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Major League Baseball

Covered by Greg Hoogkamp

🍔🍟Jose Altuve, DH HOU (MLB)

2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, SB

The first couple of months of the season were a slog for the diminutive Astros’ sparkplug. However, since the calendar flipped to July, he’s been the same-old-Altuve. In 138 July/August plate appearances, Altuve has posted a .339/.406/.595 line with 7 HR/2 SB line, good for a 174 wRC+ (8th in MLB during that time). Many of the underlying metrics are just shy of where he was during his prime, but he is still very valuable, especially with the added dual-eligibility (2B-OF). 

‼️ Chase Burns, RHP CIN (MLB)         

6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K

Burns must have been chomping at the bit to get back on the mound after being pulled early from the Bristol Speedway game due to rain. Burns was regularly up over 100 mph in this one, topping out at 101.4. Burns generated 16 whiffs leading to his fourth double-digit strikeout game (fourth in a row if you take out the shortened Bristol start). His ratios currently look ugly, but trust the stuff; this is future ace material here. 

‼️ Edward Cabrera RHP MIA (MLB)

8.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K, HR

The Marlins decided to hold on to Edward Cabrera and Sandy Alcantara at the deadline and Cabrera is making their decision look like a good one delivering the best start of his career on Friday night. Cabrera dominated the Braves inducing 19 whiffs and a 33.9% CSW allowing just two hits over eight innings. Cabrera has put together four straight starts of 1 ER or less with a 28:5 K-to-BB ratio. He looks like he could be a difference-maker for dynasty managers down the stretch.

🍔🍟 Trea Turner, SS PHI (MLB)

2-for-4, HR, 2B, R, 5 RBI, 2 BB, SB

Turner has been a regular on the Saturday Daily Sheet and he added another combo meal on Friday night against the Rangers. Turner has been setting the table for Schwarber and Harper and is on pace for his fifth 100-run season. He’s also been providing value with his legs and is now up to 26 steals for the season. Like Altuve, he’s not quite the same player he was five years ago, but he continues to chug along helping your dynasty team.

Brandon Marsh, CF PHI (MLB)

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

For all of the negative discourse we’ve heard about the Phillies needing a CF, Marsh has had a solid season. The Bader-acquisition will eat into some of his playing time, but the Phillies had already started to limit Marsh’s playing time vs LHP. This might actually be the perfect role for Marsh to play: starting vs righties, sitting vs lefties. He currently holds a .294/.357/.468 in 227 plate appearances vs RHP which will play very nicely at the bottom of the Phillies order. Marsh should provide a modest power/speed OF option who won’t hurt your ratios. 

‼️ Brandon Woodruff, RHP MIL (MLB)

7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 2 HR

Woodruff hasn’t missed a beat after being sidelined for all of 2024 and the first half of 2025. Despite a nearly two-tick drop in fastball velocity, Woodruff has a 34.9% strikeout rate (would be a career-high). This result comes from career-high whiff rates on his four-seam (38.1%), sinker (20.3%) and changeup (38.8%). Woodruff has ditched his slider for a harder cutter which has proved to be a great move. His 86.8 mph slider was hit around to the tune of a .370 wOBA in 2023, while his 89.7 mph cutter is yielding just a .252 wOBA this season. This is impressive stuff; hopefully you stashed him while he was rehabbing because you are certainly gleaning the results now. 

🍔🍟 Brice Turang, 2B MIL (MLB)

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

Just the one hit for Turang on Friday, but it was a big one, and combined with a stolen base, he gave you exactly what fantasy owners need from him. Turang has improved his plate approach (+2.2% chase rate) and quality of contact (+15.5% hard hit rate, +4.1% barrel rate) data which has led to consistent playing time and production. While he’s not stealing bases at the same rate as last season, he is still on pace for well over 30 which is a huge deal at the second base position. The home runs are also a nice bonus. 

👟 Jordan Walker, RF STL (MLB)

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

I’m hoping and praying my 30-team, Gunnar Henderson for Jordan Walker and Colt Emerson trade from two seasons ago will finally yield some results. It was looking pretty dire earlier this season when Walker was demoted to Triple-A to work on a swing adjustment. Since Walker returned from Memphis on July 18th, he’s posted a .318/.366/.455 line with one home run and two stolen bases. This has come with a 53.1% ground ball rate which has always been a challenge for the 6 ‘6 right fielder. Do we trust the Cardinals to help him make the proper adjustments to unlock the elite power potential (99th percentile bat speed) he possesses? Time will tell.  

🆕 Kyle Karros, 3B COL (MLB)

1-for-3, R, RBI, BB, K

The Rockies called up Karros for his major league debut on Friday night and he recorded his first hit (a single to right in his first at bat) with father, and former big leaguer, Eric on hand. Karros has steadily risen through the minors after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 draft showing success at every stop. Karros should provide modest power and speed, but his real strength is his ability to get on base. His lowest OBP in five minor league stops is .368 at Triple-A Albuquerque this season. He looks like he will be a nice complimentary piece in fantasy, especially playing half of his games at Coors. 

Blaze Alexander, 3B ARI (MLB)

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

Alexander has played every game at third base for the DBacks since they traded away Eugenio Suarez at the deadline. Alexander has produced with his new opportunity slashing .320/.433/.640 over the seven games chipping in two home runs. This may be a short-term opportunity with divisive infield prospect Jordan Lawlar’s imminent return from injury. Alexander profiles more as a utility infielder as he can play all around the infield and this will probably be his role once Lawlar returns to the big leagues. 

Masataka Yoshida, DH BOS (MLB)

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

The Red Sox continue to roll, pushing the Blue Jays for the AL East division lead. Yoshida provided a much appreciated offensive boost on Friday slugging two extra base hits including a homer. Yoshida provides no defensive value, but the Red Sox don’t need that from him. It’s his solid plate approach and batted ball prowess that gives him value. Yoshida puts the ball in play (16.1% K rate, 94.5% zone contact, 84.9% overall contact) and has been barreling it well in 2025 (8.2% barrel rate). Yoshida fills in as the LHH DH that Devers vacated when he was traded to San Francisco. Expect him to get the lion’s share of the DH reps vs RHP down the stretch and provide solid four-category value.  

Mookie Betts, SS LAD (MLB)

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

It’s been a tough season for Betts, no if’s and’s or but’s about it. Regardless if it’s been injury, lingering illness or aging, Betts is having his worst season by leaps and bounds. His .680 OPS is 123 points lower than his previous career-low. Betts plate approach and contact numbers are in-line with his career norms; his bat speed and power numbers, however, have fallen off a cliff. Betts holds an 11th percentile bat speed, 18th percentile barrel rate and 16th percentile hard hit rate. This was his bread and butter a few short seasons ago. It’s been a season-long struggle and frustrating for fantasy owners who paid a high acquisition cost to get him. The good news is that he’s in the lineup every day, but the bad news is he’s been producing below replacement level in most league formats. Small sample, but he has four multi-hit games over his last ten including the home run Friday night. Betts owners are in a holding pattern waiting for him to produce like the top-round talent he’s been his entire career. 

Triple-A

Covered by Will Thompson

🔜 Dylan Crews, DH WAS (Triple-A)

1-for-5, 2 K

Crews has been injured for most of the season with an oblique injury, but should be back within the next week. He’s had a rough year at the big league level to this point, but has at least hit very well with Rochester over his first eight rehab games. The last seven weeks of the regular season are going to be crucial for Crews, who has a career 73 wRC+ in 76 big league games. 

🔜 Kyle Bradish, RHP BAL (Triple-A)

3.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Bradish had a rough outing in his first rehab start in Triple-A, but thank goodness the Orioles are actually going to get one of their starting pitchers healthy soon. The righty hasn’t pitched since early 2024 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery and given the state of Baltimore’s internal pitching options, they really need Bradish to return to form. 

Jhostynxon Garcia, CF BOS (Triple-A)

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

The Password is officially on a heater with the WooSox. Over his last 14 games, he’s hitting .350/.381/.767 with 6 HR and five doubles. His stock has continued to rise since being promoted to Triple-A early in the year, but there’s just no way to fit him into the Red Sox crowded outfield picture at the moment. Notably though, he is beginning to work out at first base just like everyone else it seems like. The Password has the kind of power to make an impact, but he chases a ton and has an in-zone contact rate of just 78%. His hard-hit rate is only 37% as well, a lot lower than you would think for a guy with 16 HR in 58 Triple-A games. I still am not sold, but he might keep hitting well enough to force himself into the Red Sox first base picture. 

‼️ Parker Messick, LHP CLE (Triple-A)

6.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, HR allowed

Another great outing for Parker Messick, who registered nine strikeouts and most importantly for him, no walks. I’m a big Messick fan and I hope he gets a shot in the Guardians rotation in September because he deserves it. 

🍔🍟 Justin Crawford, CF PHI (Triple-A)

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

If Justin Crawford goes deep, you just know it has to be a combo meal. Crawford launched a leadoff homer in this game for his fourth of the season and had an excellent all-around day. His numbers in Triple-A are outstanding, but I’m skeptical if it can translate against big league pitching. Crawford can fly so a higher GB rate is fine, but 62% scares me. 

🔜 Hunter Greene, RHP CIN (Triple-A)

5.1 IP, 2 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 2 HR allowed

A weird line for Hunter Greene in his latest rehab start, which may be his last one before returning. The stuff is still electric, there’s zero concern there, but the Reds are reportedly going to be cautious down the stretch with Greene to try and keep him healthy. Cincy’s rotation is very good though and hopefully they choose to move Nick Martinez to the bullpen so Chase Burns can stay as a starter. 

‼️Adam Mazur, RHP MIA (Triple-A)

5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

Mazur is still 24 years old and has been good overall in Triple-A this year, I’m just not sure the stuff is good enough to have him stick as a backend big league starter. This was an excellent outing though and he pounded the strike zone as he always has in the minors. The Marlins have plenty of pitching depth though so it would need to take a few injuries to give Mazur an extended look in the rotation. 

🔜‼️Jameson Taillon, RHP CHC (Triple-A)

4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

The Cubs need Jameson Taillon back in their rotation in the worst way and after being stretched out to 78 pitches in this outing, he should probably be back for his next turn. 

Kyler Fedko, DH MIN (Triple-A)

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

Fedko just got bumped up to Triple-A and is already 25 years old, but his power and speed combo is very intriguing. He hit .253/.375/.494 with 20 HR and 26 SB in 88 games in Double-A before his promotion and went deep for the first time with St. Paul yesterday. Fedko was a 12th round pick in 2021 out of UConn and has seen a major power surge this season after hitting no more than 10 home runs in any previous pro season. Given the state of the Twins roster at the moment, it’s worth keeping an eye on Fedko. 

Zac Veen, RF COL (Triple-A)

3-for-6, 2B, 3 R, K

Veen has hit very well in Triple-A as of late and is probably due for another shot in the big leagues soon. He chases way too much though (37%) and the power hasn’t consistently shown up in Albuquerque the way it should in altitude. I’m not a big Veen believer, but he should get another chance here at some point. 

💣💣 Ben Rortvedt, C LAD (Triple-A)

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

Naturally the Dodgers acquire Ben Rortvedt and he immediately starts raking in Triple-A. A double dong day for the veteran catcher, who would be in the big leagues if the Dodgers decide to send Dalton Rushing down so he can get everyday at bats again. 

Jacob Melton, CF HOU (Triple-A)

2-for-5, R, SB

Melton got called up earlier than he should have given the Astros injury situation, but now he has more of a chance to develop in Triple-A. I really like Melton. The swing is a bit unorthodox, but his exit velocities are through the roof and he consistently hits hard line drives to all fields. In particular, Melton’s approach has taken a massive step forward this year, cutting his 31% chase rate with Sugar Land in 2024 down to 23% in 2025. The 24-year-old will be ready for his next opportunity, I’m still very high on the player long-term. 

Hayden Birdsong, RHP SF (Triple-A)

4.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, HR allowed

There’s no question that it’s been an odd year for Hayden Birdsong, who was terrific early in the season before having major command problems that got him optioned to Triple-A. This was a strong outing though and one that was needed after a rough start in Albuquerque last week. I would like to see Birdsong be more efficient and go deeper into games as well, that’s the next step. 

Double-A

Covered by Trevor Hooth

‼️ Brycen Mautz, LHP STL (Double-A)

6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K