Mick Abel Has Best Outing Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel had his best start of the year on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Facing the Rochester Red Wings, he allowed one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. Overall, Abel has struggled immensely in 2024. Prior to Wednesday's start, he'd posted a 6.88 ERA, 1.84 […]

Triston Casas Could Begin Rehab Assignment By End Of The Week

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is taking full batting practice and could go on a minor-league rehab assignment by the end of the week, according to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. Casas was targeting a rehab assignment all along at the end of July, but there were reports recently that suggested the […]

Yu-Min Lin Tosses Six Two-Hit Innings On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching prospect Yu-Min Lin was dominant on Wednesday as he tossed 6 1/3 shutout frames. He allowed just two hits and one free pass. He struck out five. This was the southpaw's second consecutive start of not allowing an earned run. Overall through his second extended look at Double-A ball, the 21-year-old […]

Astros Promote Jacob Melton To Triple-A

The Houston Astros promoted outfield prospect Jacob Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, according to a source. Melton, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion to Sugar Land by hitting .248/.307/.443 with a .749 OPS, 10 home runs, 10 doubles, two triples, 34 RBI, 19 stolen bases and 32 runs scored […]

MJ Melendez To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (ankle) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday night with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Melendez is getting closer to a return to the Royals lineup after spraining his ankle on July 14. If the 25-year-old can avoid a setback with his ankle at Northwest Arkansas, there's a chance he […]

Walker Buehler To Make Rehab Start On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) said the plan is for him to make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Buehler was encouraged by Wednesday's bullpen session and his overall progress since going on the 15-day injured list before the All-Star break. He feels like his delivery is in a […]

Chris Taylor Likely To Land On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (groin) said he felt his left groin "grab" while rounding first base in Wednesday night's contest against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants, and he'll undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts said the concern is "sort of high," and Taylor will likely land on the […]

When Will Christian Yelich Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was on pace to have another excellent season in 2024. Through 73 this summer, the former first-round pick has held an excellent .315/.406/.504 line with 11 home runs, 42 RBI, 21 stolen bases, and a 40:58 BB:K ratio. His underlying metrics are quite impressive, such as his 46.7% hard-hit rate, […]

Braves Reinstate Austin Riley From Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated infielder Austin Riley from the paternity list on Thursday and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment in a corresponding move. In addition, the Braves recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernandez from the minors. Two of the Braves' games this week were postponed due to inclement weather in Atlanta, so Riley ended up missing […]

Jorge Mateo To Miss Significant Time

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that middle infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) will be out "a significant amount of time." "It's gonna be a while right now. It's so swollen and sore that it's gonna take some time trying to get the swelling out, and then he's gonna get some second opinions," Hyde said. Mateo […]

Adley Rutschman Sitting Out On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the hosting Miami Marlins. It's just a normal day of rest for the All-Star backstop in a matinee game after a night contest. James McCann will be behind the plate and will bat in the nine-hole for the O's against […]

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Called up Thursday, 7/25 ANALYSIS: Infielder Connor Norby is back up with the Baltimore Orioles, replacing Jorge Mateo who was just placed on the IL. This is Norby's second stint with Baltimore after he spent a little over a week with the club back in early June. […]

River Ryan - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Called up one week ago ANALYSIS: Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan pitched well enough in his Major League debut to earn at least one more turn in the rotation. The 25-year-old right-hander was effective in five and one-third innings against the Giants, holding them scoreless while […]

Chase Dollander Sharp In First Double-A Start

Colorado Rockies top overall prospect Chase Dollander was effective in four innings in his debut for Double-A Hartford. The 22-year-old right-handed pitcher gave up one unearned run with one hit and three walks to go with five strikeouts. He threw 72 pitches as he continues to build up his pitch count. The Tennessee product features […]

Jacob Melton Crushes Home Run For Double-A Corpus Christi

Houston Astros top overall prospect Jacob Melton went 2-for-5 with a homer for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday. The 23-year-old outfielder is hitting .248 with 10 homers and 34 RBI to go with 19 stolen bases this season for Corpus Christi. The sweet-swinging lefty with elite speed is hitting .250 in July with two homers […]

Robbie Ray Throws Five No-Hit Innings In Return To Action

In his first major-league outing since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2023, San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray held the Los Angeles Dodgers hitless across five innings. Ray settled in beautifully after allowing one earned run on a bases-loaded walk in what was a shaky first inning. The 32-year-old rebounded to blank the Dodgers […]

Josue De Paula Goes Deep For High-A Great Lakes

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run for High-A Great Lakes on Wednesday. The 19-year-old from Brooklyn is hitting .250 with two homers and six RBI in 15 games since his call-up to High-A. De Paula is hitting .273 between two levels this season with eight homers […]

Dalton Rushing Homers For Double-A Tulsa

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher prospect Dalton Rushing launched a solo home run on Wednesday for Double-A Tulsa. The Dodgers' top overall prospect is hitting .257 with 11 homers and 47 RBI for Tulsa this season. This was his first home run in July during which he is hitting just .219 in nine games. The 23-year-old […]

Connor Norby To Return To Orioles Lineup

The Baltimore Orioles are set to give infielder Connor Norby another big-league opportunity with Jorge Mateo to miss some time with an elbow injury. Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde confirmed on Wednesday night that Norby will "get some regular playing time". The 24-year-old second baseman got 14 at-bats earlier this season with the Orioles but has […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Max Scherzer, Jared Jones, Kodai Senga, Reese Olson, Christian Scott, Braxton Garrett, more

As MLB teams push to qualify for the postseason, it's important to get their key players back to health. The same applies to fantasy baseball squads. That said, we have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Max Scherzer, Jared Jones, Kodai Senga, Reese Olson, Christian […]

Francisco Lindor Homers Twice In Victory

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor put together a big performance in Wednesday's victory versus the rival New York Yankees. The veteran went 3-for-6 on the evening with a five RBI and hit a solo home run and two-run homer along the way. Lindor continues to put up great numbers and has been on absolute […]

Pete Alonso Hits 20th Homer

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a walk and two-run homer in Wednesday's victory against the rival New York Yankees. Alonso crushed a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the top of the fourth inning to give the Mets a 3-2 lead at the time and it was all Mets from […]

Gleyber Torres Homers In Second Straight Game

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the New York Yankees. The home run would be his second in as many days for the upcoming free-agent. Torres has been a minor disappointment for managers this season, but the All-Star break may have been what […]

Corey Seager Has Huge Game In Victory

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went 4-for-5 with three runs in Wednesday's victory versus the Chicago White Sox. Out of his four hits, Seager hit a double and a solo home run. The strong performance raises his batting average to .269 on the season to go along with 19 homers and 49 RBI over 334 […]

Ketel Marte Homers For Third Straight Game

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continues to swing a red-hot bat and has now homered in three straight games. Marte played another big role in Wednesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals, where he went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer. Marte not only has been having a very good season, he has been absolutely […]

Nathan Eovaldi K's 10 In Victory

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi put together a big performance in Wednesday's victory versus the Chicago White Sox. Eovaldi tossed seven innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits, two runs, no walks and striking out 10 on the evening. The veteran was coming off a rough start in his last outing versus the Baltimore […]

Matt Chapman Hits 14th Homer

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks in Wednesday's victory versus the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. One of his hits flew 417 feet his bat at 105 MPH for a solo home run. The veteran, who came over as a free-agent this offseason from the Toronto Blue Jays […]

Jake Fraley Goes Yard In Victory

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley put together a big day in Wednesday's contest versus the Atlanta Braves. The outfielder went 3-for-5 in the contest with a two-run homer to help lead the Reds to victory. The left-hander has been a platoon bat for the Reds this season, but has been effective when given the opportunity […]

Hunter Brown Continues To Ascend

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown picked up his ninth victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Brown earned a quality start by tossing six innings, in which he allowed eight hits, one run, one walk and recorded eight strikeouts. Despite a rocky start to the season, Brown has really turned things […]

Chayce McDermott Struggles In Big-League Debut

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott earned a no-decision in his big-league debut on Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. The 25-year-old tossed four innings and allowed five hits, three runs, two walks and struck out three on the evening. It was mixed results for the right-hander, who has been a strikeout machine for Triple-A Bowie […]