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Injuries, Playing Time Changes, Waiver Adds/Drops, and News

Deep dive on three pitchers (Kluber, Luzardo, and Gausman) and two big-name outfielders (Yelich and Acuna Jr.)

Strider's Dominance and Two Breakout Hitters

Young Pitchers and Hitters to Buy ROS and 2023

In The Field OF Yonathan Daza (shoulder) was activated on Tuesday and returned to the starting lineup batting second. The Rockies are mixing and matching in the outfield but are likely to play OF Charlie Blackmon, 1B/OF Michael Toglia, and...

George Kirby is a Buddying Ace, Stripling's Value, Seth Brown and Joey Maneses providing value, and Max Fried's Excellence

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, Waiver Wire Adds, and Bullpen Situations

Morton Aging Gracefully, Joe Ryan's TTO Penalty, and Peter Fairbanks picking up saves in TB.

Jeremy Pena's Cold Streak and Improvements from Zac Gallen, Max Muncy, and Andrew Vaugn.

Josh Naylor's Breakout, Braxton Garrett, Brady Singer, Shane Bieber, and Aaron Ashby

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, Waiver Wire Adds, and Bullpen Situations

Ke'Bryan Hayes-Pirates-3B Ke'Bryan Hayes was 1-5 with an HR (6) against the Orioles. Hayes is hitting .246 with 6 HR, 42 R, 34 RBI, and 12 SB in 98 GP. Not much has changed about his profile since last year....

Rookie Hitters and Veteran Pitchers

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, Waiver Wire Adds, and Bullpen Situations as the Trade Deadline approaches

Young AL Central Arms Taking Off

Young starters turning it around (Keller and Detmers) with breakout hitters (Hoerner and Gurriel Jr.)

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, Waiver Wire Adds, and Bullpen Situations as the Trade Deadline approaches

We take a look at some hot hitters over the last month and examine why the Pirates optioned Roansy Contreras to Triple-A.

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, and Waiver Wire Adds

Springer's stealing bases, Bieber working with less stuff, and much more.

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, and Waiver Wire Adds

Deep dive into Albies power drought and a look at some under-the-radar hitters (Rizzo, Happ, and Naylor). New closer in OAK?

Shane McClanahan is making a case for being the best pitcher in baseball and two buy-low opportunities (Pham and Yelich).

Better times for Giolito? Mancini's Power has Disappeared. Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Power Problem.

News, Injuries, Changes in playing time, and Waiver Wire Adds

Tarik Skubal-Tigers-SP Tarik Skubal went 7 IP and gave up 3 ER on 5 H, 1 BB, and 5 K's against the Guardians. Skubal came into the game with an excellent 2.22 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 8 GS. The...

Injuries, Changes in Playing Time, Speculating Saves, and Adds for the week ahead.

Rookies to Watch and Potential Landmines to Avoid

Juan Soto-Nationals-OF Juan Soto was 2-4 with an HR (8), 1 R, and 1 RBI in the loss to the Mets. Through 33 GP, Soto is hitting .264 with 8 HR, 23 R, 11 RBI, and 3 SB. Overall it's...

Injuries, Changes in Playing Time, Speculating Saves, and Adds for the week ahead.

West Coast Bounce Backs (Rendon and Winker) and should we be concerned about J.D. Martinez?

Julio Rodriguez-Mariners-OF Julio Rodriguez was 1-3 with 2 SB against the Rays. Rodriguez has struggled out of the gate. He is hitting .194 with 0 HR, 8 R, 6 RBI, and 8 SB. The power has not been there due...

Injuries, Changes in Playing Time, Speculating Saves, and Adds for the week ahead.

Carlos Carrasco returns to form. Is Paul Blackburn legit? Jordan Romano's league-leading 7th save.

Luis Severino-Yankees-SP Luis Severino went 5 IP and gave up 0 ER on 2 H, 2 BB, and 6 K's against the Blue Jays. Severino is being eased back into the rotation after missing a lot of time in recent...

All the important information from Week 1 including who to pick up for Week 2 and players to watch.