Samuel Basallo Clubs Two Homers on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher prospect Samuel Basallo went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Triple-A St. Paul. Basallo crushed a two-strike changeup 438 feet in the fourth inning and followed it up with another homer in the seventh. The 20-year-old is scorching in May, with a slash […]

Reese McGuire Returns to Cubs on Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have re-signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa, according to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. McGuire spent spring training with the Cubs and was on their Triple-A roster through last week. Now, after a brief trip to free agency, he's back in […]

David Villar Elects Free Agency

San Francisco Giants first baseman David Villar has elected free agency, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. This move was widely expected after Villar was designated for assignment earlier this week. The 28-year-old had appeared in 118 games with the Giants over parts of four seasons, but he was slashing just .200/.360/.250 […]

Royals Release Chris Stratton

The Kansas City Royals have released right-handed reliever Chris Stratton, according to the transaction log on his MLB.com profile. The 34-year-old had been designated for assignment on Sunday. He struggled through 17 innings out of the bullpen this season, posting a 7.94 ERA. The hurler's 4.75 xERA indicates that he may have gotten unlucky, but […]

Gio Urshela Lands on Injured List

The Athletics have placed third baseman Gio Urshela (left hamstring) on the injured list, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. He presumably suffered the injury during Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels in which he went 1-for-2 with a walk and RBI. So far, in his first season with the A's, Urshela is slashing […]

Logan Gilbert Slated to Throw Sim Game Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) is expected to throw a simulated game in Houston on Friday, according to Tim Booth of The Seattle Times. Gilbert hasn't pitched in a live game since April 25, but he's trending in the right direction with a pair of bullpen sessions and his upcoming sim game. Presumably, […]

Braves Confirm Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) will make his season debut on Friday against the San Diego Padres. The team announced Acuna's return with a celebratory post on social media. The superstar hasn't appeared in an MLB game since last May due to a torn ACL, but his return appeared imminent after a successful […]

Jordan Westburg Expected Back in Early June

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hamstring) is expected to return in early June, reports MLB.com. He has been on the injured list since late April with a strained hamstring, and recently suffered a setback last week. There are no specific details about what stage of his recovery he is in, but he'll likely need […]

Tanner Bibee Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee pitched seven scoreless innings in a 7-0 victory over the Tigers on Thursday. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out eight. This was his fourth quality start of the season and the third time he has lasted seven full frames. He remains a very reliable starter […]

Brent Rooker Homers in Three-Hit Game

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 10-5 loss to the Angels on Thursday. It was his 11th home run of the season to go along with a .245/.313/.456 slash line. It ended a bit of a drought for Rooker in the […]

Logan O'Hoppe Homers Again

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe hit another home run on Thursday in a 10-5 win over the A's. It was the third straight game that he's hit at least one home run, tallying four total in that span. His total now sits at 14, which is tied for 6th-most in majors, which is less […]

Taylor Ward Blasts Another Grand Slam

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 3-for-5, including a grand slam, as he tallied five RBI and two runs scored in a 10-5 win over the A's. This was his second grand slam in the past two weeks, and his fourth home run in the past six games. After starting the season extremely slowly […]

Gleyber Torres Leaves Early on Thursday With Leg Discomfort

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (leg) was removed from Thursday's game early against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park with lower right-leg discomfort, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. It's unclear how serious Torres' injury is, but we should have a better idea after the team evaluates him following the game. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Trending Toward Making 2025 Debut on Friday

MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports that Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) was a healthy scratch from his minor-league rehab game at Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night, which indicates that he'll be activated from the injured list to make his 2025 MLB debut in Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves. If it indeed […]

Julio Rodriguez Scratched on Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (undisclosed) was scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park for undisclosed reasons, according to Seattle Sports' Shannon Drayer. The Mariners are expected to have an update on Rodriguez after the series opener in Houston, so fantasy managers will want to check back then. With […]

Carlos Rodon Throws Six Shutout Innings, Fans Eight in Win Over Rangers

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon had a strong outing in Thursday's 1-0 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers in the Bronx, throwing six scoreless innings on two hits allowed, two walks and eight strikeouts for his sixth win of the season. Rodon led the Yankees to their third series sweep of the year and […]

Ranger Suarez Blanks Rockies for his Third Win

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez tossed a gem in Thursday's series finale at Coors Field in the 2-0 win over the Colorado Rockies to help the Phillies to their seventh straight win. Suarez put up one of his best performances of the season against the hapless Rockies by throwing 6 2/3 scoreless innings with six […]

Yankees Place Fernando Cruz on 15-Day Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

The New York Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder inflammation, five days after feeling pain in his shoulder in an outing against the New York Mets. Cruz said he's been pitching through inflammation in his shoulder for the last three weeks. The 35-year-old veteran received a […]

Red Sox Acquire Ryan Noda From Angels

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after Noda had been designated for assignment by the Angels with the Red Sox still looking for other options at first base following Triston Casas' (knee) season-ending injury. After acquiring the […]

Bryce Miller to Throw Sim Game on Friday, Could Skip Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) said he will throw an up-and-down, two-inning simulated game on Friday before the team's series opener against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park and will operate on a six-day routine going forward. Miller thinks he can avoid a minor-league rehab assignment and rejoin Seattle's starting rotation soon, barring a […]

Ronel Blanco Going on Injured List With Elbow Injury

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco (elbow) is heading to the 15-day injured list and will seek a second opinion on his injured right elbow, according to manager Joe Espada. Blanco's first opinion/test showed "inflammation" in his elbow. How long Blanco will be on the shelf will be determined by whether the team finds any other […]

Tyson Hardin - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashses (Week 8)

PROSPECT: Tyson Hardin, SP, Milwaukee Brewers CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2025 STATS: 7 G, 7 GS, 3-1, 38.2 IP, 1.16 ERA, 1.88 FIP, 9.31 K/9, 0.93 BB/9, 0.00 HR/9, 46.9% GB%, .290 BABIP ANALYSIS: Hardin was a 12th-round pick last summer, but he has quickly developed into one of the Brewers' best pitching prospects. Although he primarily […]

A.J. Ewing - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashses (Week 8)

PROSPECT: A.J. Ewing, OF, New York Mets CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2025 STATS: 33 G, .381/.477/.587, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 27 R, 27 SB, 15.9% BB%, 15.2% K%, .451 BABIP, .486 wOBA, 194 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Ewing was the Mets' fourth-round pick in 2023. He opted to sign with the Mets, forgoing his commitment to Alabama. The decision […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews was recently promoted to the major leagues. Matthews made his MLB debut last season but struggled during his first taste of the majors, holding a 6.69 ERA with a 1.65 WHIP. However, the young right-hander continued to progress […]

Logan Henderson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season on April 20 against the Athletics. Henderson tossed six innings of one-run ball in this outing with three hits and nine punchouts. However, he was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jordan Lawlar, MLB's No. 4 prospect, recently returned to the big leagues after spending most of the 2024 minor league campaign sidelined with an injury. The last time the 22-year-old was on an MLB diamond was during the 2023 World Series when […]

Matt Shaw - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw was able to break camp with the major league roster but was optioned back to Triple-A following his slow start. During his first 18 games with the Cubs, the former 13th overall pick posted a .172/.294/.241 line with […]

Gavin Sheets Goes Deep Twice In Extra-Inning Loss in Toronto

San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets helped get the Padres out of an offensive slump in Thursday's series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays, but his two-homer game wasn't enough to avoid a series sweep and the team's sixth straight loss. Sheets' fantasy managers were happy, though, as he finished the 7-6 defeat […]

Aaron Civale to Make his Return on Thursday Night

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale (hamstring) will be activated from the injured list and will make the start on Thursday night against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak. Civale is scheduled to throw anywhere from 75 to 85 pitches in his first MLB start since March 30 against the […]

Jorbit Vivas Homers, Accounts for Only Offense on Thursday

New York Yankees rookie infielder Jorbit Vivas was the only offense for either side in Thursday's 1-0 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers in the Bronx, with his solo home run (and first MLB long ball) in the fifth inning being the game-winner. The team's No. 19-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is currently in the […]