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 […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Hitless To Extend Cold Streak

In a game for Triple-A Toledo, Detroit Tigers prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy was hitless in four at-bats, grounding into two double plays. Since May 17, Malloy has slashed .158/.304/.289 with two home runs, eight RBI, nine runs, and a 29.2% strikeout rate. Despite this cold stretch, the 23-year-old is slashing .263/.401/.437 with nine home runs, 33 […]

Kyle Manzardo Hits Ninth Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Kyle Manzardo hit his ninth home run of the season for Triple-A Durham on Thursday. The 22-year-old has played well in the past two weeks, slashing .304/.385/.478 with a home run, four runs, seven RBI, and a stolen base in 12 games. The Idaho native is now slashing .266/.364/.495 […]

Ben Lively - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the more surprising developments of the 2023 season is the breakout of 31-year-old journeyman Ben Lively as a starter for the Cincinnati Reds. He came into the league as the 135th pick of the 2013 draft pick by the Reds. He […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Homers To Extend 13-Game Hitting Streak

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Ceddanne Rafaela hit a home run to extend his hit streak to 13 games for Double-A Portland. During this hit streak, the 22-year-old is 19-for-54 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs, and five stolen bases. Despite this hot stretch, he only has a .754 OPS through 47 games […]

Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a game where Elly De La Cruz was supposed to burst onto the scene as the league's next superstar, shortstop Matt McLain stole the show with a walk-off single in a 3-for-6 performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers. MATTY MCLUTCH @mattmclain_ pic.twitter.com/36tsQVSunR — […]

Kevin Parada Hits Fourth Home Run

New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada hit his fourth home run as part of a 3-for-5 showing for High-A Brooklyn. After today's game, the 21-year-old is slashing .253/.341/.407 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 23 runs, and a stolen base in 47 games this season. The Georgia Tech product's main flaw has long been […]

Alex Ramirez Blasts Three-Run Homer

New York Mets outfield prospect Alex Ramirez hit a three-run home run in a game for High-A Brooklyn. This performance comes after he went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on June 4. Despite this recent tear, the 20-year-old has been mediocre in his second season with Brooklyn, slashing .260/.344/.399 with five home […]

Kevin Alcantara Homers In Four-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara went 4-for-6 with a home run, three RBI, three runs, and a stolen base in a game for High-A South Bend. The 20-year-old has disappointed in his first season with South Bend, slashing .253/.280/.393 with a 24.6% strikeout rate and 3.2% walk rate in 41 games. However, he has […]

Garrett Whitlock - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock has been activated after being pushed to the 15-day injured list for right elbow neuritis.  On the season, Whitlock’s line is shockingly terrible. Through five starts, he holds a 4.31 SIERA, 1.29 WHIP, .356 opponent wOBA, and […]

Sal Frelick Begins Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) is making progress in his recovery from a thumb sprain. The outfielder is currently doing baseball activities, with manager Craig Counsell reporting that he is hitting off a tee and soft toss. The Brewers expect Frelick to return to the field by the third week of June. The […]

Colton Cowser Goes 2-for-3 In Return From Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser (quad) has returned to Triple-A Norfolk after a stint on the injured list due to quad issues, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. The 23-year-old slashed .394/.529/.679 with seven home runs, 24 RBI, and 39 runs in his last 30 games before being sent to the injured list. While he […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 5 - June 11)

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 also ample chances for you to get ahead with some of this week's two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 11

We’re coming up on Week 11 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, […]

Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nearly a month after his demotion, the St. Louis Cardinals have recalled top prospect Jordan Walker to their major-league squad. The 21-year-old was decent in his first few games at the major-league level -- notably going on a 12-game hitting streak in April. However, […]

Diego Cartaya Homers In Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya hit a home run in his third straight game for Double-A Tulsa. He started the season ice-cold, slashing .171/.288/.305 with a 35.2% strikeout rate in his first 29 games. But in his last four games, the 21-year-old is 7-for-15 with six runs and five RBI. The catcher's exceptional […]

Coby Mayo Continues Hot Start

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo continued his hot start with two hits in a game for Double-A Bowie. In his past 10 games, the 21-year-old is 14-for-40 with three home runs and a 1.120 OPS. He is slashing .283/.395/.528 with seven home runs, 24 runs, and 23 RBI in 44 games this season. […]

Tyler Gentry Blasts 471-Foot Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Tyler Gentry hit a 471-foot home run in a game for Triple-A Omaha. Gentry's home run is tied for the third-farthest home run in Triple-A play this season. He's had a poor start to the season, slashing .247/.349/.385 with four home runs, 24 runs, 24 RBI, and three stolen bases. […]

Jackson Merrill Picks Up Three Hits

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Jackson Merrill went 3-for-5 with three hits for High-A Fort Wayne. The 20-year-old has been mediocre this year, slashing .259/.294/.399 with three home runs, 24 runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases in 36 games. But the Maryland native's bat has recently woken up, slashing .321/.333/.444 this month. The 20-year-old […]

Ethan Salas Picks Up Two Hits In Minor-League Debut

San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas made his pro debut with Single-A Lake Elsinore Tuesday, skipping rookie league play. He collected a double, a single, and a walk in four plate appearances, scoring a run as well. Scouts laud the 16-year-old for his mature approach at the plate, raw power, and skill on the field […]

Harry Ford Hits Sixth Home Run

Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford hit his sixth home run of the season for High-A Everett. The 20-year-old is slashing .258/.432/.426 with 37 runs, 26 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 43 games this season. The British WBC star consistently ranks as one of Seattle's top prospects because of his impressive power and speed […]

Michael Soroka - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Nearly three years after he last stepped foot on a major-league mound, Michael Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for a start this Monday. Soroka experienced many setbacks in his three-year recovery process. He first tore his Achilles in August 2020 […]