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Jhancarlos Lara On Strong Run At High-A, Named Pitcher Of The Week
Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect Jhancarlos Lara has been on a nice run at High-A since the start of July. In his past five starts, the 21-year-old holds a stellar 2.00 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 10:36 BB:K ratio. This was highlighted by his most recent start on August 7, where he tallied a season-high […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoImpact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Zebby Matthews, Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero
It's Week 21 of the MLB season, and we have seen several top prospects come up to the major leagues and have a mixed bag of results. Some top prospects are enjoying a successful rookie season and leading fantasy teams to the playoffs like Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio. In this piece, we will look […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoZebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 12th ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews is being promoted to the major leagues. Matthews has progressed through the minor leagues at an incredible pace this season. He opened the campaign at High-A where he needed just 22 innings to move up to Double-A. Zebby […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoEdgar Quero Continues To Enjoy Big August
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero has been one of the best hitters in the minor league since the start of August. Through eight games, the backstop has carried a .419/.472/.677 line with two home runs, seven RBI, and a 4:5 BB:K ratio. He has only gone hitless once and has tallied at least […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJordan Walker Stays Hot At Triple-A
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker posted another multi-hit performance on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. This was his second straight game, tallying multiple hits and going deep. Since the start of the month, the 22-year-old has held a strong .349/.404/.674 line with 15 total hits, three doubles, three round-trippers, […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoDeyvison De Los Santos Goes Deep Again On Sunday
Miami Marlins third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went deep for the second time in as many games on Sunday. Since August 3, the slugging infielder holds a .600 SLG with three long balls, seven RBI, and a double. Since joining the Marlins system on July 27, the 21-year-old has posted a .269/.356/.577 line […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoQuinn Mathews Sharp In Latest Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was sharp in his latest outing on Sunday evening as he logged five innings of one-run ball. He allowed just two hits, two free passes, and six punchouts. Across his past four starts, the southpaw has held a stellar 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 7:31 BB:K […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoEnrique Bradfield Jr. Promoted To Double-A
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. is being promoted to Double-A Bowie, according to MiLB Central. The fourth-best prospect in the Baltimore system has spent the entire season at High-A and held a .267/.345/.363 slash line with an eye-catching 59 swiped bags and a 35:58 BB:K. Bradfield had a big July, where he posted […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRiver Ryan Done For The Season
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan (forearm, elbow) is officially done for the season, according to Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts. Ryan was lifted from his start on Saturday evening due to forearm tightness and was scheduled to hit the 15-day injured list on Sunday. However, the top prospect will now be sidelined for […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJames Paxton Dealing With Right-Calf Strain
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (calf) is dealing with a right-calf strain, according to Rob Bradford of Audacy Sports. The southpaw left Sunday's game in the first inning after suffering the injury. He was seen limping off the field and needed assistance on the dugout stairs. While the 35-year-old does not have a […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoElias Diaz Getting Sunday Off
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz is getting the day off on Sunday afternoon as the Rockies look to clinch a series victory over the Atlanta Braves. The 33-year-old backstop started the first two games of the series and went 2-for-8 with a double and an RBI. As a result, veteran Jacob Stallings will start behind […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoScott McGough Optioned To Triple-A
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott McGough was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Merrill Kelly (shoulder), who was activated off the 60-day injured list on Sunday. McGough has operated as both a starter and a reliever this season in the desert. Across 29 innings of work in the big leagues, the 34-year-old posted a 6.83 […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJarred Kelenic Sitting Against Southpaw
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic will take a seat in Sunday's series finale as the Braves will play the rubber match of a three-game set against the Rockies. Kelenic has been held out of the starting lineup against southpaws over the past month, and this trend will continue on Sunday. In addition, the former top […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoDakota Hudson Hits The 15-Day Injured List
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (elbow) is being placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Hudson got the start on Saturday as he faced the Atlanta Braves but got hit quite hard as he served up five earned runs in just two 2/3 innings of work. In a corresponding move, the Rockies […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRafael Devers Taking A Seat On Sunday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will take a seat on Sunday afternoon as the Red Sox wrap up a series against the Houston Astros. The superstar has not missed a game since June 9 and will get a well-deserved off day. Since July 23, the 27-year-old has been riding a stellar .385/.482/.692 slash […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoZac Gallen Removed Early From Saturday's Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (cramps) was removed early from Saturday's start due to general body cramps. Jesse Friedman reports that Gallen is not expected to miss any time. The right-hander logged four 1/3 innings before exiting but fantasy managers should not need to worry as Gallen should be in line to make his […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoZach Dezenzo Making Another Start At First Base On Sunday
Houston Astros first base prospect Zach Dezenzo is making another start at first base on Sunday afternoon. The 24-year-old has made three so far through his first four major league games. As a result, Jon Singleton will once again be sitting on the bench. Through his first taste of the big leagues, Dezenzo has posted […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoKetel Marte Avoids Serious Injury, Likely Returning On Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) will take Sunday off and could return to the starting nine as early as Monday, according to Jesse Friedman. Marte left Saturday's game early after colliding with a base runner when attempting to make a tag. He was seen holding his ankle in pain but was able to […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMerrill Kelly Set To Return On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (shoulder) is officially set to return to the mound on Sunday afternoon to face the Philadelphia Phillies. Kelly has been sidelined since April 15 with a right shoulder strain. Prior to the injury, the 35-year-old held a strong 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 6:21 BB:K ratio through 24 […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRiver Ryan Headed To The Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan (forearm) will be placed on the injured list, according to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. The extent of his injury is still not known, but the rookie will undergo an MRI later on Sunday. Ryan was removed early from his start on Saturday evening against the Pittsburgh Pirates […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 21 (August 12- August 18)
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 21 -- August 12 through August 18 -- and will point out free agents […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoRyan Walker Locks Down First Save
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker earned his first save of the season on Saturday afternoon. Walker allowed two baserunners, one via walk and the other via a single. He tallied two punchouts and did not surrender a run. Walker was recently named San Francisco's closer as Camilo Doval was optioned to Triple-A. Walker […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoNick Martinez Allows Just One Hit In Stellar Outing
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez turned in his best start of the season on Saturday as he tossed seven innings of one-hit ball while striking out seven. The lone hit came in the fourth inning off designated hitter Gary Sanchez. Martinez tossed five shutout innings in his last start and may have begun to […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoTobias Myers Strikes Out Nine On Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Tobias Myers tossed seven 1/3 shutout innings on Saturday evening. Myers allowed just three hits and no walks while striking out a season-high nine batters. Entering Saturday, Myers posted an excellent 1.61 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP in his past four starts. After posting a 3.26 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoMichael Wacha Logs Third-Straight Quality Start
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha turned in his third-straight quality start on Saturday evening against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander tossed seven innings of two-run ball with five hits and two walks while striking out six batters. Since the start of July, the 33-year-old has held a strong 2.78 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoBobby Witt Jr. Enjoys Another Big Game On Saturday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had another monster performance on Saturday as he went 3-for-4 with a triple, three RBI, and a run. Witt brought in his first run of the game off a groundout to score Kyle Isbel in the third inning. Then, later in the seventh frame, the 24-year-old ripped an […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoJustin Steele Sharp On Saturday Evening
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele tossed six innings of one-run ball (zero earned) in a no-decision on Saturday evening. He allowed six hits and two free passes while striking out eight. The lone run was scored in the second inning of a Brooks Baldwin single as Miguel Vargas reached via a fielding error. This […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoCal Quantrill Has Start Pushed Back
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (forearm) is dealing with general forearm soreness and will have his next start pushed back, according to Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com. The 29-year-old has been feeling some soreness from his previous outing on August 4 and will take at least one turn in the rotation off to rest. The […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoKetel Marte Removed From Saturday's Game
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (leg/ankle) was removed early from Saturday's game after attempting to make a tag at second base. His left leg got caught under the bag, which caused him to grab the lower part of his leg/ankle in pain. The 30-year-old was able to walk off the diamond on his own […]
Andy Smith 1 month agoNathan Eovaldi Leaves Saturday Early With Side Tightness
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) left Saturday's game early due to side tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. The 34-year-old was able to record just nine outs before exiting the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader. Across the three innings, Eovaldi struggled as he served up six hits, two free passes, and three […]
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