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Joey Bart Lifted From Sunday's Game
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (hamstring) was lifted from Sunday's game due to left hamstring discomfort, according to the team. The team further reported that the backstop will undergo further medical testing. He was replaced by outfielder Conner Joe. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates regarding the 27-year-old before Monday's game against […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoPaul Blackburn Hits The 15-Day Injured List
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (hand) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday afternoon with a right-hand contusion. In a corresponding move, the Mets promoted right-handed pitcher Huascar Brazoban from Triple-A Syracuse. The 30-year-old starting pitcher suffered the injury in his previous start on Friday evening, but his CT scan returned […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJonathan Bermudez Promoted To The Major Leagues
Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Jonathan Bermudez is being promoted to the major league roster on Sunday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Marlins transferred Dane Myers to the 60-day IL and optioned Emmanuel Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville. Bermudez spent most of the summer at Double-A and held a solid 2.53 ERA and a 1.13 […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoMax Kepler Dealing With Knee Soreness
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to left-knee soreness, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. As a result, he was replaced by Manuel Margot. It is still unclear how severe the injury is, so fantasy managers should consider the 31-year-old to be day-to-day for the time being. If […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoFrancisco Alvarez Out Of Sunday's Lineup
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will get the day off on Sunday as the Mets look to clinch a series victory over the San Diego Padres. As a result, Luis Torrens will be behind the dish and bat in the eight-hole. In his past six games, Alvarez has tallied only one hit, which was […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoWill Smith Taking A Seat On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will be taking a seat in Sunday's series finale as the Dodgers play the final game of a three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays. Instead, Hunter Feduccia will get the starting nod, as the typical backup catcher Austin Barnes (toe), is currently on the 10-day injured list. Smith […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoKolby Allard Getting Starting Nod On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kolby Allard is being promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make a spot start in Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. Allard has made three starts at the major league level this summer and has held a 3.46 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP across 13 innings of work. At […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoBen Rice Sitting On Sunday
New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice is not in Sunday's lineup as the Yankees close out a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Rice will take a seat as southpaw Austin Gomber is set to take the mound for the Rockies. However, Rice has surprisingly started against left-handed pitchers twice this week, so this […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJacob Lopez Set To Start On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Jacob Lopez is set to start Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Shane Baz was scheduled to be on the bump this afternoon for the Rays but was scratched due to an illness. As a result, the No. 16 ranked prospect in the system is being […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoLourdes Gurriel Jr. Out On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in Sunday's lineup as the Diamondbacks look to complete a three-game sweep against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. Gurriel has held a strong .361/.442/.500 line in his past ten games but will take a seat for the second time this week. As a result, Pavin […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoTyler O'Neill Returns To Starting Nine On Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is returning to the lineup on Sunday afternoon. The outfielder missed the past two games due to left finger inflammation but has been cleared to return to game action. The 29-year-old will get the nod in left field and bat in the five-hole. O'Neill has been in a […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (Aug 26 - Sep 1)
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 23 -- August 26 through September 1 -- and will point out free agents […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoTop-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Week 22 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)
Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 22 of the 2024 MLB season. Today, we'll be taking a look at top MLB pitching prospects, including a few new faces who have been performing very well at Triple-A. Several of the sport's top pitching prospects who have been recurring members […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoCamilo Doval Set To Return To The Major Leagues
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval is set to return to the major leagues on Saturday, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Doval was surprisingly optioned to Triple-A Sacramento earlier in August after posting a poor 8.59 ERA and a 1.91 WHIP in his previous seven 1/3 frames. At Triple-A, the right-hander held […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers Sitting On Saturday
Miami Marlins outfielders Jesus Sanchez and Kyle Stowers are both out of Saturday's lineup as the Marlins continue a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs. Both Sanchez and Stowers will get the day off because the Cubs are sending out southpaw Shota Imanaga. As a result, Derek Hill will cover left field, David Hensley will […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoYordan Alvarez Sitting Again On Saturday
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (neck) is being kept out of the lineup for the second straight day due to neck discomfort. As a result, Mauricio Dubon will cover left field and bat in the nine-hole this afternoon. Before the injury, Alvarez was carrying an incredible .364/.475/.652 line with five long balls, 12 RBI, and […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJackson Holliday Taking A Seat On Saturday
Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder Jackson Holliday will take a seat on Saturday afternoon as the Orioles continue a four-game set against the Houston Astros. The top prospect has not tallied a hit in his past six games and will get a much-needed break to get himself back on track. Prior to the slump, the former […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoCedric Mullins Kept Out Of Saturday's Lineup
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (quadriceps) is not in Saturday's lineup as the Orioles continue a series against the Houston Astros. Mullins was lifted from Friday evening's contest due to tightness and will be given a day off to rest. As a result, Colton Cowser will shift to center field, which opens up left and […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoRyan Mountcastle Remains Out On Saturday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) is out of Saturday's game due to a wrist injury. The 27-year-old was also kept out of yesterday's lineup. As a result, Ryan O'Hearn will cover first base and bat in the eight-hole. Even though Mountcastle is set to miss his second consecutive game, fantasy managers should consider […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoAlejo Lopez Stays Hot At Triple-A, Could Return To Majors
Atlanta Braves infield prospect Alejo Lopez has enjoyed an excellent season at Triple-A Gwinnett but has been especially impressive as of late and could be a candidate to return to the majors. Across his past seven games, Lopez has been riding a stellar .500/.559/.750 line with three doubles, two triples, 14 RBI, and a 4:3 […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoRyan Noda Swinging A Hot Bat Through August
Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda has been swinging a hot bat through August at Triple-A Las Vegas and could be a candidate to return to the majors down the stretch. Since August 1, the 28-year-old boasts a stellar .354/.466/.875 line with seven doubles, six home runs, and 13 RBI. This is an excellent sign […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoReid Detmers Tosses Gem At Triple-A
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers tossed a gem in his most recent outing at Triple-A and could be on his way back to the major leagues. In this start, the southpaw logged eight innings of one-run ball while striking out 11 batters. He allowed just three hits and two free passes. This was […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoTucker Flint Turning The Corner At Double-A
Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Tucker Flint has begun to heat up at the plate over the two weeks at Double-A. In his past ten games, the 23-year-old has held a solid .310/.524/.621 slash line with a double, triple, two home runs, three RBI, a 13:11 BB:K ratio, and two swiped bags. Prior to this […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoMason Albright Bounces Back In Recent Outing
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Mason Albright responded well in his most recent outing after having a rough stretch. In this start, the southpaw logged seven shutout frames while striking out three and allowing only three hits. However, before this outing, the 21-year-old carried a hefty 8.86 ERA and a 2.06 WHIP in his previous […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoFantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 22) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers
We are officially in the second half of the season, and several top prospects have gotten off to a hot start in the minor leagues and begun to earn promotions. Some of these prospects can carry this success into the big leagues and become viable fantasy baseball contributors. However, the question is, do these minor-league […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 22 (August 19- August 25)
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 22 -- August 19 through August 25 -- and will point out free agents […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJasson Dominguez Promoted To The Major Leagues
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is being promoted to the major leagues for Sunday's game in Willliamsport, Penn., as the 27th man, according to Newsday. Dominguez has spent the entire summer in the minor leagues but has been limited as he has battled numerous injuries. Through 40 games split between several levels of […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJorge Soler Sitting Out On Sunday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler (hamstring) will be kept out of the lineup on Sunday afternoon for the fourth straight game. Soler was diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain on Thursday but remains day-to-day. As a result, veteran Ramon Laureano will cover right field again. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 32-year-old's status prior […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoTyler Black Struggling In Return To The Big Leagues
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black has struggled at the plate since rejoining the major leagues on August 11. Black has started three out of the eight games so far and gone 1-for-11 in the batter's box. Earlier this summer in the majors, Black held a .235/.316/.294 line across 12 games. At Triple-A Nashville this […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoRonel Blanco Set To Start On Tuesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (finger) is set to return to the bump on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The 30-year-old was dealing with some general finger soreness after being hit by a comebacker in his previous start, but the injury does not seem serious, as […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago