Matthew Boyd Strikes Out Six in Rehab Start on Thursday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps) looked good in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday with Triple-A Iowa, allowing three earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out six in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Boyd is on the 15-day injured list with a left-biceps strain, but the 35-year-old veteran is expected to […]

Willi Castro Out on Thursday With Hand Injury

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) is on the bench to begin Thursday's game at Daikin Park against the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. Edouard Julien is starting at second base and will bat leadoff for the Rockies against Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss. Castros was removed from Wednesday's game after he was hit on the […]

Freddy Fermin Out With Head Injury on Thursday

San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin (head) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday night's series finale against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park, according to MLB.com. Luis Campusano is doing the catching for right-hander Walker Buehler and will hit eighth against Mariners veteran right-hander Luis Castillo. Fermin was shaken up in Wednesday's […]

Mike Trout Hits Five Homers in Series Versus Yankees

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been looking like his former MVP self this week in the Bronx during a four-game series against the New York Yankees. Trout finished Thursday's 11-4 victory by going 1-for-2 with a solo home run, three runs scored, and three walks. The 34-year-old former 11-time All-Star and three-time MVP […]

Chase Silseth Next Up for Saves in Anaheim?

If Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki opts to go with someone else at closer after right-hander Jordan Romano blew two saves in New York against the Yankees this week, The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher suggests that right-hander Chase Silseth might be the next man up. Silseth has a 2.84 ERA and 1.58 WHIP […]

James Tibbs III Shedding Stash Status During Cold Spell

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has cooled considerably since his white-hot start to the season, going just 3-for-33 (.091) with an ugly 41.5 percent strikeout rate over his last nine games. He was never going to stay on the pace he was before that (.514 AVG, 12 extra-base hits, including seven home […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Struggling to Begin 2026

Across his first 77 plate appearances of 2026, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting .236/.276/.306 with one home run, five RBI, 12 runs scored, and four stolen bases. The 24-year-old was the talk of baseball to start the 2025 season, posting an .847 OPS with 25 home runs and 27 stolen bases before the […]

Max Clark with Another Multi-Hit Performance, Toolsy Outfielder is a Must-Stash

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has been showing why he was a third-overall draft pick back in 2023, consistently climbing the ranks of the Tigers' farm system and proving he's not overmatched whatsoever at Triple-A thus far in 2025. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect (soon to be top-ranked with the eventual graduation of Kevin McGonigle) […]

Charlie Condon Showing Improved Approach, MLB Debut Around the Corner?

Colorado Rockies corner infielder/outfielder prospect Charlie Condon continues to hit well at Triple-A Albuquerque, going 5-for-12 (.417) over his last three games. The Rockies' second-ranked prospect is slashing an impressive .319/.439/.617 with four home runs and, perhaps more importantly, has lowered his strikeout rate to a better-than-average 19.3 percent for the season. The right-hander is […]

Zach Neto Showcasing Improved Walk Rate to Start 2026

Across his first 90 plate appearances of the 2026 season, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is hitting .240/.367/.493 with five home runs, nine RBI, 17 runs scored, and one stolen base. The 25-year-old has not been especially aggressive on the base paths so far this season, but Neto has a track record as a […]

Trea Turner Showing Signs of Decline Early in 2026?

Across his first 78 plate appearances of 2026, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is hitting .260/.308/.397 with two home runs, seven RBI, 13 runs scored, and one stolen base. The 32-year-old has a long track record of strong MLB production, so it's too early in the season for fantasy managers to panic. However, Turner is […]

Robby Snelling Closing in on MLB Debut, Remains an Upside Stash Option

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling was in the mix to make the Marlins' starting rotation before ultimately being reassigned to Triple-A to begin the year, but since then, the left-hander has been making his case for a big league debut. In his latest outing, the former 39th-overall draft pick struck out 12 batters in […]

Gregory Soto Falls into Eighth-Inning Role Again, Losing Value in Standard Leagues

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto worked a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts in his team's 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Pirates reliever Dennis Santana followed Soto in the ninth inning and picked up his second save of the season. While Soto also has a save in 2026, he has four holds […]

Didier Fuentes a High-End Pitching Prospect Worth Stashing

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes ran into some trouble in his latest start at Triple-A Gwinnett, yielding four runs in the first inning alone, but settled in and tossed six shutout innings after that. Outside of that one inning of trouble, the Braves' third-ranked prospect has thrown 15 2/3 innings of scoreless ball and […]

Spencer Arrighetti Fans 10 in Season Debut, to Remain a Focal Point in Rotation?

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti recorded the win in his 2026 season debut on Wednesday, allowing one run and two hits while striking out 10 across six innings of work in his team's 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Arrighetti was expected to play a significant role in the Astros rotation heading into the […]

Payton Tolle Remains a High-End Stash Ahead of Week 4

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Payton Tolle is biding his time in Worcester until it is his turn to get the call to the majors, which shouldn't be long now. Boston's top-ranked prospect was roughed up in his first start at Triple-A this year, but has been very effective in his last two turns through […]

Dennis Santana Tallies Second Save, Reclaiming Closer Job in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana picked up his second save of the season on Wednesday by pitching a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals. Santana has now logged saves in two out of his last three appearances and appears to be reclaiming the lead closer role in Pittsburgh. […]

Addison Barger Expected to Resume Swinging This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) has resumed baseball activities at the team's spring training complex in Florida, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Barger played catch over the last two days and is expected to resume swinging on Friday or Saturday. The goal is for Barger to resume running by Tuesday or […]

Kurt Suzuki Non-Committal on Jordan Romano as the Closer Going Forward

The Los Angeles Angels could shake things up with the closer's role going forward after right-handed reliever Jordan Romano has blown saves against the New York Yankees in two of the last three games, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. When asked about the closer's role in the wake of Romano's recent […]

Daniel Susac, Patrick Bailey Could Split Time Behind the Plate

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said on Thursday that catchers Daniel Susac and Patrick Bailey might start splitting time and alternating behind the plate, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Bailey got the start in Thursday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds after Susac started on Wednesday night for the Gigantes. […]

Jared Jones to Begin Throwing Sim Games Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said that right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) will enter the simulated-game phase of his rehab soon, according to Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf. Generally, pitchers have three to six simulated games/live batting practice sessions before a club will consider sending them on a minor-league rehab assignment. Jones started the year […]

Justin Verlander's Recovery Going Slower Than Expected

Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (hip) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. However, Verlander's recovery is "going a little slower than I think he anticipated or we anticipated," manager A.J. Hinch said. The Tigers will continue to take the 43-year-old future Hall of Famer's recovery on a […]

George Springer Could Return for Next Homestand

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) is hitting off a tee and doing flips in the batting cage, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. "Looked pretty normal, which is good. He's feeling better," manager John Schneider said. Springer still needs to run to test out his fractured toe, but the Blue Jays […]

Nick Pivetta Dealing With Flexor Strain, Could Miss Months

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen said on Wednesday that right-hander Nick Pivetta (elbow) is dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow, according to Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Padres think it will be "weeks, maybe months" before Pivetta can return to the team's starting rotation after rest and rehab. […]

Corey Seager Resting on Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Athletics at Sutter Health Park with a lefty on the mound, according to MLB.com. Ezequiel Duran will make the start at shortstop for the Rangers and will hit ninth against southpaw Jacob Lopez. Seager has five home […]

Zach McKinstry to Go for More Testing

Detroit Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry (hip) is "not moving around well" on Thursday, and "we're going to continue to get him looked at," manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. McKinstry is beat up right now, also dealing with an arm/shoulder injury and a scraped chest after he collided with Kansas City Royals first […]

Josh Hader "Feeling Strong" After Live BP Session, a Month From Debut?

Houston Astros left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) said he's "feeling strong" after throwing 20 pitches to teammates Taylor Trammell and Brice Matthews on Tuesday at Daikin Park, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Hader missed the final two months last year with a left-shoulder capsule strain and was then diagnosed with biceps tendinitis at the […]

Jesus Luzardo Pummeled by Cubs on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo had a start to forget on Wednesday night in the team's 11-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. Luzardo lost his third game of the year, surrendering nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four in 5 1/3 innings […]

Nico Hoerner Homers, Drive in Five in Win Over Phillies

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner continued to swing the bat well in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, going 3-for-5 with five RBI and two runs scored as the Cubs' leadoff hitter. Hoerner is one of the hottest hitters in baseball at the moment in the first month of […]

Shota Imanaga Strikes Out 11 in First Win of the Season

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga was on point in Wednesday's 11-2 blowout win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark. Imanaga was dominant, allowing only one earned run on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out 11 in six innings to win his first game of the 2026 season. His 11 […]