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Kristian Campbell Continues Power Surge
Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell continued his incredible power surge by going deep again on Wednesday evening. This was his fourth round-tripper in his past six games. Since July 30, the Georgia Tech product has carried an incredible .326/.456/.674 slash line with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, six stolen bases, […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoDalton Rushing Hits First Triple-A Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and three RBI on Wednesday evening. This was his first time going deep at the Triple-A level. Through his first eight games at Triple-A Oklahoma City, the backstop has carried a .280/.441/.480 slash line with a 7:7 BB:K ratio. Through […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoKyle Manzardo Showcasing Upside Through August
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo has continued to showcase his elite upside through August at Triple-A Columbus. Since August 1, Manzardo has posted three multi-hit games with a .429 SLG. Through August he has gone deep twice and held a 7:10 BB:K ratio. Overall, in his first extended look at Triple-A pitching, the […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoMax Meyer Struggling In Return To The Majors
Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer has had some trouble getting settled in his return to the major leagues. Meyer rejoined the Marlins on July 27 and has made four starts since. Through these outings, the 25-year-old has held a disappointing 7.91 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and a 6:16 BB:K ratio. However, in his most […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoShay Whitcomb Continues To Hit At Triple-A
Houston Astros shortstop prospect Shay Whitcomb has continued to hit very well at Triple-A and is nearing a promotion to the big leagues. Since August 1, Whitcomb has held a strong .300/.370/.500 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, and a 4:7 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign, as Whitcomb carried a season-low […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoCoby Mayo Struggling In Big Leagues, Losing Playing Time
Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has yet to tally his first major league hit since being promoted to Baltimore on August 2. During this span, Mayo has made only five starts as Ramon Urias has begun to see the majority of starts at the hot corner. However, at Triple-A this season, Mayo showcased […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJonatan Clase Hitting Well With New Club
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Jonatan Clase has looked quite comfortable since joining his new club. Clase was traded to Toronto in exchange for relief pitcher Yimi Garcia. In his first nine games with Triple-A Buffalo, the 22-year-old holds an excellent .294/.351/.474 slash line with three doubles, one home run, four RBI, two swiped bags, […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoOwen Caissie Slumping Through August
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has been in a bit of a slump since the start of the month at Triple-A Iowa. Since August 1, the former second-round selection has gone 8-for-38 with a .211/.225/.421 line, two home runs, four RBI, and a poor 1:13 BB:K ratio. Through July, the number-three ranked prospect in […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoTre' Morgan Riding Seven-Game Hitting Streak
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Tre' Morgan has been swinging a hot bat at High-A. Morgan is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak and an overall. 394/.412/.697 line through August with two round-trippers and four doubles. Since moving up to High-A Bowling Green in mid-May, the LSU product has posted a strong .376/.452/.580 line […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoMickey Gasper Moving Up To The Big Leagues
Boston Red Sox catching/first base prospect Mickey Gasper is being promoted to the major-league roster, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Gasper opened the season at Double-A and needed 44 games to move up to Triple-A. Through his first 40 games at Triple-A Worcester, the 28-year-old has hit an eye-catching .401/.515/.664 with eight home […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoElehuris Montero On Incredible Run At Triple-A
Colorado Rockies first baseman Elehuris Montero has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues since being demoted in July. Through 30 games at Triple-A Albuquerque, the 25-year-old has held an incredible .411/.479/.766 slash line with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, and a 15:28 BB:K ratio. In the big leagues this season, Montero […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoLogan Evans Named Pitcher Of The Week After Perfect Outing
Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Logan Evans logged his best start of his 2024 campaign earlier this week. On August 9, the Pittsburgh product tossed six perfect innings while tallying seven punchouts. He was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week as a result. This was also a nice bounce back for the 23-year-old, as […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAdam Leverett Nearing Return To Triple-A
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Adam Leverett is on a strong run at Double-A Montgomery and is nearing a return to Triple-A Durham. Leverett got a brief taste of Triple-A ball earlier in April but struggled as he posted a 5.25 through 12 innings of work. However, in his last 21 innings at Double-A, […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJhancarlos 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months ago