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Creed Willems Flashing Raw Power
Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Creed Willems has been showcasing his elite raw power once again this season at High-A and could be joining Double-A in the coming months. Through the first 38 games, the 20-year-old is riding a .227/.299/.500 with nine long balls and seven doubles. He is on pace to smash his previous season-high […]
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Alex Ramirez Showing Elite Speed
New York Mets outfield prospect Alex Ramirez is on pace to smash his previous career-high in stolen bases this season. Currently, through 39 games with Double-A, the 21-year-old has already stolen 19 bases. His previous season-high was 21 swiped bags in 2022. In the batter's box he has posted a solid .247/.318/.351 line with two […]
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Spencer Giesting Dominant At High-A
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching prospect Spencer Giesting has been nearly unhittable at High-A this season and is nearing a promotion to Double-A. In seven starts (41 innings), he has posted a 0.66 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and 10:46 BB:K ratio. This is a significant improvement over his 4.00 ERA and 1.46 WHIP he held across 117 […]
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Andrew Walters Joins Triple-A
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Andrew Walters is moving up to Triple-A after logging just 20 innings with Double-A. This was his first season in the minor leagues, and he is already fast approaching his major league debut. Walters operated exclusively as a relief pitcher for Double-A Akron this season, posting a stellar 1.35 ERA, 1.05 […]
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Brandon Young Promoted To Triple-A
Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Brandon Young was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. Young performed well in his third stint at Double-A this season and will now look to carry the momentum into his Triple-A debut. This season, Young made six starts and logged a 4.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a stellar 4:36 BB:K […]
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Tyler Miller Moving Up To Double-A
Boston Red Sox first base/third base prospect Tyler Miller is being promoted to Double-A Portland. Miller opened this season with High-A after playing 91 games at that level last season. Through a cumulative 127 games with High-A Greenville, he posted a .266/.317/.430 line with 13 long balls, 68 RBI, and 19 stolen bases. However, he […]
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Luke Keaschall Being Promoted To Double-A
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Luke Keaschall has earned a promotion to Double-A. Keaschall opened the season with High-A Cedar Rapids and posted a strong .335/.457/.544 line with seven home runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and a 30:29 BB:K ratio. Last season, the former second-round selection posted a similar stat line at Single-A with eight […]
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Spencer Schwellenbach - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach is being promoted from Double-A Mississippi to make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Ranked as the third-best prospect in the Atlanta system, Spencer Schwellenbach's season began with High-A Rome. His stellar […]
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Matt Gorski Showing Power At Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Matt Gorski has been showcasing his raw power this past week and approaching his major league debut. In his past seven games, the 26-year-old has launched five home runs and tallied 13 RBI with a .310/.333/.897 line. Across 38 total games this season with Triple-A Indianapolis, he holds a .275/.308/.603 line […]
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Adisyn Coffey Promoted To Triple-A
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Adisyn Coffey is being promoted to Triple-A Charlotte. Coffey operated exclusively out of the bullpen earlier this season with Double-A Birmingham and posted a 0.53 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 15:5 K:BB ratio, and tallied three saves. Coffey should be expected to have a similar role with Triple-A. The 25-year-old was on […]
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Chandler Simpson Mashing At Double-A
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson was recently promoted to Double-A and has already looked quite comfortable through his first six games. In his first week, he is riding a .429/.467/.464 with 12 total hits, one double, three RBI, eight stolen bases, two walks, and zero strikeouts. He has tallied at least one hit […]
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Michael King Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision
San Diego starting pitcher Michael King struck out seven across five innings of one-run ball on Monday. He allowed three hits and one free pass. King has looked dominant at times this season but has also had several blow-up starts, making him a difficult asset to trust in fantasy. He has logged five starts with […]
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Willy Adames Hits Go-Ahead Home Run On Monday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames went 2-for-4 at the plate with a three-run blast that powered the Brewers to victory in the opening game of the series. Adames now has eight home runs on the season with a solid .249/.322/.440 slash line, 35 RBI, and eight stolen bases. The 28-year-old is looking to put a […]
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Robert Gasser Tallies Season-High Seven Punchouts
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser struck out a season and career-high seven batters across seven shutout innings on Monday. He allowed just three hits. The southpaw got back on track on Monday after allowing ten hits and for earned runs in his previous outing. Through his first four starts in the majors (23 innings), […]
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Andrew Benintendi Tallies Three Hits On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-4 at the plate with three singles in Monday's loss. This was a big bounce-back game for the 29-year-old, as he entered Monday hitting for a .053 average in his past six games. Overall on the season, Benintendi is riding a disappointing .193/.230/.271 slash line with three home […]
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Adam Duvall Launches Second Long Ball In As Many Games
Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall launched a two-run blast on Monday, his second in as many days. Through 34 games this season, the 35-year-old has posted a .209/.303/.407 line with five long balls and a 10:22 BB:K ratio. Duvall has not been able to find consistent playing time this season, but that will change due […]
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Jose Miranda Launches Fifth Home Run On Monday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda went 1-for-4 at the plate with a two-run shot to power the Twins to a victory. Miranda has now made 10 consecutive starts at the hot corner and looks to have claimed the starting role. In his past 10 games, he has posted a strong .303/.324/.606 slash line with […]
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Lars Nootbaar Sitting With Hamstring Injury On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (hamstring) is not in Monday's lineup due to a hamstring injury. Nootbaar was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to this issue and will once again be sitting on the bench. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expressed that the injury us "day-to-day" and that "we don't see it lingering." For now […]
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Jesse Winker Returns To Starting Lineup
Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker (cramps) has returned to the starting lineup on Monday to play the opening game of a four-game set against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Winker left Saturday's game early and was kept out of the lineup on Sunday due to cramping. However, this injury did not seem serious and the 30-year-old […]
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LaMonte Wade Jr. Back In The Starting Lineup On Monday
San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Monday and will bat in the two-hole. Wade remained out of the starting lineup over the past two days due to a minor hamstring injury. This is a great sign, as the 30-year-old has been cleared and will look […]
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Austin Gomber Scratched From Monday’s Start
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (arm) was scratched from Monday's start due to arm soreness. As a result, Anthony Molina will get the starting nod. Gomber expressed to the media that he felt "that I would have been probably at 85% today… where we are at now, still being in May, it was probably […]
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Dodgers-Mets Postponed On Monday; Doubleheader Scheduled For Tuesday
The opening game of a three-game set between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed on Monday due to rain. The teams will play a double-header on Tuesday, with the first game tentatively scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EST. Dodger manager Dave Roberts will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound for game one […]
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Sonny Gray Sharp In Seventh Victory
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray tossed five shutout innings on Sunday Night Baseball and allowed just one hit and two free passes to lead St. Louis to a series sweep. He struck out eight. This dominant outing brings Gray to a stellar 2.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 67:12 K:BB ratio through his first […]
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Jon Berti Expected To Miss Long Period Of Time
New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (calf) is expected to be out for an extended period of time according to New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone. Berti exited Friday's game due to a lower leg injury that caused him to collapse in serious pain. He was unable to walk on it and had to be […]
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Ian Hamilton Set To Return On Tuesday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Ian Hamilton (illness) is expected to be activated from the seven-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Hamilton has been sidelined since May 19 with an illness, and his symptoms lingered through the week, which resulted in him being placed on the injured list. The 28-year-old […]
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Jeffrey Springs Removed From Second Rehab Start With Lat Injury
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) was removed from his second rehab start in the Rookie-Level Florida Complex League on May 25 after facing one batter with left shoulder tightness. However, Rays Manager Kevin Cash clarified that it was more of a "lat issue" and further explained that "We'll probably shut him down […]
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Zach Eflin Begins To Play Catch
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) was seen playing catch on May 26, per MLB.com. Eflin was placed on the injured list on May 20 due to experiencing discomfort on his start on May 18 in Toronto. The 30-year-old compared this injury to similar lower back tightness he dealt with last April that […]
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Sunday’s Game With Left Knee Soreness
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) left Sunday's game in the first inning with left knee soreness, which was confirmed by the Atlanta Braves. Acuna attempted to steal third base but had to make a hard pivot back to second base. As a result he fell down in pain in the infield. He was […]
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Joey Bart Removed From Sunday’s Game
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (thumb) left Sunday's game with an apparent injury to his left thumb. As a result, Yasmani Grandal entered the game as his replacement. Bart has performed quite well in his new home in the City of Bridges with a strong .267/.362/.517 line with four long balls and 12 RBI through […]
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Luis Campusano Out Of Sunday’s Lineup
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is not in Sunday's lineup as the Padres hope to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees. Campusano has started the first two games of the series and has gone 0-7 at the plate with two walks. As a result, Kyle Higashioka will have […]
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