Rhys Hoskins

The dust of the trade deadline has settled, and baseball is set to begin the most exciting leg of the season. While competing teams are battling it out for a playoff spot, others are looking toward the future and working on improving their farm systems. At 39-66, the Phillies have long since been out of the picture in the NL East. They made a couple of moves before the deadline but didn't shake up their top-10 as much as other rebuilding teams did. Here's how those top-10 have done up to this point in the season.    10.…

In last week's top 10, we took a look at some of the top closers in waiting. This week we turn our attention to some rookies that can make a big difference for your fantasy squad down the stretch.Let me start by saying this list is for recent and future call-ups only that are still available in fantasy leagues. You won’t find Aaron Judge or Cody Bellinger on this list, so don’t get mad. I’m warning you ahead of time.I honestly could have done a top-20 list here instead of just top-10. That’s how many good prospects…

In last week's Dynasty Dugout, we looked into four post-hype prospects that have struggled thus far at the major league level. This week we switch over to every dynasty league owner's favorite topic.For those of us that play in dynasty leagues, prospects are basically as valuable as our own children. Okay, maybe that’s a bit far, but you get the point. The beauty of prospects is that no one really knows how good they can really be. For every person that thinks one prospect will be the next Mike Trout or Bryce Harper,…

In last week’s top 10, we detailed some struggling players that are showing signs of turning it around in the second half of the season. This week we pinpoint an area that fantasy owners might need a little bit of help in.Ah, power. Everyone loves it and never seem to have enough of it. You know the old saying, “Pitching and defense win championships?” Well, that’s not the case in fantasy baseball. Power is the name of the game. Home runs are up across the league in general, and probably in your fantasy league too.…

In part 5 of my MiLB watch-list, I’ll take a look at the NL East.MiLB Players Watch-List: NL Central MiLB Players Watch-List: NL West MiLB Players Watch-List: AL Central  MiLB Players Watch-List: AL West MiLB Players Watch-List: AL EastNL EAST Atlanta Braves Before I start I just have to say that the Braves farm system is loaded with young pitching. Their future on that front is very very bright.1. Ozhaino ‘Ozzie’ Albies SS/2B And after saying that, of course, I’ll start with a hitter. It’s…