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Aidan Miller Hits Grand Slam Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller went 2-for-3 with a walk for Single-A Clearwater on Wednesday. Miller's two hits both went for extra bases, one for a double and the other for a grand slam, finishing the day with four RBI and two runs scored. The 19-year-old is having a fine season thus far, slashing […]
Jarod Rupp 7 months agoJordan Lawlar Gets On Base Once In First Rehab Game
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (thumb) began his rehab assignment on Wednesday with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate, going 0-for-2 with a walk in his first game of 2024. The 21-year-old will be eligible to come off the injured list in a couple weeks but may begin with Triple-A Reno once activated. The […]
Jarod Rupp 7 months agoThomas White Promoted To High-A
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White was promoted to High-A Beloit on Tuesday. White was the 35th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and is currently the team's third-ranked prospect (MLB No. 88). So far this season at Single-A, the 19-year-old has made eight starts, posting a 3.18 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and a 44:17 […]
Jarod Rupp 7 months agoChase DeLauter Now Dealing With Sprained Toe
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (toe) finally returned to game action on Tuesday after missing a month with a fractured left foot. The Guardians' top prospect made two plate appearances, going 0-for-1 with a walk, before leaving the game with a sprained toe. The 22-year-old injured his right toe on the outfield wall while […]
Jarod Rupp 7 months agoShould I Stash Shane Baz In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook
Shane Baz was drafted in the first round of the 2017 Draft, but after working his way to the majors and even tasting success, injuries have delayed his promising young career. We haven't seen him pitch in a big league game since 2022 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. So, should managers be stashing the pitcher […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoCarson Whisenhunt Strikes Out Seven In Latest Start
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher prospect Carson Whisenhunt fanned seven batters in five innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. The lefty allowed two earned runs on five hits while walking just one, although he also hit two batters. The strikeouts have been there this season for the former second-round draft pick, with 62 punchouts in […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoTrey Lipscomb Hitting Well Back At Triple-A
Washington Nationals infield prospect Trey Lipscomb has continued to hit since he was optioned back to the minors on May 17, including a four-hit game for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday and going 9-for-28 (.321) with a pair of stolen bases over the last seven games. On the season, the 23-year-old is hitting .327 in the […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoTrenton Brooks Riding Eight-Game Hit Streak
San Francisco Giants first base prospect Trenton Brooks had a big day at the plate on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a triple, a walk, two RBI, and a run scored for Triple-A Sacramento. The hits extended his hit streak to eight games and he's hit safely in 10 of his last 11. During the hit […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoNoble Meyer Promoted To High-A Beloit
The Miami Marlins have promoted pitching prospect Noble Meyer to High-A Beloit. The 2023 first-round draft pick posted a 2.65 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP with a 43:23 K:BB over 34 innings pitched so far this season. The 19-year-old is already ranked as the Marlins top prospect and 45th overall in all of baseball. The […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoZach Penrod Promoted To Triple-A Worcester
The Boston Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Zach Penrod to Triple-A Worcester. The lefty was just recently named Eastern League Double-A Pitcher of the Week after posting back-to-back 10-strikeout performances. Although he allowed four runs in his last start, Penrod nearly made it three straight starts with 10 strikeouts, striking out nine batters over […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoFantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (May 27 - June 2)
Another week and Shota Imanaga, Ranger Suarez, and Seth Lugo haven't blinked, so I'll keep listing them at the top here until one of them does. While that's all good, the injuries to star players continue to pile up and you can't help but feel a little depressed about the game of baseball, both real-life […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoMitch Keller Holds Braves To One Run In Win
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller picked up his fourth straight quality start in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Braves. Keller pitched six-and-two-thirds innings of one-run ball, scattering six hits and striking out four batters while walking none. The outing lowered his season ERA to 3.59 (3.67 FIP) and the righty's WHIP now stands at […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoSpencer Arrighetti Fans Seven In Loss
Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti struck out seven batters over five innings of work in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Athletics. Arrighetti also allowed five hits and walked three batters in the contest, ultimately taking the loss in the game. His record now stands at 2-5 with a 6.93 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. The […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoLars Nootbaar Collects Three Hits, Steals A Base Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar went 3-for-5 in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. One of his hits was a triple and the 26-year-old also stole his third base of the season. Nootbaar struggled when he initially came off the IL, however, over the last 12 games the left-handed hitter is slashing .341/.460/.561 with […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoJordan Beck Suffers Broken Left Hand Saturday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck broke his left hand while trying to make a diving catch in left field during Saturday's game against the Phillies. There is no definitive timetable for his return yet, but he'll be sidelined for an extended period of time. After a hot start at Triple-A, Beck was called up to […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoGerrit Cole Throws Another Successful Live Batting Practice
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole threw another successful live batting practice session on Saturday. The Yankees will see how he feels today before determining next steps, but it sounds like he could potentially begin a rehab assignment "as soon as this coming week." Everything seems to be going according to plan which still […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoFantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 10)
We're going to take our usual look around the league to see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking in on who's hot (or not) can bring to […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoBrooks Baldwin - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 10)
PROSPECT: Brooks Baldwin, SS, Chicago White Sox CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A 2024 STATS: 41 G, .359 AVG, 3 HR, 25 RBI, 22 R, 10 SB, .433 wOBA, 185 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Brooks Baldwin was drafted in the 12th round of the 2022 Draft, but is quickly moving through the White Sox system. The White Sox's 24th-ranked prospect came […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoCooper Bowman - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 10)
PROSPECT: Cooper Bowman, 2B, Oakland Athletics CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A 2024 STATS: 41 G, .253 AVG, 6 HR, 31 RBI, 32 R, 19 SB, 13.3% BB%, 21.8% K%, .367 wOBA, 120 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Cooper Bowman is a former 2021 fourth-round draft pick who is making a push for at least a promotion to Triple-A, but could […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoWhen Is Shane Baz Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Shane Baz in the first round of the 2017 Draft. In 2018, he was sent to the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a trade package and made it all the way to the majors by 2021. After a successful MLB debut in 2021 where he started three games and posted […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoJosh Naylor Goes Deep For 13th Time This Season
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels. The home run was Naylor's 13th of the season, and with his career-high Barrel% of 11.6% he's on pace to eclipse his career-high home run mark of 20 set in 2022. The […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoJo Adell Belts 10th Home Run Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-4 loss to the Guardians. The 435-foot blast was Adell's 10th of the year and sixth in his last 14 games, however, it seems he's traded power for average. The 25-year-old hit .327 in April with four home runs, but […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoLogan O'Hoppe Hits Fifth Home Run Friday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe went 2-for-4 with a home run in Friday's 10-4 loss to the Guardians. The homer was his fifth of the season, his second in the last three games, and it was the third multi-hit performance in his last five. The 24-year-old has been solid this season, posting a .263-5-24-19-0 […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoCarlos Rodon Fires Six Shutout Innings In Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon pitched six innings of shutout ball in Friday's 8-0 win over the Padres. The lefty allowed just three hits and three walks while striking out two. It was the 31-year-old's fourth straight quality start, improving his record to 6-2 and lowering his season ERA to 2.95. The veteran […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoJustin Verlander Strikes Out Nine In Win
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander struck out nine batters and picked up the win in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Athletics. The veteran scattered eight hits and hit a batter over six innings of work while walking none. It was the 41-year-old's fourth quality start in seven starts and a nice bounce-back game after […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoMiguel Andujar With Three Hits, Two RBI In Season Debut
Oakland Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar made his long-awaited season debut on Friday, going 3-for-4 with two RBI in a 6-3 loss to the Astros. Andujar is returning from a torn meniscus he suffered just prior to the beginning of the season. The 29-year-old had a strong showing in spring training, going 15-for-42 (.357) with five […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoOrelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: We've been beating this drum for more than a few weeks now but haven't been able to talk it into existence. Then Orelvis Martinez went cold and didn't help the cause. But on Thursday, Martinez's bat yelled "I'm back, baby!" Well, kind of. The 22-year-old went […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoCal Raleigh Blasts 11th Home Run Wednesday
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 11th home run of the season in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Yankees. The three-run blast was Raleigh's only hit of the contest and accounted for the only scoring the M's could muster. The 27-year-old hit 30 home runs last season but batted just .232, and it looks […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoChris Bassitt With Fifth Quality Start In Win
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt went seven strong innings in Wednesday's 9-2 victory over the White Sox. The veteran allowed five hits and two walks while striking out four on his way to earning the win. It was the righty's fifth quality start out of 10 starts, and his record now stands at […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months agoNestor Cortes Doesn't Allow A Run In Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes did not give up a run on his way to picking up the win in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Mariners. It was the second straight start that Cortes did not allow an earned run, and in Wednesday's outing, the lefty went five innings, allowing three hits and […]
Jarod Rupp 8 months ago