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Trey Yesavage Strikes Out Seven In Latest Start
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage tossed five innings of three-run ball (one earned) on Wednesday to pick up his second-straight victory. Yesavage allowed just two hits and no walks. He struck out seven. Through his first taste of professional baseball, last year's 20th overall pick has flashed elite strikeout upside. Through his […]
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Zyhir Hope Goes Deep On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run during Wednesday's contest against High-A Dayton. This outing snapped a 15-game power drought for the 20-year-old outfielder. Hope spent his 2024 campaign at Low-A and posted a strong .287/.415/.490 slash line and was rewarded with a promotion to High-A […]
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Angel Genao Set To Begin Simulated Games
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Angel Genao (shoulder) is set to begin participating in simulated games early next week. Genao has been on the 7-day injured list through the early part of the MiLB regular season. However, it appears the No. 4-ranked prospect in the Cleveland system is nearing a return to game action. Fantasy managers […]
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Trevor Harrison Posts Strong Bounce-Back Outing
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitching prospect Trevor Harrison enjoyed a strong bounce-back outing on Wednesday against Low-A Columbia. In this start, Harrison allowed just two hits and one run (unearned) across six innings of work. He struck out three batters but did not allow a free pass. In his previous start, Harrison allowed six hits […]
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Juan Valera Logs Best Outing At High-A
Boston Red Sox right-handed pitching prospect Juan Valera logged his best outing of the High-A regular season on Wednesday against Rome. In this outing, the 18-year-old tossed five 2/3 shutout frames. He allowed just four hits and served up one walk. He struck out a season-high eight batters. This was the first time Valera did […]
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Kohl Drake Tosses Six No-Hit Frames
Texas Rangers left-handed pitching prospect Kohl Drake logged six no-hit innings en route to picking up the victory over Double-A San Antonio. Drake struck out six batters and served up just two walks. Since allowing four runs in his season debut on April 8, Drake has been quite sharp, logging a stellar 0.93 ERA with […]
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When Will Ezequiel Tovar, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna Jr. Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
As we approach the second month of the MLB regular season, several high-end players are on the injured list. During the first six weeks of the fantasy baseball season, fantasy managers have had to place several top picks on their IR and pivot to alternative options. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury […]
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When Will Jazz Chisholm Jr., Josh Lowe, Shane McClanahan Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Even though we are just a month into the fantasy baseball season, injuries have begun to pile up. Fantasy managers have seen several of their high-end players hit the injured list, and as a result, they have needed to look for replacements on the waiver wire. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury […]
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NFL Power Rankings: Head Coach Hot Seat Index
After an exciting free agency and draft, let’s take a look at which NFL coaches are on the hot seat entering the 2025 regular season. In this ranking No. 32 will have the “safest”...
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Brandon Sproat Allows One Run On Wednesday
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat tossed five innings of one-run ball against Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday. Sproat allowed just two hits and one walk. He struck out five. The Florida product has been able to hold his own during his second look at the Triple-A level. Through 28 innings of work, Sproat […]
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Carson Williams Hits Two Home Runs, Swipes A Bag
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams went 2-for-5 with two home runs and a stolen base during their contest against Triple-A Gwinnett. This was a much-needed breakout game for Williams, as he has struggled during his first extended look at Triple-A. Through 32 games this season with the Durham Bulls, the No. 8-ranked prospect […]
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Gage Jump Continues Strong Run At High-A
Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump continued his impressive stretch at High-A on Wednesday evening. In this start against West Michigan, Jump tossed eight innings of one-run ball. He allowed just four hits and no walks. He struck out eight. Over his last 19 2/3 innings of work (three starts), Jump has struck out an […]
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Adrian Pinto Launches Two Home Runs
Toronto Blue Jays second base prospect Adrian Pinto went 3-for-4 with one double, two home runs, three runs, three RBI, and a walk on Wednesday evening against High-A Spokane. This was Pinto's second-straight contest going deep. Over his past seven games, the No. 22-ranked prospect in the Toronto system has begun to heat up at […]
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Jackson Jobe Allows Six Runs On Wednesday
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Jackson Jobe allowed eight hits and six earned runs during Wednesday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. Jobe struck out just two batters and allowed one walk. Most of Jobe's damage came against the long ball. He allowed his first round-tripper in the opening frame to third baseman Ryan McMahon, which […]
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Chase Dollander Struggles Against Detroit
Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander allowed five hits and six runs across three innings of work on Wednesday evening against the Detroit Tigers. Dollander did not strike out a batter but served up three walks. Dollander was able to get through the first two innings without allowing a run, but ran into trouble […]
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Jonathan Loaisiga Moving Rehab To Triple-A
New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) is set to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A. Loaisiga has been on the 15-day injured list after undergoing an internal brace procedure in 2024. Loaisiga began his rehab assignment with Low-A and has logged three innings of work. Across this stint, the right-hander has allowed two […]
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Richard Fitts Scheduled To Throw Bullpen On Thursday
Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts (pectoral) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Fitts has been on the 15-day injured list since mid-April with a pectoral strain. This will be Fitts' second bullpen session since hitting the injured list. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status after the session, […]
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Kevin Pillar Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Kevin Pillar (back) on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation. The 36-year-old has not appeared in a game since May 3. Through the early part of the campaign, the 36-year-old has appeared in 18 contests and posted a .237/.237/.289 slash line. Pillar has hit two extra-base […]
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Evan Phillips Hits 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Discomfort
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed relief pitcher Evan Phillips (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort. Phillips opened the campaign on the injured list due to a shoulder strain but will be sidelined for another period. Phillips has logged just five 2/3 innings of work this season. He did not allow […]
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Jake Fraley Dealing With Calf Injury
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) is being held out of the starting nine on Wednesday due to calf tenderness. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that outfielder is set to undergo an MRI later today. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he could be placed on the injured list if this injury […]
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Andrew Benintendi Hits 10-Day Injured List
The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) on the 10-day injured list prior to their contest on Wednesday evening against the Kansas City Royals. Benintendi suffered this injury during their contest against the Astros on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the White Sox promoted infielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Charlotte. Fantasy managers […]
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Noelvi Marte Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. Marte was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an oblique strain but will now miss at least the next two […]
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Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos Sitting On Wednesday
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and third baseman Mark Vientos are taking a seat on Wednesday when they play the final game of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alvarez has been in the starting nine in each of the past three contests. During this stretch, the backstop has posted a strong .444/.545/.444 […]
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Will Smith Sitting On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is getting the day off on Wednesday when the Dodgers play the final game of a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. The backstop started in each of the first two games of the series and has gone 2-for-9 with a double. As a result, Austin Barnes will get […]
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Gabriel Moreno Remains Out On Wednesday With Side Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (side) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Moreno was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left side soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their contest on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead, the Diamondbacks will give Jose Herrera the starting nod […]
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Michael Busch Sitting Against Southpaw
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is not in Wednesday's lineup when they play the final game of a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants. With left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray taking the bump for the Giants, Busch will take a seat. Through the opening month, Busch has only made two starts against left-handed pitching. […]
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Nolan Arenado Scratched With Back Spasms
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to back spasms. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday against the Washington Nationals. He was replaced on Wednesday by Nolan Gorman, who covered the hot corner and was placed in the six-hole. Through […]
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Mike Burrows Strikes Out Seven On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows logged a season-high five innings during his victory over Triple-A Columbus. In this outing, Burrows struck out a season-best seven batters and allowed just two hits and one run. He did not serve up a walk. The 25-year-old was promoted to the majors earlier in April but did […]
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Justin Foscue Showing Power At Triple-A
Texas Rangers first base prospect Justin Foscue went 2-for-4 with a home run during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A El Paso. This was Foscue's second long ball in his previous three contests. This was also his third-straight contest tallying at least one RBI. Through 30 games at Triple-A this season, Foscue has posted an impressive .307/.409/.500 […]
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Jaden Hamm Tosses Five One-Hit Innings
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Jaden Hamm tossed five one-hit innings of work en route to picking up his first victory of the campaign against Double-A Altoona. In this outing, Hamm served up just two free passes and struck out four. This was a strong bounce-back outing for the Middle Tennessee State product as he […]
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