Chase DeLauter Activated From Injured List

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (toe) was activated from the 7-day injured list on Saturday, July 27, and was optioned to Double-A Akron. The top prospect in the Cleveland system hit the injured list on June 10 with turf toe and also missed a majority of the start of the campaign due to a […]

Nate Pearson Traded To The Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Nate Pearson has been traded to the Chicago Cubs, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com. Pearson has struggled this season with a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 17:51 BB:K ratio across 40 innings. The 27-year-old has typically been deployed in the seventh and eighth innings of games. Despite his […]

Oakland Unlikely To Deal Brent Rooker, JJ Bleday At Deadline

Oakland Athletics outfielders Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday are unlikely to be dealt at the trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reports that with the recent surge in production in both outfielders and with closer Mason Miller (finger) on the 15-day IL, the Athletics are likely to have a […]

Kodai Senga Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, July 27, with a left calf strain. The 31-year-old was sidelined for the first four months of the 2024 season due to a shoulder and triceps injury and now will return to the IL after making his first […]

Ricky Tiedemann To Have Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, July 30, according to manager John Schneider. Tiedemann was hoping to avoid having surgery on his left elbow and sought out three separate opinions, but in the end, he couldn't avoid elbow reconstruction. The club's top prospect, per MLB […]

Yankees Pursuing Tanner Scott

The New York Yankees are one of six contending teams said to be prominently involved in trade talks for Miami Marlins All-Star left-hander Tanner Scott, who hasn't allowed an earned run since June 13 and is the most coveted closer on this year's trade market. The Baltimore Orioles, Scott's former team, are among five more […]

Jasson Dominguez Drives In Two In First Game Back

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (oblique) went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts in his first game back with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday night after being activated from the seven-day minor-league injured list. Dominguez opened the 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and then missed extended time with strained oblique, but […]

Ryan Mountcastle Out On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting San Diego Padres. Ryan O'Hearn will take his spot at first base and will bat cleanup for the struggling O's against Padres right-hander Michael King. O'Hearn is much more attractive in DFS against right-handed pitchers and has a […]

Walker Buehler Hit Hard In First Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) didn't look great in his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night, surrendering four earned runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out three in four innings of work. On top of the unsavory line, Buehler's fastball averaged just 93.5 mph, which […]

Dodgers Bringing Up Hunter Feduccia

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up catching prospect Hunter Feduccia from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, according to sources. Feduccia isn't among the team's top-30 prospects and is old for a rookie at 27 years old, but he's earned his first big-league call-up this year by hitting .295/.420/.451 with an .871 OPS, five home […]

Kodai Senga Going For MRI On Saturday

In his first start of the 2024 season on Friday night against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (calf) was looking good before straining his left calf. The Mets won't know more about the severity of Senga's injury until he receives an MRI exam on Saturday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. […]

Twins Reinstate Jose Miranda From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated infielder Jose Miranda (back) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and optioned infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. It remains to be seen if Miranda will jump right back into Minnesota's starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, but with regular third baseman […]

Termarr Johnson Continues Strong July

Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson continued his strong July by launching his fourth home run of the month and 11th of the season on Friday evening. Since July 1, the former fourth-overall selection in the 2022 MLB Draft has posted a .339/.451/.593 line with 10 RBI, two stolen bases, and a 12:15 BB:K […]

Jace Jung Launches 14th Home Run On Friday

Detroit Tigers second base/third base prospect Jace Jung went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two walks on Friday evening. This was another strong performance for the former first-round pick, who has carried a .306/.409/.583 line with three home runs and a 6:11 BB:K ratio in his past nine games. Through his first […]

Caden Dana Strikes Out 10 In Complete Game On Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana posted his first complete game of the season on Friday evening. He allowed just two runs, three hits, and one free pass while striking out 10 batters. This was his second time this season recording double-digit punchouts. This was a nice bounce back for the budding ace, […]

Kumar Rocker Strikes Out Four In Double-A Debut

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker tossed three shutout frames on Friday evening in his Double-A debut. He allowed just one hit and struck out four. Rocker has been limited by several injuries throughout his minor league career and recently returned to the mound this season in July in the Rookie League. Prior to […]

Coby Mayo Breaks Out Of Minor Power Slump On Friday

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run. Entering this game, the budding star has been in a bit of a power drought as he has not tallied a round-tripper in 11 games since. Despite the recent slide in production, the 22-year-old still boasts a stellar .294/.370/.589 […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 19)

The trade deadline for Major League Baseball (and many for fantasy baseball) is less than a week away. With that deadline will surely come new roles, increased playing time, and another wave of prospects called up to fill in for teams looking to complete their rosters in the last two months of the season. This […]

Impact MLB Prospects: Which Major Call-Ups Are Left?

So many MLB prospects, so little time left in the season! Many have been called up, but who still awaits "the call"? In this article, I will highlight Triple-A prospects still looking to get called up this year. I will focus on several minor leaguers who hope to make an impact in August or September. […]

George Kirby Tosses Seven Shutout Frames

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby dominated on Friday as he tossed seven shutout frames with seven punchouts against the Chicago White Sox. He allowed six hits and one free pass. Kirby has enjoyed an excellent season so far with a strong 3.03 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 14:129 BB:K ratio across 130 innings. In […]

Framber Valdez Tallies Double-Digit Punchouts On Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez shut down the Dodgers on Friday evening as he tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings. He allowed just four hits and two free passes. He struck out 10. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a nice turnaround across his last three outings, as he has carried a 1.42 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and […]

Juan Yepez Tallies Three Hits, Two RBI On Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez went 3-for-4 at the plate on Friday with one double, two singles, two runs, and three RBI. Even though his 15-game hitting streak was snapped on Thursday, he bounced right back on Friday with an impressive three-hit night. Since being promoted from Triple-A on July 5, Yepez has carried […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: The time to stash Mayo in most formats could be right now. The Orioles have already made one trade for a starting pitcher in Zach Eflin, but are expected to be one of the most active contenders in the trade market as they have more […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Continues Power Surge With Two Long Balls On Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald continued his incredible run by going 3-for-5 in the batter's box on Friday with two round-trippers and four RBI. These were his sixth and seventh home runs in his past eight games. This performance also extended his extra-base hitting streak to eight games. Since being recalled to the major […]

Jorge Soler Stays Hot At The Plate On Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two walks on Friday to power the Giants over the Rockies. This is Soler's second consecutive multi-hit game, and he extended his on-base streak to six games. During this stretch, the 32-year-old has been riding an excellent .389/.607/.722 line […]

Pitchers Who Will Bust in Second Half: 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Year in and year out, a handful of hitters and pitchers alike seem to be "slow starters". Names that carry weight going into fantasy baseball drafts can underperform in the first half, only to turn it on in the second half and become difference-makers for playoff spots and championships. But what about the opposite? How […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Ozzie Albies, Josh Jung, Mason Miller, Royce Lewis and more...

This past week, Ozzie Albies injured his left wrist. After testing, it showed that he fractured his left wrist. The Braves put him on the IL and gave him a timeline of about eight weeks to return. The normal time to return from this type of injury is anywhere between six to eight weeks. The […]

Kyle Harrison Strikes Out 11 On Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison struck out 11 batters across 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He allowed just one hit and two walks. The only run scored in the third inning off a sacrifice fly by Ezequiel Tovar. The 22-year-old southpaw has begun to find his footing over his last three starts, […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats! CALL-UP ETA: Today (7/27) ANALYSIS: Today is finally the day that so many fantasy managers have been waiting for! Max Meyer was summoned from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday and is set to make his fourth start of the 2024 season (but first MLB start in nearly three months) against the […]

When Will Mason Miller Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Oakland Athletics are a bad team with some young talent that has drawn the interest of other MLB contenders at the trade deadline. However, their outstanding young closer, Mason Miller, won't be going anywhere at the deadline as he will be on the IL for a while with a fractured left pinky finger. But […]