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Salvador Perez Returns To Lineup On Sunday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot. The 34-year-old was held out of the lineup on Saturday as he was dealing with a right knee sprain, but it does not look to be too […]
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Kyle Harrison Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 13 with a right ankle sprain. In a corresponding move, the Giants promoted right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens from Triple-A Sacramento to the major league roster. Harrison was scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles […]
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Jasson Dominguez Placed On The Injured List
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (undisclosed) was placed on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, per Conor Foley of the YES Network. Currently, it is unknown what injury the top prospect in the Yankee system is dealing with and how much time he may miss. The 21-year-old was recently activated from the 60-day […]
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Brenton Doyle Not Starting On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is not in the starting lineup for the second consecutive day. Doyle was a late scratch on Saturday due to left patella tendonitis, as per Rockies reporter Patrick Lyons. The 26-year-old is clearly still dealing with some soreness and will sit out once again on Sunday. As a result, […]
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Jake Meyers Out Of Sunday’s Lineup
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers is getting the day off on Sunday as the Astros look to get a series victory against the Detroit Tigers. Instead, Chas McCormick will slot in as the starting center fielder and bat in the nine-hole. Meyers has performed well with a .254/.315/.414 slash line, six home runs, and six […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 13 (June 17 - June 23)
Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 13-- June 17 through June 23 -- and will point out free agents to […]
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Twins-Athletics Game Postponed On Saturday, Will Play Doubleheader On Sunday
The third game of a four-game set between the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics was postponed on Saturday due to rain. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, with the first game starting at 2:10 PM EST and the second game slated for a 7:10 PM EST start time. Joey Estes and Bailey Ober […]
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Jarred Kelenic Hitting Leadoff On Saturday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic will hit in the leadoff spot for the first time this season. Due to the injuries of Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) and recently Michael Harris II (hamstring), Kelenic may earn a permanent role in the leadoff spot going forward. The former top prospect has begun to find his footing in […]
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Kyle Bradish Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right UCL sprain. Bradish left his start on Friday afternoon with right elbow discomfort and previously missed the opening month of this season with a UCL sprain. As a result, the 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined […]
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Brandon Marsh Activated From Injured List And Starting On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and will start in left field and bat seventh against Grayson Rodriguez and the Baltimore Orioles. Marsh has been sidelined since June 2 with a right hamstring strain. Before the injury, Marsh carried a solid .265/.344/.426 slash line with six […]
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Jared Koenig Serving As Opener On Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jared Koenig will serve as the opener on Saturday afternoon as the Brewers continue a three-game set against their division rival Cincinnati Reds. Bryse Wilson will follow Koenig in long relief. Koenig enters Saturday with a strong 1.72 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 6:26 BB:K ratio through 31 ⅓ innings this season. […]
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Kevin Kiermaier Returns To Starting Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the past two games with a bruised knee. The 34-year-old has posted a disappointing .200/.248/.317 with two home runs and through 50 games this season. While he is on pace to have the worst batting average of his […]
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Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer looked strong in the major leagues at the start of the season but was sent back down to Triple-A due to concerns regarding an innings limit. However, Marlins manager Skip Schumaker told the media that he expects Meyer to […]
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James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) has been on the injured list since May 28 with right hamstring tightness. However, he has recently begun ramping up baseball activities, which suggests he could be nearing his return to the diamond. Before the injury, Wood was on […]
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Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez recently completed his rehab assignment and was optioned to Triple-A. "The Martian" underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined through the early part of this season. Through 21 minor league games this season, Dominguez has […]
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Graham Pauley - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres third base prospect Graham Pauley made his major league debut earlier this spring but was optioned to Triple-A on May 4. However, he could be nearing his return to the big leagues and is worth stashing in deeper formats. In his brief 13-game […]
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David Festa Strikes Out 10 For The Third Time This Season
Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect David Festa tallied 10 punchouts for the third time this season on Friday. He allowed two runs across five frames with five hits and one free pass. This strong outing brings him to a solid 3.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 24:81 BB:K ratio through 54 innings in his first extended […]
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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 12) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers
The minor league baseball season is underway and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for these prospects to reach the big leagues and are they worth stashing on your […]
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Caden Dana Continues Stellar June
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana continued his impressive run in June with another strong performance on Friday. He tossed seven innings of one-run ball with four hits, two walks, and struck out nine. Since June 1, the 2022 draft pick holds a 1.71 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and 4:25 BB:K ratio through three […]
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Shane Baz Strikes Out Eight Across Six One-Run Frames
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz posted another dominant outing at Triple-A on Friday evening, where he tossed six one-run frames with eight punchouts and allowed just four hits and one free pass. Baz carried his momentum from his previous outing, where he struck out 10 batters across five one-run innings on June 8. […]
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Joey Loperfido Tallies Three Hits On Friday
Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido went 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Friday's victory. The 25-year-old recently returned to the minor leagues on June 12 and has already continued his dominance at this level. Through three games, he has tallied five hits with three RBI. Through 37 games at Triple-A this season, […]
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Coby Mayo Launches First Home Run Since Suffering Injury
Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo (ribs) went 2-for-3 on Thursday evening during his second rehab game with a double and a home run. The 22-year-old has been on the injured list with a fractured rib since May 17 but recently embarked on a rehab assignment on June 13 with High-A Aberdeen. Before the […]
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Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) recently began his rehab assignment and could return to the major leagues very soon. The 25-year-old, who suffered a fracture in his left index finger, is now on the verge of completing his extensive recovery process. The UCLA product has […]
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Thomas White Sharp Through First Look At High-A
Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Thomas White was promoted to High-A on May 28 and has looked quite sharp through his first taste of the new level. Through two starts (eight ⅓ innings), the 19-year-old southpaw posted a 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 4:14 BB:K ratio. Through 34 innings at Single-A this season, the […]
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Chase Dollander Strikes Out Eight Across Seven Frames
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander tossed seven innings of one-run ball (0 earned) with five hits, one walk, and eight strikeouts. Dollander has looked quite strong in his past three starts, with a 2.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 6:19 BB:K ratio. Through his first 51 innings of minor league ball, the former […]
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Cole Young Riding Five-Game Hit Streak
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Cole Young extended his hitting streak to five games on Thursday evening. Since June 1, the top prospect in Seattle has only gone hitless twice in his past 12 games. During this stretch he has posted an impressive .364/.431/.455 slash line with a 6:10 BB:K ratio. The number 26 ranked prospect […]
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Luisangel Acuna Turning The Corner At Triple-A
New York Mets shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna has posted four multi-hit performances in his past five games and is beginning to turn the corner at Triple-A. After struggling through March and April, the number 77 overall ranked prospect on MLB.com is beginning to showcase his elite potential. Since June 1, Acuna has been riding a […]
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Jake Eder Turns In Best Outing At Double-A
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Jake Eder turned in his best start at Double-A on Thursday, where he tallied 10 punchouts across six innings of one-run ball. He allowed three hits and two free passes. This was a nice bounce-back performance, as he allowed five runs across 3 2/3 innings in his previous start. […]
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Christian Scott Strikes Out Six In Latest Triple-A Start
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott tossed 3 2/3 innings of one-run ball on Thursday evening. He struck out six and allowed four hits and one free pass. The Florida product made his major-league debut earlier this season but was optioned back to Triple-A on May 31 in an attempt to manage his […]
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Sean Sullivan Stays Hot With Stellar Outing On Thursday
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Sean Sullivan continued his incredible stretch with an eight-inning gem on Thursday evening. He allowed just one earned run, four hits, no walks and struck out seven. Since allowing six earned runs on May 17, the former second-round pick has held an impressive 1.52 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and 2:30 BB:K […]
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