Tigers Select Woody Hadeen With Sixth-Round Pick

The Detroit Tigers drafted UC Irvine shortstop Woody Hadeen with the No. 176 overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old offers great contact skills with plus speed and above-average defense. He does not offer much pop (35-grade power) but is a switch-hitter with on-base ability. At 6-foot-2 he could grow into his body […]

Connor Foley Goes To Diamondbacks In Fifth Round

Indiana University right-handed pitcher Connor Foley was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 164 pick in the MLB Draft. The 21-year-old transitioned to a starting pitcher role for the Hoosiers this past season and touched 99 miles per hour with his fastball. His elite fastball and effective slider-changeup combo give him great upside […]

Reds Tab Lefty Tristan Smith In Fifth Round

Clemson left-handed pitcher Tristan Smith was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth round (pick No. 150) of the MLB Draft. The 21-year-old has a plus-fastball with a wipeout slider and effective changeup. Smith has battled with his control but with a solid three-pitch repertoire, he projects as a potential middle-of-the-rotation starting pitcher. The […]

Kavares Tears Scooped Up By Padres At Pick No. 134

University of Tennessee outfielder Kavares Tears was selected by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round (pick No. 134) of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old broke out for the Volunteers late in his career and starred for the College World Series winners. He grades out as a solid 50-grad hitter with 55-grade power […]

Pete Alonso Prefers Not To Be Traded

On Monday, New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso said he would prefer to remain with the team despite trade rumors surrounding him. Alonso said "he loves the organization" and wants to help the team reach the postseason. He entered the break hitting .240/.319/.454 with 19 homers, 51 RBI, and 53 runs scored with […]

Chase Mobley Slides To 10th Round

The Cleveland Guardians selected high-school pitcher Chase Mobley in the 10th round with the 295th pick overall out of Durant High School in Florida. Mobley is ranked the No. 70 prospect per MLB Pipeline, but slipped a lot past his projection. The lengthy right-hander stands at 6'5, 205 pounds has hit up to 99 MPH […]

Dakota Jordan Slips To Fourth Round

The San Francisco Giants selected outfielder Dakota Jordan out of Mississippi State in the fourth round with the 116th pick. Jordan was ranked as the 34th-best prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and could prove to be a steal for the Giants down the road. The 21-year-old was a two-sport athlete for the Bulldogs before dropping football […]

Gage Miller Headed To Marlins

With their third-round pick (92nd overall), the Miami Marlins selected third baseman Gage Miller out of the University of Alabama. Miller spent last season with the Crimson Tide after playing the previous two seasons in junior college for Bishop State in Alabama. The 21-year-old proved that even against better talent, he remains a force to […]

Angels Tab Ryan Prager As Third-Round Selection

With the 81st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Los Angeles Angels used their third-round selection on left-handed pitcher Ryan Prager out of Texas A&M. The four-year junior emerged as the Aggies ace after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2022 and went 9-1 with a 2.95 ERA and 11.4 K/9 in 19 starts […]

Kevin Bazzell Selected By Nationals In Third Round

With their third-round pick (79th overall), the Washington Nationals selected catcher Kevin Bazzell. Bazzell, 21, out of Texas Tech University, was ranked No. 55 overall by MLB Pipeline. The backstop is athletic and is impressive at the plate with his ability to barrel the ball and make hard contact from the right side of the […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Jose Soriano and Yilber Diaz

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. This week, we've got two young right-handers who pitch out west. First, we'll break down a superb start from Jose Soriano of the Angels. Then, we'll deep dive into Yilber Diaz's exceptional debut week […]

Champ or Chump: Willi Castro and Jurickson Profar Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Nothing is better than seeing one of your sleeper picks named to a spot in the All-Star Game. Whether you're rewarded for your preseason draft prep or waiver wire savviness, it's confirmation that you're doing something right. Of course, first-half All-Stars can turn into second-half disappointments. Willi Castro might be an All-Star, but there's an […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Kev Mahserejian's "My Guys"

One of the more fun traditional preseason fantasy baseball columns is a "my guys" article where analysts provide lists of players who they have convictions on for the upcoming season. It's a good way to identify potential value based on a writer's analysis while also tracking the writer's process by seeing if the results pan […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 17

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- July 15 through July 21. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of […]

Corbin Burnes Named American League Starter For All-Star Game

American League All-Star coach Bruce Bochy announced Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will have the honor of starting the 2024 Mid-Summer Classic for his team. When asked about his decision to start Burnes, Bochy said, "He's had an incredible career. This is his fourth consecutive All-Star Game... It's his time to start […]

White Sox Select Nick McLain At No. 78

The Chicago White Sox took outfielder Nick McLain out of Arizona State with the 78th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. McLain is the brother of Reds middle infielder Matt McLain, who came in fifth in Rookie of the Year voting last season but is currently on the injured list. Nick McLain is a […]

Mason Miller Open To Returning To Rotation In Future

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller said he would consider returning to a starter's role in the future, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The 25-year-old said, "If the opportunity presents itself, maybe." The flamethrower has been fantastic for the A's in the closer's role this season, converting 15 of 17 save opportunities with a 2.27 ERA, […]

Noah Syndergaard Planning For 2025 Comeback

New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Monday that free-agent starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is planning to "revamp things, lose some weight and shoot for a comeback next season." The 31-year-old made 18 starts for the Dodgers and Guardians in 2023 but looked nothing like the Thor of old, going 2-6 with a 6.50 ERA, a […]

Zach Cole Has Big Week At Double-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole earned MLB.com's prospect Player of the Week honors for his hitting performance this past week for Double-A Corpus Christi in which he collected nine hits over five games, including three doubles and two home runs. The Astros' fifth-ranked prospect has had an up-and-down season so far, slashing .303/.378/.424 in […]

JR Ritchie Tosses Five Innings Of No-Hit Ball At Single-A

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie threw five innings of no-hit ball in his first start at Single-A this past Friday, allowing just one walk while striking out seven batters. The performance earned him MLB.com's Prospect Team of the Week honors. Ritchie was selected 35th overall in the 2022 draft and is currently ranked as […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Finishes Second In Home Run Derby

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. literally fell just shy of the 2024 Home Run Derby championship Monday in Globe Life Field. The 24-year-old faced Teoscar Hernandez in the final round and needed 14 long balls to tie. With 13 tallied, Witt Jr.'s final swing hit off the left-center wall, making him just short […]

Marco Luciano Earns Prospect Team Of The Week Honors

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano earned MLB.com's Prospect Team of the Week honors after a productive five games for Triple-A Sacramento, including a two-homer game on Saturday. The 22-year-old's hot stretch actually started back on July 2. Since then he's gone 13-for-38 (.342) with four home runs and a 6:7 BB:K in nine […]

Junior Caminero Hits Third Rehab Homer

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Junior Caminero (quad) went deep for the third time in his fifth rehab game on Monday for the Rays' Rookie-level Florida Complex affiliate. The 21-year-old added a double in the contest and now all four of his rehab hits have gone for extra bases (4-for-15, .267). Baseball's third-ranked prospect is […]

Teoscar Hernandez Wins 2024 Home Run Derby

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez put his power on full display Monday night at Globe Life Field, taking home the 2024 Home Run Derby title. Hernandez was able to edge Bobby Witt Jr. in the final round with 14 HR, becoming the first Dodger to win the event. The 31-year-old hit 49 long balls […]

Michael Toglia - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since making his major league debut in 2022, Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia has had his fair share of struggles at the plate. He hit .216 across 31 games in 2022, and he finished with a .163 average last season. This year, […]

Lawrence Butler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It has been a rough year for Oakland A's outfielder Lawrence Butler. He was hitting just .179 through May 13, and the A's decided to send him down to Triple-A to work on things. But since being called back up on June 18, […]

When Will Clayton Kershaw Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Dodgers' pitching staff, once regarded as the best in baseball, has been crushed by injuries this year. The Dodgers' 40-man roster shows a staggering nine pitchers on the 60-day IL and three more on the 15-day list. Tony Gonsolin won't pitch this year due to Tommy John surgery. Dustin May suffered a torn esophagus […]

Ryan Helsley Unlikely To Pitch In All-Star Game

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley said that he's unlikely to pitch in the All-Star game on Tuesday and instead wants to take a break so that he's well-rested for the start of the second half of the season on Friday. As a result, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan will take Helsley's place on the […]

Brian Anderson Outrighted To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves outrighted infielder Brian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Anderson was activated from the 10-day injured list last Wednesday but now is off the 40-man roster after playing in just one game for the Braves last week. The 31-year-old veteran third baseman has appeared in just three games for Atlanta in 2024 […]

Mike Trout Targeting Late-July Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) continues to rehab and has said he's targeting the end of July for a return, but with no specific date. The three-time American League MVP is swinging the bat well but still needs to do outfield work. "I'm pretty sure it's going to be pretty soon," Trout said. […]