Pirates Could Preserve Paul Skenes in Second Half

Pittsburgh PG's Noah Hiles doesn't believe that the Pittsburgh Pirates will skip any of right-hander Paul Skenes' starts in the second half, but he does expect more low-volume outings and a fw start days being pushed back later in the week as the team looks to preserve him for the future. Hiles still believes that […]

Cubs Have Interest in Ke'Bryan Hayes

Pittsburgh PG's Noah Hiles writes that the Chicago Cubs seem to have a decent amount of interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. Hiles doesn't think Hayes is Chicago's top choice, but multiple sources have said that he's on the Cubs' radar with the trade deadline approaching. The first-place Cubs are very […]

Owen Caissie a Trade Candidate?

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that the Chicago Cubs will have to weigh dealing one of the hottest hitters in professional baseball in outfield prospect Owen Caissie over the coming weeks as the team looks to add at the July 31 trade deadline. Caissie is now Chicago's top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a […]

Jack Perkins Could Join Rotation in Second Half

SI.com's Jason Burke suggests that Athletics right-handed pitching prospect Jack Perkins, who is ranked as the team's No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is a candidate to take right-hander Mitch Spence's No. 5 rotation spot in the second half of the season. Perkins made his MLB debut in relief on June 22 and has mostly […]

Sean Manaea to Start on Friday

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will get the second half of the season kicked off and start in the series opener versus the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on Friday, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma. Manaea will be followed in the rotation by right-hander Clay Holmes for Game 2 on […]

Clayton Beeter Sent Back to Minors

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and added right-hander Rico Garcia to the active roster in a corresponding move. Garcia was claimed off waivers earlier in the week. Beeter, the team's No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm […]

Carlos Lagrange Displaying Strikeout Potential

New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has tallied the second-most strikeouts in the minors over the first half of the season with 113. Tallying 77 1/3 innings pitched and 315 total batters faced, it works out to a 13.15 K/9 and 35.9 percent strikeout rate for the Yanks' 17th-ranked prospect. The 6-foot-7 hurler features […]

Mitch Bratt Impressing at Double-A in 2025

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Mitch Bratt has turned in an impressive first half for Double-A Frisco, recording a 2.73 ERA (2.86 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, and a phenomenal 26.4 percent K-BB% in 15 starts (79 innings pitched). The Rangers' 18th-ranked prospect has always displayed better-than-average control, posting a 6.8 percent walk rate during his minor-league career from 2021-24, […]

Hunter Harvey Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The Kansas City Royals expect right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (shoulder) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday night in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Harvey is finally going to get back into a game after being sidelined with a right teres major strain in his shoulder since the middle of April. Since he has […]

Manuel Rodriguez Won't be Back Anytime Soon

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Thursday that right-hander Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) won't be back from his elbow/forearm injury anytime soon, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The Rays pulled Rodriguez off his minor-league rehab assignment recently when he suffered a setback. The 28-year-old was scheduled to meet […]

Brandon Lowe to be Re-Evaluated on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique) is feeling good but will be re-evaluated after a workout on Thursday to determine if he'll come off the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles to kick off the second half of the […]

Carson Whisenhunt Underperforming Expectations

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt has underwhelmed at Triple-A this year, posting a 4.50 ERA (4.92 xFIP), a 1.33 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts in 94 innings pitched. The Giants' second-ranked prospect has greatly improved his year-over-year walk rate, from 11.1 percent to 7.1 percent, but it appears to be at the expense of his […]

Rowdy Tellez Joining Rangers for Start of Second Half

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Texas Rangers are calling up first baseman Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Round Rock before Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Tellez will essentially be replacing first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) on the active roster after Texas placed Burger on the 10-day injured list on […]

Griffin Herring Performing Well Through First 15 Starts

New York Yankees pitching prospect Griffin Herring owns the lowest ERA of any minor-league starting pitcher (10 starts minimum) now that the first half is in the books, boasting a 1.69 ERA (2.91 FIP), a 1.02 WHIP and an 18.8 percent K-BB% through 15 starts (85 1/3 innings pitched), with eight of them coming at […]

Luke Keaschall Starting Rehab Assignment on Friday

The Athletic's Dan Hayes reports that Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. Keaschall, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is returning to game action this weekend for the first time since fracturing the right ulna bone in his forearm in […]

Bo Davidson Promoted to Double-A Richmond

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson has been promoted to Double-A Richmond on the back of a strong first half at High-A. The Giants' eighth-ranked prospect hit .309 with 10 home runs and 12 stolen bases, while a strong 14.6 percent walk rate buoyed an impressive .412 OBP. His 56 RBI were the second-most […]

Bailey Ober to Make Rehab Start on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Depending on how Ober feels and looks on Friday, it might be the only rehab start he needs before being activated from the 15-day injured list. The 30-year-old was shut down […]

Hunter Bigge Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred right-hander Hunter Bigge (face, lat) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Joey Gerber to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Bigge has been on the sideline since early May due […]

Yandy Diaz Unlikely to be Traded

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that regardless of whether the Tampa Bay Rays become sellers at this year's trade deadline, they will be reluctant to trade players who signed team-friendly contract extensions. It means that first baseman Yandy Diaz is the most unlikely to be moved after the Rays exercised his $12 million option for […]

Charlie Morton has Become Attractive Trade Chip

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that Baltimore Orioles veteran right-hander Charlie Morton, who is on an expiring contract, has become an attractive trade chip as the July 31 deadline nears. Morton, 41, had a 10.89 ERA after his first five starts this year, but he's turned things around and has posted a 3.05 ERA in […]

Orioles Unlikely to Trade Trevor Rogers, Felix Bautista

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that it's unlikely that either left-hander Trevor Rogers or closer Felix Bautista will be traded at this year's deadline, according to a source briefed on the team's plans. The Orioles are listening on Rogers, but he's under control for one more season, and the Orioles plan on contending in 2026. […]

Dodgers Expected to Pursue Bullpen Help

Despite spending a combined $107 million in free agency on relievers Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen (forearm) and Kirby Yates, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pursue bullpen help at the trade deadline this summer, according to sources briefed on their plans. Scott has allowed eight home runs and has a 4.09 ERA after allowing […]

Rob Brantly Outrighted to Triple-A

Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Brantly will remain in the organization after missing almost three months earlier this season with a strained right lat and a knee injury. The 36-year-old veteran backstop only played in three games […]

Connor Norby Undergoes Surgery, Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (hand) had surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his left hand on Wednesday in Arizona, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. Norby is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The 25-year-old won't be able to return until at least late August, leaving him little time […]

Taj Bradley Starts Second Half As an Intriguing Trade Target

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Taj Bradley showed off a high ceiling during a dominant stretch last season, but the promising righty has struggled this season. His strikeout rate has dropped from 26.6% to 20.4% while his ERA has ballooned to 4.60 with a 1.27 WHIP. His FIP, SIERA, and xERA indicate he has gotten a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Ready for a Huge Second Half

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. got a late start to the season after recovering from his knee injury, but he showed he still has amazing upside in his limited playing time before the All-Star break. In 45 games, Acuna hit .323 with 12 homers, 39 runs scored, 22 RBI, and a .437 wOBA. His […]

Luis Robert Jr.'s Market Shaping Up

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is getting plenty of attention ahead of the MLB trade deadline and could be one of the best bats available to teams shopping for offense. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported that eight teams have interest in Robert, who will be looking to bounce back after a tough first […]

Bryan Reynolds Remains One of the Top Names on the Market

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the biggest bats available for teams looking for an offensive upgrade as we approach the trade deadline. Not all teams can get in on the action, though, since the outfielder has a no-trade list that includes the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Giants, and Padres. The 30-year-old […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Be Moved By the Marlins

The Miami Marlins have exceeded expectations this season, but are still expected to be sellers at the trade deadline to some extent. The team is listening to offers for starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, along with outfielder Jesus Sanchez and relief pitcher Anthony Bender. Alcantara is the biggest name of the bunch, but […]

Noelvi Marte Swinging Hot Bat Entering Second Half

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is entering the second half swinging a hot bat and could continue to find success. Marte has dealt with injuries this season, but has been effective when on the field. Over his final seven games of the first half, Marte went 7-for-22 with a double and three home runs. […]