Red Sox Could be Targeting Yandy Diaz

Chris Cotillo of Mass Live writes that Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz intrigues the Boston Red Sox, and they could end up trading for him this week. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays stance on not trading key players "may be softening" because of how poorly they've played recently. ESPN's […]

Tobias Myers Sent to Nashville

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they optioned right-hander Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander Craig Yoho from Nashville in a corresponding move. Myers made five starts with the Brew Crew to begin the year before being sent to the minors. He rejoined the big-league squad in a relief role last week […]

Adley Rutschman Reinstated From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher Jacob Stallings for assignment in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will need to check back shortly, but Rutschman should be back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue […]

Yordan Alvarez "Ramping Up his Workload"

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "ramping up his workload," according to general manager Dana Brown, and once he gets through that, the Astros plan to have him face live pitching. Brown wants Alvarez to go on a short minor-league rehab stint, too, before rejoining the big-league team. "I'll take a 75% Yordan […]

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Tekoah Roby Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Tekoah Roby (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. The 23-year-old right-hander, acquired from Texas in the 2023 deadline deal for Jordan Montgomery, had made six starts at Triple-A Memphis after being promoted in June. Following a rough start, Roby had allowed just […]

Jeremy Pena Could be Back by Friday

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown thinks that shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) "will be back here soon" and could come off the injured list as early as Friday, Aug. 1. Brown wants to get Pena into a few minor-league rehab games and then get him back with the major-league squad. The 27-year-old has already taken […]

Tyler Locklear Dominates Triple-A, Eyes Return to Mariners

Seattle Mariners No. 9 prospect Tyler Locklear exploded at Triple-A Tacoma last week, notching back-to-back four-hit games with five home runs and 10 RBI on the week. The 24-year-old first baseman is now slashing .316/.401/.543 with 19 homers and 18 steals on the year. After struggling in a brief MLB stint last season (.156 in […]

Spencer Arrighetti to Make Another Rehab Start

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another minor-league rehab start, and if it goes well, he's expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the big-league club. Arrighetti threw 62 pitches in his latest rehab start on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi and allowed three runs […]

Mets Prospect Ryan Clifford Named Eastern League Player of the Week

New York Mets prospect Ryan Clifford was named Eastern League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch at Double-A. The 21-year-old slugger batted .522 with four home runs and eight walks, showcasing his advanced power and plate discipline. On the season, Clifford is slashing .245/.367/.497 with 21 home runs, a 26.6% strikeout rate, and […]

Mariners Prospect Tai Peete Named Player of the Week

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete was named the Northwest League's Player of the Week after a dominant stretch that included three home runs, one double, seven RBI, and five runs scored. The Mariners' No. 10 prospect and 2023 first-round pick has shown off his elite athleticism with 16 home runs and 19 stolen bases […]

Tigers Making a Play to Trade for Eugenio Suarez?

The Detroit Tigers are one of the strong suitors for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez with the July 31 trade deadline coming this week, would love to finalize a deal before Suarez and the D-backs finish a series in Detroit this Wednesday, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. Arizona is in Motown […]

Braves Acquire Carlos Carrasco From Yankees

The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. It's the second straight day that the Braves have acquired a right-handed starting pitcher to help their injury-plagued rotation, as they […]

Dodgers Prospect Jaron Elkins Named Single-A Player of the Week

Los Angeles Dodgers No. 23 prospect Jaron Elkins was named Single-A Player of the Week after recording 10 hits, five doubles, and a home run for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The 20-year-old outfielder is slashing .269/.344/.436 with 51 stolen bases this season. He's trimmed his strikeout rate from 35.1% in rookie ball to 30.4% at […]

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave as Part of Gambling Investigation

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of MLB's gambling investigation, according to Zack Meisel of MLB.com. Clase's teammate, right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, is already under the same parameters and hasn't pitched since June 27. This is big news for the fantasy community, as the […]

Orioles Have "No Reservations" About Dealing Zach Eflin at the Deadline

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin is a prime candidate to get moved at the trade deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 31-year-old Eflin will be a free agent at season's end and does not figure to be in the team's long-term plans, with right-handers Kyle Bradish (elbow) and Tyler Wells (elbow) […]

Ramon Laureano Viewed as the Orioles' Top Outfield Trade Candidate?

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano has had a resurgent 2025 season and is a "more attractive" trade target for rival teams than teammate Cedric Mullins, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In 275 plate appearances, Laureano is hitting .275/.338/.514 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 39 runs scored, and four stolen bases. He's earned […]

Mariners Looking to Add Bullpen Help at Deadline

The Seattle Mariners "will be as aggressive in the bullpen area in the market as anybody," according to the team's president of baseball operations, Jerry Dipoto. Entering play on Monday with a 56-50 record, Seattle is four games back of the Houston Astros for the American League West lead and tied with the Texas Rangers […]

Rangers Searching for Reliever, Right-Handed Bat at Deadline

The Texas Rangers are more likely to add than subtract at the deadline and are looking for both high-leverage relief pitching and a right-handed bat, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Texas has won six straight and nine of its last ten and now sits just four games back of the Houston Astros for […]

Ronny Mauricio Powers Mets to Victory with Four-Hit Game

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio recorded a monster game on Sunday night in his team's 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old top prospect went 4-4 with a home run, double, and two RBI. Mauricio has been earning more regular playing time of late at third base, which could be indicative of […]

J.P. France Struggles in Rehab Outing on Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) made a rehab appearance on Sunday with Double-A Corpus Christi, throwing two innings and allowing five hits and three earned runs while walking one and striking out three. France has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season as he works his way back from shoulder surgery. Sunday's […]

Hyeseong Kim Expected to be Available Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers said they'll "manage" Hyeseong Kim's shoulder injury, and expect him back in the lineup Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kim has been dealing with this shoulder injury for about a week, but was lifted for a pinch hitter on Saturday and sat on Sunday. It appears that this injury […]

Houston Astros Showing Interest in Willi Castro

Dan Hayes, a sports writer for The Athletic, reports that Chandler Rome, the beat writer for the Houston Astros, has confirmed the Astros are one of many teams expressing interest in Minnesota Twins utility player Willi Castro. Castro has been a solid asset for the Twins over the past three seasons, playing multiple positions, and […]

Cody Freeman Launches Three Home Runs on Sunday

Texas Rangers third base prospect Cody Freeman enjoyed a monster game at the plate on Sunday. Facing Triple-A Tacoma, Freeman went 3-for-5 with three long balls and four RBI. Freeman was recently given his first taste of the major league. During a brief seven-game stint, the 24-year-old posted a low .143/.143/.286 slash line with one […]

Aron Estrada Promoted to Double-A

Baltimore Orioles second base prospect Aron Estrada is being promoted to Double-A Chesapeake, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Estrada has spent the entire first half of the campaign with High-A Aberdeen and has been quite productive. Through 81 games, the switch-hitting second baseman has posted a .284/.369/.429 slash line with 13 doubles, five […]

Kristian Campbell Tallies Three Hits, Continues Surge at Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second base/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell enjoyed another productive outing at Triple-A Worcester and is making a strong case to return to the big league. On Sunday, Campbell went 3-for-5 with a home run. This performance extended his current hitting streak to eight games. During this stretch, Campbell has posted an elite .419/.486/.645 […]

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer Promoted to Double-A

The Athletics are promoting infield prospect Joshua Kuroda-Grauer to Double-A Midland, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Kuroda-Grauer is currently ranked as the No. 8 prospect in the system on MLB.com. He joined the organization in the third round of last year's MLB Draft out of Rutgers. Through 80 games with High-A Lansing this […]

Connelly Early Joining Triple-A Worcester

The Boston Red Sox are promoting left-handed pitching prospect Connelly Early to Triple-A Worcester. Early has been one of the most productive pitchers at the Double-A level this season and is now just one stop away from the big leagues. Through 71 2/3 total innings with Double-A Portland, Early has posted a 2.51 ERA with […]

Luke Keaschall Tallies Hit in Third-Straight Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins first base/second base prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) went 1-for-6 with an RBI during his rehab game against Triple-A Worcester on Sunday evening. Keaschall has now tallied at least one hit in each of his past three rehab games. Through eight rehab games with Triple-A St. Paul, Keaschall has held a .219/.324/.219 line with […]

Cubs Eyeing MacKenzie Gore

The Chicago Cubs are known to be looking for a starting pitcher before the July 31 trade deadline, and they're "very interested in" Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore, according to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Whether a trade is realistic in this case is very much in question. The Nationals would get […]

Yankees Interested in Jake Bird

The New York Yankees are interested in acquiring Colorado Rockies reliever Jake Bird before Thursday's trade deadline, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. However, it's unknown if the Rockies are open to moving Bird. The 29-year-old right-hander is currently on a minimal salary and still has three seasons of arbitration control remaining. Adding to Bird's […]