June 14, 2025
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Charlie Morton (3-7) dominated the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, spinning five shutout innings in a 2-0 win. Morton scattered five hits and a walk while punching out 10 in this one. The 41-year-old veteran has been surprisingly decent after a brutal April, allowing more than two runs just once since May 7. He still has pretty disastrous numbers on the season, with a 6.05 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts over 61 IP, but has at least managed to work himself back into the O's starting rotation with his solid work of late. In the right matchups, Morton could be used as a streamer, especially for those who are in need of strikeouts. He is in line to start against Tampa Bay on the road next Wednesday, which is one to avoid, even coming off this good effort.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 14, 2025
Washington Nationals outfielder
James Wood had a monster night on Friday, going 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, three runs scored, and four RBI. Wood did all he could to get the Nats back into this one after they fell behind early, but it wasn't quite enough as they fell 11-9 to the Miami Marlins. The 22-year-old phenom has started to come around in his last few games after a dismal start to June, going 8-for-13 over his last three games. Overall, it has been a sensational year for Wood, who is hitting .287 with 42 runs, 17 homers, 49 RBI, and nine steals in 261 at-bats. If he can hit like he was before June, he will make a case for himself as a first-round pick in fantasy next year.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 14, 2025
Miami Marlins catcher
Agustin Ramirez swatted two solo homers in an 11-9 win over the Washington Nationals. Ramirez homered in the first and third innings, both off
Mitchell Parker, and also singled and scored in the eighth. The 23-year-old had been slumping at the plate in June, hitting just .128 with a .355 OPS in 39 at-bats coming into this one, so hopefully this game gets him going. Ramirez has still been a solid bat this year, hitting .237 with 22 runs, 10 homers, 21 RBI, and a stolen base over 173 at-bats. It's nothing incredible, but it's solid production from the catcher position. Ramirez is a solid starting option in fantasy and should be rostered in most leagues.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 14, 2025
Houston Astros rookie outfielder
Jacob Melton (ankle) is dealing with a right-ankle sprain, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. It may be a pretty serious ankle sprain, but the team will put him through tests on Saturday. Melton went 2-for-2 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored before being pulled from Friday's 10-3 blowout win over the Minnesota Twins. The 24-year-old, who is ranked as Houston's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has gotten an opportunity with
Yordan Alvarez (hand) on the injured list, but he may be joining Alvarez there. His 2-for-2 game on Friday boosted his average to .241 in his first 11 games. If Melton needs to go on the injured list, which seems likely,
Jose Altuve could shift back to left field more regularly.
Shay Whitcomb would be another candidate to see more playing time for the Astros.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
June 14, 2025
Houston Astros third baseman
Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is dealing with a left-hamstring strain, but he's not going on the injured list. Manager Joe Espada seemed hopeful that Paredes can avoid a trip to the IL altogether. The 26-year-old came up lame on Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox while trying to beat out a double-play ground ball and sat out of Friday's series-opening blowout win over the Minnesota Twins. While he may not return for Game 2 of the series against the Twins on Saturday, it sounds like the Mexican third baseman might not miss extended time. It's great news for fantasy managers, as Paredes has been one of the Astros' most productive hitters in his first year with the team. He already has 15 home runs, 42 RBI and 37 runs scored in 251 at-bats.
Mauricio Dubon could see additional starts at the hot corner until Paredes returns.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
June
14,
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June 14, 2025
New York Mets right-hander
Kodai Senga (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to NorthJersey's Andrew Tredinnick. Senga will be re-evaluated after two weeks, and it's relatively good news for the Mets, Senga and fantasy managers. The 32-year-old injured his right hamstring while covering first base in Thursday's win against the Washington Nationals when he came down awkwardly on the first base bag on a high throw. Based on the way it looked, the diagnosis of a mild hamstring strain is good news. Senga is still going to miss at least several weeks, and depending on whether he needs a minor-league rehab assignment, he might be cutting it close to make it back before the All-Star break in mid-July. Keep him stashed in all fantasy leagues. Meanwhile,
Paul Blackburn is taking his rotation spot for now. He's a deep-league streamer with limited upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: NorthJersey.com - Andrew Tredinnick
June 14, 2025
Detroit Tigers second baseman
Gleyber Torres broke a 28-game home run drought in an 11-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Torres, who hadn't homered since May 12, got to work immediately with a leadoff HR in the bottom of the first inning against starter
Nick Martinez. He added another solo shot in the seventh against reliever
Ian Gibaut for his first multi-homer game of the season. Torres ended the evening 2-for-4 with three RBI and a strikeout. Although he went a few weeks without a homer, Torres has been quite productive this year. He's hitting .271/.373/.414 with seven HRs, 33 RBI, 32 runs scored, four steals, and 33:30 BB:Kin 249 plate appearances. The plate discipline gains are especially encouraging for Torres, who posted a 20.3% strikeout rate and a 9.1% walk rate from 2018-24 as a Yankee.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 13, 2025
Atlanta Braves designated hitter
Marcell Ozuna helped lead the club's offensive onslaught in a 12-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Ozuna came to the plate in the seventh inning in a 4-4 tie and slammed a three-run homer off right-hander
Victor Vodnik to give the Braves the lead for good. He finished the night 1-for-4 with four RBI and a pair of strikeouts. Ozuna has just two HRs in a 19-game span, though he has been playing through a hip injury that may be sapping him of power.. The 34-year-old is still hitting a highly effective .257/.392/.430 with a career-best 17.8% walk rate in 286 plate appearances. However, with 11 homers and 34 RBI, Ozuna is well off the 40/100 pace he set in the previous two seasons. He'll face Rockies lefty
Austin Gomber on Saturday. Ozuna has gone 3-for-7 against Gomber.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 13, 2025
Detroit Tigers outfielder
Riley Greene homered and drove in four runs to help the club to an 11-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Greene hadn't gone deep since May 30, but he ended a 12-game dry spell with a 426-foot bomb off starter
Nick Martinez in the bottom of the third inning. The 24-year-old also doubled during a 2-for-4 night. He's now batting .279/.334/.498 with 14 HRs, 48 RBI, and 34 runs scored over 287 plate appearances. While Greene is striking out at a lofty 31.4% clip, he's on pace to eclipse the career-high marks in HRs (24) and RBI (74) he established last year. The lefty-swinging Greene is a must-start for fantasy managers against right-handed pitchers. He'll face Reds righty
Brady Singer on Saturday.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 13, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge crushed his 26th home run of the season in a 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Judge struck out in his first three at-bats against star southpaw
Garrett Crochet, but he got a measure of revenge in the top of the ninth inning. With Boston leading 1-0 and Crochet two outs away from a complete-game shutout, Judge crushed a 443-footer over the Green Monster to tie the game. While Boston won in extra innings, Judge continues to tear it up. Now tied with Seattle Mariners catcher
Cal Raleigh for the league lead in homers, Judge has put together a ridiculous .390/.485/.780 line with an AL-best 60 RBI in 303 trips to the plate. He'll face Red Sox righty
Hunter Dobbins on Saturday. Judge took Dobbins yard in a meeting last weekend.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 13, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a pair of runs scored in a 12-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Notably, Acuna also nabbed his first stolen base of the season in the Atlanta blowout. Acuna hadn't even attempted a steal in 2025 since making his season debut May 23. After taking a year to recover from a torn left ACL, Acuna has been careful on the base paths. He had been a significant source of steals since bursting on the scene in 2018, even amassing an incredible 73 during his most recent full season in 2023. While that part of Acuna's game hasn't been there this season, he's still terrorizing opposing pitchers with a .375/.458/.667 line, six home runs, and 11 RBI in 83 plate appearances. More steal attempts should come as Acuna continues distancing himself from last year's injury.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 13, 2025
Boston Red Sox ace
Garrett Crochet put on a clinic in a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. Crochet fired 8 1/3 innings of one-run, four-hit ball with seven strikeouts and one walk before exiting a 1-1 game. The 25-year-old left-hander was just two outs away from the first complete game of his career, but Yankees slugger
Aaron Judge dashed his hopes with a solo home run in the top of the ninth. The Red Sox then pulled Crochet, who logged 107 pitches on the night. While Crochet's start didn't end the way he wanted it to, it was another great outing in a season full of standout performances. He now owns a sparkling 2.24 ERA with 117 strikeouts and 28 walks over 96 1/3 frames. Crochet will return to the mound on Wednesday in Seattle.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 13, 2025
Colorado Rockies third baseman
Ryan McMahon delivered a stellar showing in the team's 12-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. McMahon went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, and three RBI to continue putting a slow start to his season in the rear-view mirror. The 30-year-old was hitting a dismal .147/.273/.235 at the end of April, but the proverbial light bulb went on at the beginning of May. McMahon is now slashing a respectable .226/.342/.400 with nine homers, 22 RBI, a career-high 14.7% walk rate in 272 plate appearances. With an exit velocity that ranks in the league's 98th percentile and a .354 xwOBA, McMahon looks likely to reach the 20-HR mark for the fifth year in a row.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June
13,
2025
Kansas
City
Royals
second
baseman
Jonathan
India
(shoulder)
was
looked
at
by
a
trainer
after
diving
for
a
ball
behind
second
base
on
Friday
against
the
visiting
Athletics.
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