Chas McCormick Activated from 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned outfielder Kenedy Corona to Triple-A Sugar Land. McCormick was held out of action since late May. He made six appearances in the minor leagues during his rehab stint and held a .174/.240/.435 line […]

Luis Gil Throws 57 Pitches in Latest Rehab Outing

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Luis Gil (lat) completed 57 pitches in his latest rehab outing with Double-A Somerset on Friday evening. In this outing, Gil was able to log 3 1/3 innings of two-run ball. He allowed two hits, two walks, and struck out seven. In his first rehab outing, Gil also tossed 3 […]

Zebby Matthews Reinstated, Starting on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) is slated to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and start Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander has been held out of action since June due to a right shoulder strain. However, Matthews needed just one rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul to prove he […]

Adrian Del Castillo Recalled to Major Leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially recalled catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo prior to their contest on Friday evening against the St. Louis Cardinals. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks shifted starting catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) to the 60-day injured list. Del Castillo made his MLB debut last season and looked quite comfortable during his first […]

Adam Macko Could Debut in the Second Half

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko could be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the second half, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Bannon noted that general manager Ross Atkins mentioned Macko as a potential "depth" option for the starting rotation later in the second half. The 24-year-old has […]

Ricky Tiedemann Nearing Live Batting Practice

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) has been performing quite well in his bullpen sessions and could be given the green light to participate in live batting practice in the coming weeks. The left-hander is working his way back from Tommy John but is nearing his first taste of game action. During […]

Kyle Karros Promoted to Triple-A

Colorado Rockies third base prospect Kyle Karros has been promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque. Karros has been one of the best hitters at the Double-A level this season. Through his first 55 games at the level, the third baseman posted an impressive .294/.399/.462 slash line with 17 doubles, four home runs, and seven stolen bases. He […]

Eli Willits Expected to Sign Contract on Saturday

Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Eli Willits is expected to sign a contract with the team on Saturday. Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post noted that the first overall pick will report to Florida on Sunday. The Nationals selected Willits out of high school with the top pick in last week's MLB Draft. Prior to the […]

Marco Dinges Swinging Hot Bat at High-A

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Marco Dinges has enjoyed an impressive first half and has been able to carry his success into his first taste of High-A. The backstop opened the season with Low-A Carolina, where he posted an elite .353/.500/.576 line with a 1.076 OPS through 26 contests. During this stretch, Dinges hit eight doubles […]

Shane Murphy Holding His Own at Double-A

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Shane Murphy has looked very impressive during his first look at the Double-A level. Through 75 2/3 innings with Double-A Birmingham, Murphy has posted a stellar 1.55 ERA with a 0.82 WHIP. During this stretch, the southpaw has struck out just 60 hitters but has shown high command of […]

Jesus Made Sharp Through Low-A Debut

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made has looked quite impressive during his first taste of Low-A ball. Made opened the 2025 regular season with Low-A Carolina after spending time at the rookie level in the Dominican Summer League during the 2024 season. Through his first 71 games with Low-A Carolina, the top-ranked prospect in Milwaukee […]

Khal Stephen Enjoys Dominant First Half at High-A

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Khal Stephen enjoyed an impressive first half of the campaign with High-A Vancouver. Through 48 1/3 innings of work, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the Toronto system has posted a stellar 1.49 ERA with a 0.85 WHIP. Through this stretch, the right-hander has struck out 49 hitters while showing […]

Tyler Bremner Inks Contract with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Bremner to a $7,689,525 contract. The Angels selected Bremner with the second overall pick in last week's MLB Draft out of UC Santa Barbara. According to Carlos Collazo of Baseball America, this contract is just over two million dollars under the slot value of the second […]

Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Jett Williams Not Expected to be Traded

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets are not expected to trade top pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, as well as infield prospect Jett Williams, ahead of the trade deadline. While the Mets are expected to be active as they look to strengthen their roster in preparation […]

C.J. Culpepper Dominant Since Returning from Injured List

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect C.J. Culpepper has been quite impressive since returning from the 60-day IL at Double-A Wichita. Culpepper was sidelined for the majority of the first half due to an undisclosed injury. He had a short rehab assignment with Low-A and High-A and was officially returned to Double-A on June 14. Through […]

Tai Peete has Modest Showing Through First Look at High-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete has had a modest showing during his first extended look at the High-A level. Through 81 games in the first half, Peete has posted a .224/.284/.403 slash line with 13 doubles, 13 home runs, and 15 stolen bases. He has generated a .687 OPS and held a poor 111:27 […]

Arjun Nimmala Ends First Half in a Slump

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala concluded his first half of the campaign in a bit of a skid at High-A. Over his last 17 games with High-A Vancouver, Nimmala held a low .118/.200/.176 slash line with just four doubles, two stolen bases, and a 19:6 K:BB. However, during his first 61 games with […]

Adrian Del Castillo has Locker in MLB Clubhouse

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo was participating in optional workouts at Chase Field and has a locker in the clubhouse. This suggests that the young backstop will likely join the team officially on Friday when they begin a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Del Castillo made his MLB debut last season but […]

Robert Hassell III on Impressive Run at Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III has been on an impressive run since returning to Triple-A Rochester in mid-June. Through his last 22 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Hassell has posted an impressive .298/.404/.488 slash line with four doubles, four home runs, five stolen bases, and 12 RBI. Prior to […]

Yilber Diaz Struggling at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Yilber Diaz has been struggling at Triple-A Reno throughout the first half of the campaign. The No.5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has typically been deployed in a relief role and has logged 39 innings to the tune of an 11.31 ERA with a 2.36 WHIP. During this stretch, […]

2025 MLB Draft - Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlooks and FYPD Targets

The 2025 MLB Draft is now in the books, and our attention has shifted to first-year player drafts (FYPD), which means it is time to analyze which prospects possess the best skill sets that can translate to the major leagues. In this piece, we will look at some of the top picks in the first […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 16 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

We have made it to the All-Star break. While we don't have to set our lineups for a few days, it doesn't mean we can take our foot off the gas when looking at the waiver wire. In this piece, I will break down four emerging starting pitchers that are still widely available in over […]

Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left?

Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are among the names that have emerged as must-start players. However, there are still several players waiting in the wings who […]

Noelvi Marte Swinging Hot Bat Entering Second Half

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is entering the second half swinging a hot bat and could continue to find success. Marte has dealt with injuries this season, but has been effective when on the field. Over his final seven games of the first half, Marte went 7-for-22 with a double and three home runs. […]

Brady House Enjoys Strong Finish to First Half

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House enjoyed a strong conclusion to the first half and could be poised to continue to improve in the second. Over his final nine games, the No. 81-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com posted an impressive .297/.316/.514 slash line with two doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI. During […]

Matt Shaw in Danger of Losing Playing Time in Second Half

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is in danger of losing playing time during the second half. Shaw was able to break camp with the MLB roster but struggled during his first look. Through his first 18 games, the former first-round pick posted a .172/.294/.241 slash line with just one long ball and a double. […]

Joe Boyle Could Have Limited Role to Open Second Half

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle could have a very limited role when the Rays open the second half with a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. During the final two weeks of the first half, the Rays deployed Boyle as a bulk relief option behind starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who was put on […]

Marcelo Mayer Turning the Corner in Boston

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer has begun to find his swing and could be poised to break out in the second half. Over his final five games before the All-Star break. Mayer has held a .313/.353/.500 slash line with three doubles, two RBI, and three runs. Before this recent surge, the former fourth […]

Brice Matthews Struggling Since Earning Promotion

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews has struggled to find his footing during his first taste of the major leagues. Matthews made his MLB debut on July 11 but has gone 0-for-7 during his first two games in Houston. During this stretch, he has struck out five times and drawn a walk. His rough start […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Buys and Sells - Trade Targets After The First Half (2025)

Hello RotoBallers! With us hitting the halfway point of the MLB season, it is a great time to look at some of the biggest fantasy baseball risers of the season and analyze their long-term dynasty fantasy baseball outlooks. In this article, I'll be providing you with some of my favorite fantasy baseball dynasty buys and […]