Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 27)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 27, the final one of the 2025 MLB regular 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, stolen bases, and isolated […]

Johnathan Rodriguez Recalled from Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday to replace the injured David Fry (face). Rodriguez spent time with Cleveland earlier this season and part of last year, but owns just a .155/.255/.258 slash line with one home run and a 32.7 percent strikeout rate in 41 major league games played […]

Troy Watson Could be an Option for Tigers on Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Troy Watson could be an option for the Tigers for their series finale against the Guardians on Thursday. The minor league season wrapped up this past Sunday, but the team has a group of players working out in Toledo, where the Triple-A affiliate plays. No starter has been announced for the […]

Felix Reyes Earns Eastern League Player of the Year Honors

Philadelphia Phillies corner infield/outfield prospect Felix Reyes was named the Double-A Eastern League Player of the Year for his performance at Reading this season. The 24-year-old slashed .335/.365/.572 with 15 home runs and 13 steals in 95 games for the Fightin' Phils. A free swinger with just a 4.6 percent walk rate in 2025, the […]

Jake Bennett Could be in the Majors Next Year

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jake Bennett could be the next pitching prospect from the minors to be in the big leagues next year. With Travis Sykora (elbow) and Jarlin Susana (lat) injured, and Sykora in particular expected to miss 2026 after undergoing Tommy John late in the season, the Nationals may look to Bennett in order […]

Sal Stewart Named Southern League Player of the Year

Cincinnati Reds corner infield prospect Sal Stewart was named the Double-A Southern League Player of the Year. The Reds' top-ranked prospect played 80 games for Double-A Chattanooga, where he slashed .306/.377/.473 with 10 home runs and 13 steals before getting a promotion to Triple-A Louisville. The 21-year-old also impressed there, slashing .315/.394/.629 with 10 home runs […]

After 11-Target Game, Is Darnell Mooney Receiver No. 1B in Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney drew 11 targets in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers, three more than No. 1 receiver Drake London. Unfortunately, he was only able to haul in four of those targets, tallying 44 yards in the process and no scores. The 27-year-old's involvement is encouraging, but it seems that after three […]

JR Ritchie Named Braves Minor-League Player of the Year

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie was named the Braves' 2025 minor-league Player of the Year by Baseball America. The Braves' second-ranked prospect had a fine season, which began at High-A (seven starts), progressed to Double-A (eight starts), and finished at Triple-A (11 starts). All in all, the right-hander posted a 2.64 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, […]

Konnor Griffin Named Minor-League Player of the Year

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin earned Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year honors after a meteoric rise to the top of the prospect ranks. The 2024 first-rounder was the Pirates' second-ranked prospect in May of this year and No. 37 overall, but by August he was the new No. 1 overall prospect […]

Jesus Rodriguez Joins San Francisco's Taxi Squad

San Francisco Giants catching prospect Jesus Rodriguez has a locker at Oracle Park. For now, the Giants' 15th-ranked prospect has reportedly been told he will be part of the team's taxi squad over the final week of the season. If he were to earn a start, it would be his major league debut. The 23-year-old […]

J.J. Wetherholt an Option at Third Base in 2026

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt could be an option at third base once the team moves on from Nolan Arenado in the offseason. The team is expected to trade Arenado, which would open a spot for someone at third, and it could be filled by the Cards' top-ranked prospect. Wetherholt earned himself a […]

Is Kyle Pitts Sr. Back in the Circle of Trust?

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. drew six targets in Sunday's 30-0 blowout loss to the Panthers, converting them into four catches for 39 yards. The effort gave him three straight games with at least five targets and at least four catches to begin the season. The former first-round draft pick had no such streak […]

Jonny Farmelo Will Participate in the Arizona Fall League

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jonny Farmelo will participate in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this October, part of a seven-player Seattle contingent that will represent the Peoria Javelinas. The Mariners' seventh-ranked prospect suffered a stress reaction in his rib that caused him to miss nearly three months in the middle of the season, finishing with […]

Ryan Ward Finishes as Minor-League Home Run, RBI Leader

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward won the Joe Bauman Award after he hit the most home runs in the minors this year, blasting 36 homers this season for Triple-A Oklahoma City. It's the third straight season with at least 33 home runs, and this year he seemed to put it all together, as […]

Kevin McGonigle Homers in Three-Hit Game on Sunday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle helped Double-A Erie to victory in Game 1 of the best-of-three Eastern League Championship series. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect went 3-for-5 with a triple, a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored for the SeaWolves. It has been an impressive season for the 21-year-old, who missed a month and a half […]

Leodalis De Vries Stays Hot, Hits Two Home Runs on Sunday

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored for Double-A Midland on Sunday. The performance gave the RockHounds a 1-0 lead over the Springfield Cardinals in the best-of-three series for the Texas League Championship. The Athletics' top-ranked prospect went 18-for-47 (.383) with five […]

Hunter Barco to be Called Up for MLB Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Hunter Barco is getting called up to the majors from Triple-A Indianapolis for what will be his big league debut. The Pirates' fourth-ranked prospect (MLB No. 82) had a great season, which began at Double-A, where he did not allow a single earned run in six starts (25 2/3 innings pitched) […]

Jeferson Quero Has a Locker in Brewers Clubhouse

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero reportedly has a locker in the Brewers clubhouse. No official call-up has been announced, although it was confirmed that he is joining the taxi squad. Regular catcher William Contreras suffered a hand bruise on Saturday and was out of the lineup on Sunday. Contreras said he wanted to play […]

Austin Pope Called Up from Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Austin Pope was called up from Triple-A Reno on Sunday for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The 26-year-old missed the first half of the season rehabbing from knee surgery, but has been active at Triple-A since the beginning of July. The right-hander posted a 4.60 ERA, […]

Robert Gasser to Start for Brewers on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser will start for the Brewers on Sunday on the road against the Cardinals. The 26-year-old is had been working his way back from Tommy John surgery and was activated from the 60-day injured list on August 30. Since then, he's mostly been working out of the bullpen at Triple-A, […]

Rhett Lowder Scratched from Latest Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (oblique) was scratched from his second scheduled rehab start on Friday after the hurler's shoulder recovery from his first rehab start hadn't progressed to the point where he felt comfortable going back out there. The Reds' second-ranked prospect underwent an MRI, which showed no structural damage to the shoulder, so the […]

Daniel Espino Returns to the Mound on Saturday at Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Daniel Espino (shoulder) made his long-awaited return to the mound on Saturday at Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians' 29th-ranked prospect, who was the team's top-ranked pitching prospect back in 2022, has been working his way back from various arm injuries, including shoulder surgery this past March. The 24-year-old faced five batters in […]

Atlanta D/ST an Appealing Streaming Option Against Vulnerable Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons defense/special teams came into Week 2 with just one sack in Week 1 and having totaled the second-fewest sacks in 2024, but they exploded for six sacks in Week 2 against the Vikings. They also tallied two interceptions and recovered two fumbles, finishing as the highest-scoring fantasy defense for the week. The […]

Tyler Allgeier Trending Toward Flex Territory in Week 3

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier rushed 16 times for 76 yards and a touchdown in Week 2's 22-6 victory over the Vikings, the second straight week he's reached double-digit carries, and he even caught one pass for four yards. The 25-year-old tallied double-digit carries five times all last season, so it bodes well for his usage […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Avoidable in Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III did not record a catch in Week 2 and garnered only two targets in the 22-6 victory over the Vikings. The Falcons leaned on their running backs in that one, with Michael Penix Jr. attempting just 21 passes and completing only 13 of them. With Darnell Mooney (shoulder) […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 26)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 26, as we wind down the 2025 MLB regular 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, stolen bases, and isolated […]

Darnell Mooney a Low-End Option in Potential Run-Heavy Attack

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Friday and heads into the weekend without an injury designation. The 27-year-old missed Week 1 with a shoulder injury, but was back out there in Week 2, reeling in two of his four targets for 20 yards. No pass catcher had […]

Drake London a Solid WR1 in Favorable Matchup Against Carolina

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London caught three of four targets for 49 yards in Week 2, a disappointing performance after drawing a whopping 15 targets and catching eight balls in Week 1 (albeit for only 55 yards). Michael Penix Jr. completed only 13 passes in Week 2 as the team relied on the ground […]

Bijan Robinson an Elite RB1 in Juicy Matchup Versus Carolina

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards on 22 carries in last week's 22-6 victory over the Vikings, adding three catches on five targets for 25 yards as well. That gives him a 100-yard receiving game and a 100-yard rushing game through the first two weeks, proving he's an every-week, matchup-proof fantasy […]

Michael Penix Jr. a Mid-Range QB2 in Game that Could Feature the Run

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. underwhelmed in Week 2 as the team relied heavily on the run game, completing just 13 of 21 passes for 135 yards and no scores (and zero interceptions) in a 22-6 victory over the Vikings. The game script could look similar on Sunday in a road matchup against a […]