Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Nick Kurtz across Baseball.
With the first round of fantasy baseball already in the books, analysts are re‑evaluating early picks as the season progresses, spotlighting elite performers and the impact of injuries.
Junior Caminero's 22 home runs and soaring walk rate highlight a season of explosive offense, while pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Roki Sasaki face unexpected turbulence.
Junior Caminero continues to impress with 22 homers and a dramatically improved batting average, while teammates and rivals alike show mixed results in a volatile early season.
From a second‑round draft pick to a 2.04 ERA in his first six starts, Gage Jump is reshaping expectations for the Athletics as they eye a playoff push and a future in Las Vegas
A look at the latest wave of top prospects whose minor‑league performances suggest they could soon make a major impact in fantasy leagues.
The rest‑of‑season (ROS) rankings that have become a staple for fantasy baseball managers are more than a simple list; they are a strategic compass that points toward the players most likely to deliver value over the final stretch of the campaign.
Baseball America’s June 2026 edition of its Top 500 dynasty rankings has sparked conversation across the baseball community, offering a snapshot of prospects who are shaping the sport’s future.
Major League Baseball’s owners have proposed a rule change that would bar high‑school players from signing professional contracts until they are at least 20 years old, prompting prospects like James Clark to weigh college baseball against early pro opportunities.
SportsLine’s veteran analyst Mike McClure leverages a proprietary simulation model to uncover high‑value daily fantasy baseball lineups, emphasizing hot streaks from Gabriel Moreno and Ketel Marte while delivering exclusive advice on DraftKings and FanDuel.
A deep dive into the weekly fantasy baseball rankings and player grades that blend industry‑leading projections with matchup analysis, offering managers a reliable tool to set their lineups.
A new proposal from Major League Baseball would bar high school players from signing directly, requiring them to be at least 20 and two years out of high school, a shift that could boost college baseball and alter the draft landscape.
Major League Baseball is exploring a draft overhaul that would bar high school players from signing professional contracts until they turn 20, a move that could reshape the minor league system and boost college baseball's role in player development.
A new collective bargaining proposal would bar high school players from signing professional contracts until they turn 20 and complete two years after graduation, a move that could accelerate the shift toward college baseball as the primary development route.
MLB’s latest proposal would bar high school players from signing directly, require a minimum age of 20, and reshape the draft landscape, prompting concerns about the future of elite teenage prospects.
From a gold‑medal game in Taipei to a future in the Tampa Bay system, Kinney credits fun and positivity for his development.
At the halfway point of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, plate discipline and contact metrics are revealing which players are poised for a breakout or a downturn.
Shane Bieber struggled in his return from the injured list, while Jac Caglianone continued to excel, and several other players delivered notable outings.
A new trade value chart combines expert consensus rankings and a custom calculation to help fantasy managers assess the rest‑of‑season value of hitters and pitchers, revealing which assets are undervalued or overvalued.
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA and league‑leading on‑base percentage have put him in the MVP conversation, while Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez battle for the Cy Young. Recent cycles by Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Bryce Harper, plus an Oakland comeback, round out a dramatic week.
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA, historic cycles by Crow‑Armstrong and Harper, and the Athletics’ comeback over the Angels highlight a competitive race for awards and playoff positioning.
From the Blue Jays' Ernie Clement to the Braves' Michael Harris II, a new generation of players is turning heads with statistically compelling performances that put them at the forefront of All‑Star voting.
The Baltimore Orioles have lost four of their last five games, and star player Gunnar Henderson’s underwhelming stats are at the center of the crisis. A return to his earlier form could be the key to reversing the team’s fortunes.
A summary of last night's key MLB moments, featuring Juan Soto, Andrew Benintendi, Salvador Perez and other standout performances.
Sam Antonacci has been hit by pitches 91 times this season, a testament to his aggressive style, helping the White Sox climb toward the top of the American League Central.