Dylan Crews Has Three-Hit Night For Triple-A Rochester

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews went 3-for-5 with an RBI on Tuesday night for Triple-A Rochester. The 22-year-old has transitioned well to Triple-A hitting .260 with four homers and 16 RBI in 30 games with Rochester since his promotion. MLB's No. 4 overall prospect now has nine multi-hit games at Triple-A. Crews is a […]

Yankees, Astros Interested In Yandy Diaz

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros are interested in a potential deal for Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates may be an outside contender for Diaz's services. Diaz is hitting .270 with nine homers and 47 RBI […]

Jeral Perez Winds Up With White Sox In Big Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent second base prospect Jeral Perez to the Chicago White Sox as part of the three-team deal that included the St. Louis Cardinals. Perez slots in as the No. 13 prospect in the White Sox' system. The 19-year-old has spent this year at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga where he hit .264 with […]

Sabin Ceballos Heads To Giants

The Atlanta Braves traded third baseman Sabin Ceballos to the San Francisco Giants in a trade headlined by outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler returning to Atlanta. Ceballos, a third base prospect, had three homers and 30 RBI at High-A this season in the Braves system before the trade. He was the No. 17 prospect for the […]

Shortstop Prospect Rafael Ramirez Traded To Nationals

The Cleveland Guardians traded shortstop prospect Rafael Ramirez to the Washington Nationals in a trade that sent outfielder Lane Thomas to Cleveland on Monday night. Ramirez is 19 years old and slots into the Nationals' top prospects list at No. 23. He will begin at Single-A Fredericksburg. Ramirez has struggled a bit at Single-A this season, […]

Infield Prospect Will Wagner Moves To Blue Jays

The Houston Astros traded prospect Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday in a deal that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston. Wagner has been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo and slots in as the Blue Jays' No. 21 prospect. The versatile infielder was having a nice season for Triple-A Sugar Land before the trade, […]

Cardinals Making Push For Erick Fedde

The St. Louis Cardinals are pushing toward acquiring Chicago White Sox right-handed starter Erick Fedde, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reports there is nothing definitive on a deal, however. Fedde is 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in a resurgent year for the White Sox this season. The […]

Royals Officially Acquire Michael Lorenzen From Rangers

The Kansas City Royals have acquired right-handed starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington, the team announced. Lorenzen finds a nice landing spot with Kansas City and could get a slight boost to his fantasy value. The 32-year-old was 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA and 1.28 WHIP […]

Mets Looking For More Rotation, Bullpen Help

The New York Mets continue to search for more pitching depth in their starting rotation and bullpen, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets have already acquired relievers Ryne Stanek from Seattle and Phil Maton from the Rays before the deadline but will continue to search for bullpen arms as well […]

Moises Ballesteros Crushes Pinch-Hit Grand Slam

Chicago Cubs catcher prospect Moises Ballesteros hit a pinch-hit grand slam on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa. It was the 14th homer of the season for the Cubs' No. 5 prospect and his fifth homer since his call-up to Triple-A. The 20-year-old earned a promotion by hitting .299 with nine homers and 43 RBI at Double-A. […]

Royals Interested In Michael Lorenzen

The Kansas City Royals have shown interest in Texas Rangers right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Lorenzen is 5-6 this season with a 3.81 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. The 32-year-old would be a potential boon for the Royals starting rotation and the move would be an interesting one […]

Matt Shaw Goes Deep For Double-A Tennessee

Chicago Cubs No. 2 overall prospect Matt Shaw hit his 13th homer of the season on Sunday for Double-A Tennessee. The 22-year-old infielder is hitting .256 with 13 homers, 47 RBI, and 22 stolen bases for Tennessee this season. Shaw is hitting .286 in July with three homers and 12 RBI. The talented prospect has […]

Orioles Remain In Contact With Tigers About Tarik Skubal

The Baltimore Orioles are still engaged in talks with the Detroit Tigers regarding a potential trade of ace left-hander Tarik Skubal according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Nothing is imminent however, Morosi reports. The Orioles are seeking a top-of-the-rotation starter and Skubal would fit the bill although he would likely command a heavy haul […]

Steven Kwan Hits Go-Ahead Homer In Guardians' Win Over Phillies

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan hit his 11th home run of the season in the team's 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Kwan's homer came in the seventh inning and proved to be the difference in Cleveland's win. Kwan is hitting .342 with those 11 homers and 30 RBI in 79 games. Kwan is much-improved […]

Elly De La Cruz Notches Three Hits, Four Stolen Bases

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-4 Sunday with four stolen bases in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Reds' dynamo created havoc on the base paths and added to his season-long stolen base total (55). De La Cruz is by far the league leader in the steals category and […]

Pete Fairbanks Records 20th Save

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks locked down a 2-1 victory with a scoreless ninth for his 20th save of the season in Sunday's game against the Reds. Fairbanks gave up a hit and struck out one batter in his inning of work. The right-hander now has a 3.11 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP. The […]

Nick Gonzales Heading For Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after leaving Saturday's game with a groin injury. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on a radio show that he believes the injury is not season-ending but it could be weeks before Gonzalez returns from the injured list. The 25-year-old […]

Reynaldo Lopez Exits Start Early With Right-Forearm Tightness

The Atlanta Braves announced that starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez left his start early as a precaution with right forearm tightness and is considered day-to-day. The right-hander left the game against the New York Mets on Sunday after three innings pitched with three hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Lopez is 7-4 this season with […]

Marlins To Place Josh Bell On Waivers

The Miami Marlins are reportedly set to put first baseman Josh Bell on outright waivers, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Bell hit .237 with 14 homers and 47 RBI for the Marlins this season with a .696 OPS. It has been a bit of a struggle in Miami for the left-handed-hitting slugger. Bell could […]

Christopher Morel On The Move To The Rays

Third baseman Christopher Morel has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in the deal that will send Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs. Morel hit .199 this season with 18 homers and 51 RBI for the Cubs before the trade. The 25-year-old offers some pop in his bat but the batting average is an […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

The All-Star break has come and gone. The trade deadline is quickly approaching. High-profile prospects are currently lighting up the minor leagues and chomping at the bit to make an impact at the big league level with fans thinking there is no time like the present to get a glimpse of the future.  This might […]

Will Warren Sharp In Another Good July Start

New York Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren turned in another solid start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. The right-hander went six innings, giving up one run on two hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. The 25-year-old has turned in a nice July with a 2.91 ERA and 0.92 during the month. He has lowered […]

Roderick Arias Blasts Grand Slam For Single-A Tampa

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Roderick Arias hit his second career grand slam on Thursday night. The 19-year-old is hitting .228 with seven home runs and 51 RBI to go with 26 stolen bases for Single-A Tampa this season. The Yankees' No. 4 prospect is top-five in the Florida State League in hits, RBI, and […]

Tyler Black Swipes Three Bags For Triple-A Nashville

Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Tyler Black went 1-for-2 with two walks and three stolen bases on Thursday for Triple-A Nashville. The 24-year-old has a homer and nine RBI to go with five steals and a .290 batting average in July. The Brewers' No. 3 prospect got 34 at-bats this season in the big leagues […]

Gino Groover Hits First Homer Since Return From Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Gino Groover (wrist) hit a home run for High-A Hillsboro on Thursday. It was the second home run of Groover's professional career and his first since returning from a broken wrist. Arizona's No. 5 prospect has played just 10 games at High-A so far this season because of the injury. […]

Brayden Taylor Rips Homer For High-A Bowling Green

Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Brayden Taylor went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI for High-A Bowling Green on Thursday. Taylor has four homers and nine RBI in July but is hitting just .226. The Rays' No. 4 prospect is having a nice season at Bowling Green with 14 homers and 45 […]

Chase Dollander Sharp In First Double-A Start

Colorado Rockies top overall prospect Chase Dollander was effective in four innings in his debut for Double-A Hartford. The 22-year-old right-handed pitcher gave up one unearned run with one hit and three walks to go with five strikeouts. He threw 72 pitches as he continues to build up his pitch count. The Tennessee product features […]

Jacob Melton Crushes Home Run For Double-A Corpus Christi

Houston Astros top overall prospect Jacob Melton went 2-for-5 with a homer for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday. The 23-year-old outfielder is hitting .248 with 10 homers and 34 RBI to go with 19 stolen bases this season for Corpus Christi. The sweet-swinging lefty with elite speed is hitting .250 in July with two homers […]

Josue De Paula Goes Deep For High-A Great Lakes

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run for High-A Great Lakes on Wednesday. The 19-year-old from Brooklyn is hitting .250 with two homers and six RBI in 15 games since his call-up to High-A. De Paula is hitting .273 between two levels this season with eight homers […]

Dalton Rushing Homers For Double-A Tulsa

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher prospect Dalton Rushing launched a solo home run on Wednesday for Double-A Tulsa. The Dodgers' top overall prospect is hitting .257 with 11 homers and 47 RBI for Tulsa this season. This was his first home run in July during which he is hitting just .219 in nine games. The 23-year-old […]