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I write about fantasy baseball prospects at Rotoballer after spending more than 10 years at FanGraphs. If you've been following my writing, then you likely got the early jump on underrated players like Julio Rodriguez, Jared Walsh, Shane McClanahan, and Tony Gonsolin -- among many others.
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Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 3
Week 3 of the Major League Baseball season is underway and we're already witnessing some impressive rookie performances led by Chicago's surprise contributor Yermin Mercedes and Miami's impressive young arm Trevor Rogers. But a strong start to the year doesn't always guarantee a full, successful season. If we look back to the stunted 2020 season,... Read More
Robbie Ray Solid In Return From Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray (elbow) threw well during his first game back from the injured list after hurting his elbow in a fall during spring training. Despite his solid effort, the Jays fell 3-1 to the New York Yankees on Monday. Ray's command wasn't as good as it had been in the spring,... Read More
Taylor Hearn Makes Case To Start With Strong Performance
Texas Rangers pitcher Taylor Hearn worked three innings of strong relief on Monday during the club's 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 6-foot-6, hard-throwing lefty allowed just one run on one hit and two walks while recording seven of his nine outs via the strikeout. The lone hit against him was a home... Read More
Dane Dunning Throws Four Shutout Innings
Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning had a solid start wasted when the club's offense failed to ignite on Monday. The club fell 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays and starter Tyler Glasnow who struck out 15 batters. Dunning did not allow a run in four innings of work. He gave up two hits and two... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Activated, Will Play Monday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday after he recovered from side effects from the vaccine. He will play in tonight's game against the New York Yankees and will face a stiff test versus ace right-hander Gerrit Cole. So far this season, Gurriel Jr. is hitting... Read More
Mike Foltynewicz Allows Just One Run In Seven Innings
Texas Rangers pitcher Mike Foltynewicz had a much better second start of the season on Sunday although he was the hard-luck loser in a 2-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. The veteran right-hander gave up just one run on a solo homer to Trent Grisham in seven innings of work. In total, Foltynewicz allowed... Read More
Robbie Ray Activated From IL, Will Start Monday
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) was activated from the injured list and will start Monday's game against the New York Yankees. The veteran right-hander had been out with an elbow bruise since late in the spring after he slipped and fell at home. He last pitched in a game on March 19. Overall... Read More
Alex Cobb, Angels See Sunday's Game Vs Jays Postponed
Sunday's game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida was canceled due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, Aug. 10 in Anaheim, California. Angels starter Alex Cobb was expected to start on Sunday but he will see his appearance... Read More
Marcus Stroman's Start Suspended By Rain On Sunday
The game between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins was suspended in the top of the first inning on Sunday due to rain. The game got underway with Corey Dickerson hitting a single and Starling Marte flying out against Marcus Stroman before the action was halted. Marlins starter John Curtiss had yet to... Read More
Steven Matz Throws Six Strong Innings
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Steven Matz had his second strong start of the season during the club's 15-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The left-hander allowed one run in six innings of work. He walked three batters and struck out four. He improved to 2-0 on the season and his ERA now... Read More
Bo Bichette Drives In Five, Has Eight-Game Hit Streak
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a strong game and drove in five runs during the club's 15-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. He went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk. He also scored three times. The young shortstop had previously struck out five times in his last nine... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets On Base Four Times
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had another strong night at the plate during Saturday's 15-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The 22-year-old hitter went 2-for-4 with two walks. He also stole a base. He's now hitting .379 with a BB-K of 8-6 through nine games. Guerrero Jr. has at least one... Read More
Randal Grichuk Stays Hot With Improved Approach
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk continued his hot hitting with a 2-for-4 performance during the club's 15-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Along with his single and double, the 29-year-old outfielder also walked and drove in three runs. Grichuk is now hitting .344 (11-for-32) this season and is showing an improved... Read More
Josh Palacios Has Four Hits In Second MLB Game
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Josh Palacios had a night to remember during Saturday's 15-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Playing in just his second MLB game, the 25-year-old was on base five times. He went 4-for-4 with a walk and scored four runs from the ninth hole. Palacios had an impressive 2020 at the... Read More
Santiago Espinal Bangs Out Three Hits After Recall
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal equaled a career-best with three hits during Saturday's 15-1 clubbing of the Los Angeles Angels. The rookie infielder, who was added to the active roster prior to the game, was playing third base in the place of Cavan Biggio who had the night off. Espinal also scored two runs... Read More
Jordan Lyles Roughed Up By Padres
Texas Rangers pitcher Jordan Lyles had a rough second outing of the season. The veteran right-hander allowed three runs over 4.1 innings of work. He gave up six hits and two walks while striking out just one batter. Control was not an issue for Lyles as he threw 50 of his 78 pitches for strikes... Read More
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Flexes Power With Homer, Double
Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa showed off some rare power during Saturday's 7-4 loss against the San Diego Padres. The former catcher went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run. He also drove in three runs. Kiner-Falefa has consistently been one of the club's best hitters so far this season with nine hits in... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Moved Up To Third Spot
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been moved up to the third spot in the lineup. With most of the team struggling to hit, he's one of the few bright spots in the lineup. The club is 25th in the majors in OPS at .617 and the club's collective batting average of... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Placed On COVID-19 List
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been added to the COVID-19 injured list while recovering from side effects from the vaccine. He left Friday night's game in the third inning due to nausea. Young outfielder Josh Palacios was recalled last night to help cover in the outfield with George Springer (quad) and Teoscar... Read More
John King Solid In Relief
Texas Rangers pitcher John King provided two innings of shutout relief during Friday night's 3-0 loss which saw the club no-hit by opposing pitcher Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres. The Rangers lefty allowed two hits, did not walk a batter and struck out four. King last pitched on April 3 when he allowed... Read More
Kohei Arihara Struggles In Second Start
Texas Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara struggled with his command on Friday night as the club was no-hit by opposing pitcher Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres. The Japanese hurler allowed five hits in four innings of work and struck out just one batter. His lone whiff came against the first batter of the game.... Read More
Ty Tice Throws Two Shutout Innings In Debut
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ty Tice threw two shutout innings in his MLB debut during a 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The undersized right-hander was up to 96 mph and recorded outs on three different offerings — fastball, slider, and curveball. Tice is a former 16th-round draft pick who was... Read More
Tyler Chatwood Out With Biceps Injury
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tyler Chatwood (biceps) hit the injured list on Friday. The veteran hurler had appeared in three games this season with four hits, one walk, and three strikeouts in 2.2 shutout innings. Traditionally a starter, this is the first season that Chatwood is working exclusively as a reliever so unfamiliarity with the... Read More
Joel Payamps Strikes Out Three Angels In Relief
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Joel Payamps threw 2.2 innings of shutout baseball during the club's 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. He allowed two hits and struck out three batters. The young pitcher had been added to the active roster just hours before after the club lost two relievers — Tyler... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Out With Vaccine Side Effects
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was removed from Friday night's 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the top of the third inning. The Cuban outfielder was experiencing side effects from receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The removal initially caused added concern as the club placed fellow outfielder... Read More
T.J. Zeuch Hammered By Angels
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. Zeuch struggled Friday night against the Angels in a 7-1 loss. Making his second appearance of the season, the young pitcher was asked to follow up opener David Phelps so the unfamiliar situation may have played a role in his struggles as the Angels scored four runs in the second... Read More
Brock Holt Placed On Injured List
Texas Rangers utility man Brock Holt (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Friday. Young infielder Anderson Tejeda was recalled from the club's alternate training site to take his place. With Rougned Odor expelled from the organization, Holt was seeing extensive playing time at the hot corner prior to getting hurt. In four games,... Read More
Anderson Tejeda Recalled From Alternate Site
Texas Rangers infielder Anderson Tejeda was recalled from the club's alternate training site on Friday. He was activated to take the place of injured utility player Brock Holt (hamstring). Tejeda is in the lineup on Friday night playing third base. Normally a shortstop, he had recently been playing the position at the alternate site and... Read More
Matt Bush Placed On Injured List
Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) was placed on the injured list on Friday with elbow inflammation. The club activated pitcher Brett Martin from the injured list to take Bush's place on the 26-man roster. Bush, who did not pitch last season or in 2019, had a solid spring to earn a roster spot as... Read More
David Phelps To Open For Toronto On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays reliever David Phelps will serve as the opener on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Young starter T.J. Zeuch, who was originally expected to begin the game, will likely follow Phelps. The veteran reliever has already appeared in four games this season and has yet to allow an earned run in... Read More
