Jake Fraley Still Out Against Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (hand) will not return to action on Friday for the start of a series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander James Paxton. Even if Fraley were ready to go after taking a pitch off his hand during a game against the San Diego Padres earlier this week, he'd […]

Josh Lowe Not Ready To Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (side) remains out of the team's lineup on Friday as they face the visiting Kansas City Royals. The Rays had the day off on Thursday, but Lowe will not be able to return after having to leave Wednesday's game early due to a right-side strain. The results of the […]

Yasmani Grandal Back In Pirates Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal (groin) is back behind the plate and is batting eighth for the Pirates on Friday in their series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves and left-hander Ray Kerr, who will be making his first career spot start. The switch-hitting Grandal has a hit in his only career at-bat against Kerr. […]

Austin Riley Not Returning On Friday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (intercostal) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. Riley will be missing his 11th straight start and will probably land on the injured list this weekend if he's unable to return by Sunday due to a left-intercostal strain. However, the 27-year-old […]

Reese Olson To Pitch On Saturday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (hip) is scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Olson was forced to leave his last start on Monday early against the Kansas City Royals when he was hit by a comebacker in his hip, but he only suffered a bruise and is […]

Kenta Maeda Reinstated And Starting Friday

The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they have reinstated right-hander Kenta Maeda (illness) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move after Thursday night's game. Maeda is recovered from his illness and will toe the rubber against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Even […]

Javon Baker Inks Rookie Deal With Patriots

The New England Patriots signed fourth-round rookie wide receiver Javon Baker to his rookie contract on Friday, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Baker, the 110th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was rumored to potentially come off the board on Day 2, but New England, a team that needed pass-catching help, stopped his fall. […]

Chayce McDermott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: McDermott is pitching quite well in the month of May, and his most recent start was no exception, as he struck out 10 batters over five innings. It now gives him 37 strikeouts and four walks over his last four starts (21.2 innings pitched). McDermott averages […]

Mitchell Parker Getting Some Extra Rest

With an off day coming on Thursday, the Washington Nationals are taking advantage of it to give left-hander Mitchell Parker some extra rest. Left-hander Patrick Corbin will now toe the rubber for the series finale this weekend against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Parker has gone 3-2 with a solid 3.32 ERA (3.45 FIP) […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Continues Hot Stretch With Three-Hit Game On Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez tallied three hits on Thursday, including a home run, which extended his current hitting streak to four games. Since May 14, Rodriguez has posted a stellar .379/.550/.828 line with three long balls and an 11:6 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign as the 21-year-old is beginning to look […]

Max Clark Enjoying Productive May At Single-A

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has tallied at least one hit in all but three games in May with a .290/.380/.406 line. He has posted a stellar 10:10 BB:K ratio and swiped five bags in this stretch as well. Clark got a small taste of Single-A ball last summer but struggled over his first […]

C.J. Culpepper Tosses Six Perfect Innings On Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect C.J. Culpepper tossed six perfect innings and tallied eight punchouts en route to earn his second victory of the season. Across 27 ⅓ innings at High-A, the 22-year-old has posted a 2.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 28:10 K:BB ratio this season. This is a big improvement compared to his 4.99 […]

Joe Boyle Can't Escape First Inning In Rehab Start

Things could have gone better for Oakland Athletics right-hander Joe Boyle (back) in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Las Vegas. Boyle was unable to record a single out in the outing, allowing three hits and four earned runs while walking two and striking out none to take the loss against Triple-A Tacoma. […]

Henry Davis Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Pittsburgh Pirates backstop Henry Davis has been on an impressive run at Triple-A over the past week. Since May 16, the former number-one overall pick has tallied at least one hit in every game and posted an incredible .464/559/.1.250 line with six long balls and one stolen base. Davis struggled in the majors the past […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Tallies Two Hits In Three Straight Games

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong tallied two hits, including a home run, on Thursday evening. Since his return to Triple-A Iowa on May 20, the top prospect on the Northside has tallied two hits in each of his three games and launched two home runs. The 22-year-old swiped five bases and hit for a […]

Anthony Santander Goes Deep In Win Over White Sox

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in the team's 8-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night on the road. The home run was his eighth of the season, and his first long ball since May 11, but the switch-hitting Venezuelan outfielder is […]

Alexander Canario Launches Two Home Runs On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario launched his fifth and sixth long balls of the season on Thursday evening. Through 24 games with Triple-A Iowa, the 24-year-old has posted a strong .286/.375/.571 slash line. Canario spent 13 games in the major leagues this spring and performed quite well in his limited opportunities with a .273 average. […]

Carlos Hernandez Comes Off The Injured List

The Kansas City Royals reinstated right-hander Carlos Hernandez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and designated right-hander Tyler Duffey for assignment in a corresponding move. Hernandez will be making his 2024 debut when he gets into a game after suffering a pinched nerve in his right shoulder at the beginning of spring training. […]

Wyatt Langford Could Be Back With Rangers On Monday

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford (hamstring) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, perhaps as soon as Friday, which could make him an option to come off the injured list for the start of a series in Texas on Monday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Langford has been out for almost […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: John Means is injured again, and it could be a lengthy absence. While the team does have Cole Irvin on the roster, who has pitched well this year and can step in a starter's role, they could begin to look at two starters - Cade Povich and Chayce […]

Calvin Austin III, Others Competing For WR2 Role

The Athletic's Mark Kaboly writes that the No. 2 wide receiver spot for the Pittsburgh Steelers is currently wide open. Quez Watkins, Calvin Austin III, Marquez Callaway and Van Jefferson could all be competing for the job this summer at training camp if the team doesn't add a legitimate No. 2 receiver via trade before […]

Pat Freiermuth Developing Chemistry With New QB

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has been one of new quarterback Russell Wilson's favorite targets during organized team activities this week. The Athletic's Mark Kaboly writes that it's hard not to notice the connection the two have already built. The two had a throwing session in San Diego earlier in the spring, which might […]

Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: We've been beating this drum for more than a few weeks now but haven't been able to talk it into existence. Then Orelvis Martinez went cold and didn't help the cause. But on Thursday, Martinez's bat yelled "I'm back, baby!" Well, kind of. The 22-year-old went […]

Russell Wilson Looking Good At OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has looked on point during organized team activities this week with his new team, and the 35-year-old still appears to have plenty of arm strength. Wilson's accuracy was spot on this week, whether in warmups, drills or competition periods, including a 70-yard pass in stride to receiver Quez Watkins on […]

Jarrett Stidham Says He's More Comfortable In The Offense

As he competes with both rookie first-round quarterback Bo Nix and former first-rounder Zach Wilson in offseason workouts, Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham said he's much more comfortable running the offense in his second year with the team. Stidham was with head coach Sean Payton a year ago and will have an advantage over both […]

Caleb Williams Has Struggled At OTAs

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft out of USC, has looked like a rookie in the early going at organized team activities this week. The Bears are hoping that their strong defense will prepare the rookie QB and help him improve by the time he's […]

Christian Watson Hoping To Move Past Hamstring Issues

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) said this week that he's made significant progress toward ending his hamstring issues for good. Tests this offseason showed a muscle imbalance in his legs, which likely contributed to his problems -- he has missed 11 games in his first two seasons, including eight in 2023, due […]

Jonathan Taylor Getting Valuable Reps

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been getting valuable repetitions during organized team activities this week with second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. Last year at this time, Taylor and Richardson didn't practice together in the offseason because Taylor was hurt and in a contract dispute. When he returned in Week 5, Taylor played with Richardson […]

Florio's Football Show: Love for Levis, Fade Rodgers and Sneaky Targets!

Michael F. Florio is back going over a number of topics this week! Why is he warming up to both Calvin Ridley and Will Levis? He also talks why he is so concerned with Aaron Rodgers, why he loves targeting Kyler Murray and Justin Fields and tries to make sense of the Broncos backfield. All […]

Anthony Richardson Won't Change His Playing Style

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who suffered a severe AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in Week 5 of last year that required season-ending surgery in October, is not limited at all during organized team activities and is throwing 60-yard bombs. The 22-year-old also dismissed any notion that he needs to change his […]