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C.J. Kayfus Riding Three-Game Hit Streak In First Taste Of Double-A
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect C.J. Kayfus was promoted to Double-A on June 3 and has already begun to look quite comfortable. He has tallied at least one hit in every game so far, highlighted by two three-hit performances on June 4 and June 6. Kayfus opened the season by making his High-A debut and […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCooper Hjerpe Posts Second Consecutive Scoreless Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe posted his second consecutive scoreless outing on Thursday, where he tossed four hitless frames. He allowed three walks and struck out five. The southpaw has looked quite sharp since the start of May with a 2.39 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 13:39 BB:K ratio compared to his 5.56 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoSantiago Suarez Turns In Best Start At Single-A
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Santiago Suarez turned in his best start of the season with six shutout innings on Thursday. He struck out five and allowed just two hits with no free passes. This is a big bounce-back performance for the young right-hander as he entered Thursday with a hefty 9.45 ERA and […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster later this month. “The Martian” made his major league debut late last season and showcased his elite five-category contributions with four home runs, one […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJack Hurley Swinging A Hot Bat At High-A
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Jack Hurley has been swinging a hot bat over the past week at High-A. In his past seven games, the 22-year-old has posted a strong .375/.464/.750 line with two home runs, six RBI, one stolen base, and a 2:5 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign as Hurley has struggled through […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDenzel Clarke Beginning To Find Footing At Double-A
Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke has begun to find his footing at Double-A after struggling through the early part of the season. He held a poor.169 AVG in April and .219 AVG through May. However, in his past 10 games, the 24-year-old has posted a .273 AVG with a .485 SLG. In this stretch […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoHunter Patteson Tosses Eight Shutout Innings On Thursday
Kansas City Royals starting pitching prospect Hunter Patteson tossed a season-high eight innings on Thursday evening. He did not allow a run, gave up just three hits, and struck out five. Patteson allowed all three of his in the first two frames and retired the final 19 batters he faced. This was a stellar bounce-back […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJohnathan Rodriguez Posts Three Consecutive Multi-Hit Games Since Return To Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez was sent back down to Triple-A on June 2 after logging his first 12 games in the major leagues (eight starts). However, since his return to Triple-A Columbus, he has been performing very well and should rejoin the major league roster fairly soon. Since Jun 4, Rodriguez has tallied […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJaison Chourio Approaching High-A Promotion
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio has been performing very well this season in his second look at Single-A and should be expected to join High-A sometime this summer. Through 45 games with Single-A Lynchburg, the 19-year-old holds a .294/.418/.425 line with three long balls, 30 RBI, 17 stolen bases, and an impressive 35:31 BB:K […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoSamuel Zavala Struggling At High-A
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Samuel Zavala has been off to a slow start at High-A this season. Zavala got a taste of High-A ball last summer and logged 14 games with a poor 0.78 AVG. Unfortunately, those struggles have carried into this season, as he is currently riding a .187/.300/.345 line with five long […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoRyan Cermak Sharp Since Returning From Injury
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Ryan Cermak was recently activated from the 60-day injured list on May 23 after suffering from an undisclosed injury and has already been performing quite well through his first opportunities in the 2024 season. Cermak logged seven games with the Rookie League before moving up to High-A and has logged […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJoe Mack Enjoying Power Surge
Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack has enjoyed a power surge over the past week. In his past seven games, he has launched three long balls and seven total hits with a .655 SLG. Mack opened the season with High-A but logged only 13 games before moving up to make his Double-A debut. In his […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDenzer Guzman On Impressive Run At Double-A
Los Angeles Angels shortstop prospect Denzer Guzman has been on an impressive run at Double-A in the past two weeks. In his past 13 games, the 20-year-old is riding a .327/.389/.551 line with three long balls, 10 RBI, and one stolen base. Before this run, he was holding a poor .133 AVG in the previous […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCarlos Rodriguez Tallies Seven Punchouts Across Five Frames
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Carlos Rodriguez tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball on Wednesday and allowed just one hit, two walks, and struck out seven. This was a nice bounce-back performance for the right-hander, as he held a 3.86 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over his previous three starts. This is the 22-year-old's first […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJulian Aguiar Posts Another Strong Outing
Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Julian Aguiar posted another strong performance on Wednesday, where he tossed six innings of one-run ball with four hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Aguiar has been on a nice run over his past his past six starts. Through this stretch, the right-hander has logged 35 innings with a 2.06 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBrennen Davis Snaps Five-Game Hitless Streak
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis snapped his five-game hitless streak on Wednesday with a two-hit performance and also launched his ninth home run of the season. After being limited by several injuries over the past few seasons, the former top prospect on the Northside is beginning to showcase his elite potential with a strong […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJackson Ferris Tallies Season-High 10 Punchouts On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Jackson Ferris tallied a season-high 10 strikeouts in Wednesday's victory. Ferris allowed just one earned run with four hits and two free passes. Through his first season at the High-A level, the 20-year-old holds a 4.94 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and a 24:59 BB:K in 47 1/3 innings. However, in […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJames Triantos Breaks Out Of Power Drought
Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos broke out of his home-run drought on Wednesday, which has lasted since April 23. On Wednesday, Traintos tallied three hits, including a leadoff home run against top pitching prospect Drew Thorpe. Triantos has begun to break out of a cold streak at the plate that has lingered through most […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDrew Thorpe Tosses Six Innings With Seven Strikeouts In Latest Gem
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe tossed six innings of one-run ball with three hits, one walk, and seven punchouts in his latest stellar outing of the season. Thorpe's one misstep came off a lead-off home run by James Triantos. In his last four starts the 23-year-old is riding a 0.76 ERA, 0.68 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBrevin Jordan Receiving Praise From Coaching Staff
Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan has been receiving praise from head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ryans told the media that Jordan is "playing fast and confidently and making some great catches." Jordan served as the backup tight end in Houston last season to Dalton Schultz and finished the campaign with 219 yards and two touchdowns […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJohn Ross Getting First-Team Reps
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Ross was getting first team reps on Wednesday in OTAs, according to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. The 28-year-old agreed to a one-year contract with the Eagles on May 23 and has already begun to have opportunities with the first team. The former Washington product was selected with the ninth overall […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoAnthony Richardson Seen With Trainers On Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) was seen with trainers on Wednesday during OTAs. Colts writer James Boyd of the Athletic said that trainers were looking at Richardson's shoulder throughout the day, but nobody seemed worried. As a result, Joe Flacco took the majority of first-team reps this afternoon. This should be seen as precautionary, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJayden Daniels Building Chemistry With Revamped Offensive Line
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has begun to build chemistry with the revamped offensive line in the nation's capital, especially with center Tyler Biadasz. Biadasz played under newly named Washington Head Coach Dan Quinn in Dallas and was one of the best centers available on the market in free agency this spring. Biadasz was […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoChase Claypool Showing Consistency At OTAs
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool has been the most consistent receiver through OTAs so far in Buffalo, according to Bills beat writer Matt Parrino. Claypool signed a one-year contract with the Bills earlier this month and is expected to have a depth role in the offense in 2024. However, the 25-year-old has performed well […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMick Abel Struggling At High-A
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel has gotten off to a rough start at Triple-A this season. Through 41 ⅔ innings, the 22-year-old holds a 6.26 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 30:37 BB:K ratio. Abel got a brief taste of Triple-A last summer as he tossed only four ⅔ innings. Abel has flashed elite strikeout […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTermarr Johnson Breaking Out Of Prolonged Slump
Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson has begun to break out of a two-month slide. In his past 12 games, the former number four overall pick is riding a .273/.385/.568 line with three long balls, nine RBI, three stolen bases, and a 7:12 BB:K ratio. Before this stretch, he held a poor .171/.372/.248 line […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoZach Cole Jr. Looks Sharp After Injured-List Stint
Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole Jr. (hamstring) has performed well throughout his first 10 games of the season. Cole opened the season on the seven-day injured list with a hamstring injury. When activated on May 14, he immediately made his Double-A debut. Through his first 10 games at that level, the 23-year-old is riding […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJaden Hill Showcasing Elite Strikeout Potential In Relief Role
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Jaden Hill shifted to a relief role earlier this spring and has begun to showcase elite strikeout potential. Through 17 ⅔ innings with Double-A, Hill has tallied 27 punchouts and has only allowed seven free passes. He holds a 4.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. Hill started the season off posting a […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoIgnacio Alvarez Settling In At Double-A
Atlanta Braves infield prospect Ignacio Alvarez has begun to find his footing at Double-A. The 21-year-old made his Double-A debut back in April and holds an overall .269/.378/.319 slash line with no home runs, 16 stolen bases, and a 25:35 BB:K. However, in his past 11 games, the sixth-ranked prospect in the Atlanta system is […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDJ Herz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+/NL-Only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect DJ Herz made his major league debut on Tuesday, June 4, against the New York Mets. The southpaw tossed four innings of four-run ball with seven hits, three free passes, and three strikeouts. While this debut was not […]
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