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Aaron Judge, OF NYY (MLB)
1-for-3, HR, R, RBI, BB
Wow, Judge is insane. That’s HR #28!
Cal Raleigh, C SEA (MLB)
2-for-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, K
Wow, Raleigh is insane. That’s HR #32!!!! It’s already an all-time season for a catcher. But in my opinion, you try to sell (for a king’s ransom) unless you’re headed towards a championship. The HR/FB is unsustainable long-term at his EVs and FB%. A somewhat similar example is Matt Olson’s 2023.
💣💣 Pavin Smith, DH ARI (MLB)
2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, K
So kind of Pavin Smith to save a Double Dong day for me. He’s hit half of his 8 HR on the season in the last 9 games. His 140 wRC+ this season continues last year’s 142 wRC+ small sample breakout. Combined we’ve got 17 HR over 387 PA with a .269/.372/.505 slash. The platoon is still in play but there’s potential for some more starts against LHP with Corbin Carroll, Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez banged up and trade rumors beginning to swirl.
‼️ Trevor Rogers, LHP BAL (MLB)
8 IP, 3 H, 4 K
There are some Trevor Rogers stans from 2021 standing up pointing and yelling “there he is, there he is!!” after seeing this line of 8 scoreless. Unfortunately, this is probably just the climb to the top on the starting pitcher roller coaster. Rogers was far from dominating Triple-A before being recalled and the BB% isn’t just all of a sudden elite. But let’s give him a hand for getting back to the bigs and this excellent start.
Jackson Holliday, 2B BAL (MLB)
3-for-5, HR, 2B, R, 4 RBI, 2 K
The contact is still better than 2024 but it’s trended back down over the last month. That said, all fantasy managers will take a 9 HR, 8 SB, .265 BA out of Holliday over the first half of the season. It’s pretty incredible he has an outside shot at a 20/20 season. It’s likely hitting or missing those marks will inflate or deflate his value headed into 2026.
‼️ Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP ARI (MLB)
6 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 10 K
Every once and a while Rodriguez puts together a huge game like this. Then you turn around and he drops a crooked number on you. In OOPSY ROS projections we trust and the 4.43 ERA isn’t something I want a part of, despite the nice ERA estimators.
Braxton Ashcraft, RHP PIT (MLB)
3 IP, H, 2 K
Similar to Mike Burrows before him, Ashcraft’s MLB debut has been in the bullpen, but he got the start in this game with a really clean 3 innings. Normally I’d say it’s a decent buying opportunity but the elbow scare from last season still looms.
‼️ Matthew Liberatore, LHP STL (MLB)
7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, BB, 5 K
After a 3 game ERA correction where he gave up 16 ER, he’s gone back to back quality starts. The command/control gains are pretty remarkable. He’s only walked more than 1 batter in a game once all season.
🍔🍟 Zach Neto, SS LAA (MLB)
3-for-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB
His per 600 PA rate is 28 HR and 30 SB. Big reward for those who bought the injury dip. Love seeing the in-zone contact uptick compared to last season. Hilariously, xStats have him as slightly unlucky this season.
James Wood, LF WSN (MLB)
3-for-5, HR, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 K
He’s going to be better than we all thought he’d be huh? We’re nearing the season midpoint and he’s hit 22 HR with 9 SB and a .284/.379/.569 slash. He’s 22 so we can only dream on what the peak will look like.
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As Director of Pro Scouting, I lead a talented group of evaluators as we break down future stars. You can find me at random California League games throughout the season!