Phillies Reward Eduardo Tait With Promotion

After a strong performance in the Florida Complex League, the Philadelphia Phillies will promote catcher Eduardo Tait to Single-A Clearwater. Tait, 17, has hit .321 with six homers and 49 RBI over 184 at-bats in Rookie Ball. The left-handed hitter out of Panama makes good contact at the plate at such a young age and […]

Starlyn Caba Earns Promotion To Single-A

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to promote infielder Starlyn Caba to Single-A Clearwater. Caba earns the promotion after hitting .254 with two homers, 17 RBI and 37 stolen bases in 52 games for the Phillies in the Florida Complex League. The 18-year-old is the Phillies No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline and was one of […]

Andrew Painter Throws Off Mound

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) has progressed to throwing off the mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in late July of 2023. It's big news for the No. 19 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Despite his progress, the right-hander isn't expected to return to game action until 2025. Painter, […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Rece Hinds, Juan Yepez

We have hit the stretch run in fantasy baseball. There are some hitters who enter it locked in at the plate, a few of which have come out of nowhere to shine. What should we do about the players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try to take advantage of […]

Nick Kurtz Puts Pen To Paper

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with first baseman Nick Kurtz, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The first baseman winds up signing for around $1.4 million under the slot value, but will still come home with a cool $7 million signing bonus. Not too bad for the 21-year-old out of […]

Hagen Smith Signs First Contract

The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement with their first-round pick, pitcher Hagen Smith. The fifth overall pick in the 2024 draft has agreed to an $8 million bonus, which just slightly over the slot value suggested of $7,736,700. Signing the contract makes Smith the highest paid left-hander in draft history. Smith, 20, was […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After we skipped a Tuesday due to the All-Star game, MLB DFS is back with a bang and an 11-game slate. We've got the Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees to kick us off at 7:05 p.m. EDT before another 10 games take us through the remainder of the evening.  Garrett Crochet is one […]

J.P. Crawford Fractures His Pinkie On Monday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (pinkie) suffered a hairline fracture in his pinkie finger on Monday after being hit by a pitch in the first inning against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Crawford stayed in to run the bases and scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the first frame, but […]

Salvador Perez Hits 18th Homer Of Season Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher/first baseman/designated hitter Salvador Perez continued his power-resurgent season in Monday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI. The 34-year-old smashed a third-inning Yilber Diaz fastball to straightaway center field for his 18th long ball of the season. The veteran is having a […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Nearly Completes Cycle Monday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. continued his outstanding offensive season in Monday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and a three-run home run. He was also hit by a pitch. The 24-year-old clobbered a fourth-inning Miguel Castro sinker into the center-field seats to put the […]

Elly De La Cruz Swipes 49th Bag Of Season Monday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continued to show off his blazing speed in Monday's 4-1 win over the Braves. De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a single, a triple, a walk, two strikeouts, and a stolen base. The 22-year-old has been by far the top base stealer in baseball this season, slashing .258/.350/.487 […]

Hunter Greene Fans Seven In Monday's Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene continued to build on his strong season in Monday's 4-1 win over the Braves. Greene improved to 7-4, tossing seven scoreless innings with two hits, three walks, and seven strikeouts. He also hit a batter. The 24-year-old has finally started pitching like the top fantasy prospect he once was […]

Bryan De La Cruz Hits 17th Homer Of Season Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz put together a three-hit night in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Mets. De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with two singles, a solo home run, and a stolen base. The 27-year-old turned on a seventh-inning Jose Butto offering, depositing it into the left-field bullpen for his 17th HR of […]

Edwin Diaz Earns 12th Save Monday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his 12th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first out on a strikeout, loaded the bases on two singles and a walk, got the second […]

Francisco Lindor Hits A Pair Of Homers Monday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a solid game at the plate in Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins. Lindor went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk. He also stole his 20th base of the season. The 30-year-old took Yonny Chirinos deep in the fourth inning and then added an insurance […]

Cubs Not Expected To Be Buyers At The Trade Deadline

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that "unless things change dramatically" in the next week, he doesn't anticipate the Cubs adding at the July 30 trade deadline and will instead look at making moves to help in 2025 and beyond. The expectation again next year would be for the Cubs to compete […]

Ross Stripling Set For Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow), who is working his way back from a strained right pitching elbow, was set to throw a bullpen session on either Monday or Tuesday after a five-inning minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas last Friday. Stripling got up to 52 pitches in his latest rehab start for the […]

Luis Medina Seeking Second Opinion

Oakland Athletics right-hander Luis Medina (elbow) is seeking a second opinion on his sprained right elbow that has damage to the UCL to determine whether he needs surgery. Medina has been sidelined since July 13 with the injury and could miss the rest of the 2024 campaign, even if he manages to avoid going under […]

Whit Merrifield Day-To-Day With Finger Ailment

Atlanta Braves infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield (finger) took a ball off a finger on his right hand before Monday's contest against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, but he avoided a fracture and is considered day-to-day. It comes on the same day that Merrifield signed a major-league deal with the Braves to help provide depth at second base […]

Mike Clevinger Returned From His Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger (elbow, neck) has been pulled from his minor-league rehab assignment with an apparent setback. Clevinger was scheduled to make his fifth minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte last Tuesday after recently suffering a setback due to neck stiffness. Last Tuesday's rehab start was his third minor-league outing since his […]

Yoan Moncada Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) was pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment "with some anticipated soreness." "Anticipated soreness that we want to err on the side of caution. There's nothing where we feel he's taken a step back," Grifol said. While it doesn't appear to be a […]

Jared Jones Throws Out To 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Jared Jones (lat) threw on flat ground out to roughly 90 to 120 feet before Monday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Jones is being brought along slowly from a Grade 2 right-lat strain after being sidelined the last two-plus weeks. Even though the Pirates are making things interesting […]

Josh Jung Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Jung was able to take batting practice on the field on Sunday, with manager Bruce Bochy saying later that Jung was close to facing live pitching. The skipper also said "the strength is back" in Jung's wrist. As long as […]

Triston Casas Turning A Corner In His Rehab?

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) could be close to turning a corner in his recovery process, one of the team trainers told manager Alex Cora. This comes after it was reported over the weekend that Casas wasn't particularly close to going out on a minor-league rehab assignment. We'll have to wait and […]

Hayden Birdsong Optioned, Could Be Back On Saturday

The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that right-handed rookie Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Single-A San Jose, but manager Bob Melvin said there's an "excellent chance" that Birdsong will return for the team's doubleheader on Saturday to start against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The move comes on the heels of the 22-year-old prospect's best […]

Carson Palmquist Earns First Win Since May

On Sunday, Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Carson Palmquist earned his first win since May 14, throwing five innings for Double-A Hartford. Facing the Bowie Baysox (the Orioles' Double-A affiliate), he allowed one run on four hits and a walk. The young lefty has been outstanding all year. Through 74 2/3 innings, he's got a 3.25 […]

Robbie Ray To Make Season Debut On Wednesday

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to make his team debut on Wednesday on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be Ray's first major-league start since having Tommy John surgery in March of 2023, which will obviously make him […]

Noah Schultz Throws Four Hitless Innings

Saturday night, Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz threw four scoreless innings for Double-A Birmingham, allowing two walks and striking out one. Through his first eight starts in Double-A, the 20-year-old lefty has posted a 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 34:6 K/BB. Wanting to preserve his arm, the White Sox have severely limited Schultz's […]

Jackson Jobe Throws Six Hitless Innings

Saturday night, Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe made his third start with Double-A Erie. The young righty completed six innings, giving up no hits, walking two, and striking out five. Since being promoted to Double-A in early July, he's been dominant. Through 16 innings, he's racked up 21 strikeouts, while only allowing one run, […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in dynasty leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: Save for Jackson Holliday, Rays infielder Junior Caminero was the talk of the prospect pool entering the 2024 season after making his big-league debut at just 19 years of age in 2023. Unfortunately, his 2024 campaign has not gone as he, the Rays, or fantasy managers […]