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Christopher Crawford / NBCSports.com:
Top fantasy baseball prospects: Jac Caglianone getting the call, Harry Ford heating up in Tacoma  —  A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025.  —  That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes leaves game against Nationals with elbow discomfort  —  Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was lifted after just 70 pitches Sunday against the Washington Nationals with right elbow discomfort.  Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters after Arizona's 3-1 win that Burnes will have an MRI on Monday.
Associated Press:
Shane Bieber's second rehab start on Thursday brings hope for Guardians' rotation  —  CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber will make his second rehab start on Thursday with the possibility of the 2020 American League Cy Young winner rejoining the Cleveland Guardians rotation by late June or early July.
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
McCutchen ties Clemente for third on Pirates' all-time homers list with 240  —  Andrew McCutchen tied Roberto Clemente for third place on the Pittsburgh Pirates' all-time home run list at 240 with a two-run shot off San Diego's Randy Vásquez in the third inning on Sunday.
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
Slugger Adolis García sits again as Rangers look for him to make ‘mechanical changes’ at the plate  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying …
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
Mariners promote infield prospect Cole Young from Triple-A Tacoma  —  SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners promoted infield prospect Cole Young from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of their game against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.  —  Right-hander Bryce Miller was also reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is expected to start.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz insists on playing after sister's death, hits home run  —  CHICAGO - Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz chose to play Sunday after learning about the death of his older sister, Genelis.  —  A news report from the Dominican Republic said Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Exclusive: How ex-MLB player Eric Anthony learned his dad was Dodgers legend Willie Davis  —  LOS ANGELES — Eric Anthony was always curious, but never obsessed, to learn the family secret.  —  He grew up asking his mother about the identity of his biological father, but always received vague answers …
Associated Press:
Judge, Ohtani light up first inning with historic home runs in Yankees-Dodgers rematch  —  LOS ANGELES — Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted historic home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met Friday night in a rematch of last year's World Series.
Los Angeles Times:
Mookie Betts dealing with fractured toe, won't start against Yankees this weekend  —  Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not start in any of this weekend's games against the New York Yankees after sustaining a fractured toe this week, but the team is hopeful he will be able to avoid a stint on the injured list.
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2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker: Michael King out indefinitely, Jazz Chisholm Jr. back soon?  —  Welcome to Rotoworld's 2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker, where the staff will be keeping you up to date with all the latest injury news and status on fantasy-relevant players around the league.
Associated Press:
Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke's first major league home run comes in native Toronto  —  TORONTO — This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke.  —  The Athletics' 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto.
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
Rockies demote first baseman Michael Toglia to Triple-A Albuquerque  —  NEW YORK — Struggling Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Saturday's game against the New York Mets.  —  Toglia appeared to establish himself as the Rockies …
 
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