Blake Snell Throws Successful Bullpen Session
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (elbow) threw his scheduled 15-pitch bullpen session on Friday, and it went well, according to David Vassegh of 570 L.A. Sports. It was Snell's first time throwing off a mound since he had surgery on his left elbow to remove loose bodies on May […]
Gregory Soto Remains a Priority Closer Target on the Waiver Wire
Across 33 1/3 innings (34 games) in 2026, Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto has recorded a 4-1 record with a 3.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 39 strikeouts, and 11 saves. The 31-year-old has run into some difficulties in June after a dominant start to the season, allowing six earned runs across 5 2/3 innings (seven appearances) […]
Jung Hoo Lee a Priority Waiver Wire Target Amidst Hot Streak
Across 297 plate appearances in 2026, San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is hitting .327/.360/.471 with five home runs, 30 RBI, 41 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 27-year-old does an excellent job of limiting swing-and-miss, as he's struck out in just 9.1% of his trips to the plate this season. Lee's .345 […]
Alex Lange Allows Five Runs in Non-Save Situation, Should Managers Be Concerned?
Kansas City Royals right-hander Alex Lange had a rough outing on Friday, allowing five earned runs while recording just one out in the seventh inning of his team's 22-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Lange has emerged as the primary closer in Kansas City, recording six saves in June. Entering play on Friday, the […]
Antonio Senzatela Blows Fourth Save for Rockies, Falling Out of Closer Committee?
Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela logged his fourth blown save of 2026 on Friday, allowing three hits and an earned run in the ninth inning of his team's 9-8 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Senzatela's overall numbers for the season remain strong, as he's pitched to an 8-0 record with a 2.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, […]
Has Ryan Helsley Reclaimed Must-Start Fantasy Value?
Baltimore Orioles closer Ryan Helsley picked up his eighth save of the season on Friday, throwing a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The hard-throwing right-hander stumbled in his first two outings after returning from the elbow inflammation that sidelined him for nearly two months, allowing […]
Caleb Ferguson Earns Save, Worth a Look as Potential Part-Time Saves Source?
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Caleb Ferguson picked up his first save of the season on Friday, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout while pitching a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ferguson did not make his season debut until late May due to an oblique issue. He's pitched well […]
Dustin May's Next Start Being Skipped Due to Back Tightness
The St. Louis Cardinals are skipping right-hander Dustin May's (back) next start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins after he dealt with some lower-back tightness in Kansas City following his complete game the start prior on June 15 against the San Diego Padres, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News. Right-hander Andre Pallante will […]
Jacob Gonzalez Shows Signs of Life in Five-RBI Game
Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Jacob Gonzalez came into his 20th major-league game on Friday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals hitting a mere .189/.283/.245 with a .529 OPS, one homer, five RBI, five runs scored, five walks, and 16 strikeouts in 60 plate appearances. The 24-year-old former 15th overall pick in the 2023 MLB […]
Miguel Vargas Collects Three Hits, Homer, Five RBI Against Royals
The Chicago White Sox bats were red-hot on Friday night in the 22-1 rout over the division-rival Kansas City Royals, and corner infielder Miguel Vargas was right in the center of the action. Vargas finished the night 3-for-6 at the plate with a home run, a double, five RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout […]
Tristan Peters Breaks Out With Six RBI in Rout Over Royals
Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters had a big game in Friday night's 22-1 drubbing of the division-rival Kansas City Royals, going 2-for-5 at the plate with a career-high six RBI, three runs scored, and a walk to improve his season batting average to .289 and his OPS to .804. Most of Peters' damage came […]
Luis Garcia Jr. Emerging as a Top Waiver-Wire Option
Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a power binge in June, racking up eight home runs in his last 18 games. He's hitting .271 (16-for-59) over that span with a .426 wOBA and a 16.7% barrel rate. He has definitely risen to the point that he can be a solid option […]
Carter Jensen Can Contribute Rare Catcher Numbers
Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has been outstanding over the last 18 games, hitting .315 with four homers, 16 runs, and 16 RBI. He has eight doubles to go with those four homers in that span, producing a .399 wOBA with a 49.2% hard-hit rate. The 22-year-old made it to the majors very quickly […]
Ryan O'Hearn Offers Potential Power Production Off the Waiver Wire
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn has been a solid part of the middle of the batting order for the Pirates and has been able to contribute solid power numbers and run production. He has 11 RBI over his last 11 games, going 15-for-48 (.313) with five doubles, a home run, and a .342 wOBA. […]
Payton Tolle Shines Against the Yankees, Makes a Great Rotation Addition
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle turned in an impressive performance against the Yankees on Friday night, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings and racking up seven strikeouts. He improved to 4-5 with the win and lowered his ERA to 2.78 with a 3.19 FIP on the year. The fiery 23-year-old lefty […]
Sam Antonacci Settling in as Leadoff Hitter, Can Be a Multi-Category Addition
Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has become a fixture at the top of the exciting young lineup on the South Side. Antonacci is hitting .307 with five doubles, three homers, nine walks, and four stolen bases. He has a .386 wOBA and a .466 SLG, showing he has some very solid power to go […]
River Ryan Lands on Minor-League Injured List With Hamstring Issue
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan (hamstring) is heading to the seven-day minor-league injured list with a hamstring issue, sources told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ryan missed time earlier in Triple-A Oklahoma City's season with hamstring trouble and had his start skipped this week. The 27-year-old former 11th-round pick by the San […]
Giants to Promote Drew Cavanaugh After Stellar Triple-A Play
The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday that they selected the contract of catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh from Triple-A Sacramento after they placed catcher Daniel Susac (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain. Cavanaugh, who is not listed as one of the team's top-30 prospects per MLB Pipeline, gets his first call […]
Hurston Waldrep Back in Atlanta, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they recalled right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace the injured Robert Suarez (elbow) on the major-league roster. Waldrep will be making his 2026 season debut when he gets into a game for the Braves after having surgery back in February to remove loose bodies from his […]
Braves Place Robert Suarez on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they placed right-handed reliever Robert Suarez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The Braves initially said that Suarez hasn't pitched since last Friday due to tightness in his right […]
Jacob Wilson Sitting Again With Shoulder Injury
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Alika Williams will make another start at the 6 for the A's and will bat ninth against rookie right-hander Walbert Urena. It will be the second straight game that […]
Mike Trout Hopeful to Return in Time for All-Star Game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hamstring) said he has progressed to light jogging on Friday and didn't have any pain, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout is scheduled to swing the bat on Saturday and is pleased with his progress. He is still hopeful that he can return from the 10-day injured list […]
Luis Arraez Returns From Foot Injury to Face Braves
San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (foot) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for the Giants in Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Arraez was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Athletics after fouling a ball off his right […]
Kyle Tucker Back in Action for Series Opener Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is starting in right field and will hit sixth for Friday's series opener at Petco Park against the division-rival San Diego Padres and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. Back spasms have kept the struggling Tucker out of L.A.'s starting lineup since Monday, but he'll return for the […]
Max Meyer Officially Reinstated and Starting on Friday
The Miami Marlins announced on Friday that they reinstated right-hander Max Meyer from the bereavement list to make the start against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Meyer is back in Miami's starting rotation after missing the week due to a personal family matter. The 27-year-old has been great for the Fish and […]
Bobby Witt Jr. Returns to the Lineup as DH on Friday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is serving as the team's designated hitter and will bat second for the Royals in Friday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, per MLB.com. Josh Rojas will start at shortstop and bat seventh. While Witt isn't all the way back from a […]
Jackson Holliday Back in Lineup for Series Opener Against Nats
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) is starting at second base and batting eighth for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals and left-hander Andrew Alvarez at Camden Yards, according to MLB.com. Holliday didn't start the last four games for the O's while nursing a groin injury, but he'll be back this weekend […]
Cooper Ingle Batting Fifth in MLB Debut, a Must-Add Ahead of Friday's Contest?
Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle has been called up from Triple-A Columbus and will serve as the designated hitter while batting fifth in his major-league debut in Friday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and veteran right-hander Luis Castillo, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop is considered the […]
Shane McClanahan Being Pushed Back for Extra Rest
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan, who was slated to start on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be pushed back in the starting rotation several days to give him a breather, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays want to monitor McClanahan's workload heading into the end of the first […]
James Tibbs III Remains High-End Stash for Home Run Potential
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is producing eye-popping numbers this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The outfielder has 20 homers and 64 RBI while hitting .291 with 66 runs scored. The 23-year-old is doing everything he can to prove that he is worthy of a call-up, but that is tough on a loaded […]
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