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Evan Phillips Placed On Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list retroactive to May 4 with a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, the Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Blake Treinen (lung) from the injured list. Phillips has been one of the best relief pitchers in the early part […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoCristian Javier Pitches Three Innings In Rehab Appearance
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (neck) tossed 3 1/3 innings in his rehab start with Double-A on Saturday. He allowed three earned runs, three hits, two free passes, and struck out three. He threw a total of 68 pitches. After being scratched from a scheduled start on April 21 and hitting the injured list, […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoRyne Nelson Returning On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson (elbow) is slated to return to action and start Sunday in the final game of a three-game set against the San Diego Padres. Nelson was battling a right elbow contusion after being hit by a line drive in mid-April. The 26-year-old did not need a rehab appearance and is […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 7 (May 6 - May 12)
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 7 -- May 6 through May 12 -- and will point out free agents […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Oneil Cruz Buy or Sell? (Week 6)
BALLER MOVE: Sell Oneil Cruz ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was a popular breakout pick in the industry after missing the majority of last season due to an ankle injury. Despite high expectations from fantasy managers, Cruz's performance has been underwhelming. With an ADP just outside the fourth round, he was projected to be a […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBuy or Sell Bo Bichette? Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets (Week 6)
BALLER MOVE: Sell Bo Bichette ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has had a rough start to the 2024 season. The 26-year-old posted a disappointing .205/.262/.295 line with just one home run through his first 29 games. This is a stark contrast when compared to his previous two seasons, during which he tallied at […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTrea Turner Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured prior to Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants with a left hamstring strain. The Phillies promoted infielder Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the roster spot in a corresponding move. Turner was off to another dominant season, posting a .343/.392/.460 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFantasy Baseball Trade Analysis: MacKenzie Gore Buy or Sell? (Week 6)
BALLER MOVE: Buy MacKenzie Gore ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore has become a pleasant surprise for those who selected him later in their draft or grabbed him off the waiver wire. The former number three overall section in the 2017 MLB Draft has posted a strong 3.19 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 38 punchouts […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoChristian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Most Formats PROSPECT STASH RANKING: #6 CALL-UP ETA: Saturday May 4th, 2024 ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitching prospect was recently promoted to the major leagues and is scheduled to make his first career start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mets' number-five-ranked prospect has been making headlines at […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoHector Neris - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs have recently shifted ninth-inning duties to veteran reliever Hector Neris, making him a must-add in all formats. Last season, Neris, who was on the Houston Astros, was one of the best relievers in baseball, posting a dominant 1.71 ERA and 1.05 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoAndy Pages - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Andy Pages has settled in quite well in his first taste of the major leagues and is worth rostering in all standard leagues. Pages opened the season with Triple-A and posted a dominant .371/.452/.694 line with five home […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJunior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Formats PROSPECT RANKING: #1 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base/shortstop prospect Junior Caminero has had an unbelievable start to the season in Triple-A and should be back in the major leagues very soon. The number four prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, has an incredible .328/.391/.724 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoYasmani Grandal Making First Start Of Season
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal is making his first start of the season and will bat in the six-hole against Colorado Rockies southpaw Austin Gomber. Grandal was activated from the injured list on Friday after recovering from plantar fasciitis, a move that also sent Henry Davis down to Triple-A. The 35-year-old catcher posted a .234/.309/.339 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFantasy Baseball Trade Advice: Buy or Sell Jose Berrios? (Week 6)
BALLER MOVE: Sell Jose Berrios ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios has quietly been one of the best starting pitchers throughout the opening month of the season. The 29-year-old has tossed 43 ⅔ innings, resulting in a 4-2 record, a stellar 1.44 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP, and 31 punchouts. While this surface-level production is […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoKevin Kiermaier Activated From Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start in Saturday's lineup as the Blue Jays continue a three-game set against right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin and the Washington Nationals. Kiermaier only stayed on the injured list for a minimum of ten days and should be expected […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoAlex Kirilloff Idle Against Lefty
Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff is not in Saturday's lineup as the Twins are slated to face Boston southpaw Brennan Bernardino. Kirilloff has yet to make a start this season against a left-handed pitcher, and Saturday will be no different. As a result, Willi Castro will play left field, which opens the hot corner for […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMatt Mervis Sent Down, Miles Mastrobuoni Promoted
Chicago Cubs infielder Miles Mastrobuoni was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday in a corresponding move that sent Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis back down to the minor leagues. Mervis disappointed fantasy managers in his second major league stint and will most likely not receive another chance until later in the summer. Mervis […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJoey Wiemer Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left knee discomfort. Infielder Andruw Monasterio was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Wiemer was removed from Friday's game after injuring his knee when attempting to catch a ball in left field. Wiemer struggled in his first major […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoSell High on Shota Imanaga? Fantasy Baseball Trades Advice and Analysis (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Buy Shota Imanaga ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga has settled in quite nicely in the MLB after pitching several seasons in the KBO. He currently has an amazing 0.78 ERA, which is the best among qualified starters, and a stellar 0.75 WHIP across 34 ⅔ innings. The 30-year-old southpaw has flashed elite […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoChayce McDermott Leads The Way In Combined No-Hitter
Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Chayce McDermott led the way on Friday evening with 6 2/3 clean innings to combine for a no-hitter with relief pitchers Nolan Hoffman and Kaleb Ort. McDermott struck out 11 batters and allowed just two free passes. Hoffman and Ort did not allow any baserunners. This incredible outing lowered McDermott's […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJace Jung Launches Fifth Home Run On Friday
Detroit Tigers second/third base prospect Jace Jung broke out of his power slump on Friday by launching his fifth home run of the season. Jung had gone without tallying a long ball for ten games. In his first season at Triple-A, the 23-year-old has posted a solid .257/.373/.486 line with one swiped bag and 25 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoSamuel Basallo Stays Hot With Another Home Run
Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has been showcasing his elite power potential this past week and added another home run on Friday. Basallo is now up to five home runs on the season and has hit four of them in his past four games. The 19-year-old has a .256/.284/.456 stat line with two stolen […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBraiden Ward Steals Six Bases On Friday
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Braiden Ward swiped six bags on Friday evening to increase his season total to 15. Ward has now stolen at least one base in eight games this season and is emerging as one of the top baserunning threats in the minor leagues. In the batter's box, the 25-year-old has posted a […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoHarry Ford Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games
Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford extended his hitting streak to 11 games in Friday's doubleheader. In the first game, Ford knocked a double, and in the second game, he tallied his fourth round-tripper of the season and laced another double, his eighth of the season. After tallying just one hit in his first five […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoCole Young Hits First Double-A Home Run
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Cole Young launched his first Double-A home run with a grand slam on Friday evening. After hitting 11 long balls across Single and High-A last summer, it took Young 23 games to tally his first in Double-A this season. The 20-year-old has a .245/.336/.337 stat line with six stolen bases in […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJoander Suarez Dazzles In Relief
New York Mets pitching prospect Joander Suarez tossed 6 1/3 perfect innings of relief en route to his first victory of the season for Double-A Binghamton. Saurez relieved starter Tylor Megill and proceeded to remain on the mound for the rest of the game and retire every batter consecutively. This amazing outing brings the 24-year-old […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoLuis Baez Hits Third Home Run Of The Season On Thursday
Houston Astros outfield prospect Luis Baez launched his third long ball of the season on Thursday. At just 20 years old, Baez currently has a .263/.314/.425 stat line with three swiped bags and 14 RBI through his first 19 games at High-A. Considered the number two prospect in the Houston system on MLB Pipeline, Baez […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoYilber Diaz Tallies Season-High 11 Punchouts In Seven Scoreless Frames
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching prospect Yilber Diaz posted his best start of the season on Thursday evening when he threw seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits and tallying eleven punchouts. This outing raises Diaz's strikeout total to an eye-catching 42 in just 25 innings. The 23-year-old sits with a 3.96 ERA and 1.32 WHIP […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoPeyton Pallette Strikes Out Seven Across Five Shutout Innings
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Peyton Pallette earned his first victory of the season by tossing five scoreless innings and tallying seven punchouts. The 22-year-old gave up just four hits and no walks. This start lowers his ratios to a 6.46 ERA and 1.63 WHIP through 15 ⅓ innings at High-A. Palette struggled in […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTink Hence Named To April’s MiLB Player Of The Month List
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Tink Hence was named Texas League Pitcher of the Month for April. Throughout April, Hence has pitched 25 ⅔ innings to the tune of a strong 2.10 ERA and stellar 0.74 WHIP. He struck out 31 batters and only surrendered six free passes. The 21-year-old has taken a significant […]
Andy Smith 7 months ago