
Jean Cabrera Strikes Out 14 At High-A
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Jean Cabrera struck out 14 batters for High-A Jersey Shore on Wednesday. The righty went six-and-a-third innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk but took the loss despite the bloated strikeout total. Through 11 starts, the 22-year-old has a respectable 3.54 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a […]

Jacob Misiorowski Tagged With Six Earned Runs In Loss
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski allowed six earned runs for Double-A Biloxi on Wednesday. The Brewers' top prospect gave up six hits and two walks while striking out just one. Three of the hits he allowed were home runs, which has not been an issue for him this season as he had allowed just […]

Chris Newell Making Big Impact With Bat, Speed
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Newell is a former 13th-round pick who has developed into a promising power hitter. The left-hander is capable of putting a charge into any pitch thrown his way, and he's even shown some improvement in terms of hitting to all parts of the field. He also lets his power-happy […]

Carlson Reed Strikes Out Nine In Latest Outing
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Carlson Reed is a former collegiate closer who has shown real potential as a starter in the lower levels of affiliated ball. He throws a mid-90s fastball while also deploying an incredibly effective changeup that sits in the mid-80s. He rounds out his repertoire with a mid-80s slider. The right-hander's […]

Brice Matthews Swinging A Hot Bat
Houston Astros shortstop prospect Brice Matthews was the club's first-round pick last year. Houston selected him out of Nebraska and he has wasted no time making an impact, already climbing to No. 3 on MLB Pipeline's ranking of top Astros prospects. The 22-year-old has impressive bat speed, showcasing an ability to hit the ball hard […]

Noah Dean Tosses Five Scoreless Frames
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Noah Dean is a former fifth-round pick out of Old Dominion. He's an athletic southpaw with a mid-90s fastball, low-80s curveball, and mid-80s changeup. He's had trouble locating the breaking ball at times, allowing his changeup to emerge as his best secondary offering even though he didn't throw it consistently […]

Edgar Quero Slugs Three Homers In Big Week
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero was acquired from the Angels during Los Angeles' brief window of aggressive buying last July. He's one of the best defensive catchers in the minors and should have no trouble staying (and contributing) behind the dish long-term. He frames pitches well and is capable of throwing out plenty […]

Rintaro Sasaki Impresses Early In MLB Draft League
Trenton Thunder first baseman Rintaro Sasaki hit a home run in his debut in the MLB Draft League on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored. The power-hitting Japanese prospect followed that up with a 1-for-4 day with two RBI on Wednesday. All three of the teenager's hits have had […]

Moises Ballesteros Belts Eighth Home Run At Double-A
Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros hit his eighth home run of the season on Wednesday for Double-A Tennessee. The blast came off the Brewers' top prospect Jacob Misiorowski and Ballesteros leads the team in home runs as well as RBI, but at just 20 years of age. Last season he hit 14 home runs […]

James Triantos Continues Scorching June
Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos went 2-for-4 with a home run on Wednesday for Double-A Tennessee. The home run was his fifth of the season and the two-hit performance was the 21-year-old's fifth multi-hit effort in his last seven games. So far in June, the former second-round draft pick is 15-for-29 (.517) with four […]

Braves Could Look To Trade For Corner Outfielder, Back-End Starter
The scuffling Atlanta Braves have some clear needs with seven weeks to go before the trade deadline. Barring a big surge soon from outfielder Adam Duvall, who has filled in at right field since Ronald Acuna Jr.'s (knee) season-ending knee injury on May 12, the Braves seem likely to prioritize adding at least one corner […]

When Will Michael Massey Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
The Kansas City Royals are one of the best surprises of the 2024 season. Led by a solid rotation of pitchers, a quality bullpen, and an underrated lineup - the Royals are in the mix for the AL Central crown and a playoff spot come this fall. KC's offense has been better than expected, with […]

Hunter Renfroe Doesn't Have A Fractured Foot
An MRI exam on Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe (foot) showed that he's not dealing with a fracture in his left big toe. Renfroe landed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday but will not need surgery and now will have a shorter timeline for a return. His injury is more in line with […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Moved Back To Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will now pitch on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, with Thursday's pitching plan now to be determined. Instead of facing the Texas Rangers in the series finale on Thursday, Yamamoto will get the upstart Royals, who rank eighth in OPS (.725). […]

Andres Munoz Receives Injection In His Back
Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz (back) received an injection in his lower back to help get the soreness out of it. Munoz also had an MRI exam and a bone scan, and neither of them showed any major issues. Although the 25-year-old right-handed reliever has avoided the injured list, he's been battling back issues for […]

Bryan Woo's MRI "Was Perfectly Clean"
According to Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, right-hander Bryan Woo's (arm) MRI exam "was perfectly clean." Woo isn't dealing with any new damage in his right arm and will be reinserted into the starting rotation soon, potentially as early as next week. The Mariners scratched Woo from his scheduled start on Tuesday with some […]

Kodai Senga To Throw Two More Bullpen Sessions
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday and will have two more bullpens, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga said he expects to pitch this season, and his next step is facing batters again before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. "He was smiling after he was […]

Edwin Diaz Will Return To Closer Role
New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who is set to return from the injured list on Thursday, will be the team's closer when he's back, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Diaz was given a break from the closer's role in New York right before he was placed on the 15-day injured list […]

Gerrit Cole To Make Next Start For Triple-A On Friday
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper was then asked if he expects this to be Cole's final rehab start before returning from the 60-day injured list, and Boone said, "we'll see." Friday's outing will be […]

Jack Flaherty Expects To Start Saturday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (back) said he's feeling better after receiving an injection in his back and expects to make his next start on Saturday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Justin Verlander. Flaherty will throw on flat ground on Wednesday and toss a bullpen session on Thursday. The 28-year-old was forced out of […]

Mackenzie Gore Pushed Back To Friday
Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (finger) is dealing with a fingernail issue and will have his next start moved back to Friday for the series opener against the visiting division-rival Miami Marlins. Left-hander Patrick Corbin will take the hill in Thursday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers in Motown. It's something to watch for Gore, […]

Yainer Diaz Will Be Ready For Friday
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that catcher Yainer Diaz (finger) is improving and hit in the cages on Wednesday. "He's almost there, 100 percent," Espada said. "He's a guy that could come out there today and help, but will definitely be ready for Friday if I need him to start the game." Diaz missed […]

Tommy Pham Could Return Thursday
The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, and they could do the same for outfielder Tommy Pham (ankle) as early as Thursday, the first day he's eligible to come off the IL. Pham started a minor-league assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday and […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns From Injured List
The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, but he's not in the starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Benintendi had been playing in minor-league rehab games in Arizona before being activated and went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs […]

Blaze Alexander To See Time At Third With Eugenio Suarez Struggling
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he will start giving rookie infielder Blaze Alexander chances at third base, starting on Wednesday night against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Regular third baseman Eugenio Suarez has struggled, and Lovullo says he's curious to see what Alexander can do with more consistent at-bats. Suarez, who is hitting […]

Corey Seager Returning On Wednesday
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the first time that Seager is back in the lineup since exiting last Wednesday's game due to hamstring tightness. The 30-year-old is back to playing shortstop at Dodgers' Stadium, but this time […]

Cavan Biggio Making Team Debut On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Cavan Biggio will make his team debut against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is ready for game action with his new team after being designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week. Biggio has been awful at the plate this season, but figures to see playing […]

Logan O'Hoppe Sitting Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (groin) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old will miss this game after being removed from Tuesday's contest after taking a foul ball to the groin area. For now, O'Hoppe is considered day-to-day, so hopefully he'll avoid a trip to […]

Taylor Ward Held Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (back) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This comes after Ward was pulled from Tuesday's game due to a lower back issue. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day as this appears to be a minor issue. Kevin Pillar will start in his […]

Carlos Correa Records Five Hits
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was on fire at the plate during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder recorded a career-high five hits in the blowout victory. This outstanding performance raised Correa's batting average from .271 to .290 mark on the season. Correa hasn't been offering a ton of power lately, but […]