Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Heston Kjerstad, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: Over the last 30 days, Heston Kjerstad has been one of the hottest hitters in the minors with a .330/.425/.625 slash line to go along with five home runs and a solid 18.5% strikeout rate. Given his upside, performance, and proximity to Baltimore, one might wonder why Kjerstad […]

James Wood Struggling Since Promotion

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, the team's No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is hitting only .223 (27-for-121) with six home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 21 RBI, five stolen bases and 18 runs scored in his first 33 games at Double-A Harrisburg since being promoted from High-A Wilmington. At Wilmington, he hit .293 (44-for-150) […]

Jasson Dominguez Hitting Just .204 At Double-A

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, the team's top overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, is hitting just .204 (57-for-280) in 76 games for Double-A Somerset this year, although he does have 10 home runs, eight doubles, a triple, 39 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 55 runs scored in his 345 trips to the plate. Dominguez […]

Josh Lowe Reinstated From Emergency Medical List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated outfielder Josh Lowe from the family medical emergency list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Jonathan Aranda to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Lowe had to leave the team last weekend and missed the final two games of the first half of the season, but he'll be back with the […]

George Springer Reinstated From Paternity List

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder George Springer and right-hander Jay Jackson from the paternity list on Monday and optioned second baseman Ernie Clement and right-hander Bowden Francis to Triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Springer left the team for the birth of his child over the weekend and missed the last two games of the […]

Kyle Tucker Puts Together Impressive First Half

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker posted a productive first half of the 2023 season, hitting .288 with 13 homers, 46 runs, 56 RBI, and 15 steals over 323 at-bats. The 26-year-old outfielder was also recently named to the AL All-Star game roster as a replacement. Tucker has hit exactly 30 homers in each of his […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Posts Impressive First Half

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. put together an impressive first half of the 2023 season. Despite missing 20 games to start the year, Tatis hit .288 with 16 homers, 52 runs, 44 RBI, and 16 steals across 295 at-bats. He wrapped up the first half on a hot streak, hitting .387 with a […]

Tommy Pham's MRI Comes Back Negative

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham's (groin) MRI exam in New York on Monday came back negative, according to the team. Pham had tests done on his right groin after tweaking it in Sunday's loss to the San Diego Padres, but thankfully it doesn't appear to be too serious of an injury. And with the […]

Juan Soto Leads National League With 83 Walks

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto continues to display one of the best eyes at the plate in baseball, as he heads into this week's All-Star break with a National League-leading 83 walks in 396 plate appearances. It's helped the 24-year-old Dominican star post an elite .419 on-base percentage, and he also has 15 home […]

Sean Casey To Serve As Yankees' New Hitting Coach

Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sean Casey will be the New York Yankees' next hitting coach, according to sources. It's expected that Casey will fill the role for the rest of the season so he can better decide if it's a position that he would like to remain in moving forward. The 49-year-old has been […]

Matt Vierling (3B/OF, DET)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Vierling has been a rare bright spot in a largely disappointing Detroit Tigers offense. He carries a strong .284/.346/.427 slash line with seven home runs and a 118 wRC+. It's been a breakout campaign for the 26-year-old, and the Tigers have rewarded […]

Astros Select Brice Matthews With 28th Pick

The Houston Astros have selected shortstop Brice Matthews with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A Nebraska product, Matthews was ranked as the 57th-best draft prospect by MLB Pipeline, but the Astros evidently like what they see in the 21-year-old and perhaps could try to sign him below slot value. Matthews runs […]

Padres Draft Dillon Head With The 25th Pick

The San Diego Padres selected an elite athlete with the 25th pick in the first round out of high school in Illinois by taking outfielder Dillon Head. Head has elite raw speed and will need development on the rest of his tools, but he fits the profile of what the Padres have selected of late. […]

Cardinals Pick Outfielder Chase Davis In MLB Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals picked University of Arizona outfielder Chase Davis with the 21st overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft. The Wildcat struggled with strikeouts in 2022, but in 2023, he put together his impressive tool package, slashing .362/.489/.742 with 21 home runs, and he walked more than he struck out. Davis is a […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Drafted By Orioles 17th Overall

The Baltimore Orioles have selected outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The left-handed Vanderbilt product has elite speed, swiping 130 bags through three collegiate seasons. In addition to bothering opposing pitchers on the basepaths, Bradfield is a solid offensive contributor, slashing .279/.410/.429 with six homers, a 15.1 […]

Giants Select Bryce Eldridge With 16th Pick

The San Francisco Giants have selected two-way prospect Bryce Eldridge with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A talented prep player from James Madison (VA), Eldridge offers upside as a pitcher, hitter, and first baseman. On the mound, he consistently hits the mid-90s while also featuring a promising slider and changeup. Meanwhile, […]

Twins Pick Walker Jenkins With Fifth Pick In 2023 Draft

The Minnesota Twins moved into the top five in the 2023 MLB draft due to the draft lottery moving them up, and they benefitted and selected North Carolina high school outfielder Walker Jenkins. Jenkins was the North Carolina Gatorade player of the year the past two seasons and was committed to the University of North […]

Wyatt Langford Selected Fourth Overall In MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers selected University of Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford with the fourth selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Langford was a 2-time All-American with the Gators, producing a .373/.498/.784 line with 21 home runs this season and a career line of .363/.471/.746 with 47 home runs among 90 career extra-base hits. Langford profiles as […]

Tigers Select Max Clark Third Overall In MLB Draft

The Detroit Tigers selected the Gatorade National Player of the Year in Indiana high school outfielder Max Clark. Clark has elite raw talent, with plus grades on his speed and defense, and he has impressive raw hitting ability as well. Clark was a Vanderbilt commit. Clark showed out in the biggest moments during his high […]

Nationals Select Dylan Crews With Second Pick In MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals selected the top-ranked player on nearly every MLB draft board, selecting Louisiana State outfielder Dylan Crews. Crews originally withdrew from the 2020 draft to go to college and won a College World Series title with the Tigers this year as he won the Golden Spikes Award and was a 3-time All-American in […]

Tommy Pham Injured On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) exited Sunday's meeting with the Padres. He didn't last long before suffering a groin injury while fielding a hit in the bottom of the first. The 35-year-old is batting .278 with 57 hits, nine homers, and 34 RBI, so it's not an ideal situation. There should be an […]

Brendan Donovan Not In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Donovan has been dealing with a sore arm for the last few weeks, forcing him to be in and out of the lineup. He's had trouble throwing the ball so he's just been at DH […]

Andrew Benintendi Dealing With A Wrist Issue

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) has been kept out of the last two contests due to a wrist issue. Per manager Pedro Grifol, the wrist has bothered Benintendi most of the season so they held him out of the last two contests to give him nearly a week's rest with the All-Star break […]

Josh Harrison Scratched On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Josh Harrison (wrist) was scratched on Sunday with a sore right wrist. The veteran utilityman initially hurt his wrist on a slide during Saturday's game and is still feeling it on Sunday. He is available to come off the bench, if necessary, but Brandon Marsh will now be starting in left field […]

Bryce Harper Could Be Available To Pinch Hit On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) could be available to pinch hit on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Harper was hit with a pitch in his surgically-repaired right elbow during Saturday's contest. The X-rays were negative so apparently he's just dealing with soreness at the moment. In an ideal world, the Phillies would just […]

Jake Fraley, Will Benson Sitting Against Lefty

Cincinnati Reds outfielders Jake Fraley and Will Benson are not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against a left-handed pitcher as the team faces the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and southpaw Wade Miley. Nick Senzel is starting in right field and batting seventh, while Spencer Steer will get the start in left field and hit […]

Edward Olivares Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday (retroactive to July 8) with a mild left-oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the Royals also reinstated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough from the injured list, recalled infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A Omaha and designated left-hander Amir Garrett for assignment. With Olivares' […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB All-Star break offers a breather. A time for reflection, and a time to strategize. Collect yourself and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the first half. Fire off some trade offers and make a clear strategy for the coming months. Do you […]

Bryce Harper Missing From Sunday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) is not starting on Sunday against the Miami Marlins after having to leave Saturday's game early after he was hit by a pitch on his surgically repaired right elbow. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative on the 30-year-old, and with the All-Star break coming up next week, Harper may […]

Alex Verdugo Resting In First-Half Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup against the visiting Oakland Athletics in the final game of the first half of the season on Sunday. Verdugo will get a day of rest after starting the team's last 11 games. He'll finish the first half of 2023 with a strong .290 […]