Kyle Freeland Takes Tough Loss Monday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 2-0 game against the Pirates. Freeland pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. The 29-year-old has gotten off to a good start overall this season, going 3-4 with […]

Mitch Keller Pitches Complete-Game Shutout Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller continued his strong start to the season in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rockies at home. The 27-year-old turned in a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits and a walk with eight strikeouts on 103 pitches. Keller has finally been delivering the results fantasy managers have hoped for for […]

Shane McClanahan Remains Dominant Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan turned in another strong start in Monday's 3-0 win over the Orioles. McClanahan pitched 6 innings, allowing four hits and four walks with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been fantastic this season, going 7-0 with a 1.76 ERA, 11.35 K/9 rate, and 3.91 BB/9 rate in eight starts. […]

Jason Adam Secures Fourth Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam picked up his fourth save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Orioles. Adam came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He struck the first two hitters out, allowed a single, and got the final out on a third strikeout. […]

Joey Krehbiel Clears Outright Waivers, Joins O's Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Joey Krehbiel cleared outright waivers on Monday and accepted an assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. The 30-year-old played an important bullpen role with the O's in 2022 and was pitching well this season at Triple-A, but he was designated for assignment on May 5 to clear 40-man roster space for newly-acquired Luis […]

Ramon Urias Exits With Left Hamstring Strain Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (hamstring) exited Monday's 3-0 loss to the Rays in the ninth inning with a left hamstring strain. Urias walked off the field after hitting a single. Manager Brandon Hyde said the 28-year-old would be re-evaluated Tuesday to access the severity of the strain. Hopefully, Urias will be able to avoid […]

Robby Snelling Cruises To Third Win

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Robby Snelling is a talented, youth southpaw who was selected 39th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft. The 19-year-old consistently lands his fastball in the mid-90s, and that could prove to be a lethal pitch that induces plenty of whiffs once he reaches the upper levels of pro ball. Snelling […]

Austin Gauthier Reaching Base With Ease

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Austin Gauthier is a talented infielder who signed with the club as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He has quickly made his mark within the lower levels of the organization thanks to his physical, aggressive style of play and ability to put the ball in play. He adds additional value […]

Chih-Jung Liu Tosses No-Hitter In Portland

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Chih-Jung Liu signed with the club out of Taiwan in 2019. His repertoire includes a variety of options, including a mid-90s fastball that has solid velocity but doesn't miss a whole lot of bats. His mid-80s slider, on the other hand, is more lethal and is seen as his best […]

Justin Dirden Makes Case For Promotion With Big Week

Houston Astros outfield prospect Justin Dirden, now 25, went undrafted in the COVID draft of 2020. He has done nothing but smash the baseball since then with a boisterous, aggressive approach at the plate. He has impressed scouts by blasting the ball to all parts of the field with authority. Dirden's power bat has translated […]

Jordan Beck Blasting Homers In Minors

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jordan Beck was selected with the 38th pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. The Tennessee product and promising outfield star has impressive power at the plate, a clutch factor that can't be ignored, and solid running. With a very strong arm and glove (plus average speed), he should at least have […]

Corey Seager Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is planning to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday. Seager has been sidelined since April 11 with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. It is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action and could be ready to return to the MLB lineup by early […]

J.P. Crawford Scratched Monday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (knee) was scratched ahead of his team's Monday game against the Texas Rangers. Crawford was replaced in the lineup by Kolten Wong, who will play second base, while Jose Caballero will shift over to shortstop. Crawford is dealing with a knee issue after he fouled a ball off of his […]

Jordan Westburg - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Westburg, 2B/3B/SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: I'm honestly not sure what Baltimore is waiting for when it comes to Jordan Westburg. While Adam Frazier hasn't exactly been terrible offensively, it's not like he's lighting the world on fire with his .240/.330/.375 slash line either. Meanwhile, Westburg is slashing .333/.395/.593 in Triple-A with eight home runs and […]

Nico Hoerner Leaves Early On Monday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left his team's Monday night game against the St. Louis Cardinals with an apparent injury. Hoerner injured himself running the bases after he went from first to third on a Dansby Swanson double in the fifth inning. He came up wincing as he pulled up to third and was […]

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: While he's slowed down a bit over the last several days, Colton Cowser has been swinging a hot stick for the last few weeks now. In 138 plate appearances, Cowser is slashing .303/.442/.514 with six doubles, five home runs, four steals, and nearly as many walks (25) as […]

Martin Maldonado On The Bench Monday

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is on the bench to start Monday's game against Patrick Sandoval and the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran continues to be a quality defender and leader behind the plate but is struggling on the offensive side of the ball so far this season. The glove-first backstop is hitting just .171 […]

Jon Gray Toeing The Rubber Monday Versus Mariners

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray gets the ball Monday night when the Texas Rangers take on the rival Seattle Mariners on the road. It's been a decent start to the season for Gray who owns a 4.40 ERA across six starts. However, Gray also owns a 6.22 FIP, 5.63 SIERA, and a tiny 3.8% K-BB% […]

Travis Jankowski Sitting Out Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is out of Monday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners with a hamstring injury. Jankowski was removed from Sunday's contest early with what appeared to be a tight hamstring as he looked awkward heading back to the dugout after crossing home plate in the second inning. The veteran has been […]

Braxton Garrett In Search Of Bounce-Back Start Monday

Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett is in search of a rebound effort when he takes on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. The left-hander was absolutely rocked in his last outing as he surrendered 11 earned runs on 14 hits -- including four home runs -- with two walks against three strikeouts in a loss […]

Jose Suarez Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-shoulder injury. In a corresponding move, pitcher Cesar Valdez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Suarez departed his start against the Texas Rangers early on Sunday with left-shoulder soreness, and now he'll miss at least the next […]

Kolten Wong Still Out Against Rangers

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Wong hurt his wrist on Saturday against the Houston Astros and will now miss his second straight game. For now, fantasy managers should continue to consider the 32-year-old veteran as day-to-day. Jose Caballero will fill in […]

Willson Contreras Serving As Designated Hitter Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth in his return to Wrigley Field on Monday to face the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Marcus Stroman. Meanwhile, backup catcher Andrew Knizner is doing the catching and will hit ninth in the batting order for the Cards. In his […]

Matt McLain - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Matt McLain, 2B/SS, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: There are a lot of Cincinnati Reds prospects standing out right now. Last week, many were discussing Christian Encarnacion-Strand and we now switch the microscope to his Triple-A Louisville teammate, Matt McLain. In 31 games this season, McLain already has racked up 10 doubles, nine home runs, and […]

Mason Miller To Undergo Further Testing

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mason Miller (elbow) is scheduled to fly back to Oakland to undergo further evaluation on his injury. The 24-year-old is dealing with right elbow tightness, which is never a good sign. Manager Mark Kotsay said the team is hoping for the best when asked by reporters about the injury. It could […]

C.J. Cron Gets Rest Day

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-handed slugger appears to be getting a routine rest day here. Mike Moustakas will make the start at first base while Kris Bryant will serve as the designated hitter versus righty Mitch Keller. Cron is […]

Miguel Vargas To Miss Monday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's a rare, but much-needed rest day for the 23-year-old infielder. Vargas has been sluggish at the plate at start the season, hitting .221/.344/.394 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 29 games. Mookie […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran outfielder was held out of the lineup for the last three games due to a left ankle sprain. It's worth noting that he was able to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter during […]

Max Scherzer Still Dealing With Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (shoulder) recently mentioned that he's still dealing with a lingering shoulder issue. The right-hander recently returned from his 10-game suspension last week, allowing six runs in 3 1/3 innings. Scherzer is showing a dip in velocity and that could be due to his injury. The veteran pitcher acknowledged […]

Aaron Judge Will Return On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will make his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the Oakland Athletics. The right-handed slugger has been officially activated from the injured list prior to this contest. Luckily, Judge only required the minimum stint on the injured list due to a right hip strain. Before that, […]