Brandon Pfaadt Strikes Out Seven

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt struck out seven in seven innings of one-run baseball for Triple-A Reno. The top prospect is on a tear in Triple-A, with 23 strikeouts, one walk, and four earned runs in his last three starts. The 24-year-old debuted at the major-league level in early May but disappointingly held […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 14

We’re coming up on Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 26- July 2)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 14, from June 26 to July 2. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a few risky starts this week, but there are also […]

When Will Ryan Helsley Return From Injury? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Cardinals have been bitten by the injury bug this year, and the latest victim is closer Ryan Helsley. He felt discomfort playing catch pre-game on June 11, prompting injury concerns. A day later, he was put into a 10-day shutdown period and placed on the 15-day injured list for a forearm strain. With their […]

Zac Veen Out For Rest Of Season

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen (wrist) underwent left wrist surgery Thursday and will be out for the rest of the season. It was an up-and-down 2023 season for the 21-year-old. A series of hot and cold streaks culminates in a .209/.303/308 line with two home runs, 24 RBI, 15 runs, and 22 stolen bases […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits Fourth Double-A Home Run

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer hit his fourth home run of the season since being promoted to Double-A Portland. He missed a home run in his previous at-bat, being robbed at the fence by outfielder Johan Rojas in the at-bat before his home run. After starting the season with a .890 OPS in […]

Evan Carter Flirts With Cycle In Return

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Evan Carter nearly hit for the cycle in his return to Double-A Frisco after being sidelined for three weeks by a right wrist injury. In four at-bats, Carter hit his fifth home run of the season, his second triple, and a single, missing a double to complete the cycle. The top […]

Colt Keith Notches 48th RBI

Detroit Tigers minor-league infielder Colt Keith drove in his 48th run of the season in a 1-for-4 showing for Double-A Erie. He has been one of this year's biggest risers, slashing .321/.390/.586 with 14 home runs, 42 runs, and two stolen bases. While Tigers president Scott Harris announced Monday in a media session that he'd […]

When Will Aaron Judge Return From Injury? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

New York Yankees megastar Aaron Judge has been out for nearly three weeks with a sprained right toe. In his absence, the Yankees have struggled with just five wins in 13 games since he sprained his toe on June 3. Significant swelling in his right toe has hampered his recovery and set back any projected […]

Dominic Canzone Extends Hot Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Dominic Canzone picked up two hits in a game for Triple-A Reno. He's amidst an impressive stretch of hitting, slashing .459/.533/.869 with five home runs, 17 RBI, and 15 runs in 18 games since May 25. The Ohio State product is slashing .354/.435/.665 with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, and 54 […]

Luisangel Acuna Hits Fifth Home Run

Texas Rangers middle-infield prospect Luisangel Acuna hit his fifth home run of the season in a 3-for-5 showing for Double-A Frisco. It was also his first game as an outfielder, collecting an error and three putouts. He is now slashing .307/.374/.458 with 38 RBI and 43 runs in 56 games. The 21-year-old possesses elite speed, […]

Jordan Lawlar Hits Home Run No. 10

Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar hit his 10th home run of the season for Double-A Amarillo. The 20-year-old is slashing .248/.344/.476 with 30 RBI, 40 runs, and 17 stolen bases through 54 games this season. After starting the season slowly, Lawlar has gotten into a groove, slashing .365/.419/.682 with five home runs, 22 runs, 13 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 19 - June 25)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 13, from June 19 to June 25. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a few risky starts this week, but there are also […]

Henry Davis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Henry Davis, C, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted catching prospect Henry Davis to the MLB. He started the season with Double-A Altoona and slashed .284/.433/.547 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 25 runs, and seven stolen bases through 41 games. The 2021 first-overall pick was recently promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis and […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 13

We’re coming up on Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Henry Davis Promoted To Majors

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted catching prospect Henry Davis to the MLB. He started the season with Double-A Altoona and slashed .284/.433/.547 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 25 runs, and seven stolen bases through 41 games. The 2021 first-overall pick was recently promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis and continued his tear, slashing .286/.432/.514 with a […]

Dominic Fletcher Placed On Temporary Inactive List

On June 13, the Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher on the minor-league temporary inactive list (similar to MLB's bereavement/paternity list). He was on a solid stretch of hitting for Triple-A Reno, as he was slashing .389/.463/.417 since June 2. Fletcher has already debuted with the Diamondbacks. In his first 12 games this season, […]

David Hamilton Steals 27th Base

Boston Red Sox middle infield prospect David Hamilton stole his 27th base of the season in a 1-for-3 showing with Triple-A Worcester. His elite speed is nothing new, as Hamilton stole 70 bases in 2022, but his bat has improved this year. He's slashing .262/.345/.500 with 11 home runs, 25 RBI, and 38 runs in […]

James Wood Hits Fourth Double-A Homer

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood hit his fourth home run for Double-A Harrisburg. It is his 12th home run of the year, with the other eight coming from his time with High-A Wilmington. The IMG Academy product is slashing a solid .254/.282/.537 with eight runs, 14 RBI, and 25 strikeouts in 17 games with […]

Coby Mayo Homers In Third Straight Game

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo hit a home run in his third straight game for Double-A Bowie. He has ripped the cover off the ball since the start of June, slashing .320/.469/.640 with a 17.2% walk rate. The 21-year-old is slashing .292/.413/.555 with 10 home runs, 33 runs, and 32 RBI in 58 […]

Kendall Graveman (RP, CHW) - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Liam Hendriks placed on the 15-day injured list for inflammation in his right elbow, the White Sox bullpen re-enters a volatile state. In the early part of the season, the White Sox bullpen could not piece itself together again in the absence of […]

Emmet Sheehan - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Less than a week after his promotion to Triple-A, right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan will debut at the major-league level for the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com. #Dodgers are calling up Emmet Sheehan to make his major league debut tomorrow […]

Emmet Sheehan Promoted To Majors

Less than a week after being promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma, right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan will debut at the major-league level for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has pitched lights-out this season for Double-A Tulsa, going 4-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 88 strikeouts in 12 starts. The 23-year-old's first start will be […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Hits Home Run No. 17

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his 17th home run of the season in a game for Triple-A Louisville. He went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two RBI. The 23-year-old has dominated through 42 games this season, slashing .362/.427/.734 with 41 runs and 46 RBI. He has been especially dangerous over […]

Ben Brown Walks Six, Strikes Out Seven

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Ben Brown continued his season of volatility in a recent start with Triple-A Iowa. He walked six batters, struck out seven, and allowed two runs across four-and-one-thirds innings. After being promoted to Iowa in early May, the 23-year-old has a 4.18 ERA and 16% walk rate, but a 32.6% strikeout rate as well. […]

Michael Busch Homers To Continue Hot Stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers second base prospect Michael Busch hit his third home run of the last four games for Triple-A Oklahoma. He was 3-for-6 with two runs and three RBI. He recently won Triple-A Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors, going 13-for-26 with three homers, 11 RBIs, and a .533 OBP. The UNC […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 12

We’re coming up on Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 12 - June 18)

Welcome back to our two-start pitcher streamers article - waiver wire streamers and starts for Week 12, from June 12 to June 18. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a bunch of risky starts this week, but there are […]

Marco Luciano Homers Twice

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano hit two home runs in a game for Double-A Richmond, one of them being a grand slam. It was his best performance this season, going 3-for-3 with two home runs, six RBI, two runs, and two walks. However, the 21-year-old has struggled with Richmond this season, slashing .180/.299/.423 […]

Jordan Westburg Hits Homer No. 17

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jordan Westburg hit his 17th home run of the season for Triple-A Norfolk Tides. The 2020 first-round pick is slashing .305/.382/.611 with 54 runs, 52 RBI, and five stolen bases across 254 plate appearances in Triple-A. Despite his defensive versatility and continued minor-league dominance, the 24-year-old has yet to debut with Baltimore's major-league […]