Padres Acquire Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi

The San Diego Padres have acquired starting pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The move offers the Padres two experienced yet relatively affordable players that can serve as key depth pieces down the stretch. Hill, who will head to his 13th team, is […]

Rockies Trade Brad Hand To Braves

The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-handed reliever Brad Hand from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Alec Barger, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. In his first season with the Rockies, Hand has pitched 35.2 innings of relief work, earning a 4.03 FIP, 10.35 K/9, and 4.04 BB/9. The southpaw mostly relies on […]

Anthony Prato Hitting Quite Well At Triple-A

Minnesota Twins minor league infielder Anthony Prato has always been a contact-first hitter, but he has shown some increased power this season, closing in on his career-high single-season home run total. What's interesting is that Prato opened the year with woeful batting numbers at Double-A but has been one of the best hitters in Minor […]

Luis Palacios Flashing Great Control In Minors

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Luis Palacios signed with the club out of Venezuela in 2016. He has demonstrated fantastic control, relying heavily on his secondary pitches, including a nasty changeup with fade and an effective sinker with significant movement. (Palacios' primary offering is his fastball, and although it is a solid pitch, it maxes out […]

Yunior Severino Slugs Six Homers In Huge Week

Minnesota Twins minor league third baseman Yunior Severino is a 23-year-old prospect from the Dominican Republic. The switch-hitter has shown tremendous power from both sides of the plate, swatting 24 homers and averaging an extra-base hit in every other game this season. With that said, Severino's plate discipline has declined over the years, reaching a […]

Conor Larkin Dominant In Relief Role

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitching prospect Conor Larkin is a former ninth-round pick who has excelled while pitching solely out of the bullpen over the last two years. He has a decent mid-90s fastball that sets the tone in at-bats, but it's his other offering, the slider, that is truly exceptional. Larkin gets impressive break […]

Ethan Salas Continues To Flash Advanced Hitting Skills

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most exciting players to watch in Minor League Baseball. Despite turning 17 years old this summer, he has already reached Single-A and ranks second on MLB Pipeline's list of Padres prospects. The expectations are high for the young backstop, and he's already making an […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Workhorses - One-Man Backfields to Chase for 2023 Drafts

It's no secret: volume is the key when it comes to rostering and fielding a winning team in fantasy football. With volume comes opportunities, touchdowns, and fantasy points galore, creating the perfect recipe for success as you embark on a quest to win your leagues. With that said, fantasy managers would be wise to pursue […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Josiah Sightler Delivering Big Production In High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates first base prospect Josiah Sightler is a 23-year-old who joined the organization as a 15th-round pick during the 2022 MLB Draft. The South Carolina product possesses impressive power as a lefty, primarily pulling baseballs while also drawing walks and keeping strikeouts to a minimum. He offers much-needed stability as a valuable defender and […]

Drew Thorpe Dominant Saturday With 13 Strikeouts

New York Yankees pitching prospect Drew Thorpe is a 2022 second-round pick who has already been ranked by MLB Pipeline as the best pitching prospect in the organization. The right-hander flashes a fine fastball, but he really makes his impact felt with an elite changeup that misses bats, as well as a slider that is […]

Sean Roby Looks Healthy, Swats Four Homers In Big Week

San Francisco Giants corner infield prospect Sean Roby is a JUCO product who joined the organization during the 2018 MLB Draft. He has slowly progressed through the lower levels of the minors, reaching Double-A in 2022 but dropping back down to High-A in 2023 as he recovers from an injury. The 25-year-old's best tool is […]

Connor Phillips Strikes Out 11 In Win

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Connor Phillips is one of the top arms in a farm system that might be the best in the league. Selected 64th overall by the Mariners in 2020, Phillip was flipped to Cincinnati in last summer's trade centered around Luis Castillo. The 22-year-old has an impressive heater that nearly touches triple-digits, […]

Spencer Horwitz Shows Off Power In Big Week

Toronto Blue Jays first base prospect Spencer Horwitz has proven to be a diamond in the rough for the club after they selected him in the 24th round of the 2019 draft. He is an impressive left-handed hitter who takes control of the strike zone every time he steps into the box. Horwitz's offensive profile […]

Mason Albright Bounces Back With 11 Strikeouts

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Mason Albright has developed into a solid arm within the organization despite being a 12th-round pick. That's good news, after all, considering Los Angeles' approach over the last few years has been to draft and develop as many young hurlers as possible. Albright's fastball lacks game-changing velocity, but it's still […]

Duncan Davitt Bounces Back With Five No-Hit Frames

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Duncan Davitt joined the organization as an 18th-round pick in the 2022 draft. Although it remains to be seen whether he'll be a starter or reliever long-term, he has spent the bulk of 2023 operating out of the bullpen and looking solid while doing so. The Iowa product's four-pitch mix […]

Ethan Salas Slugging Homers In Single-A

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most exciting players to watch in Minor League Baseball. Despite turning 17 years old just last month, he has already reached Single-A and ranks second on MLB Pipeline's list of Padres prospects. The expectations are high for the young backstop, and he's already making […]

Brooks Crawford Delivers Two Perfect Relief Outings

Cincinnati Reds relief pitching prospect Brooks Crawford joined the organization during the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft in 2022. The 26-year-old is a former Clemson product and Giants draftee who has struggled to progress through the minors over the course of his four-year pro career. The right-hander's repertoire is highlighted by his […]

Xavier Edwards Tearing Up Triple-A

Miami Marlins infield prospect Xavier Edwards was acquired from the Rays last November, but his contributions to the big-league club have been limited due to a crowded roster. As a result, Edwards has spent most of 2023 playing at (and tearing up) the Triple-A level. The switch-hitter has developed a tremendous approach at the plate, […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Astros Select Brice Matthews With 28th Pick

The Houston Astros have selected shortstop Brice Matthews with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A Nebraska product, Matthews was ranked as the 57th-best draft prospect by MLB Pipeline, but the Astros evidently like what they see in the 21-year-old and perhaps could try to sign him below slot value. Matthews runs […]

Aidan Miller Selected By Phillies 27th Overall

The Philadelphia Phillies have selected shortstop Aidan Miller with the 27th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Mitchell (FL) product was MLB Pipeline's No. 13 draft prospect, so the fact that he fell this far has to be a delight for the Phillies. Miller is a talented right-handed hitter with great strength and bat […]

George Lombard Jr. Selected 26th By Yankees

The New York Yankees have selected shortstop George Lombard Jr. with the 26th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Gulliver Prep (FL) product has plenty of pop and runs fairly well, giving him the potential to deliver a lot of extra-base hits. Defensively, he has enough arm strength to play third base, but […]

Arjun Nimmala Selected 20th Overall By Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected shortstop Arjun Nimmala with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Strawberry Crest (FL) product is arguably the best prep shortstop in the draft, so the Jays have to be thrilled that he fell to the back half of the first round. The toolsy 17-year-old controls […]

Rays Use 19th Pick On Brayden Taylor

With the 19th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Brayden Taylor. While the Rays sometimes use their draft picks in unorthodox ways, Taylor is far from a surprise. The TCU product has shown defensive prowess on the left side of the infield; he has an arm strong enough for […]

Brock Wilken Selected 18th Overall By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have selected third baseman Brock Wilken with the 18th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Wake Forest product is believed to have one of the best power bats in the draft, slugging a whopping 31 homers during his collegiate season. Wilken didn't have to sacrifice discipline for power, accumulating a 21.6 […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Drafted By Orioles 17th Overall

The Baltimore Orioles have selected outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The left-handed Vanderbilt product has elite speed, swiping 130 bags through three collegiate seasons. In addition to bothering opposing pitchers on the basepaths, Bradfield is a solid offensive contributor, slashing .279/.410/.429 with six homers, a 15.1 […]

Giants Select Bryce Eldridge With 16th Pick

The San Francisco Giants have selected two-way prospect Bryce Eldridge with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A talented prep player from James Madison (VA), Eldridge offers upside as a pitcher, hitter, and first baseman. On the mound, he consistently hits the mid-90s while also featuring a promising slider and changeup. Meanwhile, […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Surprising Winners from the NFL Draft - Running Backs

Job security. Every NFL player wants it, but very few have it. This past draft, many running backs heard their name called, officially transitioning from the ranks of college football to the pros. Many of these backs became depth options or special teamers, some will compete for backup roles, and a select couple could even […]