Colorado's Hunter Goodman crushed three home runs (428 ft, 428 ft, 401 ft) and drove in five runs in the Rockies' 8-5 win over Minnesota Saturday — the first three-homer game of his career. Goodman becomes just the fourth catcher in MLB history to reach 25 home runs before the All-Star break, joining Cal Raleigh, Ivan Rodriguez, and Johnny Bench. None of his blasts were cheap; the shortest traveled 401 feet. He now leads all MLB catchers in home runs and has a scorching 12 HRs in June alone.
Francisco Lindor was activated from the injured list Saturday and made an immediate impact: his two-run RBI triple down the right-field line in the sixth inning — scoring Juan Soto and Bo Bichette — tied the game at 2-2 and sparked a four-run rally. AJ Ewing followed with a two-run single for a 4-2 lead. It was Lindor's first RBIs since April 22 and the biggest play of the game (+34.9% WPA). The Mets won 6-2 to end a seven-game losing streak; interim manager Andy Green picked up his first win since 2019.
Baltimore placed Rutschman on the 7-day concussion IL after an errant throw from shortstop Colt Emerson struck him in the helmet in the ninth inning of a loss to Seattle. The IL placement was retroactive, making him eligible to return today as the Orioles open a three-game home series against Washington. Manager Craig Albernaz said Rutschman has been going through a full day of catch and batting practice and is 'trending in the right direction.' Through 54 games before the injury: .254/.329/.458 with 8 HR and 40 RBI.
Los Angeles put together the most dominant win of its season Saturday, beating San Diego 15-3 in a game that included a nine-run sixth inning anchored by back-to-back home runs from Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing, capped by a three-run shot from Mookie Betts. Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned his 8th win (6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H). Kyle Tucker also hit a two-run single in the 8th. Tommy Edman doubled, tripled, and drove in three runs. LA's division lead pushed back to nine games.
Who's Hot This Week
The 24-year-old Athletics lefty has posted a 2.37 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 26:9 K:BB across 30.1 major-league innings since debuting May 26 — with zero home runs allowed in five starts. His June 25 start (5 IP, 0 ER, 9 Ks vs. San Francisco) was the most dominant of his young career. Jump is in the rotation to stay, and at 35% owned he's your lowest-hanging fruit. Managers who wait until he's 65% will be paying premium trade prices in three weeks.
Worth Reading
Daily waiver column with format-specific add thresholds across 10/12/15-team leagues. Highlights Troy Melton (DET) for elite pitch efficiency and unpacks the emerging Curtis Mead situation in Washington. The format breakdown is the reason to bookmark this even when you already know the names.
Covers all three days of the final weekend of Week 13. Flags Gage Jump (OAK) as the top two-start option and ranks Peter Lambert (HOU) as a high-ceiling stream against Miami. Quick read before you lock Sunday's lineup.
Cross builds the Statcast case for Walker Buehler (SD, 1.71 ERA since June 1) as one of the most underrated SP streams in baseball and digs into the Travis Bazzana situation following José Ramírez's IL stint. Schedule-focused with exit-velocity data behind every recommendation.
Rutschman was placed on the seven-day concussion IL after a throw struck him in the helmet in the ninth inning of a loss to Seattle. The placement was retroactive, making him eligible to return today as Baltimore opens a home series against Washington. Manager Craig Albernaz reported a full day of catch and batting practice Friday and said Rutschman is trending in the right direction. Through 54 games before the injury: .254/.329/.458, 8 HR, 40 RBI.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being 'significantly more cautious' this time. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the working timeline. The Braves (49-31, leading the NL East) have enough offensive depth to absorb his absence short-term.
Snell threw his first bullpen session Friday — 15 pitches, fastballs only — the first of four required sessions before he can face live hitters. He had a NanoScope procedure on his left elbow May 19. His four-step bullpen progression means July 10 is the earliest eligible return date, with a post-All-Star timeline (late July) more realistic. Chayce McDermott is holding the rotation spot.
Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Ragans is headed for elbow surgery — his third career procedure. He has been on the 60-day IL since May 6 with left elbow impingement, and a failed rehab attempt led to the surgery decision. With August the absolute earliest possible return from surgery, his 2026 fantasy value is done. Cut and stream.
After a rough 2025 season (5.68 ERA) that had many fantasy managers souring on the pick, Bryce Miller has come back in 2026 looking like a completely different pitcher. Since returning from an early-season oblique strain in mid-May, he has posted a 1.58 ERA, 43 strikeouts, and a 30.5% K rate across his recent starts — all career-best territory. His latest gem: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 9 K against Detroit. The driver is a documented arsenal overhaul that has been independently confirmed by multiple Statcast observers.
The transformation is built on two changes. First, Miller has nearly abandoned his sinker (17.3% usage in 2024 → 2.2% in 2026) — a pitch that opponents were barreling regularly. In its place, he's leaned heavily on a revamped splitter and an expanded slider. The splitter now generates a 33.3% whiff rate, just 6.3% hard-hit rate, and a .182 xwOBA — one of the most effective put-away pitches in the game. His slider's xwOBA has dropped from .372 in 2024 to .102 in 2026, turning a liability into a legitimate swing-and-miss weapon. Across every secondary pitch, every offering generates a whiff rate above 34%.
The surface-level results are backed up fully by Statcast. He's allowing an 85.5 mph average exit velocity (elite contact suppression) with a 3.6% barrel rate. His average exit velocity against ranks in the top tier of all MLB starters. At roughly 50% ownership in most leagues, Miller represents accessible upside — he's not yet locked up in every format. The one note of caution: this version of him is built on execution precision. A mechanical blip would show up fast. Watch his first bad outing to determine whether it's noise or a structural issue.
Saturday's big slate featured Raisel Iglesias (ATL) converting save No. 16 — his 34th consecutive successful save opportunity since July 28, 2025, the longest active streak in baseball and within three of Craig Kimbrel's 2013 Atlanta record. Emilio Pagan (CIN) took another small step in his Triple-A rehab with the Reds' committee situation still unresolved. Jacob Webb (CHC) was clean again in a hold, and Clayton Beeter (WSH) converted without incident, though his blown-save total (4) remains an active concern.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio Pagan | CIN | 🔴 Committee | Pagan started his Triple-A rehab June 25 — just six pitches in a 1-2-3 inning — and needs at least one more appearance before the Reds bring him back. In the meantime, Tony Santillan remains the nominal closer but has underperformed. Four different pitchers have recorded the last four Cincinnati saves. Don't roster more than one Reds arm in standard formats; the distribution is genuinely random until Pagan returns. |
| Jacob Webb | CHC | 🔴 Committee | Daniel Palencia remains on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation (placed June 16, no clear return date). Webb is the front-runner but Caleb Thielbar and Phil Maton have both converted opportunities. The Cubs have produced limited save chances, making this even harder to navigate. Only carry one Cubs reliever in standard formats — two is dead weight given how unpredictable the distribution has been. |
| Clayton Beeter | WSH | 🟡 Watch | Four blown saves on the season, yet the Nationals doubled down by optioning backup Gus Varland after last week's meltdown — confirming Beeter as the role holder despite the shaky track record. Washington leads MLB with 24 blown saves in 48 opportunities. The role is his to lose in the near term, but the floor is very low. Speculative add only in 14+ team leagues. |
| Alex Lange | KC | 🟡 Watch | Six consecutive saves since Carlos Estévez (shoulder IL) and Lucas Erceg (blown saves) fell out of the picture. Lange hasn't allowed a run in his last 7.1 innings and is the clearest daily closer in Kansas City. Watch status reflects Estévez's eventual return, not current production — hold Lange with confidence and track the Estévez timeline. |
Full game highlights from the Athletics-Giants game on June 25, featuring Gage Jump's career-high 9-strikeout, shutout performance across five innings. The video captures every punchout clearly and gives you an unfiltered look at why Jump's splitter/slider combo is generating the whiff rates it is.
Weekend waiver wire adds, start-or-sit decisions, and injury updates for the final weekend of Week 13 — including a breakdown of the Goodman situation, Gage Jump's two-start week, and which injured stars are close to returning.
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