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Christin Stewart Picks Up Four Hits Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart went 4-for-5 with a home run on Tuesday for Triple-A Toledo. Stewart is one of the best power bats in the minor leagues and hit 58 home runs over the past two years. Stewart isn’t the strongest defensive player, but his bat should certainly make up for it at the […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoNick Solak Continues To Hit
Tampa Bay Rays second base prospect Nick Solak is now hitting .323 in his first 62 at-bats this season for Double-A Montgomery. Solak also has 10 RBI and three stolen bases. Solak has hit at every level he’s been in and drives the ball into the gap, but lacks in the power department. Solak has […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Hits Two Home Runs Monday
San Diego Padres top prospect, shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., hit two home runs for Double-A Frisco. It was needed for baseball’s No. 8 prospect, as he has been off to a cold start this season. Tatis upped his average to .200 with his 2-for-4 performance Monday. Tatis offers very strong bat speed and power at […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAustin Riley Hits Another Home Run
Atlanta Braves third base prospect Austin Riley hit his fourth home run of the season for Double-A Mississippi on Monday. The Braves third baseman of the future has been on fire to start the season. Riley is now hitting .373 with four home runs and 15 RBI. The Braves recent signing of Jose Bautista may […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoZach Collins Picks Up Two Hits Monday
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Zach Collins has been off to a slow start for Double-A Birmingham in 2018 but turned in a good performance Tuesday. Collins went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. It was a much-needed game for the former first-round pick, who is hitting just .098 over his first 41 […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoLuke Raley Has Another Multi-Hit Game
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Luke Raley went 2-for-4 on Monday to raise his batting average to .328 on the season. Raley now has seven multi-hit games over his last 10 games, which includes four straight games of two-plus hits. Raley is more of a contact and gap hitter than power hitter. Raley should get […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoStephen Gonsalves Strikes Out Nine On Monday
Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Stephen Gonsalves continues to pitch well for Double-A Chattanooga. Gonsalves picked up his third win of the season and went five innings, allowing four hits, one run, two walks and nine strikeouts. Gonsalves now has a cool 1.77 ERA in his first four starts. The left-hander should make his big league […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoBo Bichette Hits Two Triples Monday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Bo Bichette continues to rake for Double-A New Hampshire. Bichette hit two triples and scored a run Monday evening to finish 2-for-5. The son of former big leaguer Dante Bichette, Bo projects as one of the best shortstop prospects in the game. He is now hitting .296 on the year. There […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMac Williamson Goes Yard Again
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson went yard for the third time in five games since his promotion. Williamson had a good a spring and followed that up by hitting .487 with six home runs in Triple-A. Williamson has struggled in his previous stints in the big leagues, but worked with the same hitting coach […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJavier Baez Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez extended his hitting streak to seven games on Tuesday. Baez has been absolutely on fire since the second week of the season and went 2-for-5 on Tuesday. During his hitting streak, he has six multi-hit games. On the year, he is hitting .299 with seven home runs, 24 RBI […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoKyle Schwarber Connects For Two Home Runs Versus The Indians
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Schwarber has had a strong rebound season so far in 2018. The slugger finished 2-for-5 Tuesday. He now has six home runs to go along with 16 RBI and a .306 batting average. He should be owned in all […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoWillson Contreras Connects For First Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras connected for his first home run of the season Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Contreras had been in a bit of a mini slump, so it was good to see him take Josh Tomlin deep. Contreras finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk and is now hitting .274 on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoTyler Chatwood Picks Up Win Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood picked up his second quality start of the year Tuesday evening versus the Cleveland Indians. Chatwood once again struggled with his command by allowing five walks, but he was able to escape any damage. He finished the game going six innings and allowed four hits, one run and struck […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJason Heyward Starting To Heat Up
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is beginning to heat up. Heyward went 2-for-4 Tuesday with a run scored. Heyward now has four straight multi-hit games in a row and has hit in five straight games. Heyward has been a hard player to trust, but now is as good as a time as there will ever […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoIan Happ Gets Three Hits On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 3-for-4 Tuesday evening. Happ hit a home run and picked up a pair of singles. It was a game that Happ really needed, as he’s been off to a slow start. Happ is off to a slow start but should still be rostered as a bench option due to […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoTim Anderson Picks Up Two Hits Tuesday
Hitting in the No. 1 spot for just the second time this year, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4. Anderson is now hitting .267 on the year and offers owners a good speed and pop option at shortstop. It will be interesting to see if manager Rick Renteria keeps him at the top […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoRays And Orioles Postponed Tuesday
Tuesday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to bad weather. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on May 12. Make sure to adjust your lineups accordingly.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAddison Russell In Tuesday’s Lineup
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will be in the Cubs lineup Tuesday evening. Russell spent Sunday hospitalized after an allergic reaction from a mismarked food tray. Russell will bat seventh Tuesday. Make sure to get Russell back into your starting fantasy lineups.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoKris Bryant Won’t Play Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (eye) will have Tuesday evening off. Bryant was hit in the face Sunday and suffered a laceration above his eye. Bryant is “fine,” according to manager Joe Maddon, but the Cubs wanted to give Bryant an extra day off. Bryant took batting practice Tuesday and could play Wednesday. Infielder Tommy […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoTrayce Thompson Gets Start In Right Field Tuesday
With Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, outfielder Trayce Thompson will start in right field and bat seventh. Thompson is 2-for-8 since coming back to the White Sox off waivers, and that includes one home run. He is worth monitoring in AL-only leagues but is best suited […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoNick Delmonico Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico will rest Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Leury Garcia will be in left field Tuesday evening and bat eighth. Delmonico is off to a slow start with a .241 batting average and .643 OPS. He can be avoided in all formats for now.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoTaylor Widener Continues To Rack Up Strikeouts
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Widener continues to rack up strikeouts for Double-A Jackson. Widener racked up nine strikeouts in five innings. He allowed two hits, one run and no walks. Widener now has three straight starts with eight or more strikeouts and has 30 strikeouts in 16 innings (four starts) this season. Many scouts believe […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAlex Kirilloff Recovering Nicely From Tommy John Surgery
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Alex Kirilloff (elbow) hit his third home run of the year for Class A Cedar Rapids on Monday. Kirilloff, 20, was the team’s first-round pick in 2016, but missed all of last year due to Tommy John surgery. Kirilloff swings from the left side of the plate and has been a […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAlex Verdugo Showing More Power In 2018
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Alex Verdugo hit his fourth home run of the year for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. Verdugo is already one of the best hitters in the minor leagues, but he has added power to his game early on in 2018. Verdugo struggled in his brief appearance with the big league […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoKeibert Ruiz Hits Third Home Run In Five Games
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect, catcher Keibert Ruiz, is starting to get his bat going for Double-A Tulsa. Ruiz finished 2-for-4 on Monday with a home run, three RBI and a run scored. It was his third home run over his past five games and he has now upped his average to .286 over his first […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoNick Gordon Continues Hot Start To Season
Minnesota Twins No. 4 prospect, shortstop Nick Gordon, continues to stay hot for Double-A Chattanooga. Gordon went 4-for-7 on Monday with an RBI, run and stolen base. Gordon is now hitting .375 with seven extra-base hits and three stolen bases. Gordon is in his second stint in Double-A and it shouldn’t be too long before […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMike Soroka Goes The Distance On Monday
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Mike Soroka continues to impress for Triple-A Gwinnett. On Monday night, Soroka pitched a complete game in seven innings and allowed three hits, three walks and four strikeouts. The strikeouts were down and the walks were up, but Soroka was able to get through without giving up a run. He remains […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoWilly Adames Hits For Cycle Monday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Willy Adames hit for the cycle on Monday for the Triple-A Durham Bulls. He finished 4-for-5 with two runs and three RBI. Adames has been on fire this year and has hit .345 with two home runs and 14 RBI. He has also drawn 10 walks. Adames is the club’s […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAvisail Garcia Placed On Disabled List Tuesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Garcia hurt his hamstring running to first base Monday night and left in the bottom of the second inning. Outfielders Trayce Thompson and Leury Garcia will take over for Garcia. Leury Garcia offers more upside […]
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