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Quinyon Mitchell Taken With The 22nd Pick
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. If there were concerns regarding the talent level that he played against while at Toledo that can be put to rest. The 22-year-old had an outstanding Senior Bowl and had 32 pass breakups over the past […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoDolphins Select Chop Robinson With The 21st Pick
The Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson 21st overall in the 2024 NFL draft. After losing Christian Wilkins, Jerome Baker, and Xavien Howard in free agency, to name a few, the Dolphins bolstered their defense with the addition of Robinson. The 21-year-old totaled four sacks and 15 total tackles last season. He […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTroy Fautanu Goes To Steel City
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu with the 20th overall selection of the NFL draft. Fautanu is six feet four inches tall and has long arms, which gives him good balance in pass protection. The 23-year-old started 31 games for Washington, with 29 of them at left tackle and two at left guard. […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoThe Rams Select Jared Verse With The 19th Overall Pick
The Los Angeles Rams are using their first first-round selection in eight years to select defensive end Jared Verse from Florida State. The 23-year-old is one of the most talented edge rushers in the class. He has a great first step and excellent closing speed to get off of blocks. Verse had nine total sacks […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoCincinnati Looks To Strengthen Line With Amarius Mims
The Cincinnati Bengals selected offensive tackle Amarius Mims with the 18th overall pick. Mims, a former Georgia Bulldog, started only eight games at right tackle but was dominant and has quickness and strength to move defenders off the ball. The Bengals allowed 50 total sacks last season, which resulted in their franchise quarterback missing important […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMinnesota Vikings Trade Up To Select Dallas Turner
The Minnesota Vikings traded up to the 17th spot with Jacksonville to select Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner. Turner had an outstanding combine and totaled ten sacks last season. He can disrupt the opponent's run game with a great reaction time. The 21-year-old can also drop into coverage when needed. The Vikings were in the […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoSeahawks Take Byron Murphy II With The 16th Overall Pick
The Seattle Seahawks selected Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the 16th overall pick on Thursday evening. Murphy is credited with being an excellent run defender who can help against strong rushing attacks in the division. The Longhorn is effective when double-teamed and will join Jarran Reed and Jonathan Hankins on the interior.
Andy Smith 7 months agoA.J. Brown Staying In Philadelphia On Massive Contract
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has signed a three-year, $96 million contract, which is the highest for any wide receiver in NFL history. This contract keeps him as an Eagle through 2029. Brown struggled toward the end of last season, and there were growing concerns that the All-Pro was interested in leaving Philadelphia. This […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoHayden Wesneski - Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, as Kyle Hendricks (back) was placed on the 15-day IL. While it is unclear what role the former New York Yankee will play for the Cubs in the future, he […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoRyan Weathers- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers has quietly had a solid start to the 2024 campaign and is worth adding in most formats. The 24-year-old southpaw has a solid 3.16 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 25 ⅔ innings with a 2-2 record. However, […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJonatan Clase- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (if needing speed) ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jonatan Clase was promoted to the major league roster when Dominic Canzone (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day IL. Clase, currently the 10th-ranked prospect in the Seattle system, is making his mark with a .250/.286/.300 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMoises Ballesteros Showing Power At Double-A
Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros has launched two home runs in his first 10 games of the 2024 season at Double-A. The 20-year-old launched 14 long balls across Low- and High-A last season. This is a promising sign for the young backstop, as he has hit double-digit home runs every season in his professional […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoSteven Zobac Named High-A Pitcher Of The Week
Kansas Royals pitching prospect Steven Zobac was named High-A Pitcher of the Week, credited to his performance on April 19, where he threw six shutout innings and only surrendered one hit. He struck out six. Zobac has been stellar to open the season, posting a 1.20 ERA and 0.67 WHIP across 15 innings. Zobac, who […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoCarson Whisenhunt Strikes Out Seven In Tuesday's Victory
San Francisco Giants starting pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt tossed 3 2/3 shutout innings with three hits, two free passes, and seven punchouts in Tuesday's victory for Triple-A Sacramento. This was a big bounce-back performance for the No. 2 prospect in the San Francisco system, as he has allowed 14 earned runs in his past three […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMarco Luciano Tallies Three RBI On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano tallied three RBI en route to Tuesday's victory, increasing his season total to 13. After getting a small taste of the major leagues last season, the Giants sent down the 22-year-old to continue his development in Triple-A. Luciano has performed well early in the season, posting a .303/.419/.382 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJacob Wilson Tallies Four Hits And Three RBI In Tuesday’s Victory
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson went 4-for-5 and brought in three runs in Tuesday's victory. Wilson lined his first of two RBI doubles in the second to break the game open and then knocked his second double in the fourth inning. He then brought in his third run of the game in the fifth […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMatt Mervis - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues/NL-Only ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis was called up Tuesday in a corresponding move as Garrett Cooper was designated for assignment. The first baseman was off to a scorching start with Triple-A Iowa, riding a .288/.402/.606 line across the opening 18 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBryan De La Cruz- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is an intriguing power option on the waiver wire. Over the first 22 games of the 2024 season, the 27-year-old has launched five long balls, tallied 14 RBI, and posted a .275/.287/.484 stat line. De […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoRyan Jeffers- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins backstop Ryan Jeffers has been off to a solid start to the 2024 campaign and is worth adding in 12-team and higher leagues. After disappointing fantasy managers in 2022, Jeffers had a solid bounce back last season and is already […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTomas Nido Making First Start Of 2024
New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido is slated to make his first start of the 2024 season as the New York Mets look to complete a three-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers and continue their six-game win streak. Nido was promoted from Triple-A Syracuse yesterday when Francisco Alvarez (thumb) was placed on the injured […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoAndy Pages Making Fifth Straight Start
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is making his fifth consecutive start on Sunday as the Dodgers hope to avoid a three-game sweep of the New York Mets. Pages was promoted to the major league roster prior to Tuesday's game and has started in every game since. The number three prospect in the Dodgers system […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFrankie Montas Leaves Sunday’s Game Early
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas (undisclosed) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a comebacker off outfielder Taylor Ward. The ball struck Montas in his pitching arm, which was why he had to leave the game. Brent Suter replaced Montas as a result. There have not been any updates on the extent of […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMatt Brash Nearing Rehab Stint
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Brash has been shut down since Spring Training due to elbow inflammation but has recently thrown a bullpen session and is now quickly approaching the final step in his recovery process. The 25-year-old was an […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBryan Woo Beginning Rehab Assignment
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (elbow) is slated to begin his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Sunday, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Woo was diagnosed with elbow inflammation during Spring Training and has been on the IL since the start of the season. The 24-year-old made his major […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMerrill Kelly Scratched From Sunday Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday in the final game of a four-game set against their division rival San Francisco Giants. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reported the news, but there has not been any clarity on why the 35-year-old will not be on […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (Apr 22 - Apr 28)
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 5 -- April 22 through April 28 -- and will point out free agents […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTrystan Vrieling Takes No-Hitter Into Eighth Inning
New York Yankees pitching prospect Trystan Vrieling threw seven ⅔ no-hit innings on Friday evening with six punchouts and two free passes. The former third-round pick has made his professional debut this spring and has thrown 18 ⅔ innings at Double-A to the tune of an incredible 0.48 ERA and 0.59 WHIP. Vrieling, who is […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBrady House Climbing Minor League Ranks
Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Brady House has yet to hit a roadblock in the minor leagues. The 11th overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft progressed through three levels of the minor leagues, Low-A, High-A, and Double-A last season, holding a solid .312/.365/.497 line. House has begun the season at Double-A and is picking up […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoCade Povich Strikes Out Nine On Friday
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich threw 5 1/3 shutout innings with nine punchouts en route to his second victory of the season. Povich holds a cumulative 0.83 ERA and 0.74 WHIP across 21 2/3 innings with 33 total strikeouts. The southpaw is making significant strides at Triple-A this season compared to the high 5.36 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoDane Acker Strikes Out Seven Across Four Innings
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Dane Acker tossed 4 2/3 no-hit innings with seven punchouts on Friday evening. Acker allowed only two walks. This was his third start of the season, which continued a similar trend as he holds an incredible 0.68 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across 13 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old is sporting an excellent […]
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