Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 10 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly column where we take a look at starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or just smoke and mirrors.This week we've got three interesting arms to look at, two youngsters in San Francisco and a veteran in the Bronx. First, we'll deep dive into...

It has been a busy trade deadline across the majors with a ton of players on the move. Turning our attention toward fantasy baseball, there are also some fantasy managers looking to add starting pitchers to their squad.As managers look to fortify their pitching staffs down the stretch, streaming the right players could be key. Are Kyle Harrison, Spencer Schwellenbach, Yusei Kikuchi, Max Meyer, and Eduardo Rodriguez just viable streaming options, or could any of them be worth rostering for the ...

PROSPECT: Kyle Harrison, SP, San Francisco GiantsANALYSIS: Considered one of the top prep arms available in the 2020 draft, Harrison fell to the Giants in the third round as he sought a big signing bonus to pass over his commitment to UCLA. The Giants met those demands, signing Harrison for just short of a $2.5 million bonus.Harrison's mid-90s fastball has led his offerings, a dominant pitch from the left side with the rise that he gets on the pitch and his low release point. He pairs that with ...

All levels of minor league baseball are now in full force, with complex leagues and the Dominican Summer League each having multiple weeks under the belt.In this week's six-packs, we are going to look at players who have performed tremendously well over the past 30 days. While it can be a short time frame to look at, often viewing a player's progress throughout the year can show growth beyond the baseline statistics.Look here for insight on potential fantasy baseball dynasty league pickups ...

PROSPECT: Kyle Harrison, SP, San Francisco GiantsANALYSIS: Harrison, 21, is widely viewed as the number one prospect in the Giants' system. Selected in the third round of the 2020 draft, he has quickly climbed through the ranks of affiliated ball through just over two seasons in the San Francisco system. Now, as he puts on a show at Triple-A, one could theorize that Harrison's MLB debut will come sooner rather than later.The southpaw has developed a fantastic three-pitch repertoire with a ...

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison, 21, is widely viewed as the No. 1 prospect in the organization. Selected in the third round of the 2020 draft, he has quickly climbed through the ranks of affiliated ball through just over two seasons in the San Francisco system. Now, as he puts on a show at Triple-A, one could theorize that Harrison's MLB debut will come sooner rather than later. The southpaw has developed a fantastic three-pitch repertoire with a mid-90s fastball, mid-80s ...

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison had an impressive start Tuesday, striking out nine batters in four no-hit innings for Triple-A Sacramento. The top left-handed pitching prospect exclusively used his elite fastball-slider combo to achieve a 58% whiff rate on the day. The lefty has had an up-and-down season, with a 4.11 ERA, 20.3% walk rate, and a 40.6% strikeout rate in 10 starts. Harrison is nearing his MLB debut, making him a great player to stash in redraft leagues.

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison only lasted two innings in his debut for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. The lefty tossed two innings and allowed four walks to go along with one hit, one run and four strikeouts. Harrison has quickly risen through the Giants farm system and had a chance to break camp with the team, but struggled mightily in the Cactus League and was optioned to Triple-A. Despite the command not being there tonight, Harrison still provides all the tools to ...

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher prospect Kyle Harrison got lit up in his second start of the spring on Tuesday versus the Cincinnati Reds. After struggling in his first start by allowing three hits on two runs over an inning, Harrison didn't fare better Tuesday afternoon by allowing five runs on five hits with a walk and two strikeouts. The former third-round pick in 2020, Harrison rapidly climbed the Top-100 board entering 2023. The lefty excelled last season between High-A and Double-A ...

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison has an advanced fastball in the mid-90s, as well as a sharp slider and fading changeup. He has shown confidence in all of his offerings, allowing him to thrive as he ascends the ranks of Minor League Baseball. Harrison's strikeout rate has been quite impressive over his first two seasons, but he has also walked batters at a higher clip. He'll need to improve his control a bit more, even if it comes at the cost of allowing opponents to put a ...