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Shawn Ross Launches Three Home Runs On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Shawn Ross posted his first three-home run game of the season on Wednesday. Ross has now launched six home runs in his past ten games. Ross has remained at High-A since joining the Pittsburgh organization in 2023 and holds an overall .194/.341/.483 line through 92 career games. This season, he is […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJackson Ferris Turns In Another Dominant Outing
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Jackson Ferris turned in another strong performance on Wednesday, where he tossed five shutout innings with six punchouts. He allowed just one hit and two free passes. This was a nice follow-up to the best start of the season he posted last week, where he struck out 10 batters […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCole Carrigg Showcasing Elite Hitting And Speed In June
Colorado Rockies utility prospect Cole Carrigg turned in another stellar performance on Wednesday, where he tallied four hits and stole three bases. Since June 1, the 22-year-old has swiped six bags, with a .489/.540/.644 line. Through his first 52 games at the High-A level this season, the San Diego State product has looked quite comfortable […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDenzel Clarke Posts First Three-Hit Game Of The Season
Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke posted his first three-hit game of the season on Wednesday, where he went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, and one RBI. This performance snapped a three-game hitless streak. Through 44 games with Double-A Midland this season, Clarke has struggled with a .201/.267/.348 line, just four long balls, and […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoShould I Stash Hurston Waldrep In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook
Due to the season-ending injury to superstar ace Spencer Strider (elbow), the Braves have had an open spot in their rotation for almost the entirety of the 2024 season. Bryce Elder and fellow prospect Spencer Schwellenbach have been used as options in the fifth spot in the Atlanta rotation but have struggled and have yet […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoFantasy Football Running Backs To Prioritize in PPR, but Fade in Standard Leagues
With the NFL Draft behind us, team depth charts are beginning to take shape. Now, we can start to identify which backfields have a one-man show versus those relying upon more of a committee approach. This can be very valuable when identifying which running backs will provide more fantasy points in points-per-reception (PPR) leagues compared […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoRobinson Pina Performing Well As A Starter In Double-A
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Robinson Pina has looked quite sharp as of late, operating as a starter and could be nearing a promotion to Triple-A. Pina has bounced between a bullpen role and a starter role all throughout his minor league career but may have finally found his footing as a starter. Since May 1, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDrake Baldwin Returning To Triple-A
Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin was promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, June 11. Baldwin got a small taste of Triple-A last summer and opened this season with Double-A. Through 52 games with Double-A Mississippi this year, the former third-round pick posted a .244/.313/.337 slash line with four home runs, 33 RBI, and a […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoLazaro Montes Continuing Incredible Run
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and has continued to post incredible numbers at Single-A. In his past seven games, the 19-year-old has held a .320/.438/.720 slash line with three home runs, eight RBI, and a 6:4 BB:K ratio. Overall, in 54 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJayvien Sandridge To Make Triple-A Debut
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Jayvien Sandridge was promoted to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, June 11. Sandridge began the season in Double-A and tossed 21 ⅓ innings of relief. He got a small taste of Double-A ball last summer as he logged just four innings. This season, he held a 3.38 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoGrant McCray Promoted To Triple-A
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Grant McCray was promoted to Triple-A on Monday, June 10. McCray made his Double-A debut at the start of the season and needed just 50 games at that level to prove he was ready for the final stop in the minor leagues. Through these 50 games, the 23-year-old posted a […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoXavier Isaac Riding Nine-Game Hitting Streak
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac is riding an impressive nine-game hitting streak. During this stretch, the 20-year-old has posted a .421/.500/.763 slash line with three long balls, 10 RBI, and four stolen bases. Isaac got off to a slow start in April with a .221 AVG but has since put those struggles […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoLuis Pena Showcasing Elite Speed In Rookie League
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Luis Pena made his Rookie League debut on June 5 and has already begun to make headlines. Through his first five games, the 17-year-old has tallied at least one hit and swiped one bag in every game. In addition, he stole at least two bases in four of them. He holds […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoHayden Birdsong Promoted To Triple-A
San Francisco Giants starting pitching prospect Hayden Birdsong was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, June 10. The former sixth-round pick has looked sharp through his second extended at Double-A this season as he posted a 2.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 20:61 BB:K ratio through 48 ⅓ innings. This is a significant improvement compared to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCooper Hjerpe Promoted To Double-A
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe is being promoted to Double-A Springfield on Tuesday, June 11, according to MiLB Central. Hjerpe has pitched 78 ⅔ innings at the High-A level since 2023 after being drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft from Oregon State. Last summer with High-A, the […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBrice Matthews Continues Incredible Power Surge
Houston Astros shortstop prospect Brice Matthews has recently returned to the diamond after recovering from a back injury that kept him sidelined for a month. Since returning on May 25, the Nebraska product has tallied at least one hit in every game and has been especially dominant as of late. Since June 1, the young […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJorge Mateo Fielding Grounders Prior To Sunday’s Game
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (concussion) was seen fielding grounders at second base prior to Sunday's game. Mateo is eligible to come off the 7-day injured list on Monday. This is a great sign for the 28-year-old, as he could be nearing his return to the starting lineup. While he was sidelined, Baltimore turned to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoChristian Encarnacion-Strand Receives Second Opinion, Set To Swing A Bat In The Coming Weeks
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) visited a specialist for a second opinion on June 8 and was advised to rest for an additional five days. The 24-year-old was originally scheduled to begin the next step in his rehab progression on June 5 but opted to go for a second opinion. In addition, Encarnacion-Strand […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJon Gray Scheduled To Start On Wednesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray is scheduled to make his first start since May 21 on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gray was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, June 8, after recovering from a groin injury. The right-hander tossed two ⅓ innings of relief in that game and allowed just […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTyler Locklear Starting Sunday, Set For Everyday Role
Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was promoted to the majors on Saturday evening and is already starting in his first major league game on Sunday. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported that Locklear is expected to play daily and will not be in a platoon role with Luke Raley. Locklear was promoted […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTyler O'Neill Remains Out On Sunday, Could Return On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) will remain out of the lineup on Sunday and could return on Tuesday. O'Neill was removed early from Friday's game with a knee injury and has remained sidelined throughout the entire weekend. The Red Sox are off on Monday and will open a three-game set on Tuesday against […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16)
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 12-- June 10 through June 16 -- and will point out free agents to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoYordan Alvarez Launches 13th Home Run Of The Season
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-4 in the batter's box on Saturday with two doubles and his 13th long ball of the campaign with two RBI. This was just another dominant performance by the 26-year-old superstar. He is currently holding a stellar .296/.369/.514 line with three stolen bases and 33 RBI. His underlying metrics […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJake Cronenworth Leads The Way With Four RBI On Saturday
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-5 at the plate on Saturday with a three-run home run and RBI single. Cronenworth launched his ninth home run of the season in the fourth inning, which scored Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar. Later in the fifth, he extended the San Diego lead further by knocking […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoHunter Brown Tallies Seven Strikeouts Across Six Shutout Frames
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown tossed six shutout frames on Saturday evening against the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out seven and allowed just two hits and four walks. Brown is looking quite sharp as of late and is putting his rough April, where he posted an 11.84 ERA behind him. Since May 1, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBryce Harper Tallies Three Hits And Seventh Home Run On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 at the plate in the opening game of the London Series with his 15th long ball of the season. Harper carries a strong .276/.384/.535 line into Sunday with three stolen bases and 45 RBI. The former two-time MVP struggled through April but has put that behind him […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoWhit Merrifield Hits Third Home Run Of The Season
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Whit Merrifield went 1-for-4 on Saturday with his third home run of the season. Through 34 games this season, the 35-year-old holds a poor .174/.250/.294 line with six stolen bases. Merrifield has been in a strict utility role through the early part of the season and should be expected to continue […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoZac Gallen Will Throw Bullpen Session
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) is expected to throw a bullpen session soon after successful throwing on flat ground on Saturday. Gallen was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on May 31. In 57 ⅔ innings this season, the ace posted a 3.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoRafael Devers Sitting Out Sunday With Knee Injury
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) will be sitting out of Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox as a precaution since he left Saturday's game early with left knee soreness. Manager Alex Cora told the media that Devers is experiencing soreness in the same knee that caused him to be sidelined […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTy France Dealing With Heel Injury
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (heel) was not in Saturday's lineup due to a heel issue he suffered on a hit-by pitch on Friday. Seattle manager Scott Servais expressed his concern about the injury in a postgame interview on Saturday. France has posted a solid .251/.329/.403 line with seven long balls this season. The […]
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