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Quinn Mathews Remains Brilliant In First Pro Season
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Mathews is a former fourth-round pick just one month removed from his pro debut. The southpaw has a low-90s fastball and rounds out his repertoire with a curveball, slider, and changeup. Of those secondary options, the changeup is the best, though all three can be effective. Mathews flashed decent […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoDeyvison De Los Santos Has Big Week At Plate
Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos was snatched by the Guardians in December's Rule 5 draft but returned to Arizona this spring. He has seen his prospect stock drop lately (he was MLB Pipeline's No. 5 Diamondbacks prospect in 2023; he opens 2024 at No. 14) but still continues to flash significant […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoMatt Wilkinson Strings Together Numerous Gems
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson's total minor-league appearances can be counted on one hand, but that doesn't detract from his excellence ever since the club selected him in the 10th round of last year's draft. He gets plenty of spin on his fastball, which he commands quite well. He can also locate his slider […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoRyan Ward Showcasing Extreme Power Once Again
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward is a power-first player whose claim to fame is that he hits a lot of home runs. The former eight-round pick went yard 76 times from 2021 through 2023 and is hitting homers at an even higher rate than ever this season. With that said, outside of his […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoOwen Murphy Strikes Out 10 In Latest Gem
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Owen Murphy was the club's first-round pick in 2022 and has flashed significant upside ever since making his pro debut. The right-hander gets good spin behind his offerings, making up for a lack of velocity likely caused by his relatively undersized 6-foot-1 frame. His fastball registers in the low 90s. He […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoSeahawks, 49ers Interested In Jamal Adams
The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are among the list of teams that have shown interest in free agent safety Jamal Adams, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. The Seahawks released Adams earlier in the offseason, but general manager John Schneider didn't rule out the possibility of re-signing him. Now, Condotta notes […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoBengals Not Close To Tee Higgins' Contract Demands?
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is seeking a deal similar to the one that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. received, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Pittman fetched three years and $70 million on his latest deal, which would suggest that Higgins is looking for a three-year deal worth roughly […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoChase Brown Enters 2024 As Backup
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown remains the No. 2 option out of the backfield after the team opted not to select any competition in the NFL Draft. Cincinnati replaced Joe Mixon with Zack Moss last March, and while it seemed like they could upgrade their backfield in the draft, that wasn't the case. Instead, […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoLuke McCaffrey Selected By Commanders 100th Overall
The Washington Commanders have selected Rice University wide receiver Luke McCaffrey with the 100th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The pick marked the end of Round 3 and Day 2 of the draft. McCaffrey is a converted quarterback who transferred from Nebraska to Rice during the middle of his collegiate career. He truly […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoRoman Wilson Selected 84th Overall By Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected University of Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson with the No. 84 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old was one of J.J. McCarthy's favorite targets on the national champion Wolverines. He caught 49 passes for 789 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, showcasing his speed, hands, and route running […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoRams Select Blake Corum With 83rd Pick
The Los Angeles Rams have selected University of Michigan running back Blake Corum with the No. 83 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The national champion is the third running back off the board following Texas' Jonathon Brooks and Florida State's Trey Benson. He totaled 2,905 scrimmage yards and a whopping 47 touchdowns over his […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoChristian Scott Continues To Dominate At Triple-A
New York Mets right-handed pitcher Christian Scott has been excellent at the Triple-A level this season, posting a 2.76 xFIP, 14.81 K/9, and 1.74 BB/9. He has gone 3-0 over the course of four starts, including a strong performance on Tuesday that saw him strike out eight batters over 6.1 innings, allowing just two runs, […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoGregory Barrios Goes 13-For-18 In Big Week
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Gregory Barrios signed out of Venezuela in early 2021. He has proven himself as a reliable hitter and defender, possessing the qualities needed to ascend through the minors. He's not a power hitter -- he has just one home run over 198 pro games -- but shows a decent understanding of […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoWinston Santos Strikes Out 12 In Dominant Outing
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Winston Santos is a 22-year-old who signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. He gets good velocity behind his mid-90s fastball and has also shown the ability to harness his changeup for strikes and induce weak contact. However, he needs to focus on significant development for his slider. The offering […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoNathan Church Showing Great Discipline To Open 2024
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church was an 11th-round pick in the 2022 draft. The UC Irvine product has terrific bat-to-ball skills and should continue to showcase both contact and power throughout all levels of the minor leagues. He's also swiped some bags. However, he does have some limitations defensively and could be bound […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoAaron Brown Strikes Out 10 In First Start Of 2024
Houston Astros pitching prospect Aaron Brown is a former ninth-round pick who joined the organization during the 2021 draft. He spent all of last season at Double-A and has consistently shuttled between a bullpen and rotation role. He boasts high strikeout rates and has managed to keep his walk rate down for the most part. […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoMatthew Lugo Showcasing Reliable Bat, Glove
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Matthew Lugo endured a subpar 2023 campaign at the Double-A level, showing a tendency to commit errors on the left side of the infield, as well as a below-average hit tool. The organization has experimented with his positional versatility and seems to have found a better home for him in […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoQuarterbacks 2024 NFL Mock Draft - Projected QB Landing Spots and NFL Draft Analysis
Believe it or not, the 2024 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. While we can never make a perfect prediction of which teams will select which players, we do have a strong sense of major areas of weakness for individual teams. With that in mind, we can explore some of the teams that […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months ago2024 NFL Draft - Tight Ends Mock Draft and Projected Landing Spots
We have officially turned the page to April, which means the 2024 NFL Draft is this month. It's still far too early to tell which teams will target specific players, but we do have a strong sense of major areas of weakness for individual teams. With that in mind, we can explore some of the […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoGetting to Know the Rookie Quarterbacks - 2024 NFL Draft Analysis
The 2024 NFL Draft is just one week away and we still don't know which players might end up with which teams (other than you, Caleb Williams). As the suspense builds to an all-time high, we decided to share some more information on every draft-relevant quarterback in this year's class. While this list doesn't include […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoRunning Back 2024 NFL Mock Draft - Projected Landing Spots and NFL Draft Analysis
Believe it or not, the 2024 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. While we can never make a perfect prediction of which teams will select which players, we do have a strong sense of major areas of weakness for individual teams. With that in mind, we can explore some of the teams that […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months ago2024 NFL Draft Analysis — Teams Without First-Round Picks
The NFL Draft is fast approaching. Before you know it, April 25 will be here and the Chicago Bears will be on the clock with the first selection. Opening night of the draft consists of just the first round, but it's arguably the most watched and enjoyed. However, not every team will have the luxury […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoChristian Scott Striking Out Batters At Triple-A
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott continues to post high strikeout rates through three appearances at the Triple-A level in 2024. The right-hander has now made three starts, allowing just six earned runs and three walks. Meanwhile, he has managed to strike out 26 opposing batters over just 14.1 innings per work. While […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoRubel Cespedes Swinging Hot Bat
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Rubel Cespedes signed with the team out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. He has gradually developed within the Twins' farm system and is currently a promising prospect with a variety of skills. He displays positional versatility, having played all four infield positions in 2023. Expect him to settle into a […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoQuinn Mathews Strikes Out 11 Over Five Innings
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was a fourth-round pick in 2023, but he didn't make his pro debut until this April. The southpaw has a low-90s fastball and rounds out his repertoire with a curveball, slider, and changeup. Of those secondary options, the changeup is the best, though all three can be […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoCarson Williams Swinging Hot Bat And Stealing Bases
Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Carson Williams was the team's first-round pick in the 2021 draft. He boasts a strong blend of offensive and defensive skills and is a fringe five-tool player. He showcases impressive power, runs well, and is such an excellent defender that he should have no trouble remaining at shortstop long-term. He […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoCameron Weston Strikes Out Nine In Latest Outing
Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Cameron Weston was an eighth-round pick in the 2022 draft and has primarily flown under the radar so far. A mid-90s fastball and effective splitter headline his repertoire, but he also throws a decent slider. Furthermore, he has demonstrated impressive control while maintaining a high ground-ball rate. The southpaw continued […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoJoey Loperfido Continues To Rake At Triple-A
Houston Astros prospect Joey Loperfido has made his second appearance in our Hot Prospects series over the last three weeks. He ranks No. 3 among Astros outfield prospects but boasts the potential to be an everyday standout in Houston. He runs well, has a strong blend of contact and power, and boasts positional versatility with […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months ago