Royals Acquiring Lucas Erceg From A's

The Kansas City Royals are finalizing a deal to acquire right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the return is going to the A's in exchange for Erceg. The 29-year-old was stepping in for the A's as their primary closer with flamethrowing closer Mason Miller (finger) […]

Guardians Acquiring Alex Cobb From The Giants

The Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, finger shoulder) from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear exactly what the Guardians will send to the Giants in exchange for Cobb, but it's unlikely to be a substantial return in terms of prospects since Cobb has […]

Brett Phillips Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Yankees

Former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips agreed to a minor-league deal on Tuesday with the New York Yankees and will start working out at the team's minor-league complex in Tampa as he makes the transition as a pitcher. Phillips was once a top outfield prospect and made his big-league debut back in 2017 with […]

Christian Walker Headed For Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly placing first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) on the injured list on Tuesday with a strained left oblique and recalled Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Walker left Monday's win over the Washington Nationals and was replaced in the lineup by Kevin Newman. He is hitting .254/.338/.476 with […]

Jose Miranda Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins welcome back third baseman Jose Miranda (head), who will bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the New York Mets and left-hander Sean Manaea. Miranda was hit in the head with a 95 mph fastball in Sunday's win over the Detroit Tigers and was able to pass preliminary concussion tests. He is batting […]

Josh Bell Traded To Arizona

The Miami Marlins traded first baseman Josh Bell to the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Bell adds another bat to the Diamondbacks, who may be without starting first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) for a while after he left Monday's game against the Washington Nationals with an oblique injury. […]

Michael McGreevy Coming Up For Spot Start

The St. Louis Cardinals will call up pitching prospect Michael McGreevy, who will make a spot start against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. McGreevy, the team's first-round pick in the 2021 draft and the team's 15th-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, is 5-7 with a 4.45 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 20 starts with Triple-A Memphis, […]

Kyle Stowers Traded To Miami

The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Kyle Stowers from the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Trevor Rogers. Stowers, who was joined in the trade by second baseman-outfielder Connor Norby, hit .306/.297/.500 with a homer, nine RBI, and three runs scored in 19 games with the Orioles and hit .240/.322/.555 with 18 homers, 55 RBI, and 41 runs […]

Connor Norby Traded to Miami

The Miami Marlins acquired second baseman/outfielder Connor Norby along with outfielder Kyle Stowers in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Trevor Rogers on Tuesday. Norby was the Orioles' fifth-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline and was hitting .297/.389/519 with 16 homers, 57 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases with Triple-A Norfolk […]

Trevor Rogers Traded To Baltimore

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers is being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for infield prospect Connor Norby (O's fifth-ranked prospect) and outfielder Kyle Stowers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rogers has posted a 4.53 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 105 1/3 innings of work this season. However, across his last […]

Giancarlo Stanton Not Playing On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will not play on Tuesday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Hoch reported that Yankee skipper Aaron Boone explained that this is part of the plan to ease the 34-year-old back into action. Stanton missed over a month due to a strained hamstring and was just activated off […]

Lucas Sims Traded To Boston

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims is being traded to the Boston Red Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Sims has logged 35 ⅓ innings of relief in Cincinnati this season with a 3.57 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 20:40 BB:K ratio with one save. The right-hander has typically operated in a set-up role, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 19)

The trade deadline is one of the craziest times for fantasy managers. Just this past week, players like Erick Fedde, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Zach Eflin were all moved to contending teams. With the deadline set for July 30 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, expect more big moves to happen.  As a result, the fantasy value of […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Austin Wells, Victor Robles

As the calendar prepares to turn to August, we have some hitters who are putting up gaudy numbers at the plate. Some of them are established names, like Bobby Witt Jr. and Trea Turner. What should we do about the players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try to take […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Traded To The Yankees

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. is being traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for outfield prospect Benjamin Cowles (No. 29 on MLB Pipeline) and right-handed pitching prospect Jack Neely (No. 22). Leiter currently sits with a 4.21 ERA and 1.10 WHIP but boats stellar metrics that suggest he has gotten very […]

Alexander Albertus Headed To Chicago

Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Alexander Albertus was traded to the Chicago White Sox in a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Albertus opened the season by getting another look at the Rookie League and posted a dominant .342/.479/.459 line. Then, in late June, the 19-year-old earned a promotion to Single-A, where […]

Josh Walker Heads To Pittsburgh

New York Mets relief pitcher Josh Walker is being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Walker was recently DFA'd by the Mets last week. Through 12 ⅓ innings of relief this season, Walker struggled in Queens with a 5.11 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a 6:11 BB:K ratio. However, […]

RJ Schreck Shipped To Toronto

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect RJ Schreck was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Justin Turner on Monday. Schreck was selected in the ninth round of last year's draft. The 24-year-old opened the season at High-A and held a strong .261/.401/.464 line with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, seven stolen bases, and […]

Randy Dobnak Set To Rejoin The Twins

The Minnesota Twins are set to recall right-hander Randy Dobnak from the minors. Dobnak last pitched in the major leagues on Sept. 1, 2021. The 29-year-old is 9-5 with a 3.61 ERA at Triple-A St. Paul this year and leads the International League in victories, is third in innings pitched (99 1/3) and strikeouts (102) […]

Bryce Elder Called Up To Start, Darius Vines DFA'd

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and designated pitching prospect Darius Vines for assignment in a corresponding move. Elder will get the start on Tuesday in Milwaukee against the first-place Brewers. The 25-year-old could stick around in Atlanta's starting rotation for another turn with both Max Fried (forearm) and […]

Jorge Soler, Luke Jackson Not Expected To Report To Braves On Tuesday

Outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson are not expected to report to the Atlanta Braves and be added to the roster ahead of Tuesday night's game against the hosting Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves acquired Soler and Jackson from the San Francisco Giants on Monday night in exchange for lefty reliever Tyler Matzek […]

Marco Luciano Expected To Rejoin The Giants

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano is expected to be called up from Triple-A Sacramento soon now that the trade of outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler opened up the DH spot and created more options for manager Bob Melvin. The 22-year-old Luciano had quality plate appearances in a major-league stint in May but couldn't stick […]

Max Meyer Won't Be Limited To Close Out The Year

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Max Meyer, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, posted a 2.12 ERA through three starts early this year in the big leagues, but the Marlins decided to protect him and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville just 20 months removed from Tommy John surgery. Meyer wasn't allowed to go […]

Will Brennan Optioned To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians optioned outfielder Will Brennan to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to make room for newly acquired outfielder Lane Thomas, who is batting second and playing in right field on Tuesday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers in his first game with the team. The Guardians acquired Thomas from the Washington Nationals in a trade […]

David Fry Sitting On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder/designated hitter David Fry is out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday as they go for the series sweep over the division-rival Detroit Tigers. Rookie Jhonkensy Noel will also get a day off to make way for Lane Thomas to make his debut with the club. Jose Ramirez is serving as the […]

Johnathan Rodriguez Playing Well Since All-Star Break

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez is 12-for-36 (.333 AVG) with a double and nine RBI for Triple-A Columbus post-All-Star Break. Since his demotion to Triple-A on June 26, he's played rather well, slashing .278/.371/.456 with four doubles, four home runs, 19 RBI, and 13:25 BB/SO. The Guardians' No. 15 prospect (per MLB.com), Rodriguez should […]

Zach Dezenzo Remarkable Through First Look At Triple-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo has posted an incredible .455/.500/.818 slash line with two home runs, six RBI, one stolen base, and a 2:5 BB:K ratio through his first five games at Triple-A. Dezenzo wasted little time as he tallied at least three hits in his first three games with a big four RBI […]

Spencer Torkelson Hits Two Homers In Triple-A Game

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBI for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, July 28. After a dreadful start to the season, the former first-overall pick was demoted in early June. Since then, he's slashing .246/.365/.431 with seven doubles, eight homers, 32 RBI and 31:62 BB/SO. Recently, he's […]

Carlos Jorge Stays Hot At The Plate

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Carlos Jorge continued to turn the corner at High-A after a slow start to the season by posting a .375/.565/.875 slash line with two home runs, five RBI, a 7:5 BB:K ratio, and two stolen bases over the past week. Jorge posted two multi-hit performances and only had one game where […]

Chase DeLauter Knocks Two Doubles In Return To Double-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and two RBI in his return to Double-A Akron. After missing almost three months with a broken foot and turf toe, DeLauter has played well since his recovery. Through five games between Rookie Ball and Double-A, he's gone 5-for-16 (.313 AVG) […]