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Adley Rutschman Not In Friday’s Lineup
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman will be getting the night off on Friday evening as the O's play host to the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game set. The All-Star catcher is off to a strong start to the 2024 campaign as he has tallied 13 hits in 12 games and has an overall .271/.333/.313 stat […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMichael McGreevy Tosses Six Shutout Innings In Thursday’s Victory
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Michael McGreevy threw 6 2/3 shutout innings en route to his first victory of the season. The former first-round selection surrendered only four hits and one walk. He struck out four. This was an excellent bounce-back performance for the 23-year-old, as he allowed five earned runs in his previous start. […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoYu-Min Lin Strikes Out 10 Across Five Innings On Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yu-Min Lin tallied 10 punchouts across five innings in a no-decision result on Thursday. Lin also allowed seven hits and one free pass, giving up four earned runs. The southpaw is ranked as the fourth-best prospect in the Diamondbacks system and is currently riding a 5.63 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoAidan Miller Tallies First Professional Home Run On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller launched his first professional home run in Thursday's victory over Fort Myers. Miller knocked a single in the third inning and hit the first-round tripper of his career in the fifth. Miller is listed as the third overall prospect in the Philadelphia pipeline and is currently posting a .350/.440/.550 […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJoey Loperfido Hits Sixth Long Ball Of The Season
Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido launched his sixth home run of the season in the third inning on Thursday. He then hit an RBI double in the fifth, increasing the Sugar Land lead. The sixth overall prospect in the Houston system is riding a .289/.358/.711 stat line through the first 11 games of the […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJacob Wilson Tallies Six RBI In Thursday’s Victory
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson went 4-for-5 with six RBI to power the Midland Rock Hounds over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Thursday. Wilson knocked a leadoff single in the first inning and then proceeded to swipe second and third base but was unable to score. In the second, he laced an RBI single, […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoHeston Kjerstad- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in Five Outfielder 12-Team Leagues/AL-only ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad is absolutely mashing the ball in Triple-A and is well worth stashing in deeper and AL-only formats for now. The former Arkansas Razorback got a small taste of the majors last season, posting a modest […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoLars Nootbaar- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has yet to make his 2024 debut due to a fractured rib injury he suffered in March. However, the 26-year-old is making significant progress and could potentially return to the diamond as early as Friday. Frozen ropes […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoSpencer Arrighetti- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros prospect Spencer Arrighetti made his major league debut on Wednesday against the red-hot Kansas City Royals. The No. 3 prospect in the Houston pipeline struggled as he threw only three innings and surrendered seven earned runs, seven hits, and three walks. […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoWho is the Oakland Athletics' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Oakland Athletics are off to a rough 3-7 start to open the 2024 season. While their bullpen may not see many save opportunities throughout the season, a closer who can see double-digit chances is still valuable. Currently, the A’s have not had a save opportunity, so analyzing who will be given the first call […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoReid Detmers- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers has been off to a dazzling start to the 2024 season. On March 31, Detmers threw five innings of one-run ball against the Baltimore Orioles and followed that with a six-inning one-run performance against the Boston Red […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoAustin Riley Hits Two-Run Shot On Sunday To Complete Series Sweep
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley launched his second home run of the season to power the Braves to a series sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Riley was held without a hit until the eighth inning when he launched a two-run shot to center field off Miguel Castro to score Ozzie Albies. The 27-year-old came […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoZack Gelof Crushes First Long Ball Of 2024
Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof had a dominant day at the plate on Sunday, going 4-5 with nine total bases. Gelof wasted no time hitting an RBI triple in the top of the first to score Abraham Toro and then would eventually cross home plate off a JJ Bleday single. In the second, Gelof […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoEdwin Diaz Earns Second Save On Sunday
New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz earned his second save of the season by throwing a clean ninth inning. The right-handed pitcher struck out Jake Fraley on a foul tip on his first out, got Luke Maile to fly out to center field for the second, and tallied his second punch out against Nick […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoDean Kremer Throws Seven Sharp Innings in Series Finale
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer threw seven innings of one-run ball in a 3-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Kremer kept the Bucs at bay as he allowed five hits and one unearned run with six strikeouts. Kremer looked sharp across the first four frames, only allowing three hits. In the fifth, […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBrent Rooker Leaves Sunday’s Game With Abdominal Soreness
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker left Sunday's game with abdominal soreness, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Rooker struck out twice off Jack Flaherty before exiting the game. Rooker was replaced by Lawrence Butler, who hit a single in the top of the fifth inning. The Athletics are off on Monday as they travel […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMichael Conforto Batting Cleanup On Sunday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto will be batting cleanup for the fifth time this season. The left-handed bat will face San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron in the rubber match of the three-game set on Sunday. Conforto has been swinging a hot bat to open the season with a dominant .382/.432/.765 stat line. […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTanner Houck Looks To Continue Strong Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will make his second start of the 2024 season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Houck was dominant in his first start, throwing six shutout innings with three hits, no walks, and ten punchouts against the Oakland Athletics. Houck relied heavily on two pitches, a sinker, and […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoRyan Pepiot Eyes Bounce-Back Performance On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot will look to get his 2024 season back on track as he makes his second start against the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field on Sunday. Pepiot struggled in his Rays debut on April 1 as he surrendered six earned runs, four hits, and four walks across five ⅔ […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoRandy Arozarena Out Of Sunday’s Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena will ride pine in Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. The left fielder has struggled at the plate to open the 2024 campaign with a pedestrian .206/.270/.382 stat line with two home runs and two stolen bases. The 29-year-old is out of the starting lineup for the first […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 3 (Apr 8 - Apr 14)
The first full baseball week is underway, and if you already have an interest in tweaking with your team, then you came to the right place. This fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 3 -- April 8 through April 14 -- and will point out free agents to target […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJustin Foscue- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues/ AL-only ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texas Rangers called up infield prospect Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock following the injury of third baseman Josh Jung. The former All-Star is slated to miss approximately 8-10 weeks of play, making Foscue an intriguing waiver wire target. The former […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoDinelson Lamet Designated For Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dinelson Lamet was designated for assignment on Saturday as the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Gus Varland. Varland struggled in the major leagues last season as he posted a 6.64 ERA and 2.11 WHIP across 20 ⅓ innings. Lamet pitched only 4 ⅓ innings for the Dodgers this season to the […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoLuis Robert Jr. Hits The 10-Day IL
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right hip flexor strain. The White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A as a result. Robert posted a .214/.241/.500 stat line with one stolen base over the opening week that was highlighted by a two-home […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoSpencer Strider's MRI Reveals UCL Damage
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) reported discomfort in his throwing elbow following his start on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Strider underwent an MRI on Saturday, and it revealed UCL damage in his right elbow. This is a crushing blow as Strider was often the first starting pitcher taken in fantasy drafts and […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoBrent Rooker Stays Hot At The Plate
Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-4 en route to a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Rooker launched his second home run in as many games in the top of the first to score Zack Gelof. The 29-year-old then knocked an RBI single in the eighth inning to bring in Gelof […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoJonathan Loaisiga To Have Season Ending UCL Surgery
New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga is set to have season-ending surgery on his UCL due to a forearm strain. The right-handed pitcher was placed on the 60-day injured list yesterday, and this recent news confirms that he will not pitch again this season. The 29-year-old was also battling shoulder injuries most of last […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoMLB Prospect Performances That Matter for 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 2)
The minor league baseball season is underway, and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is, do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for this prospect to reach the big leagues, and are they worth stashing on your […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoChristian Scott Tallies Nine Punchouts Across Four Innings In Triple-A Debut
New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott tallied an eye-catching nine strikeouts and 19 swings-and-misses in his Triple-A debut on Thursday. Scott was given the start but was on a short leash as he threw just four innings of three-run ball with five hits and no walks. The former fifth-round selection pitched across several levels […]
Andy Smith 7 months agoTyler Black Posts Second Multi-Hit Game Of The Season
Milwaukee Brewers second base prospect Tyler Black went 3-for-5 on Thursday with two singles and a double in an extra-innings victory for Triple-A Nashville. This was the 23-year-old's second multi-hit performance of the season, and he currently has an overall .304/.393/.435 slash line. Black has yet to swipe a bag this season, which is quite […]
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