Dylan Lesko Off To Slow Start At High-A

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Lesko has been off to a slow start to the 2024 season and took a significant drop in the recent MLB Pipeline rankings. He entered the season as the number 49 prospect but now sits as the number 72 prospect. Through 19 innings at High-A this season, he holds […]

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (elbow/oblique) is nearing the end of his long recovery process and could return to the major leagues by the end of this month. Shane Baz underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and was on track to be in full […]

Jackson Jobe Given Major Boost In Recent MLB Pipeline Rankings

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe is now ranked in the top 10 of all MLB prospects on MLB Pipeline in their recently updated rankings. Jobe was previously ranked as the 21st overall prospect. Through five starts at Double-A this season, the 21-year-old has a strong 2.16 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 24:10 K:BB […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: The top prospect in the Arizona system, Jordan Lawlar (thumb), made his major league debut late last season but has yet to return to the major league level.  The 21-year-old suffered a thumb injury that required surgery early in March, hindering his opportunity to make the […]

Tyler Black - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues/ NL-Only CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black was promoted to the major league roster earlier this season but was recently sent back down to Triple-A. However, Black has been performing well in the minors and should return to the major league roster fairly soon. Black's performance […]

James Wood Jumps To Top Five In New MLB Pipeline Rankings

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is now ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect on MLB Pipeline. Through 35 games at Triple-A this season, Wood has posted an incredible .346/.444/.581 slash line with seven long balls and nine stolen bases. The […]

Gabriel Moreno Launches First Home Run Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno went 1-for-2 in the batter's box on Monday with three walks and his first home run of the season. In 33 games this season, Moreno has a .248/.350/.356 slash line with a stellar 15:14 BB:K. The 24-year-old launched only seven home runs last season and looks to settle in around […]

Jackson Merrill Hits Third Home Run On Monday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Jackson Merrill went 2-for-3 at the plate on Monday with a home run. The rookie tallied a solo shot in the seventh inning, which was his third of the season. Through his first 41 games at the major-league level, the 21-year-old has a strong .291/.342/.403 slash line with six stolen bases. […]

Luke Raley Shines With Three-Hit, Three-RBI Game On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley went 3-for-4 in the batter's box with a long ball, two singles, and three RBI in Monday's victory over the Kansas City Royals. In the second frame, Raley launched his third home run of the season, which scored Cal Raleigh. Then in the third inning, he knocked an RBI single, […]

Bryan Reynolds Posts Perfect Five-Hit Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 5-for-5 at the plate in Monday's victory with a home run and a double. Reynolds laced a double in the third inning to score Andrew McCutchen and then hit a solo shot to pad the Pittsburgh lead in the ninth. This perfect outing brings Reynolds to a solid .256/.351/.427 […]

Yasmani Grandal Showing Power With New Club

Pittsburgh Pirates backstop Yasmani Grandal launched his second home run in just seven games with his new club on Monday. The 35-year-old looks to be settling in quite nicely in the Steel City with an impressive .545 SLG through his first week as a Pirate. Grandal was on the 15-day injured list to open the […]

Jake Bauers Continues Hit Streak On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers increased his hit streak to four games on Monday by knocking a single and a grand slam. On the season, the 28-year-old has a solid .244/.326/.476 line with four home runs, four stolen bases, and 21 RBI. Since the start of May, he has been riding an impressive .346/.500/.727 […]

Addison Barger - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues / AL-Only ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays third base/outfield prospect Addison Barger recently made his major league debut in April but has been sent back down to Triple-A. However, he has been performing quite well and could find himself back at the major league […]

Thomas Saggese - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues / NL-Only ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals second base/shortstop prospect Thomas Saggese has been showing elite power potential this season at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Through 33 games this season with Triple-A Memphis, the 22-year-old has a .248/.336/.416 line […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues / AL-Only ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After performing well in Triple-A last season, Detroit Tigers third base and outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy is nearing his major league debut. Through 31 games with Triple-A Toledo, the 24-year-old has posted a strong .271/.419/.449 line with three home runs, […]

AJ Smith-Shawver - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues/NL-only ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver is next in line to join Atlanta's starting rotation and is worth stashing in 15-team leagues and NL-only formats. Smith-Shawver made his MLB debut last season and pitched 25 ⅓ innings with 20 punchouts and […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15 Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Cade Povich has been silencing Triple-A bats this season and is quickly approaching his major league debut. So far this season, Povich has delivered outstanding statistics, pitching 41 ⅔ innings at Triple-A Norfolk with a commendable 2.16 […]

Shea Langeliers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers has been one of the best power hitters at his position and is worth adding in all leagues. On the season, the 26-year-old has a .215/.269/.512 line with an eye-catching nine long balls and 24 RBI. He holds […]

Owen Caissie - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues/ NL-Only ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has performed very well in his Triple-A debut and is making the case to be promoted to the major league roster. Through his first 38 games with Triple-A Iowa, the 21-year-old has posted a .277/.416/.423 […]

Lars Nootbaar - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After beginning the season on the injured list with fractured ribs, Lars Nootbaar has begun to settle in and is worth adding in all 12-team leagues. Overall, Nootbaar is riding a .202/.307/.354 line with three long balls and two swiped bags through his […]

Ben Lively - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues/AL-Only ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively has looked quite solid after joining the starting rotation and is worth rostering in deeper leagues. Lively has a strong 2.61 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through five starts (27 ½ innings) with a 9:26 BB:K ratio. The […]

Trevor Williams - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams has quietly been off to a strong start to the season and is worth adding in deeper formats. Through 36 ⅔ innings, Williams holds a stellar 1.96 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. He has struck out 30 batters […]

Jon Singleton - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Due to Jose Abreu's demotion, Jon Singleton has established himself as Houston's starting first baseman and is worth adding in deeper formats. On the season, Singleton has a .218/.311/.397 with four long balls, ten RBI, and a 11:20 BB:K ratio. However, since […]

Pete Fairbanks Tosses Perfect Inning In Return

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks was activated on Saturday from the 15-day injured list and tossed a scoreless frame in his return. Fairbanks entered the game in the ninth inning with a 7-2 lead and proceeded to retire three consecutive batters with one strikeout. This is an excellent sign for his fantasy value […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 13 - May 19)

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 8 -- May 13 through May 19 -- and will point out free agents […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Idle From Sunday’s Lineup

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will be receiving the day off on Sunday as the Royals look to clinch a series victory in a four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels. After getting off to a slow start to the season, the 26-year-old has been turning things around the past few weeks with […]

Kyle Freeland Remains Far Away From Return

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (elbow) was seen playing catch for the third straight day on May 11 but manager Bud Black expressed that the team is being very patient with him. Freeland has yet to step on the mound since going on the 15-day injured list on April 19 and remains at least […]

Kris Bryant Nearing Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) was seen taking batting practice multiple times and running the bases this week. This suggests that he is quickly approaching his rehab assignment, which is tentatively scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 14. Manager Bud Black said that the plan is for Bryant to rejoin the major league roster […]

Peter Lambert Removed From Starting Rotation

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert is being removed from the starting rotation per manager Bud Black. Southpaw Ty Blanch is slated to replace him. Lambert has posted a hefty 7.61 ERA and 1.69 WHIP through 23 ⅔ innings this season with 20 total strikeouts. Lamber has started just three games this season with a […]

Jack Leiter - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Keeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jack Leiter made his long-awaited major league debut this season and has struggled, which could have caused many fantasy managers to cut ties with the former number two overall selection. In two starts at the major league level, Leiter has a hefty 12.91 […]