Nick Lodolo Improves To 8-2 Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo turned in another strong start in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Pirates. Lodolo pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with eight strikeouts. He also hit a batter. The 26-year-old has been excellent this season, going 8-2 with a […]

John Brebbia Earns One-Out Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher John Brebbia earned his second save of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Astros. Rookie Jonathan Cannon took a shutout into the ninth inning but allowed runners to reach first and second with two outs, at which time the team turned things over to Brebbia. The 34-year-old veteran […]

Jonathan Cannon Nearly Achieves Complete-Game Shutout

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon turned in an excellent start in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Astros. Cannon pitched 8 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts on 106 pitches. He got the first two outs in the ninth inning but allowed back-to-back singles before getting replaced by John […]

Pete Fairbanks Exits Early Tuesday After Being Hit In Hand By Comebacker

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (hand) was forced to exit Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Twins early in the ninth inning after being hit in the right hand attempting to field a ball hit by Carlos Correa. Fairbanks attempted to throw several warm-up pitches after but ultimately exited the game. He ended up as […]

When Is David Festa Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13 Update)

We've seen lots of young prospects get called up to the majors this season, including young pitchers getting their first crack at big-league hitters. Some have fared better than others, and there are more on the way. You might have heard about Twins pitching prospect Zebby Matthews who made headlines in the minors this season […]

Tests On Aaron Judge's Hand Come Back Negative For Fractures

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) said tests on his left hand came back negative and he's not dealing with any fractures. Judge singled and scored in his first at-bat in the eventual 4-2 win over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, but he was hit in the left hand by a pitch […]

Kodai Senga To Throw Bullpen Wednesday, Could Face Hitters This Weekend

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he could be in position to begin facing live hitters this weekend, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga threw 30-plus pitches in a two-inning bullpen session last Saturday as he works his way back from a […]

Thomas Harrington Performing Well Through First Look At Double-A

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Thomas Harrington has looked comfortable through his first taste of Double-A ball. After having his start to the season delayed due to a right rotator cuff strain, the 22-year-old has held a 3.13 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a near-perfect 2:33 BB:K ratio. The 2022 draft pick spent the majority of […]

Quinn Mathews Flashing Elite Strikeout Numbers In First Taste Of High-A

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews has looked quite strong since being promoted to High-A Peoria. In 37 ⅔ innings, the Stanford product has struck out 51 batters with a 2.87 ERA and 0.74 WHIP. He has only given up six free passes. The former fourth-round pick began the season with Single-A and […]

Justin Wrobleski Earns Triple-A Promotion

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski has earned a promotion to Triple-A, according to Barry Lewis of the Tulsa World. The 23-year-old southpaw has been on an impressive run at Double-A since May 18 with a stellar 1.31 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 9:27 BB:K ratio. In addition, in his most recent start […]

Yunior Severino Turning The Corner At Triple-A

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Yunior Severino has begun to turn the corner after getting off to a slow start at Triple-A this season. Through April and May, the 24-year-old held a .147 AVG and .221 AVG, respectively, but now is riding an impressive .436 AVG through June. In the past week, Severino has tallied 13 […]

Ryan Clifford Performing Well Through June

New York Mets infield prospect Ryan Clifford has been performing quite well through June and is beginning to find his footing at Double-A. Clifford was promoted to Double-A Binghamton on May 13 and was riding a poor .143/.276/.286 slash line with one home run through his first 15 games at that level. However, since June […]

Should I Stash James Wood In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13)

Roughly only a year removed from beginning his 2023 season at the High-A level, Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood was knocking on the door of his big-league call-up. Only a hamstring issue that has kept him sidelined since May 23 could stand in his way. Indeed, Wood has been out for nearly the past […]

Aaron Judge Leaves After Hit-By-Pitch

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) was removed from Tuesday's contest against the visiting division-rival Baltimore Orioles after being hit in the left hand by a pitch in the third inning. Trent Grisham replaced Judge in center field. Before leaving early, Judge singled and scored a run to boost his season average to […]

Steven Matz Experiences More Back Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) experienced soreness the day after his third minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday. Matz is currently on the injured list with a lower-back strain and is headed to Los Angeles to get a second opinion in the next couple of days. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw's back injury originally cropped […]

Yoan Moncada Could Return Around All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) is on track to return to the team around the All-Star break in mid-July. The oft-injured Moncada has been out since early May when he suffered a groin strain, but the 29-year-old Cuban has made good progress and is nearing a […]

When Is James Wood Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13 Update)

Sometimes the only thing that can stand in the way of a top prospect and his big-league promotion is injury. That certainly appears to be the case when it comes to the Washington Nationals' top overall prospect, James Wood. The hulking 6-foot-67 outfielder made his mark in spring training with four homers and a 1.070 […]

When Is James Wood Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13 Update)

Sometimes the only thing that can stand in the way of a top prospect and his big-league promotion is injury. That certainly appears to be the case when it comes to the Washington Nationals' top overall prospect, James Wood. The hulking 6-foot-67 outfielder made his mark in spring training with four homers and a 1.070 […]

Alex Lange To Have Surgery Next Week, Could Miss Rest Of The Season

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange (lat) is going to need surgery for a right-lat avulsion, which is scheduled for early next week. The Tigers aren't putting a timetable on Lange's recovery, but his season is now likely over. The 28-year-old suffered the injury while pitching for Triple-A Toledo last Friday and will now be […]

Brendan Rodgers Going On Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) will go on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque before returning from the 10-day injured list due to a left-hamstring strain. Rodgers was put on the injured list on June 8 but may only need a couple of rehab games before the Rockies feel comfortable bringing him […]

Jordan Westburg Leaves Early With Hip Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hip) left Tuesday's game early against the division-rival New York Yankees due to left-hip discomfort. Westburg struck out swinging in his only at-bat of the contest in the first inning and ended up leaving the game in the bottom of the second inning, being replaced at the hot corner […]

Should I Stash Noelvi Marte In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13)

Reds third base prospect Noelvi Marte showed a flash of his potential during a 35-game debut season with the big club in 2023. He quickly became a fan favorite as the fantasy community's interest spiked ahead of drafts for the 2024 campaign. Much of that was put to a halt when the 22-year-old was hit […]

Cody Poteet Won't Throw For 1-2 Weeks

New York Yankees right-hander Cody Poteet (triceps) is dealing with a right-triceps strain and will be shut down from throwing for one to two weeks. It's been a small sample size for Poteet in the big leagues this year, but when he's been on the mound, he's been very reliable for the Yankees. Poteet currently […]

Yankees Move Clarke Schmidt To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees transferred right-hander Clarke Schmidt (lat) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured before Tuesday's game. It doesn't really change much in terms of Schmidt's timetable after he was shut down from throwing for four to six weeks after initially being placed on the 10-day IL on May 30 with […]

Anthony Rizzo Shut Down From Baseball Activities For 4-5 Weeks

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) said he's going to go at least four to five weeks without baseball activities after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a fractured right forearm that he suffered on Sunday night against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. It will be eight weeks […]

Alex Kirilloff Hits The 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins rescinded first baseman Alex Kirilloff's (back) option to Triple-A St. Paul and instead placed him on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a back injury. Kirilloff has been dealing with back and nerve issues. He underwent an MRI exam on May 26 but didn't want to come off the field. Based […]

Josh Smith Back For Rangers On Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting third against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Luis Severino. Smith will return to action after missing the last four games with tightness in his hamstring. Ezequiel Duran will man the hot […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Nick Gonzales, Carlos Santana

Trying to determine what to do about a hitter who is on a heater when it comes to fantasy baseball can be tricky. When an established star is raking at the plate, it’s time to just sit back and enjoy the ride. However, what about players without such impressive historical statistics? Should fantasy managers add […]

Jonah Heim Back From Paternity List

The Texas Rangers activated catcher Jonah Heim from the paternity list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Sam Huff to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Heim will immediately return to Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Luis Severino, doing the catching for right-hander Michael Lorenzen and batting in the […]

Max Scherzer's Season Debut To Come On Saturday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) will make his 2024 debut this Saturday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Scherzer had back surgery in the offseason, which caused him to open this year on the injured list, and then thumb and forearm injuries caused his minor-league rehab assignment to be interrupted. The 39-year-old future […]