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Wade J. Smith is a third-year student at the Mercer University School of Law in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy & Liberal Studies. In his free time, he enjoys watching baseball, going to trivia, and spending time with his wife, Cate, and their dog, Charlie.

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Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series. Looking ahead to Week 21 and the rest of the season, we've highlighted five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. If you're new to the series, check out our previous articles for some other options. Over […]


Paul Blackburn - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 21 -- August 12 through August 18. The pitchers in this article have what it takes to deliver lots of points in your head-to-head leagues. Each is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. There's always a weekly […]


Luken Baker Reaches 30 Homers In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luken Baker went 2-for-4 with two home runs on Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis. In just 97 games, Baker has mashed 30 homers for the Redbirds this season. He also has 17 doubles, 74 RBI, and an .896 OPS. Despite his season-long performance, Baker likely won't get big-league reps at first […]


Gustavo Campero Impressing In Double-A

Los Angeles Angels catcher/outfield prospect Gustavo Campero went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run on Tuesday night for Double-A Rocket City. Campero has performed well throughout the 2024 season, slashing .282/.397/.500 with 16 doubles, 14 homers, 44 RBI, 29 stolen bases, and 38:58 BB/SO. Despite an outstanding year, Campero is not listed […]


Denzel Clarke Finishes Tuesday A Homer Shy Of Cycle

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke went 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, and two RBI for Double-A Midland on Tuesday night. After a slow start (.580 OPS through May), Clarke has been outstanding over the last few months. Since June 4, he's slashing .333/.380/.614 with 10 doubles, seven triples, eight home runs, 30 RBI, […]


Jonathon Long Surging Through Double-A

Following the All-Star Break, Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long was promoted to Double-A Tennessee. Since then, he's been one of the best hitters in Minor League Baseball, slashing .500/.574/.750 with six doubles, two home runs, 13 RBI, and 10:7 BB/SO through 14 games. To start the month of August, he's gone 13-for-20 with […]


Rafael Flores Having Breakout Second Half

New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores was promoted to Double-A Somerset at the end of June. Though he struggled initially, slashing .197/.303/.379 with six extra-base hits, six RBI, and 9:24 BB/SO through his first 17 games, he has played exceptionally well since the All-Star Break. Over his last 16 games, Flores is slashing […]


Trey Sweeney Mashing Since Trade

Last week, the Detroit Tigers traded for shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney. Since then, Sweeney has been outstanding with Triple-A Toledo. In three games, he's gone 7-for-14 with two doubles, two home runs, and six RBI. Overall, the 24-year-old infielder has played 99 games this season, slashing .263/.339/.449 with 24 doubles, three triples, 15 homers, 68 […]


Quinn Priester Struggles In First Appearance Since Trade

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Quinn Priester took the mound for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, completing 2 1/3 innings and allowing eight runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four. Throughout this season, Priester has been bouncing between Triple-A and MLB, combining for a 5.02 ERA in 80 2/3 total innings. After […]


Dalton Rushing Homers Twice On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two home runs. Rushing has now launched seven homers in his last 11 games - four since the start of August. Through 77 games with Double-A Tulsa, he's slashing .271/.378/.513 with 15 doubles, 17 homers, 59 RBI, and 38:69 BB/SO. Currently the Dodgers' […]


Tyler Stuart Fans Nine On Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Tyler Stuart threw six scoreless innings for Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out nine. Stuart was recently traded to the Nationals from the Mets for outfielder Jesse Winker. In two starts with his new organization (11 IP), Stuart's posted a 2.45 ERA, 1.09 […]


Kyle Teel Heating Up In Double-A

Through three games in August, Boston Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel is 4-for-11 with a double and a home run. Between May and June, Teel was on fire, slashing .335/.413/.512 with 12 doubles, six homers, 40 RBI, and 21:46 BB/SO. But he cooled down in July, posting just five extra-base hits all month. Fortunately, […]


Jacob deGrom - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS Picks

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got the Week 20 edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Looking ahead to the rest of the season, we'll highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for more options! Plenty of productive players are nearing […]


Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookie Rankings

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 20

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 20 -- August 5 through August 11. These pitchers have what it takes to deliver a ton of points in your head-to-head leagues. Each is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. We have a weekly points-league roundup here […]


Jason Martin Mashing In Triple-A

During the offseason, the Los Angeles Angels signed outfielder Jason Martin to a minor league contract. After struggling in 58 games with the Rangers in 2021, Martin spent time in the Dodgers' farm system and the KBO, playing well in both. Since joining the Angels' Triple-A affiliate, he's continued to produce. Through 64 games, he's […]


Otto Kemp Playing Well In Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies third base prospect Otto Kemp is having a breakout season in the minor leagues. Overall, he's slashing .309/.414/.553 with 16 doubles, 14 home runs, 52 RBI and 37:69 BB/SO. Promoted to Double-A Reading on June 11, he's played rather well since. In 36 games, he's slashing .260/.353/.527 with six doubles, nine home runs, […]


Matt Shaw Has Big Game In Double-A

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw went 3-for-4 with a home run for Double-A Tennessee on Tuesday. Through 81 games, he's slashing .263/.362/.460 with 11 doubles, 14 homers, 23 stolen bases, and 42:63 BB/SO. After posting a .683 OPS in May, he's been red-hot in June and July, slashing .302/.369/.566 with seven doubles, nine homers, […]


Dylan Beavers Not In Wednesday's Lineup Following Early Exit On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (hamstring) was pulled from Tuesday's game after the first inning, following a slide into home plate. Beavers was clearly in pain as he limped back to the dugout, wincing and grabbing his right hamstring. While no official updates have been released, he is out of the lineup for Wednesday's […]


Jackson Holliday Batting Eighth In Return To Big Leagues

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday will bat eighth for the O's on Wednesday against Toronto. This will be his first MLB appearance since being demoted to Triple-A Bowie in late April. During his first stint in Baltimore, he went just 2-for-34 with 2:18 BB/SO and no extra-base hits. Since then, he's slashed .259/.421/.455 with […]


Johnathan Rodriguez Playing Well Since All-Star Break

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez is 12-for-36 (.333 AVG) with a double and nine RBI for Triple-A Columbus post-All-Star Break. Since his demotion to Triple-A on June 26, he's played rather well, slashing .278/.371/.456 with four doubles, four home runs, 19 RBI, and 13:25 BB/SO. The Guardians' No. 15 prospect (per MLB.com), Rodriguez should […]


Spencer Torkelson Hits Two Homers In Triple-A Game

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBI for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, July 28. After a dreadful start to the season, the former first-overall pick was demoted in early June. Since then, he's slashing .246/.365/.431 with seven doubles, eight homers, 32 RBI and 31:62 BB/SO. Recently, he's […]


Chase DeLauter Knocks Two Doubles In Return To Double-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and two RBI in his return to Double-A Akron. After missing almost three months with a broken foot and turf toe, DeLauter has played well since his recovery. Through five games between Rookie Ball and Double-A, he's gone 5-for-16 (.313 AVG) […]


Ryan Webb Tosses Third Straight Scoreless Start

On Sunday, July 28, Cleveland Guardians starting pitching prospect Ryan Webb struck out eight batters over 6 2/3 scoreless innings for Double-A Akron. In his last three outings (17 innings), the 25-year-old lefty has allowed no runs, nine hits, and five walks, all while notching 20 strikeouts. Through 101 2/3 innings in 2024, he has […]


Carson Palmquist Fans Eight In Second Consecutive Win

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Carson Palmquist earned his third win of the season on Sunday with Double-A Hartford. Facing the Harrisburg Senators, he struck out eight batters over 7 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits, two walks, and a hit-by-pitch. Overall, Palmquist is having a fantastic 2024 season. Through 82 1/3 innings, […]


Evan Carter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookies Rankings

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! This week's article covers Week 19 (July 29 to August 4). Looking ahead to next week and the rest of the season, we'll make sure to highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. Are you […]


Robert Gasser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Pitchers, Rookies, Call-Ups

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 19

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 19 -- July 29 through August 4. The following pitchers can bolster your squad in head-to-head points leagues. Each is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. We have a weekly points-league roundup here at RotoBaller. In head-t0-head format, […]


Deyvison De Los Santos Struggling In July

At the end of June, Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos was slashing .346/.396/.678 with 16 doubles, 25 home runs, 74 RBI, and 20:70 BB/SO between Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A Reno. However, since the start of July, he's slashing .214/.279/.411 with two doubles, three homers, 10 RBI, and 3:14 BB/SO. There's a […]


Zach Cole Jr. Mashing In July

Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole Jr. is currently on a tear with Double-A Corpus Christi, slashing .378/.451/.800 with five doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI, and 4:15 BB/SO through 12 games in July, collecting multiple base hits in six of them. Just over a week away from his 24th birthday, Cole is the Astros' […]


Matt Wilkinson Dominant In July

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson continues to impress with High-A Lake County. Through four starts (17 2/3 IP) in July, he's posted a 1.53 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 26:10 K/BB. Not even a top-30 prospect for Cleveland heading into 2024, Wilkinson is currently tied for the most strikeouts in all of Minor League Baseball […]


Mick Abel Has Best Outing Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel had his best start of the year on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Facing the Rochester Red Wings, he allowed one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. Overall, Abel has struggled immensely in 2024. Prior to Wednesday's start, he'd posted a 6.88 ERA, 1.84 […]


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Chris Sale

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Chase Burns

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Cole Custer

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Logan Gilbert

Punches Out 13 in Victory
Chase Elliott

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Ryan Blaney

Will Likely Lead a Lot at Daytona
Kyle Larson

a Poor DFS Option at Daytona
Christopher Bell

Consistent Enough to Consider for DFS
Chris Buescher

Now Must Win His Way Into Playoffs
Ryan Preece

Being One of the Slowest-Starting Fords Makes Ryan Preece a Strong DFS Option
Ross Chastain

Leads a Lot on Drafting Tracks
Daniel Suarez

Now in Desperation Mode With his Career on the Line
Chase Briscoe

Tendency to Finish Better Than He Runs May Reap Dividends at Daytona
Carson Hocevar

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Michael McDowell

has a Solid Drafting Record
AJ Allmendinger

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Austin Dillon

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