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Brad Keller Signs With Boston
Free Agent starting pitcher Brad Keller was signed by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 26. Zack Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in the corresponding move. Keller opened the season with the Chicago White Sox primarily in a long relief role but did make two starts. Through his two starts, he posted a […]
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Sunday’s Game Early With Apparent Knee Injury
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) left Sunday's game early, suffering an apparent non-contact injury on his left knee. Acuna knocked a leadoff double and attempted to swipe third but had to take a hard pivot back to second base. Due to this, he went down in the infield in clear pain and even […]
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Ke’Bryan Hayes Resuming All Baseball Activities
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) has resumed all baseball activities and is scheduled to run the bases on Sunday, May 26. This is a great sign, as Hayes could be nearing a rehab assignment in the coming weeks. He has been on the injured list since May 11 with a back issue. After […]
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Tre' Morgan - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 10)
PROSPECT: Tre' Morgan, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2024 STATS: 35G, .361 AVG, .452 OBP, .534 SLG, 3 HR, 14 SB, 8.7% BB%, 11.3% K%, .403 wOBA ANALYSIS: Tre' Morgan, the Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect, has been on a rapid ascent this season. His scorching performance earned him a well-deserved promotion […]
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Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott has performed well through his first four major league starts and is worth adding in standard leagues. Through 22 innings, the 24-year-old holds a 3.97 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a stellar 21:5 K:BB ratio. Christian […]
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Addison Barger - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger made his major league debut earlier this season but was recently sent back down to Triple-A to further his development. However, the 24-year-old has been performing well in the minors and should be back in the majors sometime next […]
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Thomas Saggese - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Thomas Saggese is approaching his major league debut and is worth stashing in all standard leagues. Through his first extended look at Triple-A pitching, he has posted a .238/.306/.378 with five home runs, 22 RBI, five stolen bases, and a 10:42 BB:K […]
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Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Junior Caminero is nearing a promotion to the major leagues and should be considered a must-stash in all leagues. Through 31 games with Triple-A Durham, the number three overall prospect in baseball has posted a .268/.331/.480 line with seven home runs, […]
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Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad was recently sent back down to Triple-A after a short stint in the major leagues. He was unable to find consistent playing time, and Baltimore felt it was better for their young slugger to continue to develop in Norfolk. Since […]
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Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday made his major league debut earlier this season but was promptly sent back down to Triple-A after having some difficulty adjusting to major league pitching. However, Holliday should be back on the major league roster fairly soon, making him a […]
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James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Through 45 games this season with Triple-A Rochester, Wood has a stellar .355/.465/.596 slash line with nine home runs, […]
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Jon Berti Exits With Leg Injury On Friday
New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (leg) exited Friday's game early due to a lower leg injury. Berti collapsed in serious pain after grounding out in the ninth inning and was eventually helped off the field. This is not a good sign as this injury could be quite serious as he could not put any […]
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Jon Gray Expected To Return After Minimum IL Stint
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (groin) is expected to return shortly after his minimum stint on the 15-day injured list. Gray left his most recent start on May 21 against Philadelphia with a groin strain. The 32-year-old performed quite well through his first ten starts with a 2.21 ERA and 1.19 WHIP and tallied […]
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Jose Urena Removed Early From Start On Friday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jose Urena (ankle) was removed early from his start on Friday due to swelling in his right ankle. Urena was hit by a comebacker early in the game, and swelling began to increase as soon as he took the mound in the sixth inning. Texas Manager Bruce Bochy expressed that he […]
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Wyatt Langford Tallies Hit In First Rehab Game
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (hamstring) tallied a hit, a run, and a walk in his first rehab game on Friday evening while serving as the designated hitter for Triple-A Round Rock. He hit three balls over 100 mph, including his single, which is a great sign. Langford is expected to rejoin the major league […]
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Jorge Soler, Marco Luciano Not In Saturday’s Lineup
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jorge Soler and shortstop Macro Luciano are not in Saturday's lineup. Soler has started in every game since returning from the injured list with an injured shoulder and has performed well with a .267/.333/.467 line highlighted by a solo shot on Friday evening. Luciano has started at shortstop over the past […]
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LaMonte Wade Jr. Out Of Lineup With Tweaked Hamstring On Saturday
San Francisco Giants outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring in the ninth inning on Friday evening and will be getting a day off to recover on Saturday. As a result, Wilmer Flores will play first base and bat in the fifth hole. Wade Jr. has been one of the best all-around hitters […]
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Tink Hence Tallies 13 Strikeouts Across Six Shutout Frames
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Tink Hence struck out a season-high 13 batters on Friday across six shutout frames. Hence has been one of the best arms in Double-A this season and is on the brink of moving up to Triple-A. Through 45 ⅔ innings at Double-A, he has struck out 59 batters with […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 10 (May 27 - June 3)
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 10 -- May 27 through June 3 -- and will point out free agents […]
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Tyler Locklear Launches Third Home Run In Seven Games
Seattle Mariners third base prospect Tyler Locklear went 2-6 at the plate on Friday with a long ball, two RBI, and a swiped bag. Locklear has been showcasing high high-upside power all week with three long balls in his past seven games. During this stretch he has also tallied three doubles. In 40 games this […]
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Sal Stewart Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games
Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Sal Stewart went 2-5 at the plate on Friday with a home run to extend his hitting streak to seven games. Through 39 games with High-A Dayton this season, the 20-year-old has posted an impressive .296/.418/.452 with three long balls and four stolen bases. Stewart spent the majority of last […]
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Kevin Alcantara Breaks Out Of Skid With Four-Hit Performance
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara went 4-4 at the plate on Friday with a double, one RBI, and a stolen base. Alcantara entered this game, hitting a mere .200/.286/.280 line over the past week. This is the 21-year-old first true look at Double-A pitching, as he only appeared in five games at this level […]
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Marco Raya Posts Best Outing Of The Season
Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Marco Raya posted his best outing of the season on Friday evening. He logged four innings for the second time but did not allow a run or hit. He surrendered just two free passes and struck out six. This was a big turnaround for the 21-year-old as he was riding […]
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Sean Sullivan Continues To Flash Elite Strikeout Potential
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Sean Sullivan continued to showcase his elite strikeout potential with eight punchouts in Thursday's victory. Through his first 40 ⅓ innings at High-A, the 21-year-old has tallied 50 punchouts and only allowed three free passes. He has tallied at least eight punchouts in three of his starts, with his season-high […]
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Logan Evans Tosses Six Shutout Frames With Eight Strikeouts In Latest Gem
Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Logan Evans was dominant once again on Thursday as he tossed six clean frames with eight strikeouts. He allowed four hits and no walks. Evans began this season at Double-A after ending last season with Single-A, which was very unexpected. However, Seattle looks like they made the right call as […]
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Cade Smith Logs Season-High Seven Innings In Second Victory
New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Cade Smith pitched a season-high seven innings on Thursday en route to his second victory of the campaign. He did not allow a run and surrendered just two hits and two free passes. He struck out five. This was a big bounce-back outing for the young right-hander, as he […]
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Ricardo Cabrera Nearing High-A Promotion
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Ricardo Cabrera has been performing quite well in his first extended look at Single-A ball and could be approaching his promotion to High-A. In his past six games the 19-year-old is riding a .391/.462/.565 slash line with three extra-base hits and one stolen base. Overall, through 35 total games this season, […]
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Victor Mesa Jr Continues Big Week With Three-Hit Performance
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. went 3-4 at the dish on Thursday with his eighth long ball of the season. The 22-year-old has looked quite comfortable through his first 39 games at Triple-A with a .289/.360/.484 slash line this season. In the past week, Mesa Jr. has been especially outstanding with a .357/.455/.571 […]
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Continues Hot Stretch With Three-Hit Game On Thursday
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez tallied three hits on Thursday, including a home run, which extended his current hitting streak to four games. Since May 14, Rodriguez has posted a stellar .379/.550/.828 line with three long balls and an 11:6 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign as the 21-year-old is beginning to look […]
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Max Clark Enjoying Productive May At Single-A
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has tallied at least one hit in all but three games in May with a .290/.380/.406 line. He has posted a stellar 10:10 BB:K ratio and swiped five bags in this stretch as well. Clark got a small taste of Single-A ball last summer but struggled over his first […]
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