April 24, 2025
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kohl Drake struck out 10 batters in his latest outing at Double-A Frisco. On Wednesday, Drake looked sharp against Corpus Christi as he allowed just one hit and two walks across four 1/3 innings. His 10 strikeouts are a season-high. Through his first three starts of the season, Drake has looked quite sharp, as he has held a 2.92 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP across 12 1/3 innings of work. During this stretch, Drake has struck out 19 batters and allowed six walks. Last summer, the 24-year-old spent time with Low-A, High-A, and Double-A, logging a total of 106 innings of work. During this stint, he posted a solid 2.29 ERA with a strong 1.00 WHIP. Drake is a name to monitor as he is emerging as one of the top arms in the Texas system. If he continues to progress, he could spend most of the second half with Triple-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 24, 2025
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark allowed nine goals in two games against the Toronto Maple Leafs to open the 2025 postseason and will attempt to perform better as the series shifts to the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday. He will enter the contest with a lowly .800 save percentage for this year's playoffs. Postseason struggles are not new for Ullmark, as he has allowed four or more goals in six of his 11 starts during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Overall, he has a 3-8-0 record in the playoffs, with a goals-against average of 3.73 and a save percentage of .875. Ullmark must significantly improve for the Senators to make this series competitive.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Miami Marlins pitching prospect
Robby Snelling struck out nine batters in a start for the second time this season. On Wednesday, Snelling tossed six shutout innings against Double-A Knoxville. In this outing, he allowed just three hits and held a near-perfect 9:1 K:BB. Through his first 22 1/3 innings of work this season, the southpaw has held an impressive 1.61 ERA with a 0.90 WHIP. Across this hot start, Snelling has struck out 29 batters and served up just three free passes. This is an excellent sign for the 21-year-old as he struggled at the Double-A level last season. Across 109 1/3 innings split between Double-A San Antonio and Pensacola, Snelling held a modest 5.53 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP. Given his impressive start, Snelling should earn an early promotion to Triple-A, which keeps the door open for a late-season MLB debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 24, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Thursday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. He suffered an undisclosed injury against the Panthers on Tuesday night and didn't take part in Thursday's morning skate. Nick Paul filled in for Cirelli on the second line, skating next to Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel. Mitchell Chaffee, who was a healthy scratch for the series opener, worked on the third line. Losing Cirelli would be a huge blow for the Lightning. He is a strong two-way player who recorded career highs in several categories during the regular season, including goals (27), assists (32), and points (59).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Benjamin Pierce
April 24, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect
Javier Rivas continued to swing a hot bat during his first extended look at High-A. On Wednesday, Rivas went 2-for-4 with two home runs. Over his last nine contests, Rivas has held an impressive .394/.444/.788 slash line with two doubles and four home runs. Through 16 games this season, the 22-year-old has posted a .335/.397/.694 line with three doubles and six round-trippers. During his first taste of High-A ball last season, Rivas held a modest .125/.176/.188 slash line with just one extra-base hit across 10 games. He spent most of the 2024 campaign with Low-A, where he held a .223/.282/.393 line. This is a great sign to see Rivas take the next step against tougher competition. If he continues this steady progress, he could earn a late-season taste of Double-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 24, 2025
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson played a crucial role in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery hailed Thompson as the "difference" in the game after he stopped 25 of 26 shots. Thompson's work included several outstanding saves, especially in the third period when the Capitals held a slender 2-1 lead. Thompson joined a select group of netminders on Wednesday night, becoming the fourth goaltender to win his first two playoff games with the Capitals. He has allowed 1.47 goals in the series, boasting a superb .951 save percentage. With Thompson in such good form, the Capitals have a great chance of making a deep postseason run.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect
Chase Petty struck out seven batters across six shutout innings on Wednesday evening. Petty allowed just one hit and two free passes. Since allowing six runs in his season debut, Petty has been very effective with Triple-A Louisville. Over his last 19 2/3 innings (four outings), Petty has posted a strong 1.37 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP. During this stretch, the former 26th overall pick has served up just seven walks and struck out 23 batters. Last season, the No. 6-ranked prospect in the system spent most of his time with Double-A before earning a brief taste of Triple-A. During his first look at the top level of the minor leagues, the right-hander logged 10 innings of two-run ball. Given his current production, Petty should be in the mix to make his MLB debut later this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 24, 2025
Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael popped up with two goals as the team snuck past the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night. McMichael tied the game at one early in the second period and completed his multi-goal effort with an empty-netter in the dying seconds of the third. The 24-year-old scored a career-high 26 goals and 57 points in 82 games during the regular season and is also poised to contribute in the playoffs for the Capitals, who secured a 2-0 series lead on Wednesday night. McMichael's goals represent his first postseason points this year, but he ranks second on the team with seven shots on the net.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect
Cade Horton looked strong again in his latest outing on Thursday against Triple-A Louisville. Horton tossed four 2/3 shutout innings. He allowed just two hits and one walk, and struck out five batters. Through his first four outings of the Triple-A campaign, the top pitching prospect on the Northside has held an impressive 1.06 ERA with a 1.06 WHIP. During this stretch, he has held a 23:11 K:BB and allowed just one home run. Last summer, the former seventh overall pick battled numerous injuries and was able to pitch only 34 1/3 innings. While he was effective in his time with Double-A, Horton struggled in his first taste of Triple-A, allowing 15 runs in just 18 innings of work. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Horton's production as he could be in the mix for a relatively early MLB debut this season, given the season-ending injury to
Justin Steele (elbow).
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 24, 2025
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar scored a power-play goal and sent out three assists in Wednesday's dominant 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. He joined Adrian Kempe on four points, with the two becoming the first set of Kings teammates to each record four points in the same postseason game since Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey in 1992. This was Kopitar's second career four-point effort in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Only Gretzky (6) has managed more with the Kings. The Kings captain is leading a highly prolific first line, as the team's top trio has combined for an extraordinary 17 points in the first two games against Edmonton. Kopitar has contributed one goal and four assists.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe produced a four-point performance in Wednesday's 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. He scored two even-strength goals and had a pair of power-play assists. L.A.'s first line went on a rampage, as Anze Kopitar also finished with four points (one goal, three assists). Kempe and Kopitar became the first set of Kings teammates to record four points in the same playoff game since Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey in 1992. Dating back to the regular season, Kempe has posted four consecutive multi-point games. There are three goals and four assists on his account through the first two postseason contests.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin was the hero of the night on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, potting the game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime victory. Dallas was behind for most of the contest, but Jamie Benn knotted things up in the third period, and Seguin recorded his sixth game-winning goal in the playoffs with the Stars. He found the back of the net with his only shot on goal, finishing with an even rating across 14:01 of action. Seguin was also among the goal-scorers in Game 2, so the veteran forward has started to make a big impact in the first-round series.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog recorded a game-high six hits during his long-awaited return to action in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime defeat to the Dallas Stars. Playing in his first NHL game in 1,032 days, Landeskog logged 13:16 of ice time. He added one block to his six hits but did not register any offensive stats. "It's a very special night, and from my perspective, regardless of the outcome of the game, I mean, that was a memory of a lifetime for me," Landeskog said postgame. "It was very special." The Avalanche are now 2-1 down in the series and will need everybody, including their captain, to step up their game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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April 24, 2025
Cincinnati Reds catcher
Austin Wynns went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and two RBI to help fuel his team's 5-2 win in Miami. In his last appearance before Wednesday's big game, Wynns went 6-for-7 with a homer and six RBI in the Reds' 24-run outburst on Sunday. The 34-year-old backup catcher has played 10 games for Cincinnati this season and has been surprisingly productive at the plate, going 13-for-26 (.500) with three homers and a .606 wOBA. He can be a streaming or DFS option when he's in the lineup while he's this hot, but he is still backing up
Jose Trevino, and his career numbers indicate that this offensive outburst isn't likely to continue long-term.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
April 24, 2025
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher
Emilio Pagan earned his fifth save of the season with a clean ninth inning against the Marlins. He only needed nine pitches to close out the 5-2 win in Miami, getting three straight fly outs to right field. Pagan has converted five of his six save opportunities with one hold as well. He has nine strikeouts and a 2.38 ERA and has held opponents to a .105 batting average. Pagan should remain the Reds' primary closer and be a good source of saves, although his hard contact rate does indicate there could be some regression if he continues to give up so many hard hits.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
April 24, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Trevor Larnach continued his recent surge with another home run on Wednesday against the White Sox. Minnesota has been desperately searching for offense, and Larnach has delivered over the last few games. The 28-year-old lefty has hit safely in each of his last five games, going 6-for-17 (.353) with three home runs and a .545 wOBA over that short span. He has six hard-hit balls in those five games, per Statcast, giving him a 40.0% hard-hit rate over that stretch. On the season, Larnach is still hitting only .218 with a .303 wOBA and 99 wRC+; however, this recent surge should earn him some more playing time and keep him anchored as a key contributor in the Twins' batting order against right-handed pitchers. He can be a short-term pickup or DFS streaming option while he's so hot, although he hasn't been able to sustain this kind of production in the past.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
April 24, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfielder
Oneil Cruz had both a home run and a stolen base in the Pirates' 3-0 win over the Angels on Wednesday night. His stolen base came in the third inning, and his home run was a solo shot off
Jack Kochanowicz in the fifth inning. Cruz is up to six home runs and 11 stolen bases on the season and is hitting .247 with a .370 wOBA. He has always been a Statcast darling, and he has continued that trend with a 55.6% hard-hit rate and an 18.55 barrel rate. Cruz has looked very comfortable in the leadoff spot for the Pirates and should continue to be an elite fantasy producer with plenty of upside as long as he can stay healthy, especially in home runs and steals. He was part of the 20-20 club last year with 21 homers and 22 stolen bases, but he is on base to finish much better in both categories in 2025.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
April 24, 2025
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher
Logan Webb went 6 1/3 innings on Wednesday against the Brewers and had six strikeouts with six hits allowed. He threw 106 pitches and left with a 4-0 lead. The bullpen didn't allow the two inherited runners to score, but they did give up a couple of runs in the ninth inning to make the final score 4-2. Webb's win boosts him to 3-1 in his six starts this season with an exceptional 1.98 ERA, 1.79 FIP, and 44 strikeouts in 36 1/3 innings. He has been a true ace for the Giants' staff and helped fuel their 16-9 start. His next outing is scheduled for next Tuesday on the road in a tough divisional matchup against the Padres.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
April 24, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder
Christopher Morel went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Rays' 7-6 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks. His solo homer came in the second inning off
Eduardo Rodriguez and leveled the score at 1-1 after a
Corbin Carroll homer in the first inning. Morel is hitting .258 in his 22 games this year with two homers, two stolen bases, and a .328 wOBA. He has an alarming 39.7% strikeout rate and will need to get that under control if he wants to stay in the lineup on a regular basis for the Rays. He does have home run and stolen base potential, though, so he remains a fringe roster option in standard mixed leagues. Although if this is the start of a hot streak, he could be worth a look on the waiver wire.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
April 24, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro was the leading scorer in Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with 33 points on 14-for-24 shooting. Over 40 minutes of action, Herro notched six rebounds and five assists, going 4-for-11 from three-point range. Sitting in a 2-0 deficit in the series, the Heat are in trouble, but Herro has been on fire during the postseason. Since the start of the Play-In Tournament, he has averaged 30.5 points. With him at the top of his game, there is still hope for Miami to take the series back to Cleveland.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell heated up in the final quarter and finished Wednesday's 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat with a team-high 30 points on 10-for-21 shooting. He tallied 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, including 10 over the final four minutes when Miami cut it to a two-point game. The Cavaliers star had a busy night, totaling six rebounds, six assists, and one steal over 36 minutes of action. Mitchell also had 30 points in the series opener and looks to be in fine form despite sitting out the end of the regular season due to an ankle injury.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero recorded 32 points on 12-for-25 shooting in Wednesday's 109-100 loss to the Boston Celtics. He finished 2-for-6 from three-point range and flirted with a triple-double, amassing nine rebounds and seven assists along with two blocks in 43 minutes. Banchero has been exceptional at the start of the postseason, but Orlando finds itself 2-0 down in the first-round series. The 22-year-old has averaged 34.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.5 steals, shooting 46.2 percent from beyond the arc. It seems the Magic may need even more from Banchero to make this a competitive series.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown notched a game-high 36 points on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, guiding his team to a 109-100 victory. With
Jayson Tatum (wrist) sidelined for the contest, Brown needed to take on more offensive duties, and he delivered one of the best postseason performances of his career. His line included 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 42 minutes, as Brown shot 12-for-19 from the floor and an eye-popping 5-for-7 from downtown. Brown battled a knee injury late in the regular season but appears to be 100 percent, at least based on his effort in Wednesday's win. He will be leaned on heavily again on offense in Game 3 on Friday night if Tatum misses additional time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Houston Rockets guard
Jalen Green led all scorers with 38 points on 13-for-25 shooting on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors, helping the team tie the series at one with a 109-94 victory. The 23-year-old had a rough seven-point outing in his postseason debut on Sunday but looked like a completely different player in Game 2, hitting 8-for-18 from outside and completing his work with four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Green tied a franchise record with eight triples made in a postseason game and became the youngest Rocket in history with 35-plus points in the playoffs. Houston will hope that this marks the end of Green's offensive slump, which included three regular-season games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
Brandin Podziemski (illness) played only 14 minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets. The 22-year-old battled a stomach bug, finishing scoreless with five shot attempts. Golden State added Podziemski late to the injury report with a questionable tag. He was upgraded to available before tip-off, but Podziemski clearly wasn't in good condition to play, missing the entire second quarter. The Warriors removed him from the contest with 9:44 left in the fourth quarter. Podziemski will now have two days to recover from the illness before the Warriors and Rockets meet in San Francisco on Saturday for Game 3.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday after experiencing a hard fall in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The six-time All-Star was limited to eight minutes in the contest, leaving the floor with 1:51 remaining in the first quarter. According to
Draymond Green, Butler told his teammates that "he feels good." Butler will have two days to recover before Game 3. His exit on Wednesday opened the door for
Jonathan Kuminga to re-enter the rotation. Playing for the first time since April 11, Kuminga recorded 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes. He may play a larger role again in Game 3 if Butler is unavailable.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 24, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect
Chandler Simpson went 1-for-3 with an RBI and run during their 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday evening. Simpson would tally his hit in the eighth inning. It was a clutch RBI single that tied the game and eventually forced extra innings, where the Rays would eventually win the game. Over his first four MLB games, Simpson has tallied at least one hit in each and posted one multi-hit game. During these four games, he has already begun to show his elite speed upside as he has swiped two bags. Earlier in the season at Triple-A, the Georgia Tech product held a stellar .301/.325/.329 line with eight stolen bases across 17 games. Given his immense speed upside, Simpson is worth targeting in all category formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 24, 2025
Houston Astros outfield prospect
Jacob Melton has held a modest .190/.292/.571 slash line across his first six games of the regular season. Melton missed the opening week of the season due to a back injury. The No. 3-ranked prospect in the system enjoyed one impressive game on April 11 when he hit two home runs. However, since that game, Melton has tallied just two hits over his last four and held a 26.7 percent strikeout rate. Last season, the Oregon State enjoyed success during his first look at Triple-A, as he held a .260/.314/.405 line with 10 doubles and five home runs across 47 contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production with Triple-A Sugar Land, as he should push for his MLB debut later this summer if he can turn the corner.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 24, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect
Lazaro Montes went 1-for-4 with a home run during their contest on Wednesday against High-A Vancouver. Montes has enjoyed a strong start to the High-A regular season, posting a .262/.410/.623 slash line with three doubles, two triples, and five home runs across 17 contests. Over his last eight games, the 20-year-old has hit three home runs. Last season, the No. 40-ranked prospect in the Seattle system enjoyed a strong season at the lower levels of the minor leagues. Through 65 games at Low-A, Montes held a .309/.411/.527 line with 13 home runs. Then, during his first taste of High-A, Montes posted a .260/.378/.427 slash line. Given his solid start to the young season, Montes should be in contention to make his Double-A debut in the coming months.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
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