When Will Mike Trout Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Mike Trout, the once-undisputed king of fantasy baseball, has seen his crown slip in recent years due to a relentless string of injuries. The three-time MVP and perennial All-Star has been a staple in the first few rounds of fantasy drafts for over a decade, but his recent health struggles have cast doubt on his […]

Gregory Soto Finds New Nest In Baltimore

The Philadelphia Phillies linked up with the Baltimore Orioles again for the second time in a week to send more bullpen pieces down the Beltway. Baltimore reunited high-leverage reliever Gregory Soto with his former Philadelphia teammate, Seranthony Dominguez. Soto joins a crowded cast in Baltimore, where it appears he's headed for a middle relief role, […]

Dylan Floro Is The Newest Addition To Diamondbacks Crowded Bullpen

The Arizona Diamondbacks keep adding pieces to an already-loaded bullpen. After pulling off a trade with Miami last week to acquire setup man A.J. Puk, Arizona made another splash right before the trade window closed, bringing in veteran reliever Dylan Floro from the Washington Nationals. In exchange for Floro, the D-Backs sent minor-league infielder Andres […]

Dylan Carlson Shipped To Tampa Bay

The St. Louis Cardinals sent former top prospect Dylan Carlson to the Rays for veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong. The Rays are widely known for their reclamation projects and hope to bring Carlson back to his 2021 form, where he finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .266 with 18 […]

White Sox Keeping Garrett Crochet

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Chicago White Sox's former first-round pick, Garrett Crochet, will stay put for the remainder of the 2024 season. Crochet's future has been an intense subject of rumor for the past few weeks. As one of the top arms on the market, he was expected to bring the White […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Yahoo Leagues, 1% of ESPN Leagues, 14% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: The Braves have rolled the dice on youth, promoting Ignacio "Nacho" Alvarez Jr. on July 22. The 21-year-old infielder's major league debut has been a bumpy ride so far, with just two hits […]

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Yahoo Leagues, 2% of ESPN Leagues, 16% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: Connor Norby, the Baltimore Orioles' second-round draft pick in 2021, has finally gotten the call to the big leagues, giving fantasy managers an intriguing middle infield option for the stretch run. The 24-year-old […]

Chayce McDermott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues, 1% of ESPN Leagues ANALYSIS: Well, folks, the Chayce McDermott experiment in Baltimore was shorter than a New York minute. After making his MLB debut on July 24 against the Marlins, the Orioles sent the young right-hander packing back to the minors on […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: August 2024 ANALYSIS: Attention, earthlings! The Martian has completed his intergalactic rehab and is ready to invade MLB once again. Jasson Dominguez, fresh off an oblique strain that had Yankees fans holding their breath, is set to resume his mission of total baseball domination. Before his unscheduled pit stop on […]

Deyvison De Los Santos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 2024 ANALYSIS: Deyvison De Los Santos is on the move, folks. The Marlins just snagged this power-hitting prospect from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for reliever A.J. Puk, and fantasy managers in deeper leagues should take notice. At just 21 years old, De Los Santos has already […]

When Is Coby Mayo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 18 Update)

Hold onto your seats fantasy managers because Coby Mayo is about to crash into the big leagues like a fastball into the warehouse at Camden Yards. This 22-year-old slugger has been absolutely feasting on minor-league pitching, and it's only a matter of time before he's doing the same in the show. A fourth-round draft pick […]

When Is Junior Caminero Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 18 Update)

The Tampa Bay Rays' prospect pipeline is overflowing with promise, but Junior Caminero stands out as the crown jewel. Over the last four seasons, the 21-year-old phenom has dominated minor league pitching, leaving fantasy baseball enthusiasts chomping at the bit for his inevitable return to the majors. Tampa Bay's ownership is notorious for its methodical […]

When Is Max Meyer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 18 Update)

The clock is ticking for Miami Marlins fans and fantasy baseball managers alike as the highly anticipated call-up of top pitching prospect Max Meyer inches closer. The former third overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft has been turning heads in Triple-A Jacksonville, and it seems only a matter of time before he makes his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers, Collects Three Hits In Saturday's Loss

Toronto Blue Jays superstar third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued his hot hitting Saturday in a 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4, knocking two singles before crushing a 418-foot blast to center field off Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda. Over his last three games leading up to and coming out of the […]

Jake Rogers Crushes Grand Slam In Toronto

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers blasted his seventh home run of 2024 on the road against the Blue Jays on Saturday. Rogers started the scoring in a six-run sixth inning that saw Detroit go up 7-0. His only hit of the afternoon was a doozy. With the bases loaded and nobody out, the Tigers backstop […]

Michael Conforto, LaMonte Wade Jr. Sitting Vs. Lefty

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto and first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. will be out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies have left-hander Kyle Freeland taking the hill, who has been excellent over his last four starts (1.71 ERA in 26 1/3 innings). Conforto went 0-4 Friday night and […]

Byron Buxton Back In The Lineup For The Twins

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is making his first post-All-Star appearance on Saturday at home versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Buxton will be starting in center field and batting third against right-hander Freddy Peralta. The former first-round draft pick has been enjoying a stellar July, batting .452 with six doubles, one home run, and knocking in […]

Taj Bradley Shuts Down Yankees On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starter Taj Bradley stifled the New York Yankees lineup on Saturday with seven innings of one-hit ball. Bradley struck out five and walked two, nabbing his fifth win of the season on the road. The 23-year-old right-hander has been impeccable in three July starts, going (2-0) with a 0.45 ERA, allowing only […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: If those three April starts are anything to go by, Max Meyer is about to make a big splash in Miami. Drafted third overall by the Marlins in 2020, Meyer has been lighting it up at Triple-A Jacksonville. With a cool 1.80 ERA and 14 […]

James Wood, Shane Baz, Ben Rice - Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Sell James Wood ANALYSIS: James Wood has had an interesting start to his MLB career with the Washington Nationals. In his initial stint, Wood has posted a .245 batting average with one home run and six RBIs over 49 at-bats. While these stats aren't particularly eye-catching, they show the potential that made him a […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: After being sidelined the entire month of June, Tampa Bay Rays' top prospect, Junior Caminero, has been making serious noise in the minors, and it’s no wonder. In his first game back, he returned to the lineup with a three-run home run. This 21-year-old infielder for […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July/August ANALYSIS: Coby Mayo has been crushing it in the minors, and it's only a matter of time before he gets the call-up to the big leagues. The 22-year-old third baseman for the Norfolk Tides has put up some eye-popping numbers in the minor leagues this year, slashing […]

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: The time is almost here for Cincinnati Reds third-base prospect, Noelvi Marte, who is nearing a return from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Boldenone, a prohibited, performance-enhancing substance. The suspension began on Opening Day and has put a damper on what was supposed to […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: Christian Scott, the New York Mets' promising right-handed pitching prospect, has already made his mark on the big leagues this season. The 25-year-old hurler made his MLB debut earlier this year on May 4, against the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing the potential that made him […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: Dylan Crews, the Washington Nationals' crown jewel outfield prospect, is making waves in the minor leagues. Picked second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, Crews' rapid ascent through the Washington farm system has caught the eye of both the organization and fantasy managers alike. The […]

Ben Rice - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Yahoo Leagues, 5% of ESPN Leagues, 29% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: Due to an unfortunate turn of events, New York Yankees first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, is expected to miss the next eight weeks with a fractured right forearm. Cue 25-year-old rookie, Ben Rice. After […]

Drew Thorpe - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Yahoo Leagues/9% of ESPN Leagues/42% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a whirlwind week for Chicago White Sox rookie starting pitcher, Drew Thorpe, as he made his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners. Thorpe was on the road a lot this offseason, which saw […]

Cole Irvin - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Yahoo Leagues/17% of ESPN Leagues/66% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: Things are about to get hot and heavy for Baltimore Orioles starter Cole Irvin. The O's put teammate Kyle Bradish, on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right UCL sprain, which appears to be the […]

Lance Lynn - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues, Stream/Watch List in 10 Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Yahoo Leagues/34% of ESPN Leagues/49% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: After holding three of the best offenses in baseball (Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia) to just 1 combined run in 16 innings, Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn, has struggled in […]

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: June/July 2024 ANALYSIS: It's been a long and arduous road for 2017 first-round draft pick (12th overall), Shane Baz. Baz made his long-awaited debut in May of 2024, after a 22-month recovery process from his July 2022 Tommy John surgery. The Rays have been taking every precaution to limit any […]