Dansby Swanson Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win: Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 3-for-5 with a triple, two home runs, six RBI, and three runs scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Rockies. The 2x All-Star has now homered in back-to-back games and has hit safely in six of his last seven, going 8-for-25 (.320) during that stretch. With 21 home runs on the year, he's already eclipsed last season's total by five and is now up to a .251/.300/.428 slash line with a .313 wOBA and 102 wRC+ through 132 games played. The good news for fantasy managers is that he's hit the ballhard all season, registering a 12.2 percent barrel rate and 47.4 percent hard-hit rate, and his expected stats of xBA (.282), xSLG (.512), and xwOBA (.361) suggest there is room for this hot streak to run. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:03:01

Carson Seymour Will Start for Giants on Saturday: San Francisco Giants right-hander Carson Seymour will start the team's home matchup with Baltimore on Saturday. It will be the first time he's started a game for the Giants this season, having logged 21 2/3 innings of relief over 10 appearances. His longest outing has been three innings, so it would be a surprise if he were to go any longer than that, although the 26-year-old did make 15 starts at Triple-A before he was recalled, going as many as six innings in a June start. The 6-foot-6 hurler has been better as of late, pitching to a 2.53 ERA (5.09 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP in the last five appearances, but a 5:5 K:BB in 10 2/3 innings is not fantasy-worthy. He should be avoidedas a spot starter in season-long leagues and would not be a good DFS option. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:45:45

Adam Serwinowski Racks Up 12 Punchouts: Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitching prospect Adam Serwinowski racked up 12 punchouts en route to picking up the victory over High-A West Michigan on Friday evening. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Serwinowski as he served up three runs with a modest 5:2 K:BB over his last start facing Quad Cities. This was he first time this season Serwinowski struck out double-digit hitters in a single contest. The 21-year-old has spent the entire 2025 season with High-A, splitting time between Dayton and Great Lakes. Since joining the Dodgers, Serwinowski has looked rather impressive, posting a strong 1.55 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP across 29 innings. Serwinowski is a name to watch, as he could be promoted to Double-A later in September. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:36:01

George Lombard Jr. Goes Deep, Swipes a Bag on Friday: New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during their contest against Double-A Binghamton. This was a much-needed breakout game for the top-ranked prospect in the Bronx as he entered this contest carrying a modest .152/.349/.242 slash line over the last 10 games at Double-A. Lombard opened the season at High-A but has spent the majority of his campaign with Double-A Somerset. Through his first 94 games with the Patriots, Lombard has struggled at times, posting an overall .209/.333/.388 line with a .681 OPS, seven home runs and 19 stolen bases. Earlier in the season, he held a .329/.495/.488 line through 24 games at High-A. If he can continue to find his footing, Lombard could make his Triple-A debut early in 2026. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:23:13

Carson Benge Launches First Triple-A Home Run: New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge hit his first Triple-A home run on Friday evening, facing Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Benge was sidelined for most of the week on the Triple-A IL but wasted little time to make an impact in his return. In just his second game back from the IL and only sixth game with Triple-A Syracuse, Benge went 1-for-4 with his first Triple-A round-tripper. The former 19th overall pick from last year's MLB Draft opened the season at High-A but has progressed through the pipeline very quickly. Through 92 games split between High-A and Double-A, Benge posted an impressive .309/.418/.507 line with a .925 OPS and 11 home runs. Given his impressive progression through the minor leagues, Benge may have an opportunity to join the Mets for their postseason run. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:16:01

Payton Tolle Punches Out Eight in MLB Debut: Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle struck out eight hitters in his MLB debut on Friday evening. Facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tolle tossed 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball with three hits and two walks. He was cruising through five innings but ran into some trouble in the sixth. Pittsburgh outfielder Tommy Pham ripped a two-run double, which did most of the damage. The 22-year-old made his professional debut with High-A this season and quickly progressed through the Boston system. Tolle needed just nine appearances in Double-A and Triple-A to prove he was ready to join Boston for the stretch run. Across 91 2/3 innings in the minor leagues, he held a 3.04 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP. Given his impressive debut, the southpaw is worth targeting in all standard leagues this weekend. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:10:02

Konnor Griffin Blasts Two Home Runs on Friday: Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to dominate at Double-A. On Friday evening, facing Harrisburg, Griffin went 3-for-5 with two home runs. These were his first two home runs at the level. This performance extended his current hitting streak to five games. Through his first nine games at the Double-A level, the top-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com has looked quite comfortable, boasting a .353/.429/.559 slash line with a .988 OPS. Earlier in the campaign, Griffin spent time with both Low-A and High-A and flashed immense upside there as well. Through 101 total games split between the lower ranks, Griffin posted a .332/.414/.524 line with a strong .937 OPS. Given his quick rise through the Pittsburgh system, Griffin could compete for his MLB debut as early as 2026. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:04:52

Mick Abel Moving to Bullpen: Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Mick Abel is slated to pitch out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season. The Twins acquired Abel shortly before the trade deadline from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for relief pitcher Jhoan Duran. The 24-year-old spent time with Triple-A St. Paul following the trade. However, this past week, Abel made his Twins debut and struggled, allowing seven hits and six earned runs to the Chicago White Sox. This performance was surprising as Abel had posted an impressive 1.76 ERA with a 0.85 WHIP across 15 1/3 innings at St. Paul. Given his expected shift to the bullpen, right-hander Taj Bradley will likely remain in the rotation going forward. Given his limited expected role, fantasy managers in standard leagues should leave Abel on the waiver wire for the foreseeable future. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:57:48

Cristian Javier Fires Six No-Hit Innings in Win: Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier turned in a brilliant performance in a 2-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Making his fourth start since returning from 2024 Tommy John surgery, Javier threw six no-hit innings and posted six strikeouts against three walks. The Astros, who are understandably playing it safe with Javier, pulled him after 85 pitches (51 strikes). Despite his excellent performance on Friday, Javier did not factor into the decision. He's 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP, and 16:9 K:BB in his first 16 innings since returning. Javier is scheduled to make his next start against the New York Yankees on Sept. 4. - as of Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:15

Jonah Tong Earns First Win, Will Make Another Start: New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong earned his first career win in his major league debut on Friday. Facing the Miami Marlins, Tong threw five innings and allowed four runs (one earned) on six hits while piling up six strikeouts against no walks in a 19-9 blowout. He fired 63 of 97 pitches for strikes and reached a maximum velocity of 97.7 mph. After the game, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the 22-year-old will remain part of a six-man rotation. For the time being, Tong will join David Peterson, Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea, Nolan McLean, and Clay Holmes as the Mets' starters. The club hasn't announced a date for Tong's next start, but considering he leads the minors in strikeouts and ranks as one of the game's top pitching prospects, fantasy managers may want to consider scooping him up. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:55:31

Nick Kurtz Leaves Game With Oblique Soreness: Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) exited the team's game against the Texas Rangers on Friday with soreness in his right oblique. After Kurtz drew a walk and scored a run in the bottom of the third inning, the A's took him out and put Tyler Soderstrom in to play first in the top of the fourth. Oblique issues often lead to stints on the injured list, which hopefully won't be the case here. The 22-year-old has burst on the scene this season to slash .308/.402/.632 with 27 homers, 70 RBI, and 70 runs scored in 392 plate appearances. With the season winding down, Kurtz is the heavy favorite to take home American League Rookie of the Year honors. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:48:59

Tyler Mahle to Make Triple-A Rehab Start on Sept. 2: Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) faced hitters on Thursday and will make a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Sept. 2, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. While the plan is for Mahle to throw two innings in that game, the Rangers could ramp up his rehab process if he pitches well. Shoulder troubles have kept Mahle out of action since June 10, and with the season nearing an end, he may only have enough time to come back in a multi-inning role. Before he went on the IL, the 30-year-old made 14 starts and threw 77 innings - his most since 2022. Mahle has gone 6-3 with a 2.34 ERA (4.31 xERA), a 1.13 WHIP, and 56:27 K:BB this season. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:40:42

Adley Rutschman Hopes to Return in September: Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is hoping to come off the 10-day injured list over the final 10 days to two weeks of the season. Rutschman hasn't begun swinging a bat yet, but there's optimism that he'll return in 2025. A strained right oblique has shelved Rutschman since Aug. 18, and he also missed time earlier in the year with a left-oblique strain. The two-time All-Star has played in just 85 games as a result, and he has hit a career-worst .227/.310/.373 with nine homers, 29 RBI, and 37 runs scored over 348 trips to the plate. Shortly before Rutschman went on the IL, the Orioles brought up top catching prospect Samuel Basallo and then signed him to an eight-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $67 million. Basallo has struggled to a .200/.243/.257 line with no HRs and five RBI in his first 10 games and 37 plate appearances. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:30:38

Ronny Simon Suffers Shoulder Injury on Friday: Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) exited the team's 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday with an injury to his left shoulder. Simon, who came in to pinch run for Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth inning, injured himself sliding headfirst into home and is undergoing evaluation. The Pirates recalled Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday when they placed outfielder Jack Suwinski (groin) on the 10-day injured list, but now he may also require an IL stint. Claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins in June, Simon has totaled 88 plate appearances this season and hit .234/.299/.273 with no home runs and seven RBI. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:18:43

Daulton Varsho Exits After Hit by Pitch, X-Rays Negative: Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hand) left a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers after taking a pitch off the right hand in the bottom of the seventh inning. X-rays came back negative after the game, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. Varsho went 0-for-2 on Friday before the Blue Jays subbed in Myles Straw to pinch run for him and finish the game in center field. The 29-year-old Varsho didn't make his 2025 debut until April 29 after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, and he has also missed time with a hamstring strain. When healthy, Varsho has delivered a power-packed .226/.280/.567 line with 15 homers, 42 RBI, and 26 runs scored over 47 games and 182 trips to the plate. He has been especially productive in August, having gone deep seven times and driven in 22 runs in 21 games. It's unclear if Varsho will be in the lineup on Saturday, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:09:28

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Placed on Outright Waivers: Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa was placed on outright waivers by the organization on Friday. This seems like an odd decision considering Kiner-Falefa has been the primary third baseman since Ke'Bryan Hayes was traded to the Cincinnati Reds. The 30-year-old has struggled at the plate, but does offer solid defense. His fantasy value probably wouldn't be any better elsewhere considering he's basically playing everyday in Pittsburgh. Kiner-Falefa is allowed to continue playing with the Pirates while on waivers. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:59:13

Tommy Edman Takes Live Batting Practice on Friday: Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) was able to take live batting practice ahead of Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Edman was able to take live at-bats without any issues. This is the first time that Edman has been able to swing the bat since landing on the injured list in early August. The Dodgers are hopeful that Edman will be able to return to the lineup in early September. It's unclear if Edman will require a minor league rehab assignment or not. Regardless, Edman shouldn't be sidelined for too much longer. Alex Freeland and Miguel Rojas figure to split up the playing time at second base until Edman is ready. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:53:49

Drew Millas to Have Season-Ending Surgery: Washington Nationals catcher Drew Millas (finger) is set to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Millas will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his fractured left finger. The operation will keep him out for the rest of this year, but Millas should be ready for the beginning of the 2026 campaign. His absence won't have an impact on fantasy leagues as he was the primary backup catcher. In a corresponding move, C.J. Stubbs has been recalled to take over the spot on the active roster. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:43:16

Yimi Garcia to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery: Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) will undergo season-ending surgery to clean up scar tissue around his right elbow. He recently received a second opinion on his elbow and has decided to go the surgery route. Garcia has reportedly been dealing with elbow issues since around the All-Star break. The loss of Garcia is certainly a blow to the back-end of the Jays' bullpen. He'll finish the season with a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and a 25/12 K/BB ratio across 22 games. The organization believes Garica will be ready in time for spring training next season. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:33:30

Pablo Lopez Making Rehab Start on Sunday: Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to make another rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. This will be his third and hopefully his final rehab outing. Lopez tossed four innings, allowing three runs while striking out five batters during his second rehab start. He was able to throw 68 pitches during that game, so he figures to be stretched out a bit more on Sunday. The hope is that Lopez is ready to pitch for the Twins by next weekend. He has been sidelined since early June due to a shoulder strain. - as of Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:23:14