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Erik Swanson Set For Further Evaluation
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) is headed back to Toronto to undergo further evaluation. The reliever was set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday but was scratched due to a setback. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status as the team could opt to slow down his recovery process […]
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Dylan Moore Expected To Return From Injured List After Minimum Stay
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (hip) is expected to be activated off the injured list when first eligible. On Wednesday, the Mariners placed Moore on the 10-day injured list with a minor strain. It appears that Moore should be cleared to return to the starting lineup on May 7. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]
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Kyle Higashioka Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) is managing a hamstring injury. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported that the backstop may need an IL stint but is currently day-to-day. Earlier on Wednesday, the Rangers added veteran backstop Tucker Barnhart to the active roster, which suggests Higashioka may miss a period of time. Over his last five […]
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Max Scherzer Completes Another Successful Bullpen Session
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) completed another bullpen session on Wednesday. Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted that the session went "fairly well." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 40-year-old's progression. However, seeing that he has completed two bullpen sessions without facing any setbacks is a positive sign. Scherzer hit the […]
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Jared Jones Begins Throwing Progression
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) has begun a throwing progression. This is a great sign for the 23-year-old, as he has been shut down since March due to a UCL sprain in his right elbow. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress as he gradually increases his workload. However, given the extent […]
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When Will Blake Snell, Pablo Lopez, George Kirby Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Even though we are just a month into the fantasy baseball season, several high-end starting pitchers have hit the injured list. As a result, several fantasy managers have begun to pivot to several of the emerging early-season breakouts, including Andrew Heaney and Matthew Liberatore. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury update on […]
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Bryan Abreu Placed On Paternity Leave
The Houston Astros have placed relief pitcher Bryan Abreu on the paternity list. As a result, AJ Blubaugh will take his spot on the roster. Through the early part of the campaign, Abreu has been deployed in his typical setup role in front of the ninth-inning option, Josh Hader. Across 13 innings of work, Abreu […]
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Taylor Ward Sitting On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is getting his first day off on Wednesday afternoon when the Angels face the Seattle Mariners. Ward has gone 0-for-13 with a 5:2 K:BB over his last four games and will get a day to reset. As a result, Gustavo Campero will get the nod in left field and […]
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Blue Jays Promoting Eric Lauer
The Toronto Blue Jays are promoting left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer from Triple-A Buffalo prior to their contest on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Lauer was slated to start for Triple-A this evening. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to this game as he may be given the starting nod or could be […]
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Luke Raley Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Seattle Mariners have placed first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (oblique) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 28. The 30-year-old suffered this injury earlier in the week and was held out of action during Tuesday's contest. In a corresponding move, the Mariners promoted outfielder Rhylan Thomas from Triple-A Tacoma. Through the first 24 games […]
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Tony Gonsolin Activated Ahead Of Season Debut
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin (back) was officially activated off the injured list ahead of his season debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Miami Marlins. Gonsolin has missed the first month of the campaign due to a back injury. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned pitcher Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. […]
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Tyler Glasnow Shut Down For 10-14 Days
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing for the next 10-14 days. Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but it appears the hard-throwing right-hander will miss a significant period of time. Before his […]
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Tyler Callihan Promoted To Major Leagues, Starting On Wednesday
The Cincinnati Reds have promoted infield prospect Tyler Callihan to the major league roster. Callihan will also get the starting nod during the first half of their doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals. Callihan is slated to bat in the nine-hole and cover the keystone. The former third-round pick has enjoyed an […]
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Roman Anthony Tallies Hit In Return
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (foot) returned to the starting nine on Tuesday evening and went 1-for-5 with a strikeout. This is an excellent sign as the budding star was dealing with a minor foot injury over the weekend. However, Anthony was able to make a quick return to the starting nine. Through […]
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Carson Benge Surging At High-A
New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge has been heating up at the plate at High-A Brooklyn. Over his last five contests, Benge has held a .500/.600/.750 slash line with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Prior to this surge, Benge went 1-for-22 over his last five contests. Through his […]
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3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Reese Olson, Matthew Liberatore, Will Vest
Even though we are just a month into the fantasy baseball season, several pitchers have enjoyed the best start to a season they have ever had. However, it is crucial for fantasy managers to determine if these breakouts are legitimate and if they could ultimately become league winners. In this piece, we will do a […]
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Chase Petty Joins MLB Roster Prior To Wednesday's Start
The Cincinnati Reds have officially promoted right-handed pitching prospect Chase Petty to the MLB roster ahead of his MLB debut on Wednesday evening against the St. Louis Cardinals. Petty is slated to start the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the Triple-A campaign and is being rewarded with […]
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Noah Cameron Officially Promoted Ahead Of MLB Debut
The Kansas City Royals have officially promoted left-handed pitching prospect Noah Cameron from Triple-A Omaha ahead of his MLB debut on Wednesday. Cameron is slated to fill in for the injured Cole Ragans (groin) during Wednesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cameron has enjoyed a solid start to the Triple-A regular season. Through his […]
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Matt Shaw Tallies Four Hits On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw went 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A Buffalo. This was Shaw's third-straight game tallying multiple hits. Since returning to Triple-A Iowa on April 18, the Maryland product has held a strong .290/.405/.452 slash line with two doubles and a home run. Shaw was […]
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Top 10 Greatest USC Football Players Of All Time
In this ranking, we will analyze the top 10 greatest players in USC football history. We will look at career statistics, legacy, and impact during their time with the Trojans.
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NFL Power Rankings: 10 Worst Picks of the 2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and there were many surprising twists and turns along the way. While there were several picks that left fans cheering, some left them scratching their heads. Le...
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Cade Horton Logs Season-High Six Innings
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect Cade Horton logged a season-high six innings on Tuesday. In this outing, Horton allowed just one run and struck out five en route to picking up his second victory of the campaign. In this start, he allowed just three hits and one free pass. Through his first 23 innings of […]
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Jefferson Rojas Having Slow Start To High-A Season
Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas has had a slow start to the High-A regular season. Through his first 11 games, Rojas has held a modest .214/.327/.333 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. However, on Tuesday, Rojas enjoyed a productive outing and could be turning the corner. Facing High-A […]
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Aidan Smith Hits Home Run, Swipes A Bag On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Aidan Smith went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a stolen base during their contest on Tuesday against High-A Aberdeen. This was Smith's second-straight game tallying multiple hits. Over his last four games, the outfielder has tallied seven hits and swiped three bags. However, before this recent surge […]
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Leodalis De Vries Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday
San Diego Padres infield prospect Leodalis De Vries went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, and a walk during Tuesday's contest against High-A Dayton. This outing snapped a minor skid for De Vries as he went 2-for-15 over his last four games entering Tuesday. However, prior to this skid, De Vries held a .435/.480/1.662 […]
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JR Ritchie Tosses Seven Shutout Frames
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie tossed seven shutout innings in his victory over High-A Hub City. This was the first time this season Ritchie logged seven innings in a single start. In this game, the right-hander allowed just four hits, one walk, and struck out six batters. Through his first 28 innings of […]
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Otto Kemp Goes Deep Twice On Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Otto Kemp went 3-for-5 with two home runs, two runs, six RBI, and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Rochester. This was his second-straight game going deep. This performance also extended his hitting streak to six games. During this six-game stretch, the No. 24-ranked prospect in the system held a […]
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When Will Ezequiel Tovar, Jackson Merrill, Royce Lewis Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
With Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season underway, injuries have begun to pile up. Several fantasy managers have begun to place several of their top picks on their injured reserve and looked to the waiver wire to find replacements. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury updates for Colorado shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, […]
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When Will Shane McClanahan, Spencer Arrighetti, Ketel Marte Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Fantasy managers have already seen several high-end fantasy assets hit the injured list. Even though we are just five weeks into the long fantasy baseball season, several top players have been sidelined for a significant portion of the opening month. In this piece, we will analyze the latest updates on Tampa Bay left-handed pitcher Shane […]
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George Kirby "Feeling Great," Could Throw Again On Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (shoulder) felt great after completing his bullpen session on Monday and is expected to throw again on Sunday. After the session, Kirby noted that he "felt great" and described his session as "nasty." Fantasy managers should monitor his status over the week, as Kirby could be cleared to embark […]
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