Luisangel Acuna Continuing To Look Strong At Triple-A

New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna has been enjoying a big turnaround at Triple-A since struggling over the first two months of the season. After posting an incredible 12-game hitting streak through June, Acuna continued to produce and has never gone more than two games without tallying at least one hit. Even though he […]

Spencer Jones Slumping In July

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has been in a bit of a slump since the start of July after posting an excellent .296/.355/.546 line with six home runs, 29 RBI, and five stolen bases in June. Through the first nine games in July, the former 25th overall pick sits with a disappointing .135/.238/.297 […]

Yanquiel Fernandez Continues To Stay Hot Through July

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez has continued to stay hot in the batter's box through July through his second look at Double-A ball. Since July 1, the number 66th ranked prospect on MLB.com has held a stellar .341/.396/.545 line with two home runs and a 4:10 BB:K ratio. This is a significant improvement over […]

Walker Janek Goes 28th Overall To Houston

The Houston Astros selected catcher Walker Janek from Sam Houston with the 28th overall selection in the 2024 MLB Draft. Janek was overlooked when coming out of high school but quickly shot up draft boards after performing exceptionally well across three seasons at Sam Houston. MLB.com considers Janek the best catching prospect in this year's […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 17 (July 15 - July 21)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 17-- July 15 through July 21 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Dante Nori Selected At No.27

The Philadelphia Phillies selected outfielder Dante Nori with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Nori is the oldest high school player in this class, as he will turn 20 years old just three months after the draft. Nori is credited with having a mature approach at the plate with a strong eye […]

Blue Jays Select Trey Yesavage At No.20

The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage from East Carolina with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Yesavage was considered the number 11 best prospect on MLB.com entering the draft, so the Blue Jays may have gotten a steal with their first-round selection. Yesavage first operated exclusively out of the […]

Carson Benge Selected At 19th Overall By Mets

The New York Mets selected outfielder Carson Benge with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Benge was limited during his first season at the college level as he underwent Tommy John Surgery. As a result, he focused more on hitting during his final two seasons at Oklahoma State. Last season, the 21-year-old […]

Theo Gillen Goes To Tampa Bay At No.18

The Tampa Bay Rays selected second baseman/shortstop Theo Gillen with the 18th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Gillen emerged as one of the top high school players in the state of Texas a few years ago but was limited by a torn labrum in his sophomore season and a knee injury as a […]

Braylon Payne Selected At No.17 By Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers selected outfielder Braylon Payne with the 17th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Payne is credited as being one of the fastest players in the draft class. In addition, Payne is coming directly from high school and will not turn 18 until next month and is one of the youngest players in […]

Seaver King Selected With The Tenth Pick By Washington

The Washington Nationals selected infielder Seaver King from Wake Forest with the tenth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old started two seasons at the Division II level before transferring to Wake Forest for his final collegiate season. King held a strong .411/.457/.699 line with an incredible 47-game hitting streak to cap off […]

Nick Kurtz Taken Fourth Overall By The A's

The Oakland Athletics selected first baseman Nick Kurtz from Wake Forest with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Kurtz was originally recruited as a pitcher but eventually emerged as an elite threat in the batter's box. Many scouts projected the 21-year-old to be the first player off the board in this class […]

Charlie Condon Taken Third Overall By Colorado

The Colorado Rockies selected outfielder/third baseman Charlie Condon from Georgia with the third overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Condon joined the Georgia baseball team as a walk-on coming out of high school and was redshirted in 2022. Then, in 2023, in his first full season, he earned Freshman Of The Year honors, as […]

Chase Burns Goes Second To Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds selected right-handed pitcher Chase Burns from Wake Forest with the second overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old is credited with having a fastball that peaks at 102 mph and usually sits just under 100 mph. His slider sits in the upper 80s and generates an elite level of whiffs. […]

Travis Bazzana Selected First Overall

The Cleveland Guardians selected second baseman Travis Bazzana from Oregon State with the first overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Bazzana, a 21-year-old native from Sydney, Australia, played at Oregon State for the past three seasons. The infielder held a stellar .407/.568/.911 line with 28 home runs, 66 RBI, and a 76:23 BB:K ratio […]

Amos Willingham Promoted To The Major Leagues

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Amos Willingham is being promoted to the major league roster. Willingham will claim the empty roster spot that was held by right-hander pitcher Hunter Harvey, who was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, July 13. Willingham made his major league debut last season and struggled with a 6.66 ERA, […]

Carlos Correa Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (heel) has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Correa was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup and underwent an MRI shortly after. The 29-year-old had a similar injury in his opposite foot last season. Hayes also reported that this case is said to be […]

Brandon Eisert Returns To Major Leagues, Bowden Francis Demoted

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brandon Eisert was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, July 14, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis to Triple-A. Eisert made one major league appearance earlier this season on June 17 and tossed two scoreless frames. He allowed […]

Hunter Bigge Optioned To Triple-A

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hunter Bigge is being optioned to Triple-A Iowa, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Bigge made only three major league appearances in his brief first stint at the major league level. He logged two ⅓ innings with a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 2:3 BB:K ratio. At Triple-A this […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Late Scratch On Sunday

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (undisclosed) was a late scratch from Sunday's starting lineup. Currently, Garica should be considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury for now. As a result, 32-year-old Ildemaro Vargas will occupy the keystone this afternoon and bat in the seven-hole. Garcia went 2-for-2 with a home run yesterday, which extended […]

Kyle Higashioka Back In Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka is back in the starting lineup as the Padres will look to clinch a series victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Higashioka had the day off on Saturday but has begun to see the majority of the starts behind the dish in San Diego. The 34-year-old began to […]

Dallas Keuchel Designated For Assignment, Joel Kuhnel Promoted

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been designated for assignment, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In a corresponding move, the Brewers promoted right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel from Triple-A Nashville. Keuchel posted a poor 5.40 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, and an 8:11 BB:K ratio across his four starts as a Brewer. Kuhnel […]

Jonathan India Returns To Starting Lineup On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (knee) is starting on Sunday afternoon at second base and will bat in the leadoff spot. The 27-year-old left Saturday's game early after suffering a left knee contusion. This is a great sign, as India appears to have avoided a significant injury. India has enjoyed a power surge through […]

Orion Kerkering Serving As Opener, Michael Mercado Operating As Bulk Pitcher

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering will serve as the opener on Sunday afternoon as the Phillies look to clinch a series victory over the Oakland Athletics. Right-hander Michael Mercado will operate in a bulk role. Zack Wheeler (back) was originally scheduled to take the mound on Sunday afternoon but the Phillies will opt to […]

David Fry Out Again On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder/third baseman David Fry is out of the starting nine on Sunday as the Guardians look to clinch a series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Fry has begun to lose playing time over the past few weeks. He has made only four starts over the past eight games. The 28-year-old began the […]

J.D. Martinez Sitting Out On Sunday

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in Sunday's lineup as the Mets look to complete a three-game sweep against the Colorado Rockies. Martinez has been in the starting nine over the past five games but will cede DH duties to first baseman Pete Alonso on Sunday afternoon. This allows Mark Vientos to […]

Bryan Reynolds Tallies Four Hits And Four RBI On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 4-for-5 at the plate on Saturday with four singles and four RBI. Reynolds knocked his first two-run single of the game in the seventh frame to score Ke'Bryan Hayes and Connor Joe. Then, in the ninth inning, the 29-year-old hit his final single, which brought in Connor Joe for […]

Manny Machado Tallies Three Hits And Launches 13th Home Run Of The Season

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 3-for-4 with two singles and a solo home run to lead the Padres to a victory on Saturday afternoon. This was hit 13th round-tripper of the campaign and the third since the start of July. After getting off to a slow start, the 32-year-old has begun to […]

Rafael Devers Goes Deep On Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the Boston victory on Saturday afternoon. This was the 27-year-old's 22nd long ball of the season. This was his third home run of the month. The third baseman is on pace to have another stellar season as he sits with […]

Kutter Crawford Tosses Seven Shutout Frames On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford tossed seven shutout frames on Saturday en route to earning his sixth victory of the campaign. He allowed just two hits and one free pass. He struck out four. This was his sixth consecutive quality start, as the 28-year-old has been on quite an impressive run as of […]