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First basemen Nick Kurtz, Pete Alonso, Josh Naylor, Rafael Devers and Vinnie Pasquantino have been the obvious fallers at first base.—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 13 May 2026 On March 24, Woo reflected on risers and fallers after the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and categorized Stirtz as a riser.—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 Here are the top fantasy basketball risers and fallers to keep in mind for your waiver wire claims, lineup decisions, and roster strategy.—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Forego the classics that audiences feel protective towards, and target the short-fallers that are best remembered for their title.—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faller