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Jackson Ferris Tallies Season-High 10 Punchouts On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Jackson Ferris tallied a season-high 10 strikeouts in Wednesday's victory. Ferris allowed just one earned run with four hits and two free passes. Through his first season at the High-A level, the 20-year-old holds a 4.94 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and a 24:59 BB:K in 47 1/3 innings. However, in […]
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James Triantos Breaks Out Of Power Drought
Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos broke out of his home-run drought on Wednesday, which has lasted since April 23. On Wednesday, Traintos tallied three hits, including a leadoff home run against top pitching prospect Drew Thorpe. Triantos has begun to break out of a cold streak at the plate that has lingered through most […]
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Drew Thorpe Tosses Six Innings With Seven Strikeouts In Latest Gem
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe tossed six innings of one-run ball with three hits, one walk, and seven punchouts in his latest stellar outing of the season. Thorpe's one misstep came off a lead-off home run by James Triantos. In his last four starts the 23-year-old is riding a 0.76 ERA, 0.68 […]
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Brevin Jordan Receiving Praise From Coaching Staff
Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan has been receiving praise from head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ryans told the media that Jordan is "playing fast and confidently and making some great catches." Jordan served as the backup tight end in Houston last season to Dalton Schultz and finished the campaign with 219 yards and two touchdowns […]
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John Ross Getting First-Team Reps
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Ross was getting first team reps on Wednesday in OTAs, according to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. The 28-year-old agreed to a one-year contract with the Eagles on May 23 and has already begun to have opportunities with the first team. The former Washington product was selected with the ninth overall […]
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Anthony Richardson Seen With Trainers On Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) was seen with trainers on Wednesday during OTAs. Colts writer James Boyd of the Athletic said that trainers were looking at Richardson's shoulder throughout the day, but nobody seemed worried. As a result, Joe Flacco took the majority of first-team reps this afternoon. This should be seen as precautionary, […]
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Jayden Daniels Building Chemistry With Revamped Offensive Line
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has begun to build chemistry with the revamped offensive line in the nation's capital, especially with center Tyler Biadasz. Biadasz played under newly named Washington Head Coach Dan Quinn in Dallas and was one of the best centers available on the market in free agency this spring. Biadasz was […]
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Chase Claypool Showing Consistency At OTAs
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool has been the most consistent receiver through OTAs so far in Buffalo, according to Bills beat writer Matt Parrino. Claypool signed a one-year contract with the Bills earlier this month and is expected to have a depth role in the offense in 2024. However, the 25-year-old has performed well […]
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Mick Abel Struggling At High-A
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel has gotten off to a rough start at Triple-A this season. Through 41 ⅔ innings, the 22-year-old holds a 6.26 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 30:37 BB:K ratio. Abel got a brief taste of Triple-A last summer as he tossed only four ⅔ innings. Abel has flashed elite strikeout […]
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Termarr Johnson Breaking Out Of Prolonged Slump
Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson has begun to break out of a two-month slide. In his past 12 games, the former number four overall pick is riding a .273/.385/.568 line with three long balls, nine RBI, three stolen bases, and a 7:12 BB:K ratio. Before this stretch, he held a poor .171/.372/.248 line […]
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Zach Cole Jr. Looks Sharp After Injured-List Stint
Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole Jr. (hamstring) has performed well throughout his first 10 games of the season. Cole opened the season on the seven-day injured list with a hamstring injury. When activated on May 14, he immediately made his Double-A debut. Through his first 10 games at that level, the 23-year-old is riding […]
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Jaden Hill Showcasing Elite Strikeout Potential In Relief Role
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Jaden Hill shifted to a relief role earlier this spring and has begun to showcase elite strikeout potential. Through 17 ⅔ innings with Double-A, Hill has tallied 27 punchouts and has only allowed seven free passes. He holds a 4.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. Hill started the season off posting a […]
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Ignacio Alvarez Settling In At Double-A
Atlanta Braves infield prospect Ignacio Alvarez has begun to find his footing at Double-A. The 21-year-old made his Double-A debut back in April and holds an overall .269/.378/.319 slash line with no home runs, 16 stolen bases, and a 25:35 BB:K. However, in his past 11 games, the sixth-ranked prospect in the Atlanta system is […]
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DJ Herz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+/NL-Only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect DJ Herz made his major league debut on Tuesday, June 4, against the New York Mets. The southpaw tossed four innings of four-run ball with seven hits, three free passes, and three strikeouts. While this debut was not […]
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Mason Adams Settling In At Double-A
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Mason Adams has begun to turn the corner at Double-A and could be promoted up to Triple-A later this summer. After opening the season with a poor 3.68 ERA in April, he has responded with a stellar 0.91 ERA and 0.81 WHIP through five starts in May. Adams did […]
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Henry Bolte Sees Major Improvement In May
Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte posted an impressive .309/.464/.588 line with five home runs, 20 RBI, 11 swiped bags, and a 22:32 BB:K ratio. This is a significant improvement compared to his April line of .265/.344/.458 with three home runs, 15 RBI, nine swiped bags, and a much lower 8:36 BB:K ratio. Bolte spent […]
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Hao-Yu Lee Riding Eight-Game Hitting Streak
Detroit Tigers second base prospect Hao-Yu Lee is currently riding an impressive eight-game hitting streak. In this stretch, the 21-year-old has held a .417/.436/.778 line with four long balls and ten RBI. In fact, Lee has only gone hitless three times in the past 17 games. Since getting off to a slow start in April […]
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Kade Morris Performing Well At High-A
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Kade Morris was recently promoted to High-A and has logged three strong starts. Across 15 ⅓ innings, the 21-year-old holds a 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and a 5:12 BB:K ratio through his first three starts at High-A Brooklyn. Morris opened the season with Single-A and tossed 34 ⅔ innings […]
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Spencer Horwitz Caps Off Productive May
Toronto Blue Jays first base prospect Spencer Horwitz posted a stellar .375/.468/.650 line through his final 11 games of the month to cap off a productive May. Across the entire month, the 26-year-old posted a strong .299/.395/.439 line with 16 RBI and a 15:22 BB:K ratio. Horwitz made his major league debut and performed well […]
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Brett Baty Launches Two Home Runs On Sunday
New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty went 2-for-4 with two long balls and three RBI. Baty recently returned to Triple-A Syracuse on May 31 after posting a poor .225/.304/.325 line with just four home runs through 49 games in Queens this season. The 24-year-old was once a highly regarded prospect in New York but […]
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Nate Furman Moving Up To Double-A
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Nate Furman is being promoted to Double-A Akron. Furman, a former fourth-round selection, logged 105 games at High-A over the past two seasons, holding an overall .272/.370/.361 line with seven home runs, 48 RBI, a 48:66 BB:K ratio, and stole 18 bags. The former UNC Charlotte graduate made his minor league […]
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C.J. Kayfus Promoted To Double-A
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect C.J. Kayfus is being promoted to Double-A Akron. Kayfus opened the season by making his High-A debut and is already just two stops away from the major leagues. Through 40 games with High-A Lake County, the former third-round pick posted a stellar .338/.437/.578 line with seven home runs, 37 RBI, […]
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Noble Meyer Tosses Five Shutout Innings In High-A Debut
Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Noble Meyer dazzled in his High-A debut, where he tossed five shutout innings with six strikeouts. He allowed just two hits and no free passes. This is a great sign for the top prospect in Miami, as he looked quite comfortable seeing High-A batters for the first time. The 19-year-old […]
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Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster by the end of June. The top prospect in the Bronx underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined since May […]
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Connor Norby Promoted To The Majors
Baltimore Orioles second base prospect Connor Norby is being promoted to the major league roster and is expected to join Baltimore for their series opener on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Norby will most likely serve as a replacement for Jorge Mateo (head) who left Sunday's game early with a head injury. Norby has […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 11 (June 3 - June 9)
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 11 -- June 3 through June 9 -- and will point out free agents […]
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Shohei Ohtani Throwing From 60 Feet And Increasing Velocity
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has begun throwing from 60 feet and is slowly increasing his velocity. Ohtani underwent elbow surgery on his throwing arm in November after suffering a UCL tear late last season. The 29-year-old has been throwing for the majority of the season but recently began throwing from […]
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Gerrit Cole Will Start Rehab Game On Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is expected to make his first rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. This is a big step for the Yankee ace, who has been on the 60-day injured list since March with right elbow inflammation. The 33-year-old performed very well when facing live hitters over the […]
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Bobby Miller Sees Drop In Velocity In Latest Rehab Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (shoulder) completed his second minor-league rehab outing on Saturday, June 1, with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he logged 3 1/3 innings with five hits, one free pass, and four earned runs. Miller logged 65 total pitches but did see a drop in velocity. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has […]
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Ben Joyce Promoted To The Major Leagues
Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect Ben Joyce was promoted to the major leagues in a corresponding move that sent left-hander Reid Detmers to Triple-A Salt Lake. Joyce held a 4.26 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 19 innings at Double-A earlier this season. Joyce made his major-league debut last season and logged just 10 innings […]
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