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Brooks Baldwin Flashing Versatility, Advanced Plate Skills
Chicago White Sox prospect Brooks Baldwin has already shown significant promise through just 104 games in the organization. The 23-year-old is primarily a third baseman but has shown valuable versatility, playing all infield positions, left and center field, and designated hitter this season. He is a solid defender with a strong arm and enough athleticism […]
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DJ Herz Dominant In Third Outing With New Team
Washington Nationals minor league pitcher DJ Herz is a former Cubs eighth-round pick who has flourished into a very promising prospect. In fact, he garnered so much attention in the minors that he became the centerpiece of the package going to the Nationals when they traded Jeimer Candelario this summer. Originally drafted for his mid-90s […]
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Neyfy Castillo Has Big Week With Four Homers
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Neyfy Castillo, signed out of the Dominican Republic, has developed into one of the more exciting hitters in the club's farm system. Known for his right-handed power bat, the 22-year-old has also flashed under-the-radar speed and solid glovework. He has spent most of this season in right field but could shift […]
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Skylar Thompson Delivers Three Passing Touchdowns Saturday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson completed 15 of 22 passes for 157 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason win over the Houston Texans. He also fell victim to a strip sack but was able to pounce on the loose football, recording his own fumble recovery. All in all, it was a solid […]
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Braxton Berrios Catches Three Passes, Finds End Zone In Win
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios turned four targets into three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason win over the Houston Texans. Berrios caught passes from both Tua Tagovailoa and Skylar Thompson, though he produced more (and scored his touchdown) when playing with the latter. It will be tough for Berrios […]
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Tua Tagovailoa Picked Off In Short Outing Saturday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played two drives during Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans. His first series resulted in an interception while his second possession culminated in a Raheem Mostert rushing touchdown. Tagovailoa finished the day 5-for-7 passing with 61 yards, zero touchdowns, and the interception. Though he was picked off and failed […]
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Raheem Mostert Scores Touchdown In Preseason Week 2
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert rushed six times for 30 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's win over the Houston Texans. He played two drives in the contest: an opening series that culminated in a quick interception, and a subsequent possession capped off by the veteran finding the end zone. As the preseason goes […]
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Chris Brooks Takes 18-Yard Reception To End Zone
Miami Dolphins running back Chris Brooks rushed 11 times for 47 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans. He also hauled in his lone target, producing an 18-yard catch that resulted in a touchdown. Despite the solid showing and Brooks' impressive efficiency, he faces an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster given […]
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Salvon Ahmed Totals 131 Scrimmage Yards, Scores Touchdown Saturday
Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed rushed 12 times for 99 yards during Saturday's win over the Houston Texans. He also led the team with four receptions while adding 32 yards and one touchdown through the air. Overall, it was an impressive showing from the 24-year-old as he looks to secure a depth spot on […]
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Jack Brannigan Extends Hitting Streak To 10 Games
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Jack Brannigan is a defense-first infielder who joined the organization via the 2022 draft. With a collegiate pitching resume that includes a 100 mph fastball, it's no surprise that he has an electric arm at third base (to accompany strong glovework and instincts). Offensively, he has a knack for big hits […]
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Andrew Alvarez Fantastic In Latest Start
Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez was originally off most people's radars as a 12th-round pick in 2021 but has emerged as a very solid starter in the organization's farm system. The southpaw is doing a great job of inducing weak contact, limiting home runs, and avoiding walks, but this is nothing new. He has […]
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Wilyer Abreu Hits Three Homers In One Game Amidst Big Week
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu has come on strong for the club's Triple-A affiliate in Worcester. Acquired from the Astros in last year's Christian Vazquez trade, the outfielder has consistently shown off a strong arm and enough speed to cover the middle of the outfield. Although he is primarily viewed as a center […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of impressive prospect performances in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also […]
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Skylar Thompson Responsible For Three Turnovers Friday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson completed 10 of 16 passes for 107 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He also rushed for 10 yards and lost a fumble. Thompson was a preseason star as a rookie last year but posted subpar results when facing stronger defenses during […]
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De'Von Achane Productive Catching Passes Friday
Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane totaled 25 rushing yards on a team-leading 10 carries during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite his relative inefficiency on the ground, the rookie delivered key contributions through the air, racking up four catches and 41 receiving yards. Friday's game showed that Achane can be a […]
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Erik Ezukanma Totals 67 Yards Friday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma hauled in all three of his targets for 15 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons. He also impressed on the ground, rushing two times for 52 yards, including a 39-yard gain on an end-around. Ezukanma, a fourth-round pick in 2022, had a strong preseason last year […]
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Myles Gaskin Leads Dolphins In Rushing Yards During Preseason Opener
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was efficient during Friday's preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, rushing seven times for 57 yards. He also impressed in the passing attack, catching two passes for an additional 20 yards through the air. Just two years removed from being Miami's starting running back, Gaskin finds himself competing for […]
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Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers To Target - Late-Round Dynasty Discounts Include Sam LaPorta, Tank Dell, Deuce Vaughn, more
As soon as the NFL Draft winds down, fantasy football dynasty leagues kick into action. Many rookie drafts have already begun. Some will start very soon, and others will commence once training camp arrives. This long window of rookie draft preparation gives fantasy managers a chance to size up the dynasty landscape and determine where […]
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Damien Harris Has Sore Knee, Won't Practice Thursday
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris (right knee) is feeling sore and will not practice on Thursday, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. However, head coach Sean McDermott told the media that "he thinks Harris is headed in the right direction with the injury." While Buffalo is likely to incorporate James Cook quite often […]
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Jets Interested In Dalvin Cook, No Other Running Backs
The New York Jets continue to express interest in free-agent running back Dalvin Cook but are "not necessarily looking to add another piece at the position" if they fail to sign him, according to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda. This makes sense, considering New York hasn't been linked to many other free-agent running backs, or at […]
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Browns Host Jordan Wilkins For Visit
Free-agent running back Jordan Wilkins worked out for the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC. The 29-year-old logged 1,009 rushing yards, 262 receiving yards, and four touchdowns through 53 games with the Colts. While a deal is not imminent, adding Wilkins would give Cleveland additional depth after Jerome Ford suffered a […]
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Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson are not expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune. This news hardly comes as a surprise considering Cousins is an established veteran and Jefferson has emerged as a top receiver in the NFL. The […]
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Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Outlook
Aside from being the reigning Super Bowl champions and potentially the NFL's newest dynasty, the Kansas City Chiefs offense contains a variety of players who figure to have key fantasy football impacts throughout the 2023 NFL season. When you're looking for reliable fantasy football contributors, your best bet is to identify high-target-volume players on the […]
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Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
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Omar Martinez Fuels Big Week With Three-Homer Game
New York Yankees catching prospect Omar Martinez signed with the club out of Venezuela back in 2018. While the intention has always been to solidify his skills as a catcher, New York actually let him pitch 1.2 innings out of the bullpen back in 2021. He struck out three batters, indicative of a strong arm […]
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Bryce Osmond Opens August With Scoreless Gem
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Bryce Osmond is an Oklahoma State product who has flashed potential in his first pro season. The right-hander tosses a mid-90s fastball with a solid slider as his secondary pitch. He has also worked on developing a third pitch, a changeup, since joining the Halos organization He's been a mixed […]
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Trey Lipscomb Finding Success In Minors
Washington Nationals infield prospect Trey Lipscomb landed with the organization as a third-round pick out of the University of Tennessee in 2022. He is a reliable, versatile defender who has played all four infield positions this season. However, with impressive glovework, strong reactive instincts, and an above-average arm, he should stick at third base long-term. […]
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Carson Seymour Delivers Five Shutout Innings, Allows Just One Hit
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Seymour is a former Mets sixth-round pick who was shipped to the West Coast as part of a five-player trade last August. The 24-year-old boasts a mid-90s sinker with impressive life and an upper-80s cutter that dashes towards left-handed batters with nasty break. A curveball and changeup round out […]
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Xavier Edwards Coming Off Phenomenal Week
Miami Marlins infield prospect Xavier Edwards is currently trapped in the minors (due to depth at the big-league level), but he's making the most of it. The switch-hitter has solidified a tremendous approach at the plate, generating contact and keeping strikeouts to a bare minimum. Although he lacks power, he more than makes up for […]
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Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Miami Dolphins 2023 Outlook
2023 could be a make-or-break season for the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa is entering a decisive year both health-wise and in terms of performance. Head coach Mike McDaniel needs to take this finally-healthy squad and produce enough wins to make the playoffs in his second season at the helm. The defense must step up big […]
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