Carson Benge Cooling Off at the Plate, Still Flashing Tools in Rookie Season

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge has struggled at the plate recently, hitting just .115 over his last seven games. The 23-year-old showed strong form in mid-May with six multi-hit performances across eight games, but his production has cooled since that stretch. The early-career upside remains clear, but consistency continues to be the primary hurdle. […]

Dylan Cease Set for Bullpen Saturday, Blue Jays Await Key Rotation Reinforcement

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) is expected to throw a bullpen session Saturday as he continues his recovery from a left hamstring strain. Cease has progressed through a throwing program and is now set to throw approximately 25 to 30 pitches. The next step in his recovery will be facing hitters in live […]

Christian Scott Turning Corner, Emerging as Under-the-Radar Rotation Option

New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott continues to trend upward after delivering his best start of the season last Sunday. Scott fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings, marking the deepest outing of his 2026 campaign and lowering his ERA to 3.20. The 25-year-old appears to be settling into a rhythm as he builds toward a full […]

Bryson Stott Hitless in Four Straight Games, Offensive Concerns Growing

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott continues to search for answers at the plate, hitting just .174 over his last seven games and going hitless in each of his last four contests. The recent struggles have dropped his season line to a .222/.270/.375 slash line with a .645 OPS across 51 games. Stott has still […]

A.J. Ewing Collects Two Hits Saturday, Trending Onto Fantasy Radar

New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing continued his strong rookie campaign on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one stolen base, and one run scored. The former fourth-round pick has taken advantage of increased playing time with Luis Robert Jr. on the injured list and Tyrone Taylor still weeks away from returning. Through his first […]

Xander Bogaerts Cold Streak Continues, Fantasy Value Slipping in San Diego

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts has continued to struggle at the plate, hitting just .154 with a .172 OBP over his last seven games. He is also homerless across his last 19 games, reflecting a clear drop in offensive production. The slump adds to a longer-term trend since joining San Diego in 2023, where […]

Jose Altuve May Not Need a Rehab Assignment

Jose Altuve (oblique) is trending toward avoiding a rehab assignment altogether. Manager Joe Espada has stated that the 36-year-old is healing at an incredible pace and that his on-field preparation may come through simulated at-bats rather than a minor-league rehab assignment. With his recovery progressing in that direction, a return could come sooner than originally […]

Corey Seager Faces Live BP and Fields Groundballs

Corey Seager (back) had a busy day on Saturday, facing live pitching and fielding ground balls as planned. Both Seager and manager Skip Schumaker were pleased with the results, as the 32-year-old shortstop appears to be making significant progress in his recovery. It remains unclear what the next steps will be. The 12-year veteran has […]

Ryan Helsley Inching Closer to a Rehab Assignment

Ryan Helsley (elbow) progressed through a bullpen session on Saturday, throwing between 15 and 20 pitches. This was his first bullpen session since being limited to playing catch for several weeks. It was reported that the 31-year-old closer is nearing the start of a rehab assignment, although no specific timeline was provided. How he recovers […]

Munetaka Murakami to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

It was announced on Saturday that Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The hard-hitting rookie injured himself while running to first base on a ground ball and was immediately removed from the game. This is a crushing blow to the surging White […]

Jeff Hoffman Re-Emerging as Saves Source in Toronto's Bullpen?

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman has racked up two saves while adding two wins over his last four relief appearances. He owns a 0.69 WHIP with nine strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings during that span. Braydon Fisher picked up the save in Friday's 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles as Hoffman was unavailable after […]

Ryne Nelson Becoming a Starter to Target Off the Waiver Wire

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson (2-3) allowed one run on six hits and three walks while striking out three across eight innings against the Rockies in his previous start. He owns a 2.36 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 6.6 K:9 across 34 1/3 innings in his last five outings. Overall, he owns a 4.65 ERA, […]

Samuel Basallo Blasts Another Home Run, Top Catcher to Target Amid Hot Streak

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Basallo crushed a solo shot off Austin Voth during the bottom of the fifth inning, raising his home run total to nine on the season. The 21-year-old is starting to heat up […]

Noelvi Marte Emerging as a Top Stash Target Amid Dominant Play at Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Friday's game against Triple-A St. Paul. He has now logged multi-hit efforts in seven of his last 12 games, while slashing .438/.451/.792 with five home runs, 14 RBI, 10 runs, and a stolen base with Triple-A Louisville. The 24-year-old […]

JJ Bleday Homers Again, Emerging as a Must-Add In All Leagues

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Bleday blasted his eighth home run of the season off Braves starter Grant Holmes in the bottom of the fourth inning on Friday. His home run traveled 393 feet with an exit […]

Andres Munoz Blows Fourth Save as Struggles Persist, Will he Lose Further Opportunities?

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz ran into trouble again on Friday, blowing his fourth save of the season before the Mariners ultimately defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings. Munoz is now just 9-for-13 in save opportunities and has struggled to lock down games consistently as June approaches. The 27-year-old entered the season as one […]

Trevor Megill Earns Another Save for Brewers, Emerging as Must-Start Closer Again?

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill picked up his seventh save of the season on Friday, securing his second save in as many appearances. The veteran reliever appears to be turning a corner after a rocky April, posting a 2.00 ERA during May while reestablishing himself as Milwaukee's preferred ninth-inning option. Megill owns a 4.50 ERA […]

Caleb Kilian Blows First Save on Friday, Should Managers be Concerned?

San Francisco Giants right-hander Caleb Kilian endured his first blown save of the season on Friday, allowing five earned runs on five hits, including two home runs, in a loss to the Colorado Rockies. The rough outing was an unusual one for Kilian, who entered the game with a 2.22 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. The […]

Casey Mize Lands on 15-Day IL, Tigers Rotation Takes Significant Hit

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 28, due to right groin tightness. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated the move was precautionary, noting that Mize requires a slower week as he works through the issue. The 29-year-old has been one of Detroit's most reliable starters in […]

Munetaka Murakami Expected to Miss a Couple Weeks After Leaving Friday's Game Early

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) is expected to miss approximately two weeks after exiting Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a hamstring injury. Initial evaluations indicated a hamstring strain, although Murakami is scheduled to undergo additional testing on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been one of baseball's biggest stories in his first MLB […]

Jacob Gonzalez is Heading to the Big Leagues

Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez is receiving the call to the big leagues. Gonzalez has been one of the hottest hitters in the minor leagues and will now get a chance to show it at the big league level. This season, Gonzalez is slashing .308/.414/.646 with 18 home runs across 51 games in Triple-A […]

Ethan Holliday to Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery

Colorado Rockies infielder Ethan Holliday (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a left foot stress fracture. This is a tough break for the 19-year-old stud. Through 33 games, Holliday was slashing .262/.395/.557 with nine home runs and 32 RBI with Low-A Fresno. Holliday was the fourth overall selection during the 2025 MLB Draft. He's […]

Logan Webb is Activated on Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (knee) is back on the mound for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Webb was activated from the 15-day Injured List after missing a few weeks due to a right knee injury. The right-hander has posted an ugly 5.06 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and a 42:15 K:BB ratio across […]

Corbin Burnes Faces Live Hitters on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (elbow) faced live hitters for the first time this year on Friday. Burnes was able to throw a 20-pitch session without any issues. D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo said that Burnes will have another live session on Tuesday. If everything continues to go well, Burnes could potentially go on a […]

Munetaka Murakami Exits with Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) was removed early during Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Murakami appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury while running to first base in the third inning. He was pulled from the contest due to hamstring tightness and is expected to undergo further testing. Before leaving, Murakami […]

Jacob Gonzalez Lifted From Triple-A Contest, Set for Promotion?

Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez was lifted early during Friday's game with Triple-A Charlotte. Gonzalez is likely headed to the big leagues with Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) being pulled from Friday's contest versus the Detroit Tigers. The assumption is that Murakami will require a stint on the Injured List, which could give Gonzalez his first […]

Jung Hoo Lee is Returning on Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was activated off the 10-day Injured List on Friday. Lee will start in right field and bat sixth against right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Friday. Lee has been out since May 22 due to a back strain. Before the injury, Lee was slashing .268/.311/.385 with three home runs, […]

Roman Anthony is Shut Down from Swinging

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony appears to have suffered a setback during his rehab process. Anthony reportedly felt discomfort while hitting off a tee on Thursday. As a result, Anthony has been shut down from swinging the bat for now. This is the second time that Anthony has suffered a setback while rehabbing his […]

Jimmy Crooks Ticketed for Major Role on MLB Roster?

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday. He'll join the big league roster after slashing .262/.412/.567 with 13 home runs across 39 games in the minors this season. Manager Oliver Marmol has made it clear that Crooks was not brought up to sit on the bench. He should get […]

Eury Perez is Placed on 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. This comes after Perez was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent additional testing, which revealed a right hamstring strain. The team hasn't revealed how long they expect Perez to […]