Only a couple of games yesterday on the Complex and a few PPD across Double-A, but we have all levels covered for you today.

We've got Greg Hoogkamp on MLB, Will Thompson at Triple-A, Tom Gates on Double-A, Nate Rasmussen on High-A, Rhys White on Single-A and Alex Jensen on the Complex.

Major League Baseball

Covered by Greg Hoogkamp

‼️ Drew Rasmussen, RHP TBR (MLB)

6.0 IP, H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

One of the more underrated starters in the league, Rasmussen is rounding into form with his third straight outing of 6 IP and 0 ER. Rasmussen mixes and matches his three fastballs nearly 90% of the time to great effect. He is allowing just a 5.7% barrel rate, .379 SLG and 2.33 ERA through 58.0 IP. He’s a solid mid-rotation option for your dynasty team. 

‼️ Lance McCullers Jr., RHP HOU (MLB)

6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 12 K, HR

McCullers had far and away his best start since returning from injury. McCullers is a much different pitcher from what he was in 2022; his mix is nearly two thirds offspeed and just one third fastballs. His 4-Seam averages just 91 mph at this point, so McCullers needs to depend on his slider, change up and knuckle curve (no, he didn’t throw 24 straight curves in this one) to be effective. When healthy, he’s a serviceable arm. 

Heliot Ramos, LF SFG (MLB)

3-for-5, HR, R, 2 RBI, 2 K

Ramos is picking up right where he left off last season with his .288/.349/.486 slash line. Wednesday night he launched his 10th home run, a 111.4 mph rocket off Jackson Jobe. Ramos is a steady contributor who is plug and play at this point and can be counted on for .270, 20 and 5. 

Andrew Benintendi, LF CWS (MLB)

3-for-5, HR, 3B, 2 R, 4 RBI, K

Benintendi is the answer to the trivia question, “who was given the biggest contract in White Sox history?” In the second half last season, Benintendi really turned it on, slugging 13 homers, but this season has been a fairly bland output. His .234/.306/.430 line is good for a 107 wRC+. He is no longer the 20/20 threat he once was, but based on last year’s second half, there is a chance he can get to 20 homers with a .330 OBP. 

Jacob Wilson, SS ATH (MLB)

2-for-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, K

With his 1st percentile bat speed and 10th percentile barrel rate, you might be surprised that Wilson’s home run last night was his 7th of the season. Wilson might be the best contact hitter in the league, but his barrel control is so good that he’s teaching himself (on the fly) how to maximize his home run tally. There’s a chance he could reach 20 homers this season with the warmer months still to come. A .300 20/10 line for a SS would be a very welcome result for dynasty owners. 

‼️ Paul Skenes, RHP PIT (MLB)

6.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

We’re not surprised Skenes posted another elite pitching line on Wednesday night. We are surprised, however, that the Pirates supported him by putting up 10 runs of support. It will be an uphill battle for Skenes to notch the amount of wins when compared with that of the other Cy Young contenders, but Wednesday certainly helps the confidence. Skene’s the best pitcher in dynasty.

Agustin Ramirez, DH MIA (MLB)

4-for-5, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI

We are seeing Ramirez’ tremendous bat speed at play early in his major league career (48.0% hard hit rate and 114.7 mph max EV); his bomb on Wednesday was 108.1 mph. The Marlins have been hitting Ramirez leadoff vs. lefties and the used him as a DH in this one attempting to maximize his plate appearances. He’s quickly moving up the catcher ranks and could be top 5 at the position by the end of the season if he’s not already. 

Noah Cameron, LHP KCR (MLB)

6.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

This was Cameron’s fifth major league start, and all five are quality starts. You can’t draw it up any better for the lefty out of Central Arkansas. Yes, he’s been incredibly fortunate (98.9% strand rate, .153 BABIP and 6.7 HR/FB), but he also hasn’t approached his career strikeout norms yet. No doubt, there will be regression, but Cameron is a major league pitcher and can provide value as a backend option for your dynasty team. 

Masyn Winn, SS STL (MLB)

4-for-5, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI, K

Winn is such a fun player to watch and he’s really making strides as a hitter. This season, he’s improved his walk rate (6.4% to 9.7%) and his pulled fly ball rate (17.1% to 23.6%), raising his ceiling as an offensive player. We already know he’s going to be in the lineup every day because of his stellar defense, so his counting numbers should all approach career highs if he can remain healthy for the remainder of the season. 

‼️ Matthew Boyd, LHP CHC (MLB)

6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, RBI, 0 BB, 8 K

Matthew Boyd is an incredibly boring, but incredibly effective mid-rotation starter who continues to produce. While his strikeout rate has dropped a couple of points from last season, so has his walk rate making him a stable option for your roster. Wednesday was his seventh quality start of the season putting him 12th in the big leagues. Trust in Matthew Boyd. 

‼️ Clarke Schmidt, RHP NYY (MLB)

6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, BB, 4 K

Schmidt has seen a little blip in his command this season leading to a few less than stellar outings, but the ability to be a solid three or four in a rotation is there. Clarke has increased his cutter usage nearly 10% while decreasing his sinker the same amount and seems to be still adjusting to this change. The Yankees are all over their pitching development, so expect Schmidt to continue to refine his arsenal and improve his results. 

🍔🍟 James Wood, DH WAS (MLB)

2-for-4, HR, R, 3 RBI, BB, K, SB

We could be witnessing the beginnings of a superstar here in 2025. Wood’s batted ball data is amongst the best in baseball and he is still just 22!. He only hit his homer 113.3 mph in this game, well short of his 117.9 mph max EV. Wood’s home run chart is a thing of beauty, nearly completely symmetrical rainbow from left to right field. His double-plus power and underrated speed make for an elite fantasy option. 

Robert Hassell III, CF WAS (MLB)

3-for-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 K

Bobby Barrels had his best game as a major leaguer Wednesday evening posting three hits with a bomb (in Seattle of all places). Hassell may never be the elite talent we had hoped for when he was drafted by the Padres in 2020, but he has shown in glimpses that he has the upside of at least a strong-side platoon bat. The pedigree is there for more, but don’t hold your breath. 

Triple-A

Covered by Will Thompson

‼️Cade Cavalli, RHP WAS (Triple-A)

5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K

I know he’s 26 years old now but I still think Cade Cavalli can be a good big league starting pitcher. He was masterful over five shutout innings yesterday, punching out 10 on the way to a win. He’s finally healthy again and while his ERA in Triple-A doesn’t look great (4.82), he’s struck out 27 in 18.2 IP with only seven walks. Cavalli is throwing less fastballs now than he did before all his injuries hit, but his curveball is as nasty as ever and generated seven whiffs at a 54% clip last night. The mediocre ERA has a lot to do with giving up the home run ball, but he’s also at a career-high 60% GB rate right now so I bet that evens out. Maybe it’s foolish at this point in his career, but I’m still in on Cavalli. 

Nolan McLean, RHP NYM (Triple-A)

5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Another strong start in Triple-A for Nolan McLean, who now has a 2.31 ERA in his first four starts since his promotion. I’d like to see the command improve, but he’s well on his way to possibly earning a call-up late this season. The Mets rotation might be tough to crack at the moment with all the guys they have coming back so McLean will probably still get an extended run with Syracuse.

‼️ Mason Black, RHP SF (Triple-A)

6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, HR allowed

Mason Black has been inconsistent in Triple-A this season, but this was one of his better starts. I don’t love the profile here though. Black hasn’t been able to miss bats the way he did before his first MLB stint and to get by he needs to have plus command, which he does not. The Giants have so much starting pitching depth as well so it’s hard to see the 25-year-old putting himself in that picture.  

🔜‼️ Eury Perez, RHP MIA (Triple-A)

5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Man I cannot wait until Eury Perez is back on a big league mound. He built his pitch count up to 72 in this outing and is still probably a couple weeks away from returning, but his electric stuff is certainly present. Perez topped out at 99.9 MPH with the fastball and generated three whiffs with the slider as well in an outing that was fastball heavy. The Marlins will have a pretty fun rotation when the 22-year-old returns, alongside Max Meyer and Ryan Weathers and maybe Sandy Alcantara will figure it out at some point, but that’s looking bleak with each passing outing.  

Hurston Waldrep, RHP ATL (Triple-A)

5.1 IP, 8 H, 8 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 6 K, HR allowed

I’m just not a believer in Waldrep being a starter at the big league level long-term and his usage this year makes no sense to me. His splitter is his best pitch, yet his usage of it has been cut in half while upping the usage of his fastball which has suboptimal shape and doesn’t generate whiffs. The 2025 campaign has been a bizarre one for Waldrep and his home is in the bullpen. 

‼️ Michael McGreevy, RHP STL (Triple-A)

6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

While the Cardinals pitchers in the big leagues continue to excel this season, McGreevy keeps pitching well in Triple-A waiting for his next opportunity. Whenever that arises, he’ll be a solid backend rotation arm that pounds the strike zone and keeps hitters off-balance. McGreevy’s sweeper continues to be his go-to pitch, generating 10 whiffs at a 59% clip in this outing. 

Thomas Harrington, RHP PIT (Triple-A)

3.2 IP, 9 H, 9 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR allowed

After being a major riser in the Pirates system in 2024, this season has been a complete mess for Thomas Harrington. He’s a flyball pitcher but isn’t missing nearly enough bats to make that profile work and has given up a ton of home runs this season. Harrington now has a 6.87 ERA in Triple-A this season with a 5.81 FIP and 5.29 xFIP. 

Jac Caglianone, RF KC (Triple-A)

3-for-4, 2B

Stop the service time nonsense and call him up. Cags is ready for the big leagues and ready to make an impact in the Royals lineup immediately. 

Simeon Woods-Richardson, RHP MIN (Triple-A)

6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Woods-Richardson has had two good starts in a row since being optioned to Triple-A. It’s been a tough year at the big league level for the righty, who has seen his hard contact rates and FB rates spike leading to this decision. Maybe he can figure something out in this stint with St. Paul 

💣💣💣 Shay Whitcomb, 3B HOU (Triple-A)

4-for-5, 3 HR, 3 R, 5 RBI

When Shay Whitcomb gets on one of his heaters, it’s an absolute spectacle. A throng of dongs for the 26-year-old who now leads all of minor league baseball in home runs with 16. Whitcomb deserves a shot in the big leagues, especially because the Astros lineup isn’t especially difficult to crack. The problem is that he’s not a great defender and his best position (3B) has Isaac Paredes who isn’t going anywhere. Whitcomb has been moving around a ton defensively to see if he can stick anywhere else and that’s not a coincidence, seeing time at 1B, 2B, LF, and RF recently. Regardless, Whitcomb’s power bat can help the Astros lineup and he deserves a second big league shot.  

Brice Matthews, 2B HOU (Triple-A)

3-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB

Matthews is back from the IL and has hit quite well since being activated. He’s a phenomenal athlete and tooled up, but making enough contact is the question. He really struggles hitting fastballs up in the zone but before he got hurt, he started to shorten his load to try and catch up to the heater so maybe that’s having an impact. Brendan Rodgers has been so bad at the big league level that I’m betting the Astros are looking for any reason to give Matthews the next opportunity, even if I don’t think he’s that close to being ready yet. 

Niko Kavadas, DH LAA (Triple-A)

3-for-3, HR, R, 2 RBI, BB

Kavadas is a true three true outcome hitter and after a brutal night on Tuesday, he was brilliant yesterday in Tacoma. This home run was an absolute moonshot, a 439 foot blast that seemed to touch the heavens before landing very far over the right field fence. Kavadas has insane raw power, but just doesn’t make enough contact to be of much MLB value. 

Cole Young, SS SEA (Triple-A)

5-for-6, 2 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI

Alright I’ve seen enough, Cole Young is ready for the big leagues. A five-hit day for the 21-year-old who showed excellent plate coverage skills on his doubles, pulling a ball down and in down the first base line and ripping a sinker off the plate away off the right-center wall. This was juice that Young simply hasn’t shown in his pro career prior to this season. Over the last month, Young is hitting .391/.477/.728 with five home runs and 12 walks to seven strikeouts. I’m fully on the Cole Young train and he is ready to take the second base job with the Mariners. 

Harry Ford, C SEA (Triple-A)

3-for-6, HR, R, 3 RBI, K

Ford is behind Young as far as a possible call-up, but he’s a really good player. The bat has improved a ton this year and he’s starting to hit for more power. Ford now has a 139 wRC+ in Triple-A this season with a nearly identical strikeout to walk ratio and watching him this week I’ve been impressed with his defense and receiving skills as well. Cal Raleigh is phenomenal so there’s no rush here, but Ford is going to be an excellent player when he gets his chance. 

💣💣 Seth Brown, 1B SAC (Triple-A)

2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, K

This marks three home runs in Brown’s first two games in Triple-A since being outrighted to Las Vegas. The 32-year-old is who he is at this point and not a very valuable MLB piece, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts up some insane power numbers the way the ball flies in Vegas. 

JJ Bleday, CF SAC (Triple-A)

4-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, K

Bleday was part of the A’s roster shakeup in the midst of their losing streak but is 6-for-9 since being optioned. The 27-year-old has shown flashes in the big leagues, but hasn’t been able to put it together for long stretches of time and the A’s were clearly just out of patience and opted to give more reps to their younger outfielders. Luckily for Bleday, Denzel Clarke is currently 1-for-17 with 13 strikeouts since his promotion so he might be getting another big league shot soon. 

Double-A

Covered by Tom Gates

Gabriel Gonzalez, RF MIN (Double-A)

4-for-4, 2 2B, CS