Nick Kingham

Protection. It is needed in so many different ways. For fantasy owners, the best protection for fantasy owners is making sure you keep up with news concerning your players, such as hot and cold streaks, and whether an injury may impact playing time or lead to a stint on the disabled list. Speaking of protection, did you notice what happened to Yadier Molina on Saturday? The veteran Cardinals catcher took a 100 MPH foul tip off the bat of Kris Bryant in his groin. Even with all of the protection catchers wear, that can still…

As the calendar flips over into May, Major League Baseball is getting infested with high-upside rookies, especially on the mound. But don't worry, this is a good infestation. A good infestation? Does such a thing exist? Not when it's insect-related, but when the infestation consists of top prospects like Walker Buehler, Gleyber Torres, and Ronald Acuna, I'd consider that a very good infestation. Buehler and Mike Soroka are the first big name pitching prospects to lock up long-term rotation spots, and they lead the way in…

Nick Kingham was one of the early success stories in the minors this season, but when news broke last Friday that he would make a spot start for the Pirates on Sunday, he caused only a minor ripple in fantasy circles. The Pirates rewarded the 26-year-old with the assignment after he went 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 27 strikeouts over 22.2 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis.It was that last figure in the stat line that intrigued many of the fantasy owners who picked him up prior to his major league debut against the…

With the 2017 Major League Baseball season in the books, teams are already looking ahead to 2018. For a lot of teams, the focus is on their young prospects and whether or not they'll have a chance to make an impact for the big league club. This is the case for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who missed out on the postseason this past season. There's plenty of talent on the Major League club already, but what's waiting down the pipeline has the Pirates optimistic for the future. 10. Steven Jennings, RHPAge: 19 Drafted:…