July 13, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles have selected catcher/outfielder Ike Irish out of Auburn University with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Irish has spent all three seasons of his college career with the Tigers. Last season, the backstop posted a career-high .364/.469/.710 slash line with 13 doubles and 19 home runs across 55 contests. Irish swiped 11 bags and held a 37:33 K:BB. MLB.com noted that while Irish has hit for power in college, he does induce a lot of groundballs, which could limit his power upside on the professional level, as he only went deep twice across 62 games in the Cape Cod League. In addition to his ability to play behind the dish, Irish has also seen ample time in right field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor where he is deployed while progressing through the Baltimore system, as a permanent shift to the outfield could lead to increased offensive production. Given his collegiate experience, he could find a path to debut in the upper minor leagues early in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks have selected shortstop Kayson Cunningham from Lady Bird Johnson High School in Texas with the 18th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cunningham is widely considered an elite hitter and is even credited as one of the top pure hitters in the 2025 prep class on MLB.com. Cunningham won USA Baseball Player of the Year honors in 2024 and was also named Gatorade State Player of the Year this past season. The 19-year-old infielder is known for showing an elite eye at the dish as he rarely swings and misses. He also possesses high power upside that should continue to develop as he progresses through the Arizona system. While he entered the draft as a shortstop, many scouts project him to shift to the keystone later in his career. He will join a young Arizona hitting system that features several budding stars in the lower levels, including
Slade Caldwell and
Demetrio Crisantes.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
With the 17th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Chicago Cubs have selected outfielder Ethan Conrad out of Wake Forest. Conrad spent the 2024 college season with Marist before transferring to Wake Forest for the 2025 season. In 2025, Conrad was one of the top hitters in the nation, posting a .372/.495/.744 slash line with a remarkable 1.238 OPS. He went deep seven times and swiped four bases. He struck out just 14 times and drew 18 walks. His season was cut short due to a shoulder injury. MLB.com credits him for having upside speed with the potential for an increase in power production. He should remain in the outfield but could also shift to first base, where he also spent time in college. Conrad will join a deep Chicago hitting system that features several high-end outfielders, including
Owen Caissie and
Kevin Alcantara.
--Andy SmithSource: Chicago Cubs
July 13, 2025
The Minnesota Twins selected shortstop Marek Houston out of Wake Forest with the 16th overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old has a solid hit tool, but might be more known for his defense than his bat. This past season, the 6-foot-3 slugger hit .354 with 15 home runs while walking as much as a he struck out (15.4 percent). The right-handed hitter could get to mid-teens homers in professional ball with some added muscle.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
The Boston Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon out of the University of Oklahoma with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. A "powerful athlete who can pitch," Witherspoon went 10-4 with a 2.65 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and a 25.9 percent K-BB% for the Sooners this past season. The 6-foot-2 hurler brings a 70-grade fastball to the mound, but is known for a nasty slider that has two additional inches of horizontal break than the major league average, along with a cutter and a changeup. The Sox took a pitcher with a ton of upside with this pick.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Daniel Pierce out of Mill Creek High School in Georgia with the 14th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Known for a quick bat that can hit to all fields, Pierce has solid all around tools that give him comps to
Dansby Swanson, but with more speed. At 18 years old, there's plenty of time to grow into more power within his 6-foot frame.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
The San Francisco Giants selected shortstop Gavin Kilen out of the University of Tennessee with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The left-handed slugger has a good reputation for making contact, with a 60-grade hit tool and hit .357 this past season for the Volunteers with a low 11.0 percent strikeout rate. Although not well known for pop, the 21-year-old belted 15 home runs in 2025 and draws comparisons to
Gavin Lux.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
The Texas Rangers have selected shortstop/third base prospect Gavin Fien with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Great Oak High School in California. The 18-year-old recently claimed MLB Develops MVP honors at Major League Baseball's High School All-American Game. Fien is credited for having strong bat-to-ball skills that can hit line drives. In addition, MLB.com noted that the young infielder has begun to add strength, which should help him tap into his power potential. He verbally committed to play college baseball with Texas. Fien also has the skill set to cover the hot corner, given his above-average arm strength. Given his age and raw profile, fantasy managers should expect Fien to open the 2026 minor league regular season in the lower levels of the minor leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Texas Rangers
July
13,
2025
The
Athletics
have
selected
left-handed
pitcher
Jamie
Arnold
with
the
11th
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft
out
of
Florida
State.
Arnold
made
a
name
for
himself
during
the
2024
campaign
when
he
tallied
an
impressive
159
strikeouts
across
105
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July 13, 2025
The Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Billy Carlson out of Corona High School in California with the 10th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Carlson is credited with having a line-drive approach at the plate, with the potential to increase in power upside. The right-handed hitter, however, carries even more upside on the defensive side of the game, as he was given a stellar 70 Fielding grade and 65 Arm grade on MLB.com prior to the draft. The 6-foot-1 infielder also verbally committed to the University of Tennessee prior to the draft. In addition, he was once viewed as a potential two-way player as he had a strong four-seamer, but is instead expected to now focus entirely on playing shortstop. Carlson should emerge as one of the top bats in the White Sox pipeline alongside outfielder
Braden Montgomery.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds have selected infielder Steele Hall out of Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 17-year-old is credited with having elite speed as he was given a perfect 70 grade speed rating on MLB.com. Given his defensive skills, he should expect to remain at shortstop while he progresses through the Cincinnati pipeline. While he has shown great ability to swing fast and drive the ball, he has shown significant struggles when facing secondary pitches. The 6-foot infielder verbally committed to Tennessee earlier this season. Given his young age and need for further development, fantasy managers should expect Hall to remain in the lower levels of the minor leagues for at least the next few seasons. He will join a relatively strong Cincinnati pipeline that has several emerging infielders such as
Cam Collier and
Sal Stewart.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays selected shortstop JoJo Parker out of Purvis, Mississippi with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft. The 18-year-old was the 2025 Gatorade High School Player of the Year in Mississippi. While some prospects have better hit or power tools, Parker has a solid combination of both, making him one of the more appealing high school hitters in the Draft, which is why he is now a first-round draft pick.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Free-agent guard
Damian Lillard (Achilles) is apparently drawing interest from the Boston Celtics. The 34-year-old, who was released by the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, is not in a rush to sign with a team. However,
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has reportedly spearheaded efforts to lure him to Boston. Lillard wasn't nearly as productive in Milwaukee after being traded by the Trail Blazers, most recently averaging 24.9 points during the 2024 campaign, 7.3 points fewer than he had in his final season in Portland. He also dealt with a blood clot in his calf before eventually tearing his Achilles during the postseason. The C's are willing to give him a multi-year contract. He also may sign for less due to the Bucks still on the hook for $112.6 million. With that in mind, Lillard could certainly benefit from a move to the Celtics, so he's worth stashing on dynasty rosters until he's back on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Gary Washburn
July 13, 2025
Chicago Cubs reliever
Daniel Palencia recorded his 12th save of the season on Sunday, working a perfect inning with a strikeout in his team's 4-1 win over the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old earned his first save for the Cubs on May 21 and hasn't looked back, converting 12/13 save chances. In 34 1/3 innings, he's pitched to a 1.57 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with 39 strikeouts. Palencia's 2.73 xERA entering play on Sunday points to likely second-half regression, but even still he's a valuable piece of the Cubs bullpen. Palencia appears locked into the team's closer role for now, but that could change if the Cubs make a notable bullpen addition or two at the trade deadline.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The Miami Marlins selected shortstop Aiva Arquette out of Oregon State University with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old belted 19 home runs for the Beavers this season while batting .354 with a 1.115 OPS. While he's a shortstop, his big 6-foot-5 frame and power-over-hit tools might profile him more at the hot corner eventually.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Cincinnati Reds reliever
Emilio Pagan notched his 20th save of the season on Sunday, working a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 34-year-old is enjoying a resurgent season, as he's gone 20/23 in save opportunities while recording 2.93 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched. Pagan still allows far too many home runs (1.62 HR/9), but he limits base runners (.157 batting average against). He last received regular work as a closer back in 2019 with the Tampa Bay Rays, but he's earned a decent runway to remain the Reds' top save option the rest of the way.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez out of Corona High School in Corona, California with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 19-year-old has a big 6-foot-4 frame with the look of potential frontline starter who features a fastball that sits in the mid-90s that is complemented by a plus changeup and a curve.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers had a huge day in his team's 11-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The 27-year-old lefty-swinger went five-for-five with three home runs, an additional run scored, and six RBI. Stowers becomes the second player in MLB history to record a three-homer game against a former team after New York Yankees outfielder
Cody Bellinger did it against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. The Marlins acquired Stowers from Baltimore as part of the return for left-hander Trevor Rodgers in July 2024. That deal looks like a fleecing for Miami, as Stowers has enjoyed a breakout 2025 season. In 346 plate appearances, he's slashing .293/.368/.543 with 19 home runs, 54 RBI, 46 runs scored, and four stolen bases. Stowers will suit up for the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals selected left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle out of the University of Tennessee with the fifth pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-2 southpaw posted a 3.20 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a phenomenal 42.6 percent strikeout rate (34.3 percent K-BB%) this year with a 10-4 record for the Volunteers. He offers a 75-grade fastball that can touch 100 mph, along with a slider, cutter, and splitter. Expect to see Doyle rise quickly through the St. Louis farm system and potentially make his MLB debut as early as 2026.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the team. The terms of the deal weren't officially made public. The 26-year-old had a solid 2024 campaign, averaging a career-high 12.3 points with 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. However, he appeared in only 57 games due to injury. He may not be the Mavs' full-time starter at the five spot in 2025, although
Dereck Lively II has struggled to stay healthy over the years. Either way, Gafford should still get his minutes. While he isn't a consistent scoring option, his abilities on the glass along with his shot-blocking prowess give him added value for category managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Mavs PR
July
13,
2025
With
the
fourth
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft,
the
Colorado
Rockies
selected
infielder
Ethan
Holliday
out
of
Stillwater
High
School.
Ethan
is
yet
another
member
of
the
Holliday
family
to
join
a
major
league
team,
as
his
brother
read more...
July
13,
2025
The
Seattle
Mariners
selected
left-handed
pitcher
Kade
Anderson
out
of
LSU
with
the
third
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft.
The
left-handed
pitcher
has
spent
his
collegiate
career
at
LSU.
In
2023,
Anderson
made
his
collegiate
debut
and
logged
just
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July
13,
2025
Tampa
Bay
Rays
infielder
Ha-Seong
Kim
(foot)
left
his
team's
4-1
loss
to
the
Boston
Red
Sox
on
Sunday
in
the
seventh
inning
after
fouling
a
ball
off
his
left
foot.
X-rays
on
Kim's
foot
were
negative,
read more...
July
13,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Angels
have
selected
right-handed
pitcher
Tyler
Bremner
out
of
UC
Santa
Barbara
with
the
second
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft.
Bremner
has
spent
all
three
of
his
college
seasons
with
Santa
Barbara.
In
2024,
the
right-hander
read more...
July
13,
2025
The
Washington
Nationals
have
selected
shortstop
Eli
Willits
with
the
first
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft
out
of
Fort
Cobb-Broxton
High
School.
The
17-year-old
infielder
is
6-foot-1
and
is
a
switch-hitter.
Willits
verbally
committed
to
playing
collegiate
baseball
at
read more...
July 13, 2025
New York Yankees starter
Luis Gil (lat) was sharp in his first rehab outing as he works his way back from a lat injury that has prevented him from pitching in the big leagues so far in 2025. Gil got the start for Double-A Somerset and threw 3 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, a walk, and an earned run while striking out six. Gil was removed from the game after 50 pitches, so he'll likely need at least a few more rehab appearances before rejoining the Yankees. The 27-year-old flamethrower won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2024, going 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings (29 starts). There's a clear spot for him in the Yankees' rotation now that fellow starter
Clarke Schmidt has been lost for the year due to Tommy John surgery.
--Will BradySource: milb.com
July 13, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Sal Frelick (hamstring) left the game in the third inning of his team's 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Frelick felt discomfort in his left hamstring, according to the team, and was replaced by
Isaac Collins in right field. The 25-year-old Frelick is in the midst of his best big-league season, slashing .294/.354/.404 with seven home runs, 39 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases. He doesn't make a ton of hard contact (26.9% hard-hit rate entering play on Sunday), but he's difficult to punch out (12.7% strikeout rate). Frelick will have the All-Star break to heal his hamstring, so he may be able to avoid missing games. His speed is a big part of his fantasy value, so nursing a bum hamstring could potentially impact his utility in the second half of the season.
--Will BradySource: Milwaukee Brewers
July 13, 2025
Astros outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) is set for re-evaluation Thursday as team doctors consider clearing him to start swinging a bat. Alvarez was placed on the injured list on May 6 with a right hand fracture. His return timeline remains undefined. The 28-year-old slugger was struggling before the injury in 29 games, slashing .210/.306/.340 with three home runs and a .646 OPS. Alvarez reports no pain in his hand and would be a welcome offensive boost for the banged-up Astros as they aim for a postseason run.
--Julian BrookeSource: Chandler Rome
July 13, 2025
Astros general manager Dana Brown reported on the team's pregame radio show that outfielder
Jake Meyers (calf) will miss more than three weeks because of his calf injury. Meyers was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 11 with a right calf strain after it tightened up before a July 9 game against the Guardians. The 29-year-old was enjoying a breakout season before the injury, slashing .308/.369/.405 with three home runs across 89 games. He is now targeting an August return and will aim to recapture his early-season form for a surging Astros team.
--Julian BrookeSource: Brian McTaggart
July 13, 2025
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League after suffering a setback in his Tommy John recovery last month. The 30-year-old is expected to throw around two innings or 35 pitches as he works toward an August return. Bieber made only two starts in 2024 before tearing the UCL in his right elbow, allowing no runs and striking out 20 batters across 12 innings. He has spent his entire career in Cleveland and could be a key addition to a pitching staff that ranks 18th in MLB with a 3.92 team ERA.
--Julian BrookeSource: Tim Stebbins
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