Spencer Jones Slugs Homer Wednesday

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, and two walks in a 9-8 win over Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Jones was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 27 and has torn the cover off the ball. He already has three homers in four games and also chipped in a […]

Kevin Alcantara Goes Deep Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-6 win over Triple-A Omaha. Alcantara slugged his 10th homer of the season and is knocking on the door for 10 stolen bases with nine so far in 282 plate appearances. The 22-year-old is coming off a strong […]

Tyler O'Neill to Return Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) will come off the injured list when the team begins a series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to Sam Cohn of the Baltimore Sun. O'Neill has been out of action since going on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder impingement on May 18. The 30-year-old has […]

Luis Robert Jr. Takes Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) took batting practice and did some pregame running before the club's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Robert hasn't played since last Tuesday because of a strained left hamstring. The injury forced him to the 10-day IL on June 26, continuing a brutal start to […]

Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement

Long-time major-league outfielder Kevin Pillar announced his retirement on the Foul Territory podcast on Wednesday. Now 36 years old, Pillar began his professional career as a 32nd-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011 and turned into an improbable success story. He debuted in the bigs in 2013 and eventually earned a reputation as […]

Masataka Yoshida to Get "Light Work" at First Base During Rehab

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) will get "light work" at first base during his rehab assignment. However, he's unlikely to see game action at the position, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports. "I don't anticipate him starting at first base," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "but if something crazy happens, at least […]

Wyatt Langford to Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) took a successful live batting practice Wednesday and will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday, according to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. Langford, on the 10-day injured list since June 25 with a strained left oblique, is targeting a return to the Rangers' lineup on Sunday. […]

No Extension Imminent for Cubs, Kyle Tucker

The Chicago Cubs are open to trying to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker to a long-term contract extension, but they aren't committing to serious contract talks until later in the season or in the offseason, according to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney. Tucker was acquired in a blockbuster trade last winter from the Houston Astros, and the […]

Hamstring Strain Lands Luis Robert Jr. on IL

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) was placed on the injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain. The severity of his hamstring strain is unknown, but Robert recently took batting practice and did some pregame running ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. He had missed the prior two games with this […]

Yordan Alvarez Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros transferred outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. In an additional moves, the Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme (hamstring) on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain and recalled infielder Zack Short from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston was hoping that […]

Teoscar Hernandez Getting a Breather

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is receiving the night off on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Andy Pages is starting in right field and is batting fifth, while Tommy Edman makes the start in center field and hits eighth against White Sox left-hander Brandon Eisert. Hernandez went 2-for-4 in […]

Heliot Ramos Grabbing Pine on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos will take the day off on Wednesday in the tilt versus the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Luis Matos will draw into the lineup in left field and will hit sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. It's a good time for a breather for Ramos, who has gone […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Recalled and Starting in Game 2

The Detroit Tigers recalled outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Dylan Smith to Toledo after Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Malloy will serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff in Game 2 of the doubleheader on Wednesday against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. The Tigers […]

Riley Greene, Parker Meadows Taking Game 2 Off

Detroit Tigers outfielders Riley Greene and Parker Meadows will both take a seat for Game 2 of their doubleheader on Wednesday in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals. Jahmai Jones is starting in left field and batting third, while Wenceel Perez is making the start in right field and is hitting sixth against Nationals left-hander […]

Trent Grisham, Austin Wells Still Out for Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) and catcher Austin Wells (finger) remain out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Cody Bellinger is patrolling center field and is batting third, while Ben Rice will do the catching and hit leadoff versus Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Grisham is missing a […]

Miguel Andujar Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Athletics infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (oblique) joined Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and is expected to start his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday as the designated hitter. If Andujar avoids any setbacks on his rehab assignment with the Aviators, it's possible he'll be able to return as early as this weekend for a series against the […]

Walker Jenkins Steals Two Bases, Extends Hit Streak to Seven Games

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins extended his current hit streak to seven games with a 1-for-4 day at the plate on Tuesday for Double-A Wichita, swiping two bags in the contest as well. Since returning from the injured list in early June, the Twins' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 15) has put all of his offensive […]

Jurickson Profar Officially Reinstated and Hitting in Five-Hole on Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves officially reinstated outfielder Jurickson Profar from the restricted list on Wednesday and designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment in a corresponding move. Profar is back with the Braves after serving an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, and he will start in left field and hit fifth in his first game back on […]

Theo Gillen Collects Three Hits, Steals Two Bases on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Theo Gillen went 3-for-4 on Tuesday for Single-A Charleston, adding a pair of stolen bases in the contest. It was the third straight multi-hit effort for the 2024 first-rounder, going 7-for-12 (.583) over that stretch and pushing his batting average to .285 with a .430 slugging percentage and 28 steals in […]

Brenton Doyle Retreats to the Bench on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle will take the day off on Wednesday for the game against the visiting Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mickey Moniak will make the start in center field and will bat sixth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. After hitting 23 home runs, driving in 72 runs and stealing 30 bases in […]

Dylan Crews Ramping Up Baseball Activities

Washington National outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is ramping up his baseball activities, hitting off a tee and taking soft toss in the batting cages, according to MASN's Mark Zuckerman. Crews, who suffered an oblique strain on May 21, will continue to be brought along slowly, but the Nationals have been encouraged by his recent progress. […]

Javier Baez Sitting for First Game of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Baez will not be in his team's lineup for the first game of their road doubleheader with the hosting Washington Nationals. The 32-year-old will take a seat against right-hander Trevor Williams, with teammate Trey Sweeney slotting in at shortstop, batting ninth. This marks the second time Baez has sat against a […]

Alex Verdugo DFA'd by Atlanta

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Atlanta Braves have designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment. Rosenthal notes that the move clears a spot for the return of Jurickson Profar, who is returning from an 80-game suspension for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The 29-year-old appeared in 56 games for the squad this season and […]

Garrett Mitchell has Successful Shoulder Surgery

According to Milwaukee Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy, outfielder Garrett Mitchell's shoulder surgery went as planned on Tuesday. There had previously been hope that he would play late this season, but after further deliberation, it is likely that Mitchell's season is over, Pat Murphy said. At this point, it appears Mitchell will do his best […]

Blake Perkins Nearing a Return to the Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) is scheduled to play all nine innings for Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday and Wednesday before being ready to come off the injured list, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports. The outfielder fractured his shin in late February and has spent the season so far on the injured list. Last season for […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Joe Boyle, Jordan Lawlar, Justin Crawford

Stashing the right prospect can save your fantasy baseball season. Last season, fantasy managers saw several high-end prospects make an immediate impact in the major leagues, such as Washington's James Wood and Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes. This season, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Misiorowski are just a few of the names who have become must-start players. In […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Andrew Painter, Robert Hassell III, Spencer Jones

In fantasy baseball, it is crucial to stash prospects on your bench. Every season, top prospects emerge as must-start players and become league winners, especially during the second half of the season. In this piece, we will look at three budding stars at the Triple-A level. Two of these prospects have already earned a taste […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/2/25)

Happy Wednesday Rotoballers! We’ve got a juicy 10-game slate kicking off at 7:07 PM ET, packed with pitching intrigue and offensive fireworks potential. The slate features some high-upside arms like Hunter Brown in Coors (yep, we’re going there), balanced against safer options like Logan Gilbert in a pitcher’s park. On the hitting side, Coors Field […]

Randy Arozarena Homers For Second Consecutive Game Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena continued his mini power surge in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Royals. Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old got the M's on the board in the second inning, lining a Michael Lorenzen fastball over the left-center wall. Arozarena now has three […]