Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Osvaldo Bido and Bowden Francis

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 22 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. We've got two up-and-coming AL arms to look at this week. First, we'll deep dive into Osvaldo Bido's recent hot stretch in Oakland. Then, we'll break down Bowden Francis' awesome two-start week for Toronto. […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 22

There continues to be no shortage of injuries across baseball. We saw yet another star go down over the weekend when Austin Riley was hit by a pitch. On Monday the Braves announced that Riley will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured hand. With September approaching, we are running out of time for […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 22) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers

We are officially in the second half of the season, and several top prospects have gotten off to a hot start in the minor leagues and begun to earn promotions. Some of these prospects can carry this success into the big leagues and become viable fantasy baseball contributors. However, the question is, do these minor-league […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Stays Hot With Solo Homer Monday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued his torrid second half in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Reds. Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. He was also hit by a pitch. The 25-year-old quickly welcomed Julian Aguiar to his first career big-league start, demolishing a first-inning breaking pitch into the […]

Yusei Kikuchi Fans Seven In Monday's Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi continued to showcase his strikeout potential in Monday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox. Kikuchi pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. The 33-year-old is now 6-9 on the season with a 4.37 […]

Yainer Diaz Hits Walk-Off Homer Monday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz played the hero in Monday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox. Diaz, who played first base and catcher, went 2-for-5 with a single, a walk-off solo home run, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old connected with a Kenley Jansen pitch and sent it off the top of the back left-field wall […]

John Schreiber Earns Second Save Of Season

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher John Schreiber picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Schreiber entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff single, induced a groundball double play, and ended the game on a line-out. The […]

Seth Lugo Fans Eight In Seven Innings Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo righted the ship in Monday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Lugo pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with eight strikeouts. It was a welcome result for the 34-year-old and fantasy managers, as he had posted a bloated 6.23 ERA in his first […]

Kirby Yates Earns 22nd Save Of Season Monday

Texas Rangers closer Kirby Yates picked up his 22nd save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. Yates came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The 37-year-old has had a resurgent fantasy season, converting all but one save […]

Corey Seager Homers Twice Monday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager continued his August power surge in Monday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. Seager went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a three-run HR, and an intentional walk. The 30-year-old got things started for the Rangers, crushing a first-inning Luis Ortiz offering 449 feet into the right-field seats. He took Ortiz […]

Bubba Chandler Not Intimidated At Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has looked right at home since joining Triple-A Indianapolis. In his latest start, the 21-year-old threw six innings of scoreless ball, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out 11 batters. In his only other Triple-A start, the righty didn't allow a run in that outing either over […]

Bubba Wallace's Strong Start Is Ruined By A Mid-Race Crash At Michigan

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace placed 26th in this year's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Starting from the fifth position, Wallace showcased one of the best cars in the field early, as he went all the way up to the lead on lap 36 in the first stage. After pit stops shuffled the […]

Quinn Mathews Dominant Again In Latest Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Mathews continued his dominion over minor league hitters in his latest start on Saturday for Double-A Springfield. The lefty tossed seven innings of scoreless ball, allowing five hits and no walks while striking out 11 batters. It was the sixth time this season that the southpaw has struck out […]

Kyle Larson's Promising Effort At Michigan Ends In A Wreck

Kyle Larson placed 34th in the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway despite leading 49 laps, the most of all drivers. Starting from the fourth position, Larson displayed one of the best cars in the field as he took the lead right from the first lap in the first stage. After leading for 36 […]

Brad Keselowski Collects Another Top-Five Finish At Michigan

For this past weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, Brad Keselowski finished in the fifth position. Starting from the 15th position, Keselowski worked through the field in the first stage, eventually climbing up to the seventh position, where he gained stage points after staying out of pit road. In the second stage, Keselowski […]

Despite A Strong Car, Chase Elliott Ends Michigan A With Mediocre Finish

In this weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, Chase Elliott finished 15th. Starting from the sixth position on Sunday, Elliott had one of the best cars of the day as he led 29 laps total. In the first stage, Elliott ran inside the Top 10 until the first pit stop of the day. […]

Ryan Blaney's Solid Day At Michigan Ends In Disappointment

Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney placed 18th in this weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Starting from the eighth position on Sunday, Blaney maintained a top-10 running position through the first stage until the race's first caution for an incident on lap 39. While other drivers went to pit road, Blaney stayed out, […]

Kaelen Culpepper Earns Promotion To High-A

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper is being promoted to High-A Cedar Rapids after a solid debut at Single-A. The 21-year-old slashed .297/.366/.541 with a pair of home runs, a pair of stolen bases, and a 3:2 BB:K in nine games. The Twins selected Culpepper 21st overall in this year's draft and slots in as […]

Lazaro Montes Stays Hot At High-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes continued his torrid stretch on Sunday when he hit his 17th home run of the season and collected his 92nd RBI. The Mariners' third-ranked prospect had muddled his way to a .182/.293/.242 slashline over his first 25 games after his promotion to High-A, however, since then the 19-year-old has […]

Nick Kurtz Getting Promoted To Double-A

Oakland Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz is getting a promotion, skipping over High-A Lansing and heading straight to Double-A Midland from Single-A Stockton. The A's first-round pick in this year's draft (fourth overall) belted 61 home runs in 164 games during his three seasons in college. The Wake Forest product came out of the […]

Russell Gage, Devontez Walker Need To Do More

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Russell Gage (undisclosed) was signed midway through training camp and jumped in immediately to find the end zone in his first practice. However, he suffered an undisclosed injury shortly thereafter and has only appeared on a side field while working with a trainer since. Time is running out for Gage to […]

Anthony Miller In The Mix For A Roster Spot

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anthony Miller was signed a week ago and initially just looked like another fresh and healthy body to help get the Ravens through the preseason. However, Miller has made an instant impression with his speed and is at least in the mix late in training camp for a 53-man roster spot, […]

Rasheen Ali Not Guarantee A Roster Spot

Baltimore Ravens rookie fifth-round running back Rasheen Ali (neck) had a quiet start to training camp, struggled in short-yardage situations in the preseason opener against the Eagles and suffered what head coach John Harbaugh called a stinger. Ali hasn't been on the field since and didn't play in the second preseason game on Saturday against […]

DJ Chark Injures Hip On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark came up limping after the opening play of 11-on-11 work at training camp practice on Monday and was grabbing at his left-hip flexor. It's something to watch for the rest of the practice week and heading into the team's preseason finale this Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. In […]

Eiberson Castellano Dominant Since Double-A Promotion

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher prospect Eiberson Castellano was promoted from High-A Jersey Shore to Double-A Reading in the middle of July. Since then, the 23-year-old righty has been impeccable, posting a 2.33 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 32:7 K/BB through 27 innings. His most recent start was perhaps his most impressive in Double-A thus far (6 […]

Harry Ford Heating Up In August

Through June and July, Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford struggled immensely, posting a .619 OPS in 156 plate appearances. Since the start of August, Ford has played much better. Through 13 games, he's slashing .260/.393/.440 with three doubles, two home runs, six RBI, six stolen bases, and 8:19 BB/SO. Overall, Ford is slashing .249/.376/.380 […]

RJ Schreck Impressive Since Trade

At this year's trade deadline, outfield prospect RJ Schreck was sent from the Seattle Mariners to the Toronto Blue Jays in return for Justin Turner. Since then, Schreck has been outstanding at the plate. Through 57 plate appearances, he's slashing .306/.404/.612 with four doubles, three home runs, eight RBI, three stolen bases, and 8:15 BB/SO. […]

Noah Cameron Continues Dominating In Triple-A

Since being promoted to Triple-A Omaha at the end of July, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher prospect Noah Cameron has been practically untouchable. Through four starts (25 1/3 IP), he's posted a 1.07 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 30:4 K/BB. Overall, the 25-year-old lefty is having an impressive season. Between Double-A and Triple-A, he's thrown 99 […]

Isaac Guerendo Could Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday night that he's "hoping" that rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) will return to training camp practice this week and get some snaps in Friday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road. Guerendo could easily be looking at a redshirt rookie season […]