#CardCorner: 1992 Donruss Kenny Lofton
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Fri, 2026-07-10 04:22
A star on the basketball court at the University of Arizona, Kenny Lofton went from Astros prospect to Cleveland star after a trade that helped his new team become an American League powerhouse.
Craig Muder
When Kenny Lofton stepped to the plate at Cleveland Stadium for the first time in 1992, the 65,813 fans in attendance for the Indians’ home opener were greeted with his 1991 minor league stats on the ...
Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate
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Wed, 2026-07-08 10:54
A record-tying performance during his first full season proved “Little Joe” could produce in big ways.
Abbey Dempsey
Joe Morgan’s words during his 1990 Hall of Fame induction ring charmingly ironic for a man responsible for one of Houston’s most historic days at the plate.
“For me, the game has never been about numbers,” Morgan said on Aug. 6, 1990, in Cooperstown. “It’s only been about winning.”
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The MLB All-Star break is next week as we are about to enter the second half of the 2026 MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our WW ranks with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 15— July 6 through July 12 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. […]
The Milwaukee Brewers just keep on winning, and they even got a boost on Tuesday from electric prospect Luis Lara, who made his debut in the big leagues in the second leg of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Lara made his presence felt right away for Milwaukee [...]
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of Buy-Low Candidates for Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at struggling star players who are top buy-low candidates. This week will feature some heavy hitters. All five of these star players are massive buy-lows in Week 15. These players will […]
We're just a week away from the All-Star Game and its festivities. Some may be looking forward to the excitement of the game itself, while others will be stoked to see if removing the timed aspect of the Home Run Derby makes it feel more nostalgic. Meanwhile, some teams are going to be very thankful […]
Hello again, Rotoballers. I hope you had a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend. It is time once again to take a break and find some help for your fantasy baseball team with the mid-week edition of the Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15. As usual, I’m looking to take advantage of recent […]
The 2026 All-Star break is just days away, which means the trade deadline is quickly approaching. While it may be a bit too early to tell who will be traded, rumblings have begun to surface, especially around teams that had their sights set on competing but have fallen short in the first half. In this […]
Welcome back to our weekly starting pitcher rankings for Week 15. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we rank the top 101 starting pitchers. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series is updated weekly with the "Top 101 Starting Pitchers" from Nick Mariano. His Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks look to assist you to the top […]
In this piece, we will check in on three high-impact prospects who have put themselves on the stash radar. While one of these players has already had a stint in the majors, the other two are pitchers knocking on the big-league door. Below, we will spotlight three prospects who are showcasing high-end upside at the […]
There are always unexpected players who break out in the second half of the fantasy season. These players then go on to become league winners for your fantasy baseball team. Remember Cade Horton's ascension to fantasy stardom last year, or Ben Rice's rise from a middle-tier fantasy catcher to one of the best over the […]
With the first half nearing the end, managers looking for a potential second-half lottery ticket should consider stashing a high-impact prospect. In this piece, we will look at nine emerging prospects and determine which are "stash-worthy" ahead of the looming All-Star break. So, should fantasy managers stash these breakout prospects? Let's get to it!Featured Promo: […]
Over the first half, managers have seen many relief pitchers start the season as low-leverage options but climb into high-leverage roles, putting them on the fantasy radar. In this piece, we will spotlight six relievers whose fantasy value has increased over the past week and determine whether they are worthy waiver-wire targets. So, should fantasy […]
St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien was added to the National League All-Star roster even with his recent struggles.
Just imagine how different the MLB history books would look if Pirates manager Don Kelly had acted on his instincts. Once the Pittsburgh Pirates built a comfortable lead over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park, Kelly considered giving the 32-year-old a breather. But he ultimately decided against it, unwilling to rob his star of a […]
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BALTIMORE–What happened? Orioles manager Craig Albernaz decided to try a batting order featuring four left-handed hitters against Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Matthew Boyd. However, that lineup didn’t produce any runs and just three hits in the six innings Boyd was in the game, and the Orioles didn’t score enough when he left in a 5-2 […]
The White Sox were handled 8-1 by the Red Sox on Tuesday night after Noah Schultz gave up two early home runs and Boston’s Payton Tolle dominated on the mound. Chicago managed just four hits in the loss.
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Zack Wheeler may be one of the biggest All-Star snubs of late. The Philadelphia Phillies ace spoke on that topic after dominating the Cincinnati Reds, expressing frustration over not being named despite having the numbers.Wheeler’s teammate Kyle Schwarber also opined on the right-hander’s snub. Schwarber is one of six All-Stars on the Phillies’ roster, which […]
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The San Diego Padres appear to be at rock bottom for the 2026 season. Losing eight games after their one victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their home series that began on June 26, the organization is on the brink of being sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Their only other win over […]
Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider announced an update on Max Scherzer during the San Francisco Giants series.
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Ahead of this weekend’s MLB draft, Baseball America published its midseason organization talent rankings, which will give White Sox fans a sense of how much picking first matters to the system’s perceived depth. And when it comes to perceptions, the White Sox are improving them. BA bumped them up one spot from 18th to 17th,…
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The Astros unsuccessfully tried last offseason to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder. That remains one of the front office’s top priorities as they prepare for next month’s trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The GM also added the club would be open to adding a right-handed pitcher who could […]
A handful of injured Orioles relievers are going for second opinions. As reflected on the MLB.com injury tracker, left-hander Keegan Akin will meet Dr. Keith Meister for evaluation on his elbow next week. Closer Ryan Helsley is going for further testing on his own elbow injury this week. Right-hander Colin Selby will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache at […]
Whatever momentum seemed to have been gained by the offensive outburst last night was immediately lost 24 hours later. We are right back in the same spot we were in when we got here yesterday. Really a frustrating night for a team that was hoping to turn a corner after last night and get some […]
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is slated to take place next weekend in Philadelphia, and as usual, all of the biggest stars of the spot will descend on one city for the Home Run Derby and arguably North American sports’ best All-Star Game.While the rosters are once again full of superstars, as always, fans and […]
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