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Shota Imanaga Completes 37-Pitch Bullpen Session
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga (hamstring) completed a 37-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports reported that the left-hander is set to pitch in an Arizona game on Monday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he may only need a few rehab outings before returning to the major […]
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Zack Wheeler Set to Return on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler (paternity) is set to return from the paternity list on Monday to face the Chicago Cubs. The ace of the Philadelphia rotation has been sidelined over the past week due to the birth of his child. However, Wheeler is in line to make a quick return to the rotation. […]
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Forrest Whitley Designated for Assignment
The Houston Astros have designated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for left-handed pitcher Brandon Walker, who is slated to start Sunday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians. Whitley has dealt with injuries this season and has only logged 7 1/3 innings of work. During this brief stint, […]
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Brandon Walter Promoted Ahead of Sunday's Start
The Houston Astros have promoted left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Walter ahead of his start on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. In a corresponding move, the Astros designated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley for assignment. Walter has made a start in Houston this season and tossed five shutout frames with five punchouts and three hits against the […]
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Gabriel Moreno Still Sitting on Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Diamondbacks conclude a series against the Cincinnati Reds. Moreno exited Friday's contest early after being struck in the hand by a pitch. He sat out on Saturday. However, Moreno's X-rays came back negative, which suggests he could be in […]
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Johnathan Rodriguez Returns to Major Leagues
The Cleveland Guardians are promoting outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez to the major leagues prior to Sunday's contest against the Houston Astros. In a corresponding move, the Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus. Rodriguez is considered the No. 12-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The 25-year-old has appeared in 17 MLB contests over the […]
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Kyle Stowers Remains Out on Sunday
Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hand) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Marlins conclude a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stowers has been held out of action since Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he does not progress and needs a stint on the […]
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Danny Coulombe Returns From Injured List
The Minnesota Twins have activated left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe (forearm) from the 15-day injured list before Sunday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, the Twins placed right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) on the 15-day IL. Coulombe has been held out of action since May 18. Before the injury, the southpaw was […]
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Zebby Matthews Placed on 15-Day Injured List
The Minnesota Twins have placed right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on Sunday. Matthews was able to pick up his first win of the campaign in his last outing, but will now be sitting for at least the next two weeks. In a corresponding move, the […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/8/25)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have an action-packed nine-game slate to close out the week. On the hitting side, we will highlight four teams that have top match-ups, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, who could be poised for an offensive explosion. On the pitching side, we could see a pitcher's duel in Pittsburgh as two of […]
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Justin Verlander Completed Simulated Game, Set for Further Evaluation
San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander (pectoral) was able to complete a 35-4 pitch simulated game on Friday and is set to undergo further evaluation on Saturday. The 42-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 22 with a right pectoral strain and appears to be progressing well through his recovery. Fantasy […]
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Michael McGreevy Slated to Start on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Michael McGreevy is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Memphis to start Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. McGreevy was given a spot start earlier this season and performed well, logging 5 2/3 shutout innings against the New York Mets. In this outing, he struck out five batters […]
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George Kirby Cleared to Start on Sunday
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher George Kirby (jaw) is listed as Sunday's starter when the Mariners face the Los Angeles Angels. In his last start, Kirby was struck by a comebacker. However, the right-hander avoided a significant injury and is in line to make his next scheduled start. In his last start, Kirby logged five innings […]
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Kyle Teel Batting Fifth on Saturday
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel will be batting fifth on Saturday when the White Sox continue a series against the Kansas City Royals. Teel will serve as the DH, which will allow Edgar Quero to enter the lineup and be behind the dish. Teel made his MLB debut on Friday evening and went […]
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Teoscar Hernandez Getting Saturday Off
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday when the Dodgers continue a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hernandez has started in each of the past 15 contests. During this stretch, the 32-year-old has posted a .193/.234/.328 slash line. He has only tallied five doubles and hit one […]
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Alejandro Kirk Sitting on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in Saturday's lineup when they continue a series against the Minnesota Twins. Kirk has started in each of the past five contests. During this stretch, Kirk posted a strong .368/.400/.474 slash line with two doubles and four RBI. He only struck out twice during this stretch. This […]
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Ryan Ritter Knocks Triple in MLB Debut
Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Ryan Ritter went 1-for-4 with a triple and a strikeout during his MLB debut on Friday evening against the New York Mets. Ritter got the start at shortstop and was batting in the six-hole. In the fifth inning, Ritter would tally his first hit in the majors, which was a triple […]
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Kyle Teel Gets on Base Three Times in MLB Debut
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 1-for-2 with two walks during his MLB debut on Friday evening. Teel was batting the six-hole and was behind the dish. Teel hit a single in the fourth inning off Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo. Fantasy managers should expect both Teel and Edgar Quero to share catching […]
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Marcelo Mayer Hits First MLB Long Ball
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer went 1-for-2 with a home run during their loss to the New York Yankees on Friday evening. Mayer hit his first MLB home run in the fifth inning off Yankee right-hander Will Warren. This was a solo shot. The Red Sox promoted their top infield prospect prior to […]
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Thomas White Strikes Out Eight on Friday
Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White struck out eight batters across four shutout frames on Friday evening. White allowed just one hit and no walks to High-A Fort Wayne. White was dealing with a left index finger injury throughout most of May but appears to have returned to form after tallying just three punchouts […]
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Walker Jenkins Hits First Long Ball of Season
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (ankle) went 2-for-5 with a home run during his contest against Double-A Palm Beach on Friday evening. Jenkins recently began his rehab assignment after dealing with an ankle injury for nearly two months. The top prospect in the Minnesota system began his rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League […]
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Trey Yesavage Punches Out Nine on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage struck out nine batters across five innings of one-run ball on Friday evening. In this outing, Yesavage allowed just two hits and one free pass. Since joining High-A, Yesavage has performed at an elite level, posting a 1.56 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP over his first four […]
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Tyreek Hill Won't Catch Passes Until August
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) will not be cleared to catch passes until August. The 31-year-old wideout is working his way back from wrist surgery he underwent earlier in the offseason. This wrist injury bothered Hill at times during the 2024 campaign, but he did not miss any games. Last season, Hill had […]
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Cole Carrigg Stays Hot at the Plate
Colorado Rockies catching prospect Cole Carrigg extended his hitting streak to three games on Thursday evening against Double-A Portland. In this contest, Carrigg went 4-for-6 with a home run and three RBI. Over his past three games, Carrigg has posted a stellar .467 AVG with a 1.333 OPS and added six RBI. Through 50 games […]
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Bryce Rainer to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Detroit Tigers infield prospect Bryce Rainer (shoulder) is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press noted that the team expects him to be ready for the start of spring training. Rainer was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out […]
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Padres Non-Tender Jay Groome
The San Diego Padres have non-tendered left-handed pitcher Jay Groome. Groome was suspended for one season after violating the league's gambling policy. In 2023, the southpaw spent his entire campaign with Triple-A El Paso. Across 134 2/3 innings, the left-hander posted a high 8.55 ERA with a 2.10 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out […]
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Brady House Nearing MLB Debut
Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House is nearing his MLB debut. According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN, the infielder has performed well at Triple-A, and it is only a "matter of when" until he earns a promotion. House made his Triple-A debut during the 2024 campaign but struggled during his first taste of the upper […]
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Jaison Chourio Returns From High-A Injured List
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio (shoulder) was activated off the 7-day injured list prior to their contest on Friday. Chourio is considered the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system and the No. 53-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com. The 20-year-old has spent the majority of the campaign with High-A Lake County and posted a […]
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Ryan Ritter Promoted to Major Leagues
The Colorado Rockies are promoting infield prospect Ryan Ritter to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rockies are placing shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Ritter is currently considered the No. 12-ranked prospect in the Colorado system on MLB.com. The 24-year-old made his Triple-A debut […]
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Logan Henderson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson looked quite sharp during his first taste of MLB action and is worth stashing in all 14-team formats. During his first 21 innings in Milwaukee, the No. 12-ranked prospect in the system posted a 1.71 ERA with a 0.95 […]
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