Travis Bazzana Knocks Double in Rehab Game

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana (oblique) went 1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and two strikeouts during his rehab game on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. In the opening frame, he hit a leadoff double against left-hander Blake Snell, who was also on a rehab assignment. Bazzana reported to Cleveland's ACL affiliate […]

Eduardo Tait Continues to Hit at Low-A

Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Eduardo Tait has continued to enjoy a strong season with Low-A Clearwater. Through his first eight games in July, the No. 7-ranked catcher in minor leagues on MLB.com has held a .241/.333/414 line with two doubles, a home run, and seven RBI. Through 73 total games, the No. 4-ranked prospect in […]

Harry Ford Hits Slump in July

Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford hit a bit of a slump through the start of July at Triple-A Tacoma. The budding backstop has held a modest .206/.341/.353 slash line with two doubles and a long ball across eight games. However, during June, Ford held a much higher .263/.380/.406 line with five doubles, two home […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Andrew Painter, Logan Henderson, Trey Yesavage

During the first half of the campaign, fantasy managers have seen several high-end prospects not only get the call to join their major league rosters but also make an immediate impact for fantasy baseball. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Cincinnati right-hander Chase Burns have emerged as must-start options in all formats heading into the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Quinn Mathews, Cole Young

Fantasy managers who stashed the right prospect have seen their team's production soar many times during the first half. Several high-profile pitchers have emerged as strong options since making their debut, like Chase Burns and Noah Cameron. On the hitting side, Nick Kurtz and Chandler Simpson have shown high power and speed profiles in the […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Clayton Kershaw Retires Both Batters In ASG Appearance

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw's 11th All-Star Game appearance, which could be his last, was a memorable one in Tuesday's Mid-Summer Classic. The 37-year-old, who was added to the National League team roster as a legend pick, relieved Paul Skenes and started the second inning. Kershaw faced his two batters mic'd up, getting a […]

Corbin Carroll Goes Yard In All-Star Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll made his one hit count in Tuesday's All-Star Game, which the National League team won on a 6-6 tie with a 4-3 tie-breaker home run swing-off. Carroll went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk. The 24-year-old uncorked on a sixth-inning Casey Mize splitter, launching it into the […]

Brent Rooker Hits Three-Run Homer In ASG, Participates In Swing-Off

The All-Star break was all about home runs for Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker. The slugger hit a combined three long balls in Tuesday's All-Star Game, which saw the National League team win a 6-6 tie with a 4-3 tie-breaker home run swing-off. Rooker's one at-bat came in the top of the seventh inning, in […]

Eugenio Suarez Hit In Pinky In All-Star Game, X-Rays Negative

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (pinky) did not enjoy Tuesday's All-Star Game as much as other players, but fortunately, he seems to have avoided any serious injury. Suarez entered the game in the top of the fifth inning as a defensive replacement. He grounded out in his first at-bat, and then got hit in […]

Pete Alonso Launches Three-Run Homer In Mid-Summer Classic

He did not participate in Monday's Home Run Derby, but New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made sure to get in on the action in Tuesday's All-Star Game, which resulted in the National League team winning a 6-6 tie on a 4-3 home run swing-off. Alonso went 1-for-2 with a three-run HR. The 30-year-old […]

NL All-Stars Win On Tie-Breaker Home Run Swing-Off

Baseball fans got to see several new game features in Tuesday's All-Star Game, with the National League team winning a 6-6 tie on a 4-3 home run swing-off. The American League team scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game and held the score in the bottom half, forcing […]

Nick Mariano's Week 16 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the All-Star break (almost), which gives you a moment to sit back and take stock of your teams as we look towards second-half success. Since we won't have a clear picture of post-ASB rotations or intentions just yet, this piece will help […]

Travis Jankowski Becomes a Free Agent

Journeyman outfielder Travis Jankowski rejected an outright assignment to the minor leagues from the New York Mets on Sunday after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. Jankowski only appeared in four games for the Mets before being cut, and now he'll be looking to join his fourth different MLB squad in 2025. The […]

Tekoah Roby Goes on Seven-Day Injured List

The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds placed St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Tekoah Roby (undisclosed) on the seven-day injured list on Monday. While Roby has dealt with shoulder injuries in the past, it's unclear if this is related. The team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has gone a combined 7-4 this year with a 3.10 […]

Twins Take Quentin Young in the Second Round of MLB Draft

The Minnesota Twins selected third base/outfield prospect Quentin Young out of Oaks Christian High School in California in the second round (pick No. 54) of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday. The nephew of former major leaguers Dmitri and Delmon Young, he has baseball in his blood and big-time power that goes with his 6-foot-6 frame. […]

Matthew Boyd Won't Pitch in All-Star Game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has already thrown 111 2/3 innings this season, will not pitch in the All-Star game for the National League on Tuesday. Boyd's 111 2/3 frames have already surpassed his total in each of the previous five years, and given his medical history, it makes sense for the Cubs to […]

Braylon Payne Earns Carolina League Player of the Week Honors

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Braylon Payne was named Carolina League Player of the Week for his performance from July 7-13. The Brewers' ninth-ranked prospect went 6-for-14 (.429) with a double, two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in four games for Single-A Carolina. The 2024 first-rounder is riding a 10-game hit […]

Alek Manoah Shaky in First Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) battled poor command in his first minor-league rehab start on Monday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. Manoah only went one-third of an inning and allowed four runs (three earned) on one hit while walking two and striking out one. He threw only 10 of his 22 pitches […]

Jon Gray Goes Three Innings in Rehab Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) allowed an earned run on six hits while walking none and striking out two in three innings on Monday in a minor-league rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. A rainout over the weekend forced the 33-year-old to skip making his second rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock. […]

Guardians Place Paul Sewald on Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 12) on Tuesday with a right-shoulder strain, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. A corresponding move is to be determined. Sewald went on the IL for the first time this season back in late April with a right […]

Carson Roccaforte Named Midwest League Player of the Week

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Carson Roccaforte was named Midwest League Player of the Week for the week of July 7-13. The Royals' 21st-ranked prospect went 11-for-23 (.478) with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, five RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in six games for High-A Quad Cities. The left-handed slugger has […]

Bryce Eldridge Collects Two Hits in First Rehab Game

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored on Monday in his first rehab game with the ACL Giants. The Giants' top prospect is working his way back from a hamstring strain that has kept him out since June 21. It's not clear how long the […]

Jhonny Level Homers in Three-Hit Day on Monday

San Francisco Giants infield prospect Jhonny Level homered in a 3-for-5 day at the plate on Monday, driving in two runs and scoring twice for the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Giants. He was also caught stealing one time. The Giants' fourth-ranked prospect is faring well in his first stateside professional baseball action, hitting .298 with […]

Ryan Mountcastle to Start Rehab Assignment on July 22

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on July 22, according to MLB.com. Mountcastle was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right-hamstring strain and was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 23. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could be activated […]

Mike Trout Eyeing Return to Outfield

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is eyeing a return to the outfield after the All-Star break and is planning on resuming drills in the outfield, according to The Sporting Tribune's Thomas Murray. However, there's no exact timetable on when Trout will return to right field. Trout has been a full-time designated hitter for the […]

David Robertson Could Land With a Team Soon

Veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson is throwing for interested clubs this week, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. Robertson has been a free agent since the end of last season, but he could land with a team looking for help in the bullpen soon. Several teams, including the New York Mets and New York Yankees, […]

Joe Mantiply Agrees to a Deal with the Blue Jays

Left-handed relief pitcher Joe Mantiply and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal. The 34-year-old veteran was knocked around this year, giving up 17 runs on 26 hits in just 9 2/3 innings. He had a 15.83 ERA and 9.39 FIP, while serving up five homers and letting lefties go […]

Jesus Tinoco Nearing Mound Work

Miami Marlins reliever Jesus Tinoco (forearm) is continuing a throwing program he started on June 16 and is "close to getting back on the mound," according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old right-hander was placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain in early June. Before the injury, Tinoco had worked 19 1/3 innings with […]

Foster Griffin Is on Teams' Radar After Strong Work in Japan

Left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022, but he could be one of the most under-the-radar free agents this coming offseason. He split time in 2022 between the Royals and Blue Jays before joining the Yomiuri Giants in the Nippon Professional League. This year, he has posted a 0.75 ERA with […]