Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 3

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Brent Headrick Posting Good Numbers This Season

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Brent Headrick comes from an Illinois State program that developed him into a ninth-round pick back in 2019. He checks in at 6-foot-6 and 235 pounds with a smooth, efficient delivery to accompany his impressive stamina. The talented southpaw has dominated through nine innings of work in the minors this season. […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Opens 2022 On A Tear

Boston Red Sox infielder Ceddanne Rafaela has been on a tear this season, clubbing five homers and plating 10 runs through eight games. It's been a small sample size for the 21-year-old, but so far, 2022 is shaping up to be his best season yet. Although his walk rate (4.4 percent) is low, so too […]

Aaron Whitefield Impressing In 2022

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Aaron Whitefield has made impressive progress at the Double-A level through eight games this season. After struggling with the bat in his hands through various levels of affiliated ball, the 25-year-old has compiled 11 hits through 32 at-bats since the 2022 campaign kicked off. Not only has he demonstrated a knack […]

Damon Keith Dominating In Minors

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Damon Keith dominated during the first week of the season, then followed it up with an equally impressive Week 2. An 18th-round pick in last year's draft, Keith has a long way to go before he's ready for the big leagues. However, the glimpse of stardom that he has displayed through […]

Trevor Brigden Finding Success This Year

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Trevor Brigden has impressed so far this season. The 26-year-old reliever has played three seasons in the Rays' system since being drafted in the 17th round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He posted solid results in the lower levels of the minors last year and big-league Spring Training in March […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 2

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Shane Bieber Allows Three Runs In No-Decision

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber allowed three runs, two walks, and three hits over the course of 5.1 innings during his start against the Royals on Tuesday. He struck out five batters in the process and finished the day with a no-decision. Through two outings, the 26-year-old has put forth a .199 xBA, 2.89 […]

Matt Olson Logs Big Performance On Saturday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two singles against the Padres on Saturday. He also drew a walk in the contest. Olson owns a .412/.556/.676 slash line with two homers, 11 walks, and eight strikeouts through 10 games with his new club. He has a stunningly beautiful […]

Tim Anderson Extends Streak With Two-Hit Performance

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles against the Rays on Saturday afternoon. He has now logged a base hit in four straight games, a span in which he has posted an 8-for-16 line with a homer and three RBI. Anderson's xBA of .348 this season ranks among the […]

Max Scherzer Impresses Against Phillies

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer impressed during his second outing with the team, allowing just one run over five innings of work while earning the win. He allowed five hits and three walks while striking out seven batters. The veteran owns a .211 OBA, 1.09 WHIP, 4.63 xERA, 29.5 percent strikeout rate, and […]

Corbin Burnes Rebounds With Gem

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes threw seven scoreless innings against the Orioles on Wednesday. He didn't earn the win, but he allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out eight batters. This was an important result from the 27-year-old after he gave up three runs over five innings on Opening Day. Outside […]

Kyle Tucker Unlucky Through Eight Games

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 against the Mariners on Saturday night as he snapped a four-game hitless skid. Although he owns a mere .129/.182/.323 slash line to this point, advanced metrics indicate that Tucker has gotten unlucky. The 25-year-old's xBA and xSLG, which assess Statcast's expected results rather than actual results, are .327 […]

Gerrit Cole Allows Three More Runs Wednesday

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole had another tough outing as he allowed three earned runs to the Blue Jays this past Wednesday. Cole himself earned the no-decision, but New York still fell to Toronto by a score of 6-4. On a positive note, he lasted 5.2 innings, allowing just one walk while striking out […]

Juan Soto Delivers Double And Homer

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and two walks against the Pirates on Saturday. His solo shot was hit on a rope, snuck through a stairwell and right field, and found its way into the Allegheny River. The 23-year-old is now 4-for-6 with four walks and zero strikeouts over […]

Trea Turner Thriving At The Plate

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner has found great success at the plate this season. He has logged a base hit in all eight of the Dodgers' games this season, going 12-for-34 with seven RBI during that span. The 28-year-old has been especially dominant during the team's current series against the Reds. Against Cincinnati, Turner […]

Stephon Gilmore Visits Colts

Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore visited the Colts on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The five-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year was traded from the Patriots to the Panthers this past season. Through eight games with Carolina, he picked off two passes and racked up 16 tackles. Just 31 […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Slated For Multiple Visits

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. is expected to conduct multiple Top 30 visits this week, according to insider Jordan Schultz. The SEC standout met with the Buccaneers on Wednesday and is scheduled to visit the Commanders, Saints, and 49ers soon. Through 14 games at Alabama this past season, Robinson totaled 1,639 scrimmage yards and […]

Deebo Samuel Seeking $25 Million AAV

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is looking for his next contract to include an annual salary of $25 million, according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network. Samuel stripped his social media accounts of 49ers content and reacted publicly when reports suggested the team was willing to trade him, but it still seems […]

Panthers Meeting With Top Tackle Prospects

The Carolina Panthers are expected to host draft-eligible tackles Charles Cross, Evan Neal, and Ikem Ekwonu for Top 30 visits this week, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. The team continues to do its due diligence on offensive line prospects as they evaluate whether they should draft a quarterback or tackle. Earlier this week, they […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 1

Due to the timing of the recent owners lockout, the start of the 2022 MLB season coincided with the first week of minor league action. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in […]

Packers Eyeing Receivers In First Round Of Draft

The Green Bay Packers "would love" to find a true No. 1 wide receiver during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, according to insider Jordan Schultz. The team holds pick Nos. 22 and 28 this year and is in the market for a new alpha wideout after trading Davante Adams to the Raiders. […]

Dan Campbell Addresses Lions' Quarterback Plans

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press that he believes a team can achieve long-term success without having an elite quarterback. "I think that those guys like that are obviously special," Campbell said. "And they certainly can give you a better chance. But no, I don't believe you have […]

Bengals, Jessie Bates Haven't Talked Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates haven't engaged in extension talks since the team used its franchise tag on him back in March, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Dragon adds that "there's been no movement" on that front. Bates appeared in 15 games this past season, tallying 88 tackles, one fumble […]

Daniel Jones Won't Face Competition From Tyrod Taylor

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones continues to have job security as he enters his fourth season in the NFL. Owner John Mara told Jordan Raanan of ESPN that Jones is the team's No. 1 quarterback and offseason addition Tyrod Taylor is his backup. Mara recently gave Jones another vote of confidence, saying, "When we've […]

Titans Not Interested In Trading A.J. Brown

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson confirmed to Mike Keith of The Official Titans Podcast that the team has "no interest" in trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown. This sentiment echoes similar comments from head coach Mike Vrabel, who recently shot down trade rumors. Brown is due for a lucrative extension soon, and the expectation […]

Ryan Griffin Signs With Bears

Free-agent tight end Ryan Griffin has signed a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Chicago Bears. Recently released by the Jets, Griffin caught 27 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns through 14 games (12 starts) in 2021. The former sixth-round pick has spent nine years in the NFL between the Texans and Jets but […]

Joshua Dobbs Signs With Browns

Free-agent quarterback Joshua Dobbs signed with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move puts Dobbs fourth in command behind Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett, though he could move up the depth chart if Watson gets suspended or Mayfield finds himself traded. The 27-year-old had minimal game experience with […]

Kyle Rudolph Works Out With Broncos

Veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph worked out with the Denver Broncos, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Rudolph, 32, is currently a free agent after he was released by the Giants earlier this offseason. 2021 was the first year that he spent with New York after a 10-year stint in Minnesota. Through 16 games last […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Recovering Well

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is recovering well after tearing his ACL during February's Super Bowl, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Beckham won't be ready for the start of the 2022 season, but he continues to draw significant interest from multiple teams on the open market. The Rams are believed to […]