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Logan Wagner Slugs Four Homers In Big Week
Los Angeles Dodgers corner infield prospect Logan Wagner is a talented switch-hitter selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft. Thus far, he has mainly been viewed as a power hitter, though it's worth noting that he's been able to get on base at a very high clip thanks to plenty of walks. Sluggers […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoAlejandro Rosario Tosses Seven Scoreless Frames
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Alejandro Rosario had previously generated some buzz as a potential Day 1 draft pick last year but ultimately fell to the eventual World Series champions in Round 5. He relies quite heavily on his mid-90s fastball, but he throws a very effective low-80s slider, too. He has also done a great […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoDakota Harris Showing Off Some Power
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Dakota Harris is a middle infielder who found his way to the organization during the 11th round of last year's MLB Draft. The Oklahoma product has already contributed at the plate, putting plenty of balls in play and even flashing some power. On a less exciting note, he's striking out too […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoBrad Lord Improves To 7-1 This Year
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Brad Lord is a former 18th-round pick out of South Florida who has truly ascended and is putting together some incredible performances in the 2024 campaign. The 24-year-old gets good velocity behind his fastball, but he does need to do a better job harnessing his control, especially late in counts. […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoKristian Campbell Makes Quick Impression At Double-A
Boston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell is a former fourth-round pick out of Georgia Tech who has had one of the fastest ascensions to prominence in all of Minor League Baseball. At the plate, he makes good contact, peppers all parts of the field, and minimizes whiffs. He's more of a line-drive hitter and can't […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 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 agoGeorge Kittle Recovered, Back On Field
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) has recovered from core muscle surgery and was back on the field as a full participant at Tight End U on Tuesday, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. The 30-year-old is coming off a huge campaign in which he was named a Pro Bowler and First […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoNo Front-Runner Yet Between Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew II
Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew II continue to split reps during offseason programs, but there's no clear favorite for the starting job, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. "While they've both taken quickly to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's system, neither stood out much during practices," Reed wrote. "The defense decidedly […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoJohn Metchie III Draws Praise From Head Coach
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III earned a shoutout from head coach DeMeco Ryans for making a "significant leap" over the last year, according to Mike Jones of The Athletic. Metchie sat out 2022 due to a cancer diagnosis but returned to catch 16 passes for 158 yards last year. While it's not wise […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoDak Prescott, Brandin Cooks Elevate Their Rapport
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Brandin Cooks appear to have strengthened their rapport after playing together for a full season, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "The connection between Brandin Cooks and Dak Prescott stood out most [from offseason programs]," Machota wrote. "It was a solid rapport last year at this […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoMike Gesicki Moving All Around Line Of Scrimmage
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki "shifted all around the line of scrimmage" during offseason programs, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Several playmakers within Cincinnati's offense had their versatility on display recently and Gesicki was no exception. The 28-year-old is coming off a 29-catch, 244-yard, and two-touchdown season in New England where […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoColby Parkinson Could Have A Role In 2024
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson will add "real value" to the offense during the 2024 season, head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday (via Cameron DaSilva of The Rams Wire). Specifically, the Rams like Parkinson's size and catch radius, leading them to believe that he could be open the year as their No. 1 […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoJaguars Sign Austin Trammell
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent wide receiver Austin Trammell, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The 25-year-old and product of Rice University spent his last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, primarily operating as a returner on special teams. He returned 25 punts and six kickoffs last year, and he only added four […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoChris Newell Making Big Impact With Bat, Speed
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Newell is a former 13th-round pick who has developed into a promising power hitter. The left-hander is capable of putting a charge into any pitch thrown his way, and he's even shown some improvement in terms of hitting to all parts of the field. He also lets his power-happy […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoCarlson Reed Strikes Out Nine In Latest Outing
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Carlson Reed is a former collegiate closer who has shown real potential as a starter in the lower levels of affiliated ball. He throws a mid-90s fastball while also deploying an incredibly effective changeup that sits in the mid-80s. He rounds out his repertoire with a mid-80s slider. The right-hander's […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoBrice Matthews Swinging A Hot Bat
Houston Astros shortstop prospect Brice Matthews was the club's first-round pick last year. Houston selected him out of Nebraska and he has wasted no time making an impact, already climbing to No. 3 on MLB Pipeline's ranking of top Astros prospects. The 22-year-old has impressive bat speed, showcasing an ability to hit the ball hard […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoNoah Dean Tosses Five Scoreless Frames
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Noah Dean is a former fifth-round pick out of Old Dominion. He's an athletic southpaw with a mid-90s fastball, low-80s curveball, and mid-80s changeup. He's had trouble locating the breaking ball at times, allowing his changeup to emerge as his best secondary offering even though he didn't throw it consistently […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoEdgar Quero Slugs Three Homers In Big Week
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero was acquired from the Angels during Los Angeles' brief window of aggressive buying last July. He's one of the best defensive catchers in the minors and should have no trouble staying (and contributing) behind the dish long-term. He frames pitches well and is capable of throwing out plenty […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 12 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 agoPackers Could Extend Jordan Love By Training Camp
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is "optimistic" that he and the team will agree to an extension before training camp begins, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Love noted that he expects talks to ramp up even more after this week's minicamp while Brian Gutekunst told 97.3 The Game, "We'd like to get this done […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoSione Vaki Could Carve Out Role With Lions
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki was the only player from his position in attendance for practice Tuesday, but he still had a strong showing and continued to push for a spot on the 53-man roster. Specifically, he delivered a big play in 7-on-7s when he beat linebacker DaRon Gilbert on a wheel route to […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoCade Otton Shines During Tuesday's Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton impressed during practice on Tuesday. According to Bailey Adams of Pewter Report, Otton "was arguably the offensive player of the day" as he made a sideline catch in 11-on-11s and shortly after showed off a one-handed grab down the field. He was one of Baker Mayfield's most targeted […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoEddie Pineiro Present Tuesday
Carolina Panthers kicker Eddie Pineiro was spotted at minicamp on Tuesday, marking the end of an apparent contract holdout, according to David Newton of ESPN. The 28-year-old kicker missed all of the Panthers' offseason workouts while seeking a new deal but evidently decided to rejoin his team this week. Carolina's lack of offensive firepower makes […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoDarius Slayton Suffers Injury Tuesday
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (undisclosed) suffered an apparent injury during practice on Tuesday. According to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports, Slayton appeared to collide with at least one teammate. Slayton walked off under his own power while Chase Cota was carted off the field. Slayton's injury is a major concern for New […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoKhalil Shakir Injured During Practice
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (lower body) walked off the field after suffering an injury during the early portion of 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN. Shakir briefly stood on the sideline with a trainer before leaving the field. This is a significant development for Buffalo given that Shakir was competing for […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoFantasy Football Veteran Quarterback Fallers - Post-NFL Draft 2024
The 2024 NFL Draft saw plenty of quarterbacks taken, including six within the first round. These quarterbacks will provide hope and optimism to their fan bases for several years to come, and there's a general buzz around the league that many of the top names can become franchise cornerstones very soon. However, the addition of […]
Andersen Pickard 7 months agoHot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 11 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 8 months agoJordan Viars Puts Together Huge Week
The Philadelphia Phillies spent a third-round pick and $750,000 to land outfielder Jordan Viars out of high school in 2021. He doesn't have the greatest bat skills, but he gets good strength behind his swings and can hit the ball hard. FanGraphs appropriately described Viars' impact on the ball as "thump" rather than "power." Regardless […]
Andersen Pickard 8 months agoAlejandro Rosario Delivers Another Shutout
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Alejandro Rosario was a fifth-round pick out of Miami in 2023. He slid down draft boards due to concerns about his control, but that has not been an issue since he was drafted. In fact, he has an astounding 9.77 K/BB ratio and one of the lowest walk rates in […]
Andersen Pickard 8 months agoKyle Teel Pushing For Promotion To Triple-A
Boston Red Sox catcher Kyle Teel was the best catching prospect in the 2023 draft and was ultimately selected No. 14 overall. He's already lived up to the hype throughout his first year of pro baseball, demonstrating impressive plate discipline, great bat-to-ball ability, decent power, and terrific skills behind the dish. Specifically, he frames pitches […]
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