Luis Rengifo's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo's (wrist) X-rays showed no break in his right wrist after he was forced from the game early on Wednesday night against the division-rival Oakland Athletics. Rengifo will get an MRI exam on Friday and is out of the lineup on the Fourth of July on Thursday against Oakland. He'll […]

Colt Emerson Stellar Since Return

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Wednesday evening to extend his current hitting streak to four games. Emerson was on the 7-day injured list with a foot fracture since May 16 and just returned to action on June 27. Through his first extended look at Single-A […]

Edgar Quero Moving Up To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero is being promoted to Triple-A Charlotte, according to MiLB Central. Quero is ranked as the 73rd-best prospect in all of baseball and fourth-best on the White Sox on MLB.com. The 21-year-old showcased his power potential this season at Double-A by launching 12 long balls and tallying 53 RBI […]

J.T. Realmuto Could Return Before All-Star Break

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is doing drills at about 70-75 percent intensity. Although the All-Star break looms after next week's homestand, the Phillies won't hold Realmuto back from coming off the injured list if he's ready to go before the Midsummer Classic. Realmuto has clearly made good progress […]

Bryce Harper Doing Drills At 70-75% Intensity

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) is doing drills at about 70-75 percent intensity. Although the All-Star break looms after next week's homestand, the Phillies won't hold Harper back from coming off the 10-day injured list if he's ready to return before the Midsummer Classic. The 31-year-old All-Star is […]

Brooks Baldwin Promoted To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Brooks Baldwin has been promoted to Triple-A Charlotte, according to MiLB Central. Baldwin has performed exceptionally well in his first look at Double-A ball this season. In 74 games, the UNC Wilmington product has posted a .322/.386/.441 slash line with six home runs, 37 RBI, 16 stolen bases, and a […]

Kyle Schwarber Doing Drills At 90% Intensity

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) is doing drills at 90 percent intensity. Although the All-Star break looms after next week's homestand, the Phillies won't hold Schwarber back from coming off the 10-day injured list if he's ready to return before the Midsummer Classic. The 31-year-old All-Star left-handed slugger […]

Mitch Garver Returns For Mariners

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin Burnes. Garver was held out of the starting lineup the last two games due to wrist soreness, but he entered Wednesday's contest as a pinch-hitter […]

Justin Verlander Ruled Out Until After All-Star Break

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada acknowledged on Thursday that right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) will not return to the team until after the All-Star break in mid-July. Neck soreness landed Verlander on the 15-day injured list in mid-June, and he won't return to the team's starting rotation until the second half of the season. The 41-year-old […]

Kyle Tucker Won't Return Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada acknowledged on Thursday that outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) will not return to the team before the All-Star break in mid-July. Tucker fouled a ball off his leg in early June and hasn't been able to return since. The 27-year-old has started swinging a bat, though, so hopefully he'll be able […]

Jackson Merrill Bumped Up To Three-Spot

San Diego Padres rookie center fielder Jackson Merrill has been moved up to third in the batting order for the Fourth of July on Thursday against the hosting Texas Rangers and veteran right-hander Max Scherzer. Merrill is having a breakout campaign in his first year in the big leagues for the Friars in 2024 and […]

Marcus Semien Getting Rare Day Off

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien will start the Fourth of July game on Thursday against the visiting San Diego Padres on the bench. This will be Semien's second day off of the season as the Rangers give him a mental day to rest. The 33-year-old All-Star has been in a funk at the plate […]

David Hamilton Back In Action On Thursday

Boston Red Sox middle infielder David Hamilton is starting at second base and is batting in the two-hole for the Red Sox on Thursday against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Kyle Tyler. Hamilton was on the bench for the third time in the last four games for the BoSox on Wednesday, so fantasy managers […]

Andrew Vaughn Getting A Breather On Thursday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn isn't in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. Gavin Sheets will get the nod at first base and will bat cleanup for the Pale Hose versus Guardians right-hander Ben Lively. Vaughn has been a below-average hitter for fantasy managers in his fourth year […]

Bo Bichette Scratched In Series Finale

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (forearm) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the visiting Houston Astros. Rookie Leo Jimenez will make the start at shortstop in Bichette's place and bat eighth against Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Rookie Spencer Horwitz will draw into the lineup at second base and bat fifth. Bichette is dealing […]

Danny Jansen Reinstated And Starting On Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated catcher Danny Jansen from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned catcher Brian Serven to Triple-a Buffalo in a corresponding move. Jansen is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole for the Jays on Thursday against the visiting Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. The 29-year-old […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting On Thursday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu will get a breather on Fourth of July on Thursday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Oswaldo Cabrera will get the start at the hot corner and will hit eighth in the order against Reds right-hander Frankie Montas. LeMahieu will get the day off after starting in each of the […]

Anthony Volpe Drops To Sixth In Batting Order

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is being dropped to sixth in the batting order on Fourth of July on Thursday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Frankie Montas. First baseman Ben Rice jumps up into the leadoff spot for the matinee affair. This will be the first time since April 9 that Volpe […]

Pirates Place Jared Jones On 15-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie right-hander Jared Jones (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right-lat strain and recalled outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Jones was removed from his start a bit early on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals as a precaution. The 22-year-old said he […]

Dean Kremer - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing nearly two months of the season with a triceps injury, Dean Kremer is back in the Orioles' rotation. Kremer gave the Birds a much-needed shot in the arm last night when he fired five innings of scoreless baseball with eight strikeouts […]

Ben Rice Leading Off For Yankees On Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice will bat leadoff for the Yankees in Thursday's game versus the visiting Reds. The 25-year-old has hit up and down the Yankee lineup since his debut, but this will be his first time hitting in the leadoff spot. So far, the left-handed hitter is 10-for-37 (.270) with three […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jared Jones, Jeffrey Springs, Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, and more

With the All-Star break nearing, injuries are beginning to pile up.  We have the latest updates on impact pitchers and prospects around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jared Jones, Justin Verlander, Jeffrey Springs, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of […]

James Wood Batting Fifth For Nationals On Thursday

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood will bat fifth in Thursday's series finale against the Mets. After hitting in the sixth spot in his first two big league games, the 21-year-old was moved up to third in the lineup on Wednesday. The No. 2 prospect in all of baseball per MLB.com's latest prospect list collected […]

Harrison Bader Out Again Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (head) is not in the team's starting lineup again on Thursday against the hosting Washington Nationals. Bader collided with the wall in Tuesday's game and was removed. He's avoided a concussion but is considered day-to-day for now and will miss his second straight game. Tyrone Taylor will play centerfield […]

Christian Walker Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 4-for-5 with four RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 12-4 win over the Dodgers. Walker recorded three extra-base hits which included a double and two home runs. The 33-year-old also walked once in the contest. The first home run was a solo shot that broke a 4-4 […]

Alec Bohm Homers, Collects Two More RBI

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. It was a 2-1 game in the sixth inning with the Cubs holding onto a slim lead, but Bohm's home run off potential NL Rookie of the Year Shota Imanaga put the Phillies ahead 2-1. […]

Raisel Iglesias Locks Down 21st Save On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias nailed down the win in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Giants. Iglesias allowed an infield single to Matt Chapman after getting the first out, then recorded the final two outs with the last one coming via strikeout. It was the 34-year-old's 21st save of the season, tying him for fourth-most […]

Nick Yorke Producing At Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox second base prospect Nick Yorke is off to a good start at Triple-A Worcester since his promotion. Yorke has played 23 games for Triple-A and is hitting .337 with four homers and 15 RBI with a .968 OPS. The Red Sox' No. 6 prospect profiles as a pure hitter with plus power. […]

When Is Dylan Crews Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

The Washington Nationals drafted Dylan Crews in the 2023 MLB Draft and he's quickly moved through the system. The Nationals' second-ranked prospect started 2023 in rookie ball and made it to Double-A by season's end. The right-handed hitter began this season at Double-A and is now hitting -- and hitting well -- at Triple-A, making […]

Yanquiel Fernandez Notches Four Hits, Homer For Double-A Hartford

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez was 4-for-5 with a home run for Double-A Hartford on Wednesday. The 21-year-old is off to an 8-for-15 start in three July games with two homers and five RBI. The Rockies No. 4 prospect is hitting .284 with eight homers and 42 RBI in an impressive season so far […]