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Shohei Ohtani Steals Bag, Homers In Rout Of Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base in his team's 15-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. He added a walk, two strikeouts, and two runs scored. Ohtani blasted a 114.1 MPH solo shot to lead off the bottom of the first inning -- qualifying for his hardest hit ball of the season thus far. It was also the first time he hit a home run and stole a base in the same game this year, as he's started to pick it up in recent days. The superstar slugger is riding a four-game hit streak in which he's 7-for-15 (.467) with five extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple), three steals, and six runs scored. Ohtani has driven in just ten runs on the campaign, but he leads the league with 29 runs scored in 28 games.
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Gleyber Torres Launches Third Homer In Loss
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros. He added two singles and a stolen base. His home run came in the top of the ninth inning with the Tigers down by four runs, cutting the deficit to two, though that'd be the final runs they'd push across. The Venezuela native has been solid in his first stint with Detroit, batting .292 with three home runs, four steals, 14 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 18 games. Aside from his average -- which would be the highest of his career if it holds -- Torres is sporting a minuscule 8.0% strikeout rate, placing him in the 98th percentile of all major-league hitters. A change of scenery has boded well for the 28-year-old.
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Cade Horton Logs Season-High Six Innings
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect Cade Horton logged a season-high six innings on Tuesday. In this outing, Horton allowed just one run and struck out five en route to picking up his second victory of the campaign. In this start, he allowed just three hits and one free pass. Through his first 23 innings of the Triple-A regular season (five starts), the top pitching prospect in Chicago has held a 1.17 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP. He has struck out 28 batters and served up 12 free passes. This is an excellent sign for the former seventh overall pick, as he was limited to just 34 1/3 innings of work last season due to shoulder strain. However, Horton appears to have returned to form and is flashing elite upside. If he continues to produce well at Triple-A, he could make his MLB debut in the coming weeks.
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Alex Bregman Picks Up Three More Hits
Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman went 3-for-5 with a home run in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. His other two hits were singles, and he scored three runs. The 31-year-old put the Red Sox up 2-0 in the top of the first inning when he sent a Bowden Francis splitter over the left-field wall at 103.7 MPH. His other two hits came off the bat at over 100 MPH, too, as he's enjoying a stellar start to his career in Boston. Bregman is slashing a superb .331/.401/.570 with 11 doubles, six homers, 23 RBI, and 22 runs scored. He seems to have taken a slight step back in his strikeout percentage (18.2%), but his batted ball metrics have been exceptional. In addition to upping his average exit velocity and hard-hit rate, Bregman has recorded the hardest-hit ball of his career in the early going (109.6 MPH).
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Jefferson Rojas Having Slow Start To High-A Season
Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas has had a slow start to the High-A regular season. Through his first 11 games, Rojas has held a modest .214/.327/.333 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. However, on Tuesday, Rojas enjoyed a productive outing and could be turning the corner. Facing High-A Cedar Rapids, Rojas would hit his first long ball and swipe his first bag of the season. The 20-year-old missed the start of the season due to a hamstring injury. Last summer, Rojas spent most of his time with High-A South Bend and posted a solid .345/.310/.336 slash line with 10 doubles, six home runs, and an impressive 21 stolen bases. Fantasy managers should expect the No. 94-ranked prospect in the sport to push for a Double-A promotion in the coming weeks if he continues to find his footing.
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Aidan Smith Hits Home Run, Swipes A Bag On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Aidan Smith went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a stolen base during their contest on Tuesday against High-A Aberdeen. This was Smith's second-straight game tallying multiple hits. Over his last four games, the outfielder has tallied seven hits and swiped three bags. However, before this recent surge at the plate, the 20-year-old tallied just four hits over his last nine games. Through his first 19 games at the High-A level, the former fourth-round selection has held a solid .267/.353/.373 line with three doubles and nine stolen bases. Last season, Smith was included in the package that sent Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners. He spent his entire campaign at the Low-A level. Fantasy managers should expect Smith to remain with High-A Bowling Green throughout most of the 2025 season.
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Leodalis De Vries Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday
San Diego Padres infield prospect Leodalis De Vries went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, and a walk during Tuesday's contest against High-A Dayton. This outing snapped a minor skid for De Vries as he went 2-for-15 over his last four games entering Tuesday. However, prior to this skid, De Vries held a .435/.480/1.662 line over his last six contests. Through his first 18 games at the High-A level, the top-ranked prospect in San Diego has posted an impressive .290/.359/.609 slash line with four doubles, three triples, four home runs, and two stolen bases. Last summer, De Vries made his professional debut with Low-A Lake Elsinore but struggled as he held a modest .237/.361/.441 line. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he is developing into one of the top prospects in the sport.
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JR Ritchie Tosses Seven Shutout Frames
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie tossed seven shutout innings in his victory over High-A Hub City. This was the first time this season Ritchie logged seven innings in a single start. In this game, the right-hander allowed just four hits, one walk, and struck out six batters. Through his first 28 innings of the regular season (five starts), the 21-year-old has performed quite well, holding a 1.93 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP. During this stint, he has struck out 23 batters and served up nine walks. This is an excellent sign for the No. 7-ranked prospect in the system as he allowed four runs across his first 10 innings at the High-A level last season. If Ritchie were to continue to perform well, he should earn a promotion to Double-A in the second half of the season.
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Otto Kemp Goes Deep Twice On Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Otto Kemp went 3-for-5 with two home runs, two runs, six RBI, and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Rochester. This was his second-straight game going deep. This performance also extended his hitting streak to six games. During this six-game stretch, the No. 24-ranked prospect in the system held a stellar .500/.600/1.083 slash line with five doubles and three home runs. Through 27 total games at Triple-A this season, Kemp has looked quite comfortable as he has posted a .327/.427/.712 line with 11 doubles and nine home runs. The 25-year-old received a brief 13-game taste of Triple-A last summer but struggled as he held a mere .200 AVG. Fantasy managers should expect Kemp to compete for his MLB debut in the coming months if he continues to perform well.
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Sandy Alcantara Demolished Again On Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (2-3) had another brutal start on Tuesday, allowing seven runs over 2 innings in a 15-2 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alcantara allowed seven hits and five walks while recording just two strikeouts. It's been a horrendous start to the season for the 29-year-old, who now carries an 8.31 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 19:17 K:BB ratio across 26 IP. The walks are up, the strikeouts are down, and Alcantara seems to be off early in the season. Part of that could be him working his way back from Tommy John surgery, which cost him all of the 2024 season. He should be held onto in most fantasy formats because of his upside, but he needs to be on the bench until he performs. Alcantara's next start should come next Monday and will once again be against the Dodgers, making him an easy sit.
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Teoscar Hernandez Collects Four Hits, Four RBI On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had a big game on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and four RBI in a 15-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. Hernandez was all over Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara, smacking two RBI doubles off of him in the first two innings. The 32-year-old is having yet another solid season for the Dodgers, hitting .297 with a .926 OPS while adding 18 runs, nine homers, 31 RBI, and two steals in 111 at-bats. His RBI total now leads the entire majors, and he could end up at or near the top in that category, considering his placement in the stacked Dodgers lineup. Hernandez should remain a fixture of fantasy lineups all season.
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Ben Rice Smacks Two Homers To End Slump
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice went 3-for-5 with two homers and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 15-3 thrashing of the Baltimore Orioles. Rice homered in the first two innings and came around to score two more times later in the game. The 26-year-old has been mired in a bit of a slump lately, going 2-for-15 with no homers in the four games prior to this one, so it was nice to see him break out of it. Rice has had a breakout season, hitting .278 with 22 runs, eight homers, 13 RBI, and two steals in 90 at-bats. He should continue to be a solid contributor while hitting near the top of a stacked Yankees lineup.
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Jorge Polanco Hits Two More Homers, Drives In Five
Seattle Mariners designated hitter/third baseman Jorge Polanco had a huge night on Tuesday, smacking a pair of homers and driving in all five of the M's runs in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Polanco is the hottest hitter in the majors right now, with six homers and 13 RBI in his last six games. With this performance, he bumps up his season numbers to a .389 AVG, 1.242 OPS, 12 runs, nine homers, 25 RBI, and a steal in 72 at-bats. Polanco has been phenomenal and is a must-roster and must-start player in all formats right now. He is still on the waiver wire in some leagues, so make a claim for him while you still can.
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A.J. Blubaugh Scheduled To Make MLB Debut For Astros Wednesday
The Houston Astros are expected to call up starting pitching prospect A.J. Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his big-league debut in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, per the Athletic's Chandler Rome. He will be making a spot start for Hayden Wesneski, whom manager Joe Espada said "needs a couple more days to recover from his last start." The 24-year-old pitching prospect is not on the 40-man roster, so the Astros will need to make a corresponding move. Blubaugh currently owns a 4.29 ERA in 21 innings pitched at Triple-A. He has flashed high strikeout upside but also some walk issues throughout his minor-league career. While Blubaugh will have a solid offense backing him, fantasy managers should first wait to see how his debut goes and then see if he can carve out a role with the team before trusting him.
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Eduardo Rodriguez Allows Three Homers In Tuesday Loss
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez did not have his best stuff in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Mets. Rodriguez pitched just four innings, allowing eight runs on nine hits (including three home runs) and a walk with one strikeout. The 32-year-old has been erratic this season, with this start adding one-and-a-half runs to his season ERA. He is now 1-3 with a 6.06 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, and a 9.64 K/9 rate in six starts and 32 2/3 IP. Unfortunately, things won't get easier for E Rod in his next scheduled start, which will be at the Phillies. Fantasy managers may consider sitting him for that matchup given the potential for another low-floor outing.
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Josh Smith Collects Three Hits, Plates Two Tuesday
Texas Rangers utilityman Josh Smith continued his solid offensive start to the season in Tuesday's 15-2 win over the Athletics. Playing shortstop, Smith went 3-for-4 with three singles, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. He also stole a base. The 27-year-old has provided a bit of everything to start the season, slashing .319/.402/.458 with two home runs, 13 runs scored, six RBI, and four stolen bases in 83 plate appearances. His defensive versatility has helped him get at-bats, and he should have an opportunity to see more time at shortstop in the short-term with teammate Corey Seager (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Smith is currently rostered in just 18 percent of leagues, meaning he could be available even in deeper roto leagues at this time.
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Jacob deGrom Earns First Win Of Season Tuesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom picked up his first win of the season in Tuesday's 15-2 drubbing of the Athletics. deGrom pitched six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. The 36-year-old has pitched well overall so far this season, going 1-1 with a 2.73 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, and a 9.00 K/9 rate. While his peripherals have been excellent overall, they have not been quite as outstanding when compared to his career standards. However, deGrom has stayed healthy to this point, which is the biggest fantasy concern. He will look to keep things going in his next matchup, which will be a tougher one against a hot Mariners lineup.
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Nick Pivetta Fans Nine In Win Tuesday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta continued his strong start to the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Giants. Pivetta pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with nine strikeouts. Everything has come together for the 32-year-old in his first six starts, going 5-1 with a 1.78 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and a 9.93 K/9 rate while averaging almost 6 IP/GS. Pivetta's future fortunes will hinge on his next matchup, which will be either at the Pirates or at the Yankees. Even if it is the latter matchup, fantasy managers may feel compelled to start him given how well he has performed.
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Rafael Devers Homers Again In Tuesday Win
Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Rafael Devers continued to pick up the power pace in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Blue Jays. Devers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old clobbered a third-inning Bowden Francis off-speed pitch deep into the right-field seats for his fifth HR of the season and his third in the last four games. It has been a rough start to the season offensively for Devers, who has struggled with strikeouts and has produced little batting average and power. However, he has stepped things up recently, batting .231 with three HR and a double in his last seven games. Even that stretch is less than fantasy managers are expecting, but it is encouraging to see Devers trending in the right direction.
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AJ Smith-Shawver Exits Tuesday Start After Being Hit By Line Drive
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (arm) exited Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Rockies in the sixth inning after being hit in the right arm by a line drive. He retrieved the ball and tossed it to first for the out but exited after. The 22-year-old, who was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to make the start Tuesday, pitched 5 1/3 innings on 59 pitches, allowing two runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. Fantasy managers should wait to hear more about Smith-Shawver's status in the coming days. Should he simply be day-to-day, his status with the team will still be unknown. Smith-Shawver made three starts with the Braves before being sent down to Triple-A earlier in the season. He is now 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA, a 1.68 WHIP, and a 10.42 K/9 rate.
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