Carter Jensen Rips a Pair of Doubles, Scores Three Times

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen went 2-for-3 with a walk and two doubles for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, driving in one run, scoring three times, and stealing one base in the process. The Royals' third-ranked prospect was hitting the cover off of the ball at Double-A, and although he's just 8-for-40 (.200) at […]

Owen Caissie with Another Two-Homer Game on Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie hammered another two solo home runs on Saturday for Triple-A Iowa in a 2-for-4 day at the plate. Over the last five games, Caissie has belted five home runs while hitting .444 (8-for-18) with seven walks to just three strikeouts. The improving strikeout rate is welcome progress as he […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Fills the Stat Sheet on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base on Saturday for Double-A Amarillo. The D-backs' third-ranked prospect has performed admirably in his first turn at that level, hitting .286 with an OBP of .388 thanks to a 14.3 percent walk rate […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Progresses Rehab to Single-A

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (hip) has progressed his rehab from the Complex League to Single-A Fort Myers. The Twins' second-ranked prospect injured his hip and has been out of action since May 30. He's gone 6-for-20 (.300) with a pair of doubles and a 3:7 BB:K in six rehab games (one at Single-A), […]

Andres Gimenez Undergoes MRI on Ankle

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez will undergo an MRI on his ankle after reaggravating an injury that originally occurred on Wednesday. He reaggravated it running the bases in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Angels. For now he's considered day-to-day, but depending the results of the MRI, a trip to the injured list […]

Bailey Ober Continues to Throw While Sidelined

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (hip) continues to throw in order to maintain arm strength as he works his way back from a left-hip impingement that put him on the shelf on June 29. He dealt with the issue for most of the season, which could help explain some of the ineffectiveness that pushed […]

Zebby Matthews Set to Throw a Third Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a third bullpen session on Sunday as he works his way back from a shoulder strain that has kept him out since June 5. After that, the righty is expected to face live hitters next week so long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 15)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Yu Darvish Unlikely to be Activated this Weekend

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) is not expected to be activated this weekend. The Padres do not have a starter named for Sunday's matchup with the Rangers, but manager Mike Shildt stated that Darvish likely would not be the one to fill the void. The veteran hurler has been dealing with elbow […]

Matt Chapman Expected to Return on Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday according to manager Bob Melvin. The veteran has been out since early June with a sprained right hand, but completed only a one-game rehab assignment with the Giants in need of offensive and defensive infield help. The 32-year-old […]

Blake Snell to Face Live Batters on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is set to face live hitters again on Saturday and is expected to throw two innings. As long as the lefty doesn't suffer any setbacks, he could be in line to begin a rehab assignment afterward. While any progress is welcomed, that still means he probably won't […]

Clayton Beeter Recalled from Triple-A

New York Yankees pitching prospect Clayton Beeter was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The righty made his major league debut in 2024, striking out five batters and walking just one in 3 2/3 innings of work. The strikeout stuff has been there at Triple-A this season, fanning 35 batters (38.5 percent K%) in 21 […]

Justin Crawford Tallies Three Hits on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, and one run scored on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phils' third-ranked prospect is 10-for-21 (.476) over his last five games, including four doubles and a home run, although surprisingly without even a single stolen base. The 21-year-old is sporting a […]

Logan Henderson Shaky in Latest Start at Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Logan Henderson was tagged for five earned runs in his latest start on Tuesday for Triple-A Nashville, yielding three hits (two home runs), one walk, and he hit one batter while striking out three in four innings of work. The Brewers' sixth-ranked prospect has been susceptible to the home run lately, allowing […]

Jordan Lawlar to Miss Multiple Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks with his latest hamstring injury, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The former first-rounder had been placed on the 7-day IL after being removed from a game on June 25. Lawlar was hitting well at Triple-A all year, slashing .319/.410/.583 with 10 home runs […]

Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Six in Latest Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out six in 3 1/3 innings pitched in his latest start this past Saturday. After a dominating start to the year, some command issues have cropped up for the Pirates' top prospect, registering a 15.0 percent walk […]

Kaelen Culpepper Collects Two Hits, Steals a Base on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base on Tuesday for Double-A Wichita. The 22-year-old is hitting .297 with a pair of home runs in nine games since his promotion from High-A, and for the season is slashing .294/.386/.476 with 11 home runs […]

Walker Jenkins Steals Two Bases, Extends Hit Streak to Seven Games

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins extended his current hit streak to seven games with a 1-for-4 day at the plate on Tuesday for Double-A Wichita, swiping two bags in the contest as well. Since returning from the injured list in early June, the Twins' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 15) has put all of his offensive […]

Theo Gillen Collects Three Hits, Steals Two Bases on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Theo Gillen went 3-for-4 on Tuesday for Single-A Charleston, adding a pair of stolen bases in the contest. It was the third straight multi-hit effort for the 2024 first-rounder, going 7-for-12 (.583) over that stretch and pushing his batting average to .285 with a .430 slugging percentage and 28 steals in […]

Josue Briceno Gets on Base Five Times on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first base/catching prospect Josue Briceno went 3-for-4 at the plate on Tuesday for High-A West Michigan, including a double, two walks, an RBI, and a run scored. It marked the fourth straight multi-hit game for the 20-year-old, which came on the heels of a selection to the All-Star Futures Game and a rise of 15 spots […]

Luis Pena is the Biggest Riser in Latest Prospect Refresh

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena was the biggest mover in MLB.com's latest refresh of their top prospects list, making a huge jump from No. 95 overall to No. 39, a 56-spot climb. The 5-foot-11 Venezuelan showed well last season in the Dominican Summer League, slashing .393/.457/.583 and adding 39 steals in just 44 games as […]

Nick Nastrini Claimed Off Waivers by the Marlins

The Miami Marlins claimed pitching prospect Nick Nastrini off of waivers on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was with the Chicago White Sox organization and ranked No. 24 on the team's top prospect list, making nine appearances for the club last year, posting a 7.07 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and more walks (36) than strikeouts (26) in 35 […]

Gino Groover Earns All-Star Futures Game Selection

Arizona Diamondbacks corner infield prospect Gino Groover's strong start to the 2025 campaign has propelled him to a selection to the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park. The D-backs' 10th-ranked prospect has put together a .301/.377/.471 slash line with 10 home runs through 67 games for Double-A Amarillo. His 78 hits […]

Sal Stewart Selected to Play in All-Star Futures Game

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart has been selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park. The Reds' third-ranked prospect has been hitting well all season at Double-A Chattanooga, but has been on fire the last two weeks, going 20-for-46 (.435) with five home runs, 16 RBI, and […]

Colton Ledbetter Earns Southern League Player of the Week Honors

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Colton Ledbetter earned Southern League Player of the Week honors after a hot six-game stretch from June 23-29 for Double-A Montgomery. The 2023 second-round draft pick went 12-for-23 (.522) with three doubles, a home run, four RBI, eight runs scored, one steal, and a 5:4 BB:K. The outburst pushed his […]

Kyler Fedko Named Texas League Player of the Week

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Kyler Fedko was named the Texas League Player of the Week for his performance from June 23-29 at Double-A Wichita. The 25-year-old went 9-for-23 (.391) with seven extra-base hits, including five home runs, 13 RBI, eight runs scored, three steals, and a 3:4 BB:K in six games. The former 12th-round draft […]

Josue De Paula, Zyhir Hope to Play in All-Star Futures Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospects Josue De Paula and Zyhir Hope have both been selected to play in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. The Dodgers' top two prospects are having productive seasons at High-A Great Lakes, with De Paula hitting .269 with 10 home runs, 24 steals, and an .852 OPS thanks in part to […]

Thomas White Strong in Second Double-A Start

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White had a strong showing in his second start at Double-A Pensacola, tossing five shutout innings, yielding just two hits and a walk while striking out five in the outing. The Marlins' top prospect now owns a 2.53 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 22.9 percent K-BB% in 11 starts this season, […]

Jorge Burgos Named Eastern League Player of the Week

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jorge Burgos was named the Eastern League Player of the Week after going 12-for-24 (.500), including four doubles, a triple, a home run, nine RBI, and five runs scored in six games at Double-A Akron. The 23-year-old got off to a slow start, so the recent hot streak has only pushed his […]

Carlos Cortes Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Athletics outfield prospect Carlos Cortes was named Pacific Coast League (PCL) Player of the Week after going 14-for-23 (.609) last week, including three doubles and four home runs, as well as 13 RBI, seven runs scored, and a 3:4 BB:K for Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old has yet to make a major league debut; however, this […]