Ryan Pressly Secures Save Despite Shaky Ninth

Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Pressly notched his first save of the season in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, but it wasn't without drama. The righty came on in the bottom of the ninth with a three-run lead, but after a leadoff single, Eugenio Suarez belted his fourth home run of the season, and the […]

David Bednar Nearly Blows Save Opportunity On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar recorded the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Marlins, although it wasn't a clean one. In a 4-1 game in the ninth, the 30-year-old walked the first batter he faced, then gave up a two-run home run on the very next pitch before eventually getting the next three batters […]

Jake Cronenworth Hits Pivotal Home Run In Win

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-3 win over the Braves. The home run was his first of the season and couldn't have come at a better time, as the solo shot broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth and would eventually […]

Brent Rooker Hits Home Run No. 1 In Win Over Mariners

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored in Friday's 7-0 win over the Mariners. The home run was his first of the young season after smacking 39 of them in 2024. The former All-Star belted 30 HR in 2023 as well, but hit only .246, […]

Jeffrey Springs Strikes Out Nine, Picks Up Win In Shutout

Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs was stellar in his first start of 2025, tossing six shutout innings in Friday's 7-0 victory over the Mariners. The lefty allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters en route to picking up the win. Springs underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 after just three […]

Dillon Dingler Homers, Collects Three RBI On Friday

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler went 2-for-5 with a triple and a solo home run, collecting three RBI and scoring once in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Dodgers. The home run was a 410-foot blast that came in a two-strike count off of starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto that put the Tigers up 1-0 at that point in […]

Juan Soto Belts First Home Run Of The Season

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto smacked his first home run in a Mets uniform in Friday's 3-1 win over the Astros. It was a solo shot and his only hit of the day, going 1-for-3 with a walk in the contest. That makes him 2-for-6 with three walks (.556 OBP) after the team's first […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects With The Best Hit Tools - Top Rookie Breakout Candidates

For those fantasy baseball managers looking beyond the draft to see who could help fortify their lineup at some point this season, or perhaps next season for those in dynasty leagues, sometimes we need to look at prospects for the next round of hitters who could lead our squads to victory. For this article, we […]

Devin Williams Strikes Out Two, Records Save No. 1

New York Yankees closer Devin Williams notched his first save of the season, securing the team's 4-2 victory over the Brewers on Thursday. It wasn't without drama, however, as the first three batters got on base (two hits, one walk) in the ninth against the righty to load the bases with no outs in a […]

Carlos Rodon Strikes Out Seven, Picks Up Win On Opening Day

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon pitched 5 1/3 innings on Thursday, allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven on the way to picking up his first win of the season in the 4-2 Opening Day victory over the Brewers. The southpaw, who had a forgettable 2023 […]

Adley Rutschman Blasts Two Home Runs In Three-Hit Day

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman slugged two home runs in Thursday's 12-2 drubbing of Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 27-year-old went 3-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored in the contest, picking up where he left off Grapefruit League play, where he slashed .357/.438/.595 with three home runs in 16 games. […]

Sean Burke Throws Six Shutout Innings, Earns Win On Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke impressed on Opening Day, tossing six shutout innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out three on the way to earning the win in the 8-1 victory over the Angels. The righty didn't have a great spring, pitching to a 6.75 ERA with a 9:8 BB:K, […]

Cam Smith Collects First Career Hit On Opening Day

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith wasted no time at all in collecting his first career MLB hit, slapping a single to the opposite field on the first pitch he saw from Clay Holmes, finishing 1-for-3 in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Mets on Opening Day. It has been a meteoric rise for the […]

Leodalis De Vries Assigned To High-A To Begin 2025

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries has been assigned to High-A Fort Wayne to begin the 2025 campaign. The Dominican played all of last season at Single-A, where he hit .237 while displaying a blend of power (11 HR), speed (13), and patience (13.9 percent BB%) as a 17-year-old. The switch-hitter received an […]

Jackson Rutledge Optioned To Triple-A

The Washington Nationals optioned pitching prospect Jackson Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday after a spring that saw him post a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 10:14 BB:K in 15 innings of work. The righty had moved to the bullpen earlier in the month in hopes of unlocking some extra velocity and effectiveness, but […]

Christian Koss Makes Opening Day Roster

The San Francisco Giants have added infield prospect Christian Koss to their Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old was a non-roster invitee to camp this spring, but had a strong spring that prompted the Giants to retain him on the roster to begin the year. The right-handed hitter went 14-for-41 (.341) with a home run, five […]

Chad Patrick Earns Roster Spot For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Chad Patrick has made the team's Opening Day roster. Patrick was optioned to Triple-A earlier in March, but with pitchers DL Hall and Tobias Myers dealing with injuries and Brandon Woodruff not quite ready, Milwaukee found itself in need of pitching help. The righty showed enough command and strikeout potential this […]

Richard Fitts The Probable Starter For Red Sox On Sunday

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Richard Fitts is expected to make his first start of the season on Sunday against Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old earned the fourth spot in the rotation this spring after allowing four earned runs in 14 2/3 innings pitched (2.45 ERA) on 13 hits and six walks […]

Rhett Lowder Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day IL as a result of elbow discomfort he began experiencing earlier this spring. The former seventh-overall draft pick has already begun a throwing program so it doesn't appear to be a long-term issue, but with minor league options left, the righty will […]

Jackson Jobe Strikes Out Five In Final Spring Start

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five batters over four innings of work in Tuesday's 4-3 exhibition loss to the Giants. Jobe finishes the spring with a 3.86 ERA and a 6:13 BB:K over 16 1/3 IP, earning him a spot in […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Atlanta Braves infield prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Alvarez injured his wrist at the end of February, and it wasn't thought that he would be out of action for very long, but it appears to be taking longer than expected. The former 2022 fifth-round draft pick has […]

Walker Jenkins Eyeing Early April Return

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (ankle) is "tracking well," according to general manager Jeremy Zoll. The Twins' GM stated that MLB's No. 3 overall prospect has been working on the back fields, and although Jenkins may not be assigned to an Opening Day roster, they do expect him to participate in games in the not-too-distant […]

Valente Bellozo Will Be Miami's Fifth Starter

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Valente Bellozo has made the team's Opening Day roster, per manager Clayton McCullough, locking down the final rotation spot. The Marlins are dealing with a rash of pitcher injuries again, with Ryan Weathers (forearm) and Edward Cabrera (blister) both expected to begin the season on the injured list, so after being […]

Zach Dezenzo Earns Spot On Opening Day Roster

Houston Astros infielder Zach Dezenzo has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Joe Espada. Houston's fifth-ranked prospect made his major league debut for the club last season, slashing .242/.277/.371 with a pair of home runs in 65 plate appearances, even making the postseason roster, although the Astros will want to see improvement […]

Ryan Gusto Earns Opening Day Roster Spot In Bullpen

Houston Astros pitching prospect Ryan Gusto has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Joe Espada. The 6-foot-4 hurler spent all of 2024 at Triple-A, posting a 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 14.1 percent K-BB% over 148 1/3 innings of work. The righty showed well enough this spring, too, allowing one earned run […]

Cam Smith Hits Two-Run Triple In Monday's Exhibition Contest

Houston Astros outfield prospect Cam Smith started in right field for the Astros' exhibition game on Monday against their Triple-A affiliate, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, and went 1-for-3 with a two-run triple and a run scored. It was the 22-year-old's first game at Houston's home field now that the team has wrapped up Grapefruit […]

Mickey Gasper Earns Opening Day Roster Spot

Minnesota Twins second base prospect Mickey Gasper was informed that he made the club's Opening Day roster. Gasper made a good impression in Grapefruit League play, going 12-for-39 (.308) with two home runs, a stolen base, and an 8:5 BB:K. Not only that, the 29-year-old is versatile, manning first base, second base, and catcher this […]

Marcelo Mayer To Begin The Season At Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer will begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Worcester despite a strong spring showing. The former first-round draft pick slashed .333/.455/.528 with a home run and an 8:11 BB:K in 44 plate appearances. The left-handed slugger was cruising at Double-A last season, recording a .307/.370/.480 slash line with eight home runs […]

Chase Meidroth To Begin Season At Triple-A Charlotte

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Chase Meidroth will not make the Opening Day roster and will begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Charlotte. The former fourth-round draft pick was in camp as a non-roster invitee but was only able to muster six hits in 39 at-bats (.154), although he did display a patient approach with […]

J.J. Wetherholt Assigned To Double-A Springfield

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has been assigned to Double-A Springfield to begin the 2025 season. The 22-year-old earned a non-roster invite to spring camp and while there were some things he did well, it wasn't enough to make the big league club. The left-handed hitter went just 2-for-20 (.100) but did hit […]