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Seth Johnson Traded To The Phillies
Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Seth Johnson was traded to the Phillies in exchange for relief pitcher Gregory Soto on Tuesday. Johnson got his first extended look at Double-A this summer and held his own with a 2.63 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 35:61 BB:K ratio. Since June 1, the 25-year-old has held a 1.89 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoShould I Stash Jasson Dominguez In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20)
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has suffered numerous injuries over the past two seasons, which has caused him to miss out on several big league opportunities. However, Dominguez has recently recovered from his most recent setback and has returned to Triple-A, which could suggest a return to the big leagues could be right […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoShould I Stash Coby Mayo In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20)
Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season at Triple-A. The 22-year-old is on pace to smash previous career highs in all categories and is considered one of the best prospects in the sport. However, knowing when to stash an elite prospect can […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTrevor Rogers Traded To Baltimore
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers is being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for infield prospect Connor Norby (O's fifth-ranked prospect) and outfielder Kyle Stowers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rogers has posted a 4.53 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 105 1/3 innings of work this season. However, across his last […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoGiancarlo Stanton Not Playing On Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will not play on Tuesday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Hoch reported that Yankee skipper Aaron Boone explained that this is part of the plan to ease the 34-year-old back into action. Stanton missed over a month due to a strained hamstring and was just activated off […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoLucas Sims Traded To Boston
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims is being traded to the Boston Red Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Sims has logged 35 ⅓ innings of relief in Cincinnati this season with a 3.57 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 20:40 BB:K ratio with one save. The right-hander has typically operated in a set-up role, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMark Leiter Jr. Traded To The Yankees
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. is being traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for outfield prospect Benjamin Cowles (No. 29 on MLB Pipeline) and right-handed pitching prospect Jack Neely (No. 22). Leiter currently sits with a 4.21 ERA and 1.10 WHIP but boats stellar metrics that suggest he has gotten very […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoAlexander Albertus Headed To Chicago
Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Alexander Albertus was traded to the Chicago White Sox in a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Albertus opened the season by getting another look at the Rookie League and posted a dominant .342/.479/.459 line. Then, in late June, the 19-year-old earned a promotion to Single-A, where […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJosh Walker Heads To Pittsburgh
New York Mets relief pitcher Josh Walker is being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Walker was recently DFA'd by the Mets last week. Through 12 ⅓ innings of relief this season, Walker struggled in Queens with a 5.11 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a 6:11 BB:K ratio. However, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoRJ Schreck Shipped To Toronto
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect RJ Schreck was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Justin Turner on Monday. Schreck was selected in the ninth round of last year's draft. The 24-year-old opened the season at High-A and held a strong .261/.401/.464 line with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, seven stolen bases, and […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoZach Dezenzo Remarkable Through First Look At Triple-A
Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo has posted an incredible .455/.500/.818 slash line with two home runs, six RBI, one stolen base, and a 2:5 BB:K ratio through his first five games at Triple-A. Dezenzo wasted little time as he tallied at least three hits in his first three games with a big four RBI […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCarlos Jorge Stays Hot At The Plate
Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Carlos Jorge continued to turn the corner at High-A after a slow start to the season by posting a .375/.565/.875 slash line with two home runs, five RBI, a 7:5 BB:K ratio, and two stolen bases over the past week. Jorge posted two multi-hit performances and only had one game where […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJaison Chourio Continues Strong Play At Single-A
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio posted a strong .300/.462/.500 slash line with a triple, a home run, three RBI, a 6:4 BB:K ratio, and an eye-catching 11 swiped bags over the past week at Single-A Lynchburg. Chourio stole at least three bases in three games in this span. This was another dominant week Chourio […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoSean Sullivan Continues Dominant Run
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Sean Sullivan tossed five shutout innings and allowed just two hits and one free pass in his last start on July 28. He recorded 10 punchouts. This was his second straight start reaching the double-digit mark in strikeouts and not allowing a run. Over his past five starts, the southpaw […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDillon Gabriel, Cam Ward, Riley Leonard - 2024 College Football Outlooks for Impact Transfer Quarterbacks
The transfer portal has almost become the “free agency” period of college football. Every season, top recruits transfer to a different school to find more playing time and the best resources to prepare them for a potential career in professional football. Last season, impact players like Travis Hunter, Adonai Mitchell, and Keon Coleman all took […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoLeodalis De Vries Enjoys Big Week At The Plate
San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries extended his hitting streak to six games on Saturday evening to cap off a big week. During this stretch, the 17-year-old held a .400/.500/.880 slash line with three home runs, seven RBI, and a 4:5 BB:K ratio. De Vries has performed quite well through his taste of […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoImpact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Junior Caminero, Jasson Dominguez, Dylan Crews
It's Week 19 of the MLB season, and while we have seen plenty of rookies called up this season already, there are still some big names who are currently in the minors and could lead to a fantasy championship This week we will look at top prospects such as Junior Caminero, Jasson Dominguez, and Dylan […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 19 (July 29- August 4)
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 19-- July 29 through August 4 -- and will point out free agents to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoIsaac Paredes Traded To The Cubs
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes has been traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Christopher Morel and two unnamed prospects. The Cubs are surprisingly buyers at the deadline, sitting six games out of the wild card as they acquired relief pitcher Nate Pearson from Toronto earlier this weekend and now significantly upgraded […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoAlex Cobb's Return Pushed Back Again
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip, finger, shoulder) popped a blister on his right index finger in his last minor-league rehab outing, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Rubin further expressed that Cobb's potential return to the major leagues is likely pushed back due to this minor setback. Cobb has […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoKodai Senga Shifts To The 60-Day Injured List
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf) was moved to the 60-day injured list on Sunday to make room for newly-acquired outfielder Jesse Winker, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. Senga made his season debut on Friday, July 26, after missing the entire first half due to shoulder and triceps injuries. The right-hander looked […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCooper Criswell Shifting To The Bullpen
Boston Red Sox pitcher Cooper Criswell is set to move to the bullpen, according to Gabrielle Star of the Boston Herald. Newly acquired James Paxton is slated to take Criswell's spot in the rotation. Criswell logged a dominant outing in his last start on July 23 as he tossed seven shutout frames against the Rockies. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJon Gray Pulled From Sunday’s Game
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (undisclosed) was pulled from Sunday's game, according to Shawn McFarland. The training staff went to check on the presumptive starter during warmups and eventually took him off the field before he even threw a pitch. Gray logged a season-high seven ⅔ innings of work in his last start against […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoAngels Listening To Offers On Taylor Ward, Luis Rengifo
The Los Angeles Angels are listening to trade offers on outfielder Taylor Ward and utility man Luis Rengifo, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Rengifo is under team control through 2025 and Ward through 2026. Feinsand further emphasized that many front-office executives believe that the two players will be dealt by Tuesday's deadline. Ward enjoyed […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJose Miranda Leaves Sunday’s Game Early
Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (head) left Sunday's game early in the opening frame after getting hit by a pitch on the left side of his batting helmet. Evan Woodbery of the MLive Media Group reported that the 26-year-old was down on the ground for a while but was eventually able to walk off […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJoey Cantillo To Make MLB Debut On Sunday
Cleveland Guardians starting pitching prospect Joey Cantillo is being promoted from Triple-A Columbus to make his major-league debut on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old battled a hamstring injury earlier this summer but has looked quite sharp since returning to the bump. In 29 innings at the top level of the minor leagues, the […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMJ Melendez Returns From Injured List On Sunday
Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (ankle) was activated off the 10-day IL on Sunday and will bat in the six-hole as the Royals play the rubber match of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs. In a corresponding move, the Royals optioned outfielder Drew Waters to Triple-A Omaha. The 25-year-old hit the IL on […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDevin Williams Activated On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (back) has been activated off the 60-day IL and will make his 2024 season debut on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Marlins. Williams was sidelined during the first four months of the season due to multiple stress fractures in his back. The right-hander made four rehab appearances over the […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoHomer Bush Jr. Traded To Tampa Bay
San Diego Padres outfield prospect Homer Bush Jr. is being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in the package that sent Jason Adam to San Diego. Prior to the trade, Bush Jr. was ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the San Diego pipeline. The former fourth-round selection in last year's draft has spent the entire […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDylan Lesko Shipped To Tampa Bay
San Diego Padres starting pitching prospect Dylan Lesko is heading to Tampa Bay in the package that sent Jason Adam to San Diego. Lesko was considered the third-best prospect in the San Diego system on MLB.com prior to the trade. The former 15th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft has spent the entire summer […]
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