Ben Lively - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the more surprising developments of the 2023 season is the breakout of 31-year-old journeyman Ben Lively as a starter for the Cincinnati Reds. He came into the league as the 135th pick of the 2013 draft pick by the Reds. He […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Homers To Extend 13-Game Hitting Streak

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Ceddanne Rafaela hit a home run to extend his hit streak to 13 games for Double-A Portland. During this hit streak, the 22-year-old is 19-for-54 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs, and five stolen bases. Despite this hot stretch, he only has a .754 OPS through 47 games […]

Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a game where Elly De La Cruz was supposed to burst onto the scene as the league's next superstar, shortstop Matt McLain stole the show with a walk-off single in a 3-for-6 performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers. MATTY MCLUTCH @mattmclain_ pic.twitter.com/36tsQVSunR — […]

Kevin Parada Hits Fourth Home Run

New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada hit his fourth home run as part of a 3-for-5 showing for High-A Brooklyn. After today's game, the 21-year-old is slashing .253/.341/.407 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 23 runs, and a stolen base in 47 games this season. The Georgia Tech product's main flaw has long been […]

Alex Ramirez Blasts Three-Run Homer

New York Mets outfield prospect Alex Ramirez hit a three-run home run in a game for High-A Brooklyn. This performance comes after he went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on June 4. Despite this recent tear, the 20-year-old has been mediocre in his second season with Brooklyn, slashing .260/.344/.399 with five home […]

Kevin Alcantara Homers In Four-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara went 4-for-6 with a home run, three RBI, three runs, and a stolen base in a game for High-A South Bend. The 20-year-old has disappointed in his first season with South Bend, slashing .253/.280/.393 with a 24.6% strikeout rate and 3.2% walk rate in 41 games. However, he has […]

Garrett Whitlock - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock has been activated after being pushed to the 15-day injured list for right elbow neuritis.  On the season, Whitlock’s line is shockingly terrible. Through five starts, he holds a 4.31 SIERA, 1.29 WHIP, .356 opponent wOBA, and […]

Sal Frelick Begins Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) is making progress in his recovery from a thumb sprain. The outfielder is currently doing baseball activities, with manager Craig Counsell reporting that he is hitting off a tee and soft toss. The Brewers expect Frelick to return to the field by the third week of June. The […]

Colton Cowser Goes 2-for-3 In Return From Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser (quad) has returned to Triple-A Norfolk after a stint on the injured list due to quad issues, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. The 23-year-old slashed .394/.529/.679 with seven home runs, 24 RBI, and 39 runs in his last 30 games before being sent to the injured list. While he […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 5 - June 11)

With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a bunch of risky starts this week, but there are also ample chances for you to get ahead with some of this week's two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 11

We’re coming up on Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nearly a month after his demotion, the St. Louis Cardinals have recalled top prospect Jordan Walker to their major-league squad. The 21-year-old was decent in his first few games at the major-league level -- notably going on a 12-game hitting streak in April. However, […]

Diego Cartaya Homers In Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya hit a home run in his third straight game for Double-A Tulsa. He started the season ice-cold, slashing .171/.288/.305 with a 35.2% strikeout rate in his first 29 games. But in his last four games, the 21-year-old is 7-for-15 with six runs and five RBI. The catcher's exceptional […]

Coby Mayo Continues Hot Start

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo continued his hot start with two hits in a game for Double-A Bowie. In his past 10 games, the 21-year-old is 14-for-40 with three home runs and a 1.120 OPS. He is slashing .283/.395/.528 with seven home runs, 24 runs, and 23 RBI in 44 games this season. […]

Tyler Gentry Blasts 471-Foot Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Tyler Gentry hit a 471-foot home run in a game for Triple-A Omaha. Gentry's home run is tied for the third-farthest home run in Triple-A play this season. He's had a poor start to the season, slashing .247/.349/.385 with four home runs, 24 runs, 24 RBI, and three stolen bases. […]

Jackson Merrill Picks Up Three Hits

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Jackson Merrill went 3-for-5 with three hits for High-A Fort Wayne. The 20-year-old has been mediocre this year, slashing .259/.294/.399 with three home runs, 24 runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases in 36 games. But the Maryland native's bat has recently woken up, slashing .321/.333/.444 this month. The 20-year-old […]

Ethan Salas Picks Up Two Hits In Minor-League Debut

San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas made his pro debut with Single-A Lake Elsinore Tuesday, skipping rookie league play. He collected a double, a single, and a walk in four plate appearances, scoring a run as well. Scouts laud the 16-year-old for his mature approach at the plate, raw power, and skill on the field […]

Harry Ford Hits Sixth Home Run

Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford hit his sixth home run of the season for High-A Everett. The 20-year-old is slashing .258/.432/.426 with 37 runs, 26 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 43 games this season. The British WBC star consistently ranks as one of Seattle's top prospects because of his impressive power and speed […]

Michael Soroka - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Nearly three years after he last stepped foot on a major-league mound, Michael Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for a start this Monday. Soroka experienced many setbacks in his three-year recovery process. He first tore his Achilles in August 2020 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 29 - June 4)

With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a bunch of risky starts this week, but there are also ample chances for you to get ahead with some of this week's two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 10

We’re coming up on week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Zach Neto (SS, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When a player with only 44 games of minor-league experience is promoted straight to the majors, a harsh and lengthy learning period is expected. And for the first 13 games of Zach Neto's career, it looked just like that. In his first […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jorge Polanco back on the 10-day IL, a spot for rookie Edouard Julien opened up. Promoted from Triple-A St. Paul a week ago, Julien has since hit two home runs, with a 3-for-5 showing Saturday against the Blue Jays. O Canada! […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Hits Home Run No. 11

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his 11th home run of the season in a game for Triple-A Louisville. He went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts and a 398-foot home run that was 102.2 mph off the bat. The 23-year-old has dominated through 27 games this season, slashing .353/.376/.714 with 24 runs and 25 […]

Kyle Manzardo Walks Three Times

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Kyle Manzardo went 0-for-2 with three walks for Triple-A Durham. The 22-year-old's bat has gone cold this month, with just a .200 batting average in the past 17 games. However, he has still managed to provide value at the plate with a 16.4% walk rate in the same 17-game […]

Colton Cowser Placed On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser (left quad) was recently placed on Triple-A Norfolk's injured list for a left quad injury. Issues with his left quad have sidelined him since May 16. The 2021 first-round pick started the season 3-for-30 but has since slashed .394/.528/.679 with seven home runs, 39 runs, and 24 RBI in […]

Kyle Harrison Strikes Out Nine

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison had an impressive start Tuesday, striking out nine batters in four no-hit innings for Triple-A Sacramento. The top left-handed pitching prospect exclusively used his elite fastball-slider combo to achieve a 58% whiff rate on the day. The lefty has had an up-and-down season, with a 4.11 ERA, 20.3% […]

Heston Kjerstad Hits 10th Home Run

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad hit his 10th home run of the season in a game for Double-A Bowie. The Arkansas University product is slashing .314/.394/.628 with 22 runs, 20 RBI, and three steals. The 2020 first-round pick missed all of 2021 and half of the 2022 season because of a myocarditis diagnosis but […]

Cooper Hjerpe Throws Six No-Hit Innings

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe threw six no-hit innings with seven strikeouts in a start for High-A Peoria. The 24-year-old struggled to start the season, with a 6.75 ERA and 3.38 HR/9 in his first four starts, but has a 1.54 ERA and 0.77 HR/9 in his last four starts. The 2022 first-round […]

Jordan Walker Homers In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Jordan Walker was impressive in a game for Triple-A Memphis, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and a 416-foot home run that was 105.7 mph off the bat. Baseball's top prospect has struggled since his demotion, slashing .274/.321/.397 with a 25.6% strikeout rate. He started the season with the major-league squad, […]