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Chandler Simpson Mashing At Double-A
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson was recently promoted to Double-A and has already looked quite comfortable through his first six games. In his first week, he is riding a .429/.467/.464 with 12 total hits, one double, three RBI, eight stolen bases, two walks, and zero strikeouts. He has tallied at least one hit […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoMichael King Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision
San Diego starting pitcher Michael King struck out seven across five innings of one-run ball on Monday. He allowed three hits and one free pass. King has looked dominant at times this season but has also had several blow-up starts, making him a difficult asset to trust in fantasy. He has logged five starts with […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoWilly Adames Hits Go-Ahead Home Run On Monday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames went 2-for-4 at the plate with a three-run blast that powered the Brewers to victory in the opening game of the series. Adames now has eight home runs on the season with a solid .249/.322/.440 slash line, 35 RBI, and eight stolen bases. The 28-year-old is looking to put a […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoRobert Gasser Tallies Season-High Seven Punchouts
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser struck out a season and career-high seven batters across seven shutout innings on Monday. He allowed just three hits. The southpaw got back on track on Monday after allowing ten hits and for earned runs in his previous outing. Through his first four starts in the majors (23 innings), […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAndrew Benintendi Tallies Three Hits On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-4 at the plate with three singles in Monday's loss. This was a big bounce-back game for the 29-year-old, as he entered Monday hitting for a .053 average in his past six games. Overall on the season, Benintendi is riding a disappointing .193/.230/.271 slash line with three home […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAdam Duvall Launches Second Long Ball In As Many Games
Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall launched a two-run blast on Monday, his second in as many days. Through 34 games this season, the 35-year-old has posted a .209/.303/.407 line with five long balls and a 10:22 BB:K ratio. Duvall has not been able to find consistent playing time this season, but that will change due […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJose Miranda Launches Fifth Home Run On Monday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda went 1-for-4 at the plate with a two-run shot to power the Twins to a victory. Miranda has now made 10 consecutive starts at the hot corner and looks to have claimed the starting role. In his past 10 games, he has posted a strong .303/.324/.606 slash line with […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoLars Nootbaar Sitting With Hamstring Injury On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (hamstring) is not in Monday's lineup due to a hamstring injury. Nootbaar was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to this issue and will once again be sitting on the bench. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expressed that the injury us "day-to-day" and that "we don't see it lingering." For now […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJesse Winker Returns To Starting Lineup
Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker (cramps) has returned to the starting lineup on Monday to play the opening game of a four-game set against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Winker left Saturday's game early and was kept out of the lineup on Sunday due to cramping. However, this injury did not seem serious and the 30-year-old […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoLaMonte Wade Jr. Back In The Starting Lineup On Monday
San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Monday and will bat in the two-hole. Wade remained out of the starting lineup over the past two days due to a minor hamstring injury. This is a great sign, as the 30-year-old has been cleared and will look […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAustin Gomber Scratched From Monday’s Start
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (arm) was scratched from Monday's start due to arm soreness. As a result, Anthony Molina will get the starting nod. Gomber expressed to the media that he felt "that I would have been probably at 85% today… where we are at now, still being in May, it was probably […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoDodgers-Mets Postponed On Monday; Doubleheader Scheduled For Tuesday
The opening game of a three-game set between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed on Monday due to rain. The teams will play a double-header on Tuesday, with the first game tentatively scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EST. Dodger manager Dave Roberts will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound for game one […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoSonny Gray Sharp In Seventh Victory
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray tossed five shutout innings on Sunday Night Baseball and allowed just one hit and two free passes to lead St. Louis to a series sweep. He struck out eight. This dominant outing brings Gray to a stellar 2.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 67:12 K:BB ratio through his first […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJon Berti Expected To Miss Long Period Of Time
New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (calf) is expected to be out for an extended period of time according to New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone. Berti exited Friday's game due to a lower leg injury that caused him to collapse in serious pain. He was unable to walk on it and had to be […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoIan Hamilton Set To Return On Tuesday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Ian Hamilton (illness) is expected to be activated from the seven-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Hamilton has been sidelined since May 19 with an illness, and his symptoms lingered through the week, which resulted in him being placed on the injured list. The 28-year-old […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJeffrey Springs Removed From Second Rehab Start With Lat Injury
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) was removed from his second rehab start in the Rookie-Level Florida Complex League on May 25 after facing one batter with left shoulder tightness. However, Rays Manager Kevin Cash clarified that it was more of a "lat issue" and further explained that "We'll probably shut him down […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoZach Eflin Begins To Play Catch
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) was seen playing catch on May 26, per MLB.com. Eflin was placed on the injured list on May 20 due to experiencing discomfort on his start on May 18 in Toronto. The 30-year-old compared this injury to similar lower back tightness he dealt with last April that […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoRonald Acuna Jr. Leaves Sunday’s Game With Left Knee Soreness
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) left Sunday's game in the first inning with left knee soreness, which was confirmed by the Atlanta Braves. Acuna attempted to steal third base but had to make a hard pivot back to second base. As a result he fell down in pain in the infield. He was […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJoey Bart Removed From Sunday’s Game
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (thumb) left Sunday's game with an apparent injury to his left thumb. As a result, Yasmani Grandal entered the game as his replacement. Bart has performed quite well in his new home in the City of Bridges with a strong .267/.362/.517 line with four long balls and 12 RBI through […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoLuis Campusano Out Of Sunday’s Lineup
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is not in Sunday's lineup as the Padres hope to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees. Campusano has started the first two games of the series and has gone 0-7 at the plate with two walks. As a result, Kyle Higashioka will have […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoBrad Keller Signs With Boston
Free Agent starting pitcher Brad Keller was signed by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 26. Zack Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in the corresponding move. Keller opened the season with the Chicago White Sox primarily in a long relief role but did make two starts. Through his two starts, he posted a […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoRonald Acuna Jr. Leaves Sunday’s Game Early With Apparent Knee Injury
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) left Sunday's game early, suffering an apparent non-contact injury on his left knee. Acuna knocked a leadoff double and attempted to swipe third but had to take a hard pivot back to second base. Due to this, he went down in the infield in clear pain and even […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoKe’Bryan Hayes Resuming All Baseball Activities
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) has resumed all baseball activities and is scheduled to run the bases on Sunday, May 26. This is a great sign, as Hayes could be nearing a rehab assignment in the coming weeks. He has been on the injured list since May 11 with a back issue. After […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoTre' Morgan - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 10)
PROSPECT: Tre' Morgan, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2024 STATS: 35G, .361 AVG, .452 OBP, .534 SLG, 3 HR, 14 SB, 8.7% BB%, 11.3% K%, .403 wOBA ANALYSIS: Tre' Morgan, the Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect, has been on a rapid ascent this season. His scorching performance earned him a well-deserved promotion […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoChristian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott has performed well through his first four major league starts and is worth adding in standard leagues. Through 22 innings, the 24-year-old holds a 3.97 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a stellar 21:5 K:BB ratio. Christian […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAddison Barger - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger made his major league debut earlier this season but was recently sent back down to Triple-A to further his development. However, the 24-year-old has been performing well in the minors and should be back in the majors sometime next […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoThomas Saggese - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Thomas Saggese is approaching his major league debut and is worth stashing in all standard leagues. Through his first extended look at Triple-A pitching, he has posted a .238/.306/.378 with five home runs, 22 RBI, five stolen bases, and a 10:42 BB:K […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJunior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Junior Caminero is nearing a promotion to the major leagues and should be considered a must-stash in all leagues. Through 31 games with Triple-A Durham, the number three overall prospect in baseball has posted a .268/.331/.480 line with seven home runs, […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoHeston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad was recently sent back down to Triple-A after a short stint in the major leagues. He was unable to find consistent playing time, and Baltimore felt it was better for their young slugger to continue to develop in Norfolk. Since […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday made his major league debut earlier this season but was promptly sent back down to Triple-A after having some difficulty adjusting to major league pitching. However, Holliday should be back on the major league roster fairly soon, making him a […]
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