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Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball for the halfway point of Week 17 of the 2026 MLB season. The All-Star break is far behind us, and our eyes are set on preparing our fantasy team for the stretch run. In this week's edition, we will spotlight many injured […]
Over the opening months of the 2026 season, managers have seen many prospects make a massive impact for fantasy, such as Parker Messick, Payton Tolle, Henry Bolte and Carson Benge. Below, we will look at two emerging pitching prospects at the Triple-A level and a top stash for power upside. Should fantasy managers stash these […]
Checking in on a bunch of injury cases, underperformers, and a few of both. The post 2026 Prospects: Top 101 Prospects Who Missed The Midseason 50 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Even if you haven't thought about what pitchers are seeing from a specific mound, they have. The post A Little Bit Crooked, and Other Sightline Issues appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Rockies try to get lucky, the Orioles try to get stable, and Aaron Civale tries to get outs. The post Transaction Analysis: The Long and Winding Road appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Would YOU let the owners sell your carcass without you getting half? The post The Dodgers vs. the Pinstriped Padosamas appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
On the element of surprise, taken to its logical conclusion. The post Box Score Banter: Coming Out Swinging appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Welcome to the Minor League Update. Every day, we tell you the latest about what happened to the prospects you care about, and maybe a few more you should. Here’s who made waves last night: Hitter of the Day: Tavian Josenberger, OF, Baltimore Orioles (Double-A Chesapeake): 3-3, 2 HR, BB. It’s the engine more than... The post Minor League Update: Josenberger, Not A Nothingburger appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
El beisbol es un juego cruel. Pero en ocasiones, también suceden cosas buenas. The post Kyle Leahy, mecánico appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
This installment collects key transactions involving minor league players over the past two weeks. The post Minor League Transactions: July 9–20, 2026 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Happy Thursday, everyone. The Yankees’ slumbering lineup threatened us with a doubleheader sweep and series loss at the hands of the Pirates, as they scored in only 2 of their 18 innings on offense yesterday. A late three-run homer by Ben Rice wasn’t enough to save them from losing in Manfredball in the opener, and […]
Louisville Bats 9, Toledo Mud Hens 0 (box) The less said about this one the better. After winning on Tuesday, the Carl Edwards Jr. experiment continued and this test was another meltdown. Edwards Jr. gave up six runs in 4.2 innings of work. Scott Effross and Ricky Vanasco were both dinged up in relief. The […]
On the 572nd Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a breakdown of two very wealthy families that have sprawling sports ownership portfolios. First, however, they discuss layoffs this week at ESPN. Many of the reductions were a direct result of the […]
BOSTON–What happened? Entering Wednesday night’s second game of a split doubleheader, the Boston Red Sox had won 15 consecutive games, tying the franchise record set in 1946. It was the longest winning streak in baseball since the St. Louis Cardinals won 17 straight in September 2021. After losses in the first two games of their […]
Question: Okay, Rich, I’ve had enough! Do you think the organization needs to use all their analytics to scout players who have a tolerance for discomfort? I’ve never seen anything like this bunch! I’m frustrated beyond words. From: 5Brooks5 Answer: Steve, I don’t think the Orioles have soft players. Let’s look at the players who […]
Associated Press | Ronald Blum: José Caballero’s at-bat routine has been a source of conversation between the Yankees and Major League Baseball. Apparently, the league has joined other teams in growing weary of his refusal to acknowledge the pitcher until there are eight seconds remaining on the pitch clock. This has led to a series […]
The Red Sox announced a pitching move after their 15-game winning streak ended, signaling the club isn't waiting to adjust as the playoff race intensifies. The post Red Sox Announce Pitching Move After 15-Game Winning Streak Ends appeared first on HEAVY .
Take a journey through 125 years of Detroit Tigers history, from Hall of Fame legends to World Series championships and today's rising stars. The post A Legacy 125 Years in the Making: The Story of the Detroit Tigers appeared first on HEAVY .
Whenever someone asks why I’m a fan of sports, I often point to any number of reasons from the simple – it’s entertaining – to the more esoteric – it’s a matter of civic pride. I also often answer that sports can offer a kind of catharsis that you can rarely find in our everyday […]
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to feed on what red-hot Joey Ortiz has been bringing to the table. On Wednesday, the third baseman added to his incredible stretch, as he went 3-for-3 and scored two runs while getting two RBIs and a walk in a 4-3 victory in the series finale over the New York Mets [...]
Olympic champion versus world champion! That is the clash everyone is talking about. Last month, Julien Alfred handed Melissa Jefferson-Wooden her only defeat of the 2026 season when the two faced each other at the Rome Diamond League. Alfred won in 21.93 seconds, while Jefferson-Wooden finished second in 22.03. Now, it is time for Melissa […] The post Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Out for Revenge Against Julien Alfred After Her Only Loss in 2026 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
One year after coming up a few inches short of a championship, the Blue Jays find themselves at the bottom of the AL East. They’re a season-worst nine games under .500 after dropping six of their first eight coming out of the All-Star Break. Only the Angels, A’s and Royals are below them in the […]
In the midst of the Boston Red Sox’s surge to competitiveness, infielder Caleb Durbin has taken a surprising step forward, so much so that he’s now outperforming Chicago Cubs’ former All-Star Alex Bregman. In a recent Instagram post by @dugoutforever, they pointed out the insane comparison. View this post on Instagram They wrote: “Caleb Durbin and […] The post Alex Bregman is Being Outperformed by Red Sox $796,000 Infielder appeared first on HEAVY .
The Mets have received preliminary trade interest in Luis Robert Jr., report Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. He was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Monday after missing almost three months due to disc inflammation in his back. Robert has two weeks to demonstrate his health before the August 3 trade deadline. […]
The trade deadline fast approaches and (stop me if you’ve heard this before) the Braves HAVE to add at least one quality starting pitcher if they want to expect any serious postseason success (setting aside the performance on offense). Without adding a postseason-quality starter, they would need to operate a three or four man rotation […]