
Week 14 Waiver Wire Gems: Hitters and Arms to Grab Now
Fantasy baseball managers can boost their rosters with emerging hitters and pitching standouts highlighted in this week's waiver wire guide.
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Fantasy baseball managers can boost their rosters with emerging hitters and pitching standouts highlighted in this week's waiver wire guide.

Kazuma Okamoto's 19th home run fuels Toronto's narrow loss while his All-Star vote surges, highlighting a dynamic week for Japanese players across the American League.

Ernie Clement, a former University of Virginia standout, has been voted as an American League All-Star starter for the 2026 season, earning more than 3.2 million votes and finishing just 108,000 votes behind Shohei Ohtani.

Ernie Clement, a former University of Virginia standout, has been selected as an MLB All-Star following a breakout 2025 postseason and a scorching start to the 2026 campaign, driven by community support and impressive statistics.

Despite a College World Series disappointment, former UNC standouts are making their marks — and facing challenges — across Major League Baseball.
Over the past quarter‑century, Southwest Florida’s high schools have produced a steady stream of baseball talent, from early stars like Blaze Alexander to recent draftees such as Carson Palmquist. Their high school feats, college careers and professional breakthroughs illustrate a pipeline that continues to feed Major League Baseball, while also reinforcing the region’s reputation as a fertile ground for future stars.

A legal yet unprecedented move by third‑base coach Chad Epperson helped the Boston Red Sox secure an 8‑1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, briefly lifting their home record to 10‑20 despite a season mired near the bottom of the American League.

On May 29, Hillsborough County edged out Pinellas County All-Stars 10-3 in a senior baseball game hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays, featuring standout performances by Christian Skaggs, Mikie Locke and Emilio Salgado.

The death of 21‑year‑old Ian Hutchison, a University of Maryland club ice hockey goalie, has left teammates, friends and fans mourning a kind‑hearted athlete whose love for the game was matched by his passion for Disney, the Muppets and professional baseball and hockey teams.

The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.

Major League Baseball owners have introduced a contentious salary cap plan that would limit team spending in 2027, trigger a payroll floor, and overhaul revenue distribution, setting the stage for a potential lockout and a battle over the sport's competitive balance.
An in-depth look at the 25 standout high school players from Indiana over the past quarter-century, tracing their paths from high school stardom to NFL contracts, coaching roles, and the challenges that shaped their legacies.

The push to reinstate Division I baseball at the University of Colorado blends celebrity appeal, seasoned administration, and a scenic campus environment to craft a compelling revival effort.
Mike Woods, who built Hamilton’s baseball program from its inception in 1999 into a ten‑time state champion, announced his retirement this week, closing a chapter that reshaped the sport in the region.

Josh Donaldson's induction into Auburn's Wall of Fame honors a career that spanned three seasons at Auburn, 13 years in the majors, and a lasting commitment to future Tigers.