might add. Sorare is committed to improving user experience and is in the process of revising the mechanics of features like the Physio Center. The aim is to ensure that new features integrate smoothly into the existing gaming experience.

To keep the community in the loop, Sorare has vowed to improve its communication. Starting in September, Sorare will conduct live streams to discuss updates directly with the community, offering a new level of transparency.

🔜 What's Next?

While the Fitness feature and Club Facilities are delayed, Sorare will proceed with reintroducing three card bonuses and a Captain Bonus for Game Week 408. More updates on gameplay improvements are expected in the coming weeks.

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Sorare revealed a Cash Wallet feature, enabling managers to trade digital player cards with fiat currencies, starting August 2.

The Deets

• Cash Wallet: A secure and user-friendly feature to make transactions on Sorare
• Accepted currencies: Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and U.S. Dollars (USD)
• Supported Countries: Cash Wallet will be accessible in 215 countries at launch
• Partner: Sorare collaborates with Mangopay, a leading provider of payment solutions
• Cash rewards will now be available for all supported sports. 

The Bulk

Sorare, a revolutionary platform for trading digital player cards, is ready to implement the Cash Wallet feature, transforming how transactions are made on the platform. By introducing this feature, Sorare seeks to provide an effortless and secure solution for Managers, enabling them to buy, sell, and trade digital player cards using Euros, British Pounds, or U.S. Dollars.

To accomplish this feat, Sorare has teamed up with Mangopay, a trusted payment and wallet solutions provider known for their services to companies like Rakuten and Ticketmaster. This partnership is an important step in Sorare's journey, aiming to make the platform more accessible and user-friendly, especially for those who prefer to transact in fiat money rather than Ether (ETH).

While the digital player cards will still be backed by NFTs and held in Sorare's ETH Wallet, the addition of the Cash Wallet will provide Sorare Managers with more flexibility in handling their transactions. This includes making deposits and withdrawals in cash, and offering a seamless payment experience to the community.

❗Why It Matters

The introduction of the Cash Wallet marks a significant milestone for Sorare, which will now allow users to receive rewards in cash.

📊 By the Numbers

Sorare's platform currently supports Managers from over 200 countries. 

🎤 Founder Feedback

🎬 Take Action

For Sorare Managers eager to utilize the Cash Wallet, be prepared for its launch on August 2. 

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Sorare commenced auctions for Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the top 5 NBA draft picks for the 2023-24 season on Sunday, July 9. 

The Deets

• Special Edition cards of Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, and Ausar Thompson available.
• Each card carries a Rookie Badge and will be part of the Rare card population for the 2023-2024 season.
• The cards will provide a 10% XP Bonus during the 2023-2024 season. 

The Bulk

Ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season, Sorare has announced the auction of the first-ever licensed digital collectibles of the top five NBA draft picks. The auction includes Special Edition cards of Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets), Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers), Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets), and Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons).

Wembanyama, now a San Antonio Spur, is the first Frenchman and only the second European ever to be drafted with the first overall draft pick in the NBA Draft. 

Until July 12, Sorare Managers will have the chance to bid on these Special Edition cards. Each card will include a Rookie Badge and will be part of the Rare card population for the 2023-2024 season. In competitions, these five NBA Draft Special Edition cards will provide a 10% XP Bonus throughout the season.

🎤 Founder Feedback

🎬 Take Action

Explore the initial Wembanyama auction here. 

🧠 Learn More

• A Complete Guide to Sorare: NBA

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Sorare: Football, LaLiga, and Post United are offering European Sorare managers the opportunity to join LaLiga clubs on their summer preseason tour in Mexico and the United States.

The Deets

• Open to European Sorare Managers aged 18 and over, with valid passports.
• Applications open from July 5–12 for a chance to win a spot on a preseason tour.
• The top 10 entries proceed to an interview round, the winner of which is announced on July 18.
• The grand prize includes travel with the Real Betis Balompié team, staying in team hotels, attending all matches and training sessions.

The Bulk

Sorare is offering a unique chance for European Sorare Managers to experience a European football club's summer preseason tour first-hand. This exclusive opportunity includes a trip to Mexico and the United States, flying with a club, staying in team hotels, and participating in all matches and training sessions.

Starting Wednesday, July 5, Sorare Managers from any EU country or the UK can apply by filling out a form explaining why they should be chosen for this experience. The selection process will culminate in 10 finalists being chosen for an interview, with the final winner being announced on July 18.

The grand prize promises an all-access pass to a LaLiga club’s preseason tour. The winner and a guest will accompany Real Betis Balompié from Spain to Mexico and the United States, living in close proximity to players and staff.

🎬 Take Action

Interested in this an experience? Apply through the designated form between July 5–12 and get ready for a football journey of a lifetime.

Sorare introduced a new feature allowing fans to sport their favorite club's badges, unlocked through successful collection scoring in the latest season albums.

The Deets

• Free club badges are tied to the current season's collection albums of licensed clubs.
• A change in the album score, new season card releases, or failure to meet threshold requirements results in the removal of the club badge from the Club Shop.
• Equipped badges remain intact, even if eligibility changes. However, unequipped badges cannot be re-equipped if requirements aren't met.
• Sorare advises collectors to watch their Club Shop for incoming badges.

The Bulk

Sorare just rolled out a new feature that lets fans wear their favorite club's badges with pride. The badges can be unlocked by achieving a specific collection score threshold in the latest season album of a licensed club.

However, it's essential to note that these free club badges are only available for unlocking through the current season's collection albums of a licensed club. If your collection album score changes and you no longer meet the threshold requirements, or if new season cards for that club are released, the club badge will be removed from your Club Shop.

Despite these potential changes, any equipped club badges will remain as is. But beware, once unequipped, you cannot re-equip the badge if you no longer meet the requirements for that particular club badge.

This move is set to inspire engagement and competition amongst collectors, with Sorare advising their top collectors to keep an eye on their Club Shop, as the badges are on the way!

🔜What's Next?

With badges on the horizon, collectors are encouraged to stay active, improve their collection scores, and watch out for their Club Shop updates.

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Let’s dive in!

⏪ Game Week Rewind

Chris Bassitt took the crown in GW19 with an 8-strikeout performance versus the Mets on Friday.

It was a bounce-back performance for the “Bassitt” Hound who coughed up 7 earned runs to the Twins the week before.

Expectations for Bassitt should be tempered, however, as he still only sports a 21.5% strikeout rate and a 4.60 xFIP on the year.

Pirates’ closer David Bednar earned first place by 14 Sorare points by closing out three, tightly-contested games against the Cardinals this weekend.

The Cardinals now have the third-worst record in the League, only behind the A’s and Royals.

I’d also note that Bednar likely needs rest after three straight saves which could cut into his upside in GW20.

Rangers stacks were the way to go in GW19, despite facing a respectable Mariners pitching staff.

By scoring 16 runs Saturday and 12 runs Sunday, Texas hitters saw three players finish inside the top-ten, including Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Jonah Heim.

Eddie Rosario earned the top spot with this ninth-inning grand slam that sealed the win for the Braves over the Diamondbacks.

📋 Roster Movements

In:

Anthony Rendon - Should be activated off the IL Wednesday

Willy Adames - Should return to Brewers lineup on Thursday

Luis Urias - Should return to Brewers lineup Tuesday vs. the Orioles

Out:

Nestor Cortes - Likely to go on 15-day IL with left shoulder injury

Chris Sale - Placed on the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation

Joey Gallo - Placed on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain

Justin Steele - Placed on the 15-day IL with left forearm strain

Cal Quantrill - Placed on 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation

Marco Gonzalez - Placed on 15-day IL with left forearm strain

Alex Wood - Placed on 15-day IL with lower left back strain

Brad Miller - Placed on 10-day IL with oblique strain

Wander Franco - Tweaked left hamstring Saturday, was not in Game 2 of doubleheader

Jose Altuve - Day to day with right oblique injury

Gunnar Henderson - Day to day with lower back soreness

Phil Bickford - Placed on the 15-day IL with lower back tightness

Greg Allen - Placed on 10-day IL with right hip flexor strain

🔎 Multi Game Monitor

Four Games:

Brewers, Reds, Blue Jays, Cubs, Rays, Red Sox, Astros

Three Games:

Rockies, Giants, Nationals, Braves, Padres, Cardinals, Royals, Dodgers, Yankees, White Sox, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Angels, Rangers, Athletics, Orioles, Brewers, Tigers, Mets, Twins, Guardians, Pirates

Two Games:

Mariners

⚾️ Pitching Primer

Mitch Keller vs OAK

Keller is a fairly-obvious standout option this week.

His numbers have been outstanding this year (30.4% K%, 2.99 xFIP) and he gets a matchup at home in a pitcher-friendly park to face one of the worst offenses in the league.

Oakland strikes out the fourth-most (25.1%) and has the second-worst wOBA in the league (.286).

There aren’t too many red flags here with Keller, and his Limited card can be purchased for just over $16.

Limited Price: ~$16

Kevin Gausman vs HOU

The matchup here is scary for Gausman, and he had one of his worst games of the year when he faced Houston earlier this year, but I’m going to continue to bet on his elite numbers he’s put up on the season.

He is fourth in strikeout rate (32.9%), second in xFIP (2.73), and 11th in HR/9 (.72).

Similar to Joe Ryan, I like to target Gausman against right-handed heavy teams because of his unique arsenal where he throws a splitter 38.9% of the time.

The Astros do have two very scary lefties in their lineup, but this team mostly bats from the right side of the plate.

There is risk here, but the upside cannot be ignored.

Limited Price: ~$23

Other Starters Include:

• ~$37 Shane McClanahan at BOS

• ~$14 Aaron Nola vs DET

• ~$11 Logan Gilbert at SDP

• ~$8 Pablo Lopez at TBR

• ~$6 Edward Cabrera vs KCR

• ~$21 Clayton Kershaw at CIN

• ~$28 Framber Valdez at TOR

• ~$87 Spencer Strider vs NYM

📞 Call To The Bullpen

I am going to be focusing on the seven teams playing all four games in this game week when locating closers:

Closer Options:

• ~$9 Devin Williams

• ~$12 Alexis Diaz

• ~$11 Jordan Romano

• ~$4 Mark Leiter Jr.

• ~$2 Adbert Alzolay

• ~$8 Kenley Jansen

• ~$10 Ryan Pressly

• ~$4 Jason Adam

💰 Stacks

Among the 7 teams playing four games, none of them stand out as having a great ballpark or opposing pitching matchup. My favorite of the bunch is the…

Cubs

The Cubs are not that exciting of an offense to stack, but they will play four games against Blake Snell of the Padres, followed by Tyler Anderson, Jaime Barria, and Reid Detmers of the Angels.

I like the Cubs better against lefties and they will face two of them in GW20.

• ~$14 Nico Hoerner

• ~$13 Dansby Swanson

• ~$6 Ian Happ

• ~$8 Seiya Suzuki

• ~$4 Patrick Wisdom

  

Giants

San Fransisco only plays 3 games in GW20 but it may not matter with a Coors Field series on tap, where they will face Dinelson Lamet, Connor Seabold, and Chase Anderson.

The Giants shouldn’t find it too hard to put up runs against these three bad right-handed pitchers.

It gets mentioned often here but the Rockies collective xFIP on the season is 4.80, second only to Oakland on the season.

Some of these players are pinch hit risks, but that is factored into their extremely cheap Limited prices.

• ~$8 LaMonte Wade

• ~$8 J.D. Davis

• ~$2 Wilmer Flores

• ~$5 Mitch Haniger

• ~$6 Blake Sabol

Other Stacks To Consider:

Braves, Rangers, Red Sox, Pirates, Marlins

Value Options (Under $20):

Middle Infielder:

• ~$17 Jonathan India, ~$14 Ketel Marte, ~$17 Jonah Heim, ~$14 Dansby Swanson, ~$17 Gleyber Torres

Corner Infielder:

• ~$19 JD Martinez, ~$19 Bryan Reynolds, ~$18 Jorge Soler, ~$19 Alex Bregman, ~$17 Anthony Santander

Outfielder:

• ~$19 Adam Duvall, ~$10 Michael Conforto, ~$11 Eddie Rosario, ~$14 Riley Greene, ~$19 Cedric Mullins, ~$6 Mitch Haniger

There you have it, the Sorare MLB Slate Breakdown for Game Week 20.

All statistics referenced in this newsletter were pulled from Fangraphs.

I will be releasing these every Monday and Friday prior to lineup lock to help you all with preparing for the slate and setting your teams.

I hope to see everyone at the top of the leaderboards.

Thanks for reading!