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Brett Wichrowski Settling In At Double-A
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Brett Wichrowski has looked quite strong in his past three starts at Double-A since allowing four earned runs on June 20. In this span, the Bryant University product has logged 13 ⅔ innings to the tune of a 0.66 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and a 3:11 BB:K ratio. The right-hander opened […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoTommy Troy Riding Three-Game Hitting Streak Since Snapping Slump
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Tommy Troy is currently riding a three-game hitting streak since getting off to a slow start in his return to High-A. Troy returned to High-A after completing a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League after recovering from a hamstring injury in late June. In his first four games since returning […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoDeyvison De Los Santos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is nearing his major league debut. De Los Santos opened the season with his second stint at Double-A, where he posted an incredible […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoTyler Locklear Swinging A Hot Bat In July
Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear went 3-for-5 with a double, and a triple on Wednesday evening. Since July 1, the former second-round selection has been on a great run with a .355/.436/.710 slash line and two long balls. Locklear made his major league debut in May but only logged 10 games with a […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoJeral Perez Tallies Three Hits, Four RBI On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers third base prospect Jeral Perez posted another excellent performance at Single-A on Wednesday as he went 3-for-6 with two singles, a home run, and four RBI. In his past seven games, Perez has tallied 10 total hits with a .345 AVG. Through his first extended look at Single-A ball, Perez has held […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoJonah Tong Allows One Run Over Six Frames, Strikes Out Seven
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Jonah Tong logged another quality start on Wednesday when he tossed six innings of one-run ball. He allowed just three hits, no walks, and struck out seven. Since moving up to High-A Brooklyn on May 2, Tong has performed very well with a 2.85 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoDenzel Clarke Swipes Three Bags On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke went 1-for-4 with a season-high three stolen bases on Wednesday evening. His single extended his current hitting streak to eight games. His three swiped bags increased his total to 12. Overall, through 67 games through his second look at Double-A ball, the 24 -year-old has posted a .253/.305/.466 line […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoAidan Smith Launches Ninth Long Ball, Extends Hitting Streak
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Aidan Smith went 2-for-5 with a home run on Wednesday evening. This was his ninth round-tripper of the campaign, and he extended his incredible hitting streak to 15 games. During this stretch, the former fourth-round selection has posted a .375/.489/.611 line with three long balls and 14 RBI. The 19-year-old has […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoSteven Sims Speaks Highly Of Houston Wide Receiver Room
Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims recently expressed his optimism and excitement about the new-look Houston wide receiver room. In the offseason, the Texans made a big splash and acquired the four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills. Diggs joins a group of budding stars in Tank Dell and Nico Collins. In addition […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoKeon Coleman Prepared For Large Role In Rookie Season
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman plans to just "be himself" amid a massive shakeup in the Buffalo pass catching room. This offseason saw the departure of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, which has left the Buffalo wide receiver depth chart wide open. The Bills selected Coleman in the first pick in the second […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoBrian Burns Seen As Game-Changer For Big Blue
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns has been described as a "game-changer" by his teammates, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. Fellow linebacker Bobby Okereke expressed that his new teammate is a game-changer and a prolific player. Burns was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Big Apple in exchange for draft picks. Burns was […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoAnthony Richardson Receiving Massive Praise From Offensive Line
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has received massive praise from his four-time All-Pro guard, Quenton Nelson. According to Kevin Patra of NFL.com, the Notre Dame product described his quarterback as an "absolute freak." "He can launch the ball and be accurate with it, too. The plays that he can make, some of the ones you've […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoJoe Burrow Ready To Put Injury Past Behind Him
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist) expressed that he is "going to give people something to talk about" after having an injury-plagued 2023 season, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. Burrow left the Week 11 game early last season due to a torn ligament in his wrist. This injury caused him to miss the remainder […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoTai Peete Continues To Showcase Contact Skills At Single-A
Seattle Mariners third base/shortstop prospect Tai Peete has continued to showcase high-upside contact skills throughout his second season at Single-A and is making a case to be moved up to High-A. In his last eight games, he has held a strong .303/.378/.364 line with 10 total hits. Earlier this season, he held an eight-game hitting […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoAlan Roden Struggling In First Look At Triple-A
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been struggling in the batter's box since moving up to Triple-A on June 16. In his first 16 games at the top level of the minor leagues the former third-round pick has posted a disappointing .167/.286/.278 line with two home runs, eight RBI, and an 8:10 BB:K […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoBlake Mitchell Swinging A Hot Bat
Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell has started to find his footing at Single-A and has been swinging an awfully hot bat over the past two weeks. In his last 10 games, the former eighth overall pick in last year's draft has been riding a dominant .350/.447/.675 line with two long balls, five RBI, […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoAdrian Del Castillo Goes Deep Three Times On Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo went 3-for-4 with three long balls on Tuesday evening to power Triple-A Reno to a victory. De Castillo entered this game swinging a hot bat with a .360/.467/.640 line in his past six games. The Miami product got his first taste of Triple-A ball last season and posted […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoBrandyn Garcia Sharp In Double-A Debut
Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia tossed five no-hit frames in his Double-A debut on July 1. He allowed just two free passes and struck out eight. The Texas A&M product opened the season by making his High-A debut and performed quite well with a 1.84 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 26:85 BB:K ratio […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoWhen Is Coby Mayo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)
Baltimore Orioles third-base prospect Coby Mayo has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season. Mayo was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft and struggled with high strikeout rates during his early seasons in the Baltimore system. At just 22 years old, Mayo was dominating Triple-A before […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoFelix Stevens Performing Well In Double-A Debut
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Felix Stevens made his Double-A debut on June 25 and has performed quite well in his first taste of the upper levels of the minor leagues. Through his first 11 games, the 24-year-old has posted a stellar .350/.386/.725 line with two home runs, nine RBI, and a 3:19 BB:K ratio. In […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoBraylin Morel Dominating In The Rookie League
Texas Rangers outfield prospect Braylin Morel has posted stellar production in the Rookie League over the past two seasons and could be nearing a promotion to Single-A. In 47 games last season, Morel held a .344/.417/.644 slash line with seven home runs, 43 RBI, and a 21:50 BB:K. In 40 games this campaign, the 18-year-old […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoAndrew Kachel Joining Double-A
San Francisco Giants infield prospect Andrew Kachel is being promoted to Double-A Richmond, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Kachel joined the San Francisco in the 16th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Fresno State. At Single-A last season, Kachel held a dominant .289/.376/.437 line with six long balls, 49 RBI, and […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoYoeilin Cespedes Diagnosed With Broken Hamate In Left Hand
Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Yoeilin Cespedes (hand) has been diagnosed with a broken hamate bone in his left hand, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. The 18-year-old will likely undergo surgery, which could sideline him for the remainder of the season. Cespedes posted a dominant .319/.400/.615 line with five long balls, 24 […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoCarlos De La Cruz Promoted To Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies outfield/first base prospect Carlos De La Cruz is being promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to MiLB Central. De La Cruz has logged 232 games at the Double-A level over the past three seasons and held an overall .263/.338/.456 line with 39 home runs, 125 RBI, nine stolen bases, and an 86:290 BB:K […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 16 (July 8 - July 14)
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 16-- July 8 through July 14 -- and will point out free agents to […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoCarlos Correa Leaves Sunday’s Game Early After HBP
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (hand) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch in his right hand, according to Julia Morales of the Space City Home Network. The former platinum glove winner left the game in the first inning after taking a fastball from Houston right-hander Spencer Arrighetti. Correa was replaced by […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoJared Jones Expected To Miss Weeks With Lat Injury, Should Return Later This Season
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (lat) is expected to miss "weeks, not days" with his grade two right lat strain, according to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. General Manager Ben Cherington further expressed that he expects the 22-year-old to return to the mound at some point this season. Earlier this week, the former […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoKetel Marte Out Of Lineup Again On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is out of the starting nine on Sunday as the Diamondbacks wrap up a three-game set against the San Diego Padres. Marte was absent from Saturday's lineup as well after being removed early from Friday's game with lower back tightness. 30-year-old Kevin Newman will once again start at […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoJulio Rodriguez Receives Positive Results From MRI
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) had clean results on his MRI, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Seattle manager Scott Servais expressed that the MRI showed "nothing out of the ordinary." He also added that Rodriguez could be available to pinch-hit on Sunday afternoon even though he was kept out of the starting nine. […]
Andy Smith 6 months agoAnthony Rendon Could Return On Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) could return to the diamond as early as Monday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Angles skipper Ron Washington addressed the media on Sunday, July 7 and said that the 34-year-old faced live pitching over the weekend and plans to rotate him between the designated hitter spot […]
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