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Hayden Birdsong Optioned, Could Be Back On Saturday
The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that right-handed rookie Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Single-A San Jose, but manager Bob Melvin said there's an "excellent chance" that Birdsong will return for the team's doubleheader on Saturday to start against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The move comes on the heels of the 22-year-old prospect's best... Read More
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Carson Palmquist Earns First Win Since May
On Sunday, Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Carson Palmquist earned his first win since May 14, throwing five innings for Double-A Hartford. Facing the Bowie Baysox (the Orioles' Double-A affiliate), he allowed one run on four hits and a walk. The young lefty has been outstanding all year. Through 74 2/3 innings, he's got a 3.25... Read More
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Robbie Ray To Make Season Debut On Wednesday
Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to make his team debut on Wednesday on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be Ray's first major-league start since having Tommy John surgery in March of 2023, which will obviously make him... Read More
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Noah Schultz Throws Four Hitless Innings
Saturday night, Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz threw four scoreless innings for Double-A Birmingham, allowing two walks and striking out one. Through his first eight starts in Double-A, the 20-year-old lefty has posted a 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 34:6 K/BB. Wanting to preserve his arm, the White Sox have severely limited Schultz's... Read More
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Evan Carter Set To Take Batting Practice Tuesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) has ramped up again after rejoining the big-league club around the All-Star break. Carter shagged fly balls on the field on Sunday and is scheduled to take batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox. The 21-year-old top prospect is working his... Read More
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Jackson Jobe Throws Six Hitless Innings
Saturday night, Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe made his third start with Double-A Erie. The young righty completed six innings, giving up no hits, walking two, and striking out five. Since being promoted to Double-A in early July, he's been dominant. Through 16 innings, he's racked up 21 strikeouts, while only allowing one run,... Read More
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MJ Melendez Resumes Baseball Activities
Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (ankle) is recovering in Kansas City and has already started hitting in the cages and doing some defensive drills on the field. Melendez's timeline to return from a sprained left ankle could be 10 days to two weeks, putting him in line to rejoin the Royals by either the... Read More
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Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in dynasty leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: Save for Jackson Holliday, Rays infielder Junior Caminero was the talk of the prospect pool entering the 2024 season after making his big-league debut at just 19 years of age in 2023. Unfortunately, his 2024 campaign has not gone as he, the Rays, or fantasy managers... Read More
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Justin Verlander To Throw Another Bullpen Session Wednesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (neck) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session ahead of Wednesday's game against the division-rival Oakland Athletics. Verlander threw all of his pitches during Saturday's 40-pitch session, and he still has a chance to return to Houston's rotation before the end of July if he's able to dodge going... Read More
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Samuel Basallo Struggling In July
Baltimore Orioles catcher prospect Samuel Basallo has been slumping in July while playing with Double-A Bowie. Through 46 plate appearances, he's slashing .220/.304/.317 with a double, a home run, five RBI, and a 5:10 BB:SO. This is far below his production rate from April to June, when he slashed .281/.339/.461 with 13 doubles, 11 home... Read More
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Jose Miranda May Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda (back) hit flip tosses in the batting cage on Sunday, and he was expected to progress to running ahead of Monday's series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. The Twins will continue to evaluate Miranda's progress and make further determinations on his timetable, but there's some sense that he could... Read More
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Evan McPherson, Bengals Discussing New Contract
According to Cincinnati Bengals owner/president Mike Brown, kicker Evan McPherson and the team have discussed a contract extension. "We've been talking," said Brown on Monday. "We're hoping we can get there with him." The 25-year-old has been a solid fantasy asset over the last three seasons, making 83.9% of his kicks in 49 appearances. He's... Read More
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Anthony Volpe Starting To Get Back On Track
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe extended his hitting streak in Monday afternoon's win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx, belting his seventh home run of the year. Volpe crushed a solo homer to left field to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead in the second inning, tagging Rays right-hander Zack Littell... Read More
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Andry Lara Continues Strong Run With Seven Shutout Innings
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Andry Lara logged his third straight quality start on Sunday as he tossed seven shutout innings. He allowed six hits and one free pass. He struck out five. Over his past three starts, the 21-year-old has posted a dominant 0.95 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. This is a great sign, as... Read More
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Austin Wells Stays Productive With Homer, Three Hits
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells collected three hits in Monday afternoon's win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx, blasting his seventh home run of the season in the blowout victory. Wells lined a solo homer off Rays right-hander Zack Littell to right field on Monday, giving the Yankees an early 1-0... Read More