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Yoniel Curet Has Two Straight Strong Outings
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Yoniel Curet has had a rough time pitching at High-A but may have begun to settle in at this level. After allowing seven earned runs on June 5, Curet has now posted two consecutive shutout performances. On June 11, he turned in his best start of the young season […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCutter Coffey Riding Six-Game Home Run Streak
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Cutter Coffey is riding an eye-catching six-game home run streak. In this incredible stretch, he has posted four multi-hit games with a three-hit performance on June 9 and a 1.375 SLG. The young infielder has gotten off to a slow start to the season, holding a .224 AVG in April […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBlaze Jordan Performing Well Since Returning From Injury
Boston Red Sox corner infield prospect Blaze Jordan performed well in his first week since recovering from a fractured finger. The 21-year-old has been sidelined since May 11. From June 12 to June 16, the infielder held a .333/.360/.625 slash line with two long balls, eight RBI, one swiped bag, and a 1:2 BB:K ratio. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDJ Herz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect DJ Herz turned in his best start at the major league level last week and is worth adding in all standard formats. On Saturday, June 15, the 23-year-old southpaw struck out 13 Marlins across six one-hit frames […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDavid Festa - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect David Festa has been performing quite well at Triple-A this season and is worth stashing in deeper redraft leagues. In 54 innings with Triple-A St.Paul, the 24-year-old holds a 3.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 24:81 BB:K ratio. Festa got a […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoWhy Is Aaron Rodgers Not At Mandatory Minicamp? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP, has raised eyebrows by skipping mandatory minicamp for an unexcused reason, as per head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh told the media that the four-time NFL MVP has been communicating with him, but he had a more important event to attend. Saleh further explained that Rodgers […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoRyan Helsley Secures 24th Save On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley secured his MLB-leading 24th save on Sunday. The 29-year-old ran into a bit of trouble by allowing two walks but was able to get out of the jam. In 31 innings this season, Helsley holds a 2.61 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 10:35 BB:K ratio. He has generated a […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMiles Mikolas Strikes Out Five Over Six One-Run Frames
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas struck out five across six ⅓ one-run frames to lead the Cardinals to a series victory over their divisional rival Chicago Cubs on Sunday. After posting a poor 5.77 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through his first eight starts of the season, the 35-year-old has looked much sharper in […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJoe Kelly Transferred To 60-Day IL
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (shoulder) was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. This move will now keep the 36-year-old sidelined until at least the first week of July. Kelly has been out of action since May 6 after suffering from a right shoulder strain. Before […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJordan Lawlar Set To Undergo MRI On Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is set to undergo an MRI on Monday after leaving Saturday's game early with a hamstring injury. Lawlar missed the first two months of the season following surgery on his thumb and recently began playing games in the minor leagues. He logged seven games in the Arizona Complex […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoYoshinobu Yamamoto Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The 25-year-old left his start early on Saturday after experiencing tightness in his right tricep and seeing a dip in velocity. While there is no set timetable for his return, the rookie will undergo further testing later this […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoWillson Contreras To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (forearm) is set to begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, per John Denton of MLB.com. However, it is still unknown if the 32-year-old will join Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis. Contreras underwent surgery to repair his fractured left forearm on May 9 and could rejoin the major league […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJosh Jung Starting Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. The Texas Tech product was placed on the 60-day injured list on April 8 with a broken right wrist and recently began taking live batting practice. This is a great sign as the former first-round pick […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoOneil Cruz Returns To Starting Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) has returned to the starting lineup and will bat third on Sunday as the Pirates finish a three-game set in Colorado. The 25-year-old missed the first two games of the series with a left ankle injury but will look to lead the Pirates to a series victory on Sunday. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJustin Verlander Plays Catch, Could Return Later This Week
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (neck) played catch on Sunday and could make his next start as early as this week in the three-game set against the Chicago White Sox, which opens on Tuesday. This is a great sign, as the 41-year-old was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday due to neck discomfort. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoGerrit Cole Could Return On Wednesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) could make his first start of the season on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Currently, Nestor Cortes and Luis Gil are lined up to start on Tuesday and Thursday in their upcoming three-game set against Baltimore, leaving Wednesday open for the former AL Cy Young winner. The […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoSalvador Perez Returns To Lineup On Sunday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot. The 34-year-old was held out of the lineup on Saturday as he was dealing with a right knee sprain, but it does not look to be too […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoKyle Harrison Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 13 with a right ankle sprain. In a corresponding move, the Giants promoted right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens from Triple-A Sacramento to the major league roster. Harrison was scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJasson Dominguez Placed On The Injured List
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (undisclosed) was placed on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, per Conor Foley of the YES Network. Currently, it is unknown what injury the top prospect in the Yankee system is dealing with and how much time he may miss. The 21-year-old was recently activated from the 60-day […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBrenton Doyle Not Starting On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is not in the starting lineup for the second consecutive day. Doyle was a late scratch on Saturday due to left patella tendonitis, as per Rockies reporter Patrick Lyons. The 26-year-old is clearly still dealing with some soreness and will sit out once again on Sunday. As a result, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJake Meyers Out Of Sunday’s Lineup
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers is getting the day off on Sunday as the Astros look to get a series victory against the Detroit Tigers. Instead, Chas McCormick will slot in as the starting center fielder and bat in the nine-hole. Meyers has performed well with a .254/.315/.414 slash line, six home runs, and six […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 13 (June 17 - June 23)
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 13-- June 17 through June 23 -- and will point out free agents to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTwins-Athletics Game Postponed On Saturday, Will Play Doubleheader On Sunday
The third game of a four-game set between the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics was postponed on Saturday due to rain. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, with the first game starting at 2:10 PM EST and the second game slated for a 7:10 PM EST start time. Joey Estes and Bailey Ober […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJarred Kelenic Hitting Leadoff On Saturday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic will hit in the leadoff spot for the first time this season. Due to the injuries of Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) and recently Michael Harris II (hamstring), Kelenic may earn a permanent role in the leadoff spot going forward. The former top prospect has begun to find his footing in […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoKyle Bradish Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right UCL sprain. Bradish left his start on Friday afternoon with right elbow discomfort and previously missed the opening month of this season with a UCL sprain. As a result, the 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBrandon Marsh Activated From Injured List And Starting On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and will start in left field and bat seventh against Grayson Rodriguez and the Baltimore Orioles. Marsh has been sidelined since June 2 with a right hamstring strain. Before the injury, Marsh carried a solid .265/.344/.426 slash line with six […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJared Koenig Serving As Opener On Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jared Koenig will serve as the opener on Saturday afternoon as the Brewers continue a three-game set against their division rival Cincinnati Reds. Bryse Wilson will follow Koenig in long relief. Koenig enters Saturday with a strong 1.72 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 6:26 BB:K ratio through 31 ⅓ innings this season. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoKevin Kiermaier Returns To Starting Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the past two games with a bruised knee. The 34-year-old has posted a disappointing .200/.248/.317 with two home runs and through 50 games this season. While he is on pace to have the worst batting average of his […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMax Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer looked strong in the major leagues at the start of the season but was sent back down to Triple-A due to concerns regarding an innings limit. However, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker told the media that he expects Meyer to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJames Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) has been on the injured list since May 28 with right hamstring tightness. However, he has recently begun ramping up baseball activities, which suggests he could be nearing his return to the diamond. Before the injury, Wood was on […]
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