Brandon Lowe Hopes to Return on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, July 11, with left-oblique tightness, but he's hoping to return when he's eligible to come off the IL on Friday, July 18, for the first game of the second half of the season. Lowe was pulled after just […]

Michael Arroyo Belts Home Run No. 17 on Sunday

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo went 1-for-5 on Sunday for Double-A Arkansas, belting his second home run since joining the Travelers in late June. The Mariners' sixth-ranked prospect hit the ground running when he joined Double-A, collecting a hit in 11 of his first 12 games, but Sunday's homer was his only hit in […]

Jaison Chourio Turning the Corner Since Return From Injured List

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio returned from the High-A injured list in early June, and after going 3-for-37 (.081) in his first 11 games back, he's begun to regain form, going 7-for-22 (.318), albeit with zero extra-base hits. The 20-year-old continued to display an excellent eye at the plate, though, walking 22 times compared […]

Porter Hodge Throws Over the Weekend

According to MLB.com, Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Porter Hodge (shoulder) was scheduled to throw on Saturday, July 12, and is "feeling good," according to manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs placed Hodge back on the injured list last Wednesday with a right-shoulder impingement after he surrendered six runs in just one-third of an inning against the […]

Jameson Taillon Doing Some Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) is doing some baseball activities, including playing catch, in what manager Craig Counsell called a "good sign" over the weekend. However, Taillon hasn't started running, and the Cubs plan to put together a plan for him after this week's All-Star break. The 33-year-old veteran was put on the 15-day […]

Miguel Amaya Likely to Start Rehab Assignment After All-Star Break

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) will likely start a minor-league rehab assignment after this week's All-Star break. Amaya will initially begin playing in rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Manager Craig Counsell said that Amaya will need a week's worth of games before being activated from the 10-day injured list, potentially before […]

Royals Put Michael Lorenzen on Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 11) with a left-oblique strain. The Royals scratched Lorenzen from his start over the weekend with what they called at the time an illness, but the 33-year-old veteran is dealing with something much […]

Travis Bazzana Continues Rehab with Complex League Affiliate

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana (oblique) has continued his rehab assignment with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate and is now 3-for-11 (.273) with one double, a steal, and a 6:2 BB:K through five games. Before going down with the injury, the No. 1 overall pick from last year's draft was slashing .252/.362/.433 […]

Cam Collier Gets on Base Five Times on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier went 3-for-3 with three singles, two walks, and an RBI for Double-A Chattanooga on Sunday. The Reds' fourth-ranked prospect was promoted to Double-A back in mid-June, and since then, he's held his own, batting .293 (24-for-82) with five doubles and a 17.8 percent walk rate, but has yet […]

Samuel Basallo Cranks 19th Home Run on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, and four RBI on Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 10) had been in a bit of a slump from late June to early July, going 3-for-24 (.125) with one home run over a nine-game stretch, but is […]

Zach Dezenzo Still Not Swinging

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Zach Dezenzo (hand) is making progress but still isn't swinging a bat, according to MLB.com. The Astros moved Dezenzo to the 60-day injured list last Friday, and there's currently no timetable for his return. He has been sidelined since June 1 with a capsule strain in his left hand and will not […]

Chas McCormick Struggling on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) has gone just 2-for-20 with a home run, eight strikeouts and a walk through five minor-league rehab games at Triple-A Sugar Land, according to MLB.com. McCormick is currently on the 10-day injured list with a left-oblique strain, but he figures to return for the second half of the season […]

Cristian Javier Ahead of Luis Garcia in his Rehab

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Sports Talk 790 radio that right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) is ahead of Luis Garcia (elbow) in his rehab. "He's going to help us this year. It's probably going to take him a little bit longer," Brown said. Javier, who is on the 60-day injured list as he […]

Connor Norby to Visit With Specialist This Week

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said on Sunday that third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) is scheduled to visit with a specialist in Arizona during the All-Star break this week to "plot a course of action." Norby injured his wrist last Friday and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-wrist inflammation. Although […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Makes Rehab Start on Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) made a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and looked sharp, tossing 4 2/3 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out five against Triple-A Omaha. Gipson-Long threw 41 of his 59 pitches for strikes in the outing and was in control all the […]

Shane McClanahan Fans Three in FCL Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) made another minor-league rehab start on Sunday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and allowed an earned run on four hits while walking none and striking out three in only 1 2/3 innings of work. McClanahan threw 23 of his 36 pitches for strikes and got up to […]

J.P. France Faces Live Hitters

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) threw live batting practice Wednesday in the latest step in his recovery from a torn shoulder capsule. France, who hasn't appeared in the majors since April 2024, underwent shoulder surgery last July. The Astros still haven't provided a clear timeline for his return, though they do expect the 30-year-old […]

Max Kranick Could Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-handed reliever Max Kranick (elbow) is getting another opinion from Dr. Keith Meister on his injured elbow and could require Tommy John surgery, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. Kranick has been out since June 15 with a flexor strain, and going under the knife would cost him the […]

Cade Povich Perfect in Rehab Outing

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich (hip) posted a lights-out performance in a High-A rehab start on Sunday. Povich threw three perfect innings and recorded three strikeouts on 30 pitches (23 strikes). The 25-year-old has been on the 15-day injured list since mid-June and recently suffered a setback, making Sunday's excellent outing all the more encouraging. […]

Jacob Melton Participating in Baseball Activities

Houston Astros outfielder Jacob Melton (ankle) has recently begun participating in baseball activities at the team's facility in Florida. Melton, on the 10-day injured list since June 14 with a sprained right ankle, is still without an exact timetable for a return. The Astros' second-ranked prospect at MLB Pipeline, Melton made his major league debut […]

Sal Frelick Undergoes MRI on Hamstring

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) underwent an MRI on his left hamstring after an 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Frelick had been dealing with soreness in his hamstring recently, and he had to leave the game in the third inning after aggravating it on a sliding catch. There's no word on […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Brady House, Bubba Chandler, Kevin Ginkel, Cam Schlittler, Brice Matthews, Grant Taylor

The MLB All-Star break has officially arrived as the regular season takes a small break and won't have any games until Friday. Everyone gets to enjoy the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game in the meantime. However, the next few days will be a pivotal point of the season for adding players and stashing […]

Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left?

Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are among the names that have emerged as must-start players. However, there are still several players waiting in the wings who […]

The Top First-Half Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Gems for 2025

Every season, some players go undrafted in fantasy drafts and then emerge as waiver wire gems throughout the season. It happened last year with players like Reynaldo Lopez, Brent Rooker, Ranger Suarez, Paul Skenes, and Jordan Westburg. All five of those players went outside the top 250 in drafts and carried fantasy managers to championships.  […]

Biggest Fantasy Baseball Busts Of The First Half (2025)

Every year, some players don't quite meet expectations in fantasy. These are often referred to as busts in the fantasy landscape. As we approach the All-Star break, now is a good time to look at which players are busts from the first half. These players have been hard to roster through the first couple of months.  […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Home Run Derby Props (7/14/2025)

The All-Star break provides players, fans, and even writers like us with some time away from the game and a chance to recharge our batteries before the dog days of Summer. However, one of the biggest draws of the All-Star experience in recent years is the annual Home Run Derby. There's a loaded field this […]

Roki Sasaki Expected to Return in Late August

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) will throw his second bullpen session on Monday as he works back from a shoulder impingement. Barring any issues in his rehab, the Dodgers expect Sasaki to return in late August, according to manager Dave Roberts. Sasaki last pitched in the majors on May 9 and has since […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July 2025)

We've reached the all-star break and all the excitement that comes with it. In addition to the All-Star game, Futures game, and Home Run Derby, we also have the Major League Baseball 2025 draft kicking off today (July 13), which will bring a whole new batch of prospects added to my August prospect rankings. But […]

Spencer Arrighetti Nearing a Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment in the next week or two, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. Arrighetti is currently throwing live batting practice in Florida, and a rehab assignment would be a significant next step in getting him back in the Astros' rotation and helping them make […]

Max Fried Still Dealing With a Blister on his Finger

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (finger) said it's still too soon to know if he'll pitch against the Atlanta Braves after the All-Star break, but his blister is moving in the "right direction" and "getting better," the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips reports. Fried exited in his start against the Chicago Cubs on […]