Dominic Fletcher Placed On Temporary Inactive List

On June 13, the Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher on the minor-league temporary inactive list (similar to MLB's bereavement/paternity list). He was on a solid stretch of hitting for Triple-A Reno, as he was slashing .389/.463/.417 since June 2. Fletcher has already debuted with the Diamondbacks. In his first 12 games this season, […]

David Hamilton Steals 27th Base

Boston Red Sox middle infield prospect David Hamilton stole his 27th base of the season in a 1-for-3 showing with Triple-A Worcester. His elite speed is nothing new, as Hamilton stole 70 bases in 2022, but his bat has improved this year. He's slashing .262/.345/.500 with 11 home runs, 25 RBI, and 38 runs in […]

James Wood Hits Fourth Double-A Homer

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood hit his fourth home run for Double-A Harrisburg. It is his 12th home run of the year, with the other eight coming from his time with High-A Wilmington. The IMG Academy product is slashing a solid .254/.282/.537 with eight runs, 14 RBI, and 25 strikeouts in 17 games with […]

Coby Mayo Homers In Third Straight Game

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo hit a home run in his third straight game for Double-A Bowie. He has ripped the cover off the ball since the start of June, slashing .320/.469/.640 with a 17.2% walk rate. The 21-year-old is slashing .292/.413/.555 with 10 home runs, 33 runs, and 32 RBI in 58 […]

Kendall Graveman (RP, CHW) - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Liam Hendriks placed on the 15-day injured list for inflammation in his right elbow, the White Sox bullpen re-enters a volatile state. In the early part of the season, the White Sox bullpen could not piece itself together again in the absence of […]

Emmet Sheehan - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Less than a week after his promotion to Triple-A, right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan will debut at the major-league level for the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com. #Dodgers are calling up Emmet Sheehan to make his major league debut tomorrow […]

Emmet Sheehan Promoted To Majors

Less than a week after being promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma, right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan will debut at the major-league level for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has pitched lights-out this season for Double-A Tulsa, going 4-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 88 strikeouts in 12 starts. The 23-year-old's first start will be […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Hits Home Run No. 17

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his 17th home run of the season in a game for Triple-A Louisville. He went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two RBI. The 23-year-old has dominated through 42 games this season, slashing .362/.427/.734 with 41 runs and 46 RBI. He has been especially dangerous over […]

Ben Brown Walks Six, Strikes Out Seven

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Ben Brown continued his season of volatility in a recent start with Triple-A Iowa. He walked six batters, struck out seven, and allowed two runs across four-and-one-thirds innings. After being promoted to Iowa in early May, the 23-year-old has a 4.18 ERA and 16% walk rate, but a 32.6% strikeout rate as well. […]

Michael Busch Homers To Continue Hot Stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers second base prospect Michael Busch hit his third home run of the last four games for Triple-A Oklahoma. He was 3-for-6 with two runs and three RBI. He recently won Triple-A Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors, going 13-for-26 with three homers, 11 RBIs, and a .533 OBP. The UNC […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 12

We’re coming up on Week 12 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, […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 12 - June 18)

Welcome back to our two-start pitcher streamers article - waiver wire streamers and starts for Week 12, from June 12 to June 18. 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 […]

Marco Luciano Homers Twice

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano hit two home runs in a game for Double-A Richmond, one of them being a grand slam. It was his best performance this season, going 3-for-3 with two home runs, six RBI, two runs, and two walks. However, the 21-year-old has struggled with Richmond this season, slashing .180/.299/.423 […]

Jordan Westburg Hits Homer No. 17

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jordan Westburg hit his 17th home run of the season for Triple-A Norfolk Tides. The 2020 first-round pick is slashing .305/.382/.611 with 54 runs, 52 RBI, and five stolen bases across 254 plate appearances in Triple-A. Despite his defensive versatility and continued minor-league dominance, the 24-year-old has yet to debut with Baltimore's major-league […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Hitless To Extend Cold Streak

In a game for Triple-A Toledo, Detroit Tigers prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy was hitless in four at-bats, grounding into two double plays. Since May 17, Malloy has slashed .158/.304/.289 with two home runs, eight RBI, nine runs, and a 29.2% strikeout rate. Despite this cold stretch, the 23-year-old is slashing .263/.401/.437 with nine home runs, 33 […]

Kyle Manzardo Hits Ninth Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Kyle Manzardo hit his ninth home run of the season for Triple-A Durham on Thursday. The 22-year-old has played well in the past two weeks, slashing .304/.385/.478 with a home run, four runs, seven RBI, and a stolen base in 12 games. The Idaho native is now slashing .266/.364/.495 […]

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. […]