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Max Clark Notches First High-A Hit in Debut With West Michigan
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark recorded a hit in his first game with High-A West Michigan on Tuesday. The Tigers' top overall prospect earned a promotion after leading the Florida State League with 58 RBI while playing for Single-A Lakeland. Clark is turning heads at just 19 years old and showing why he was […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJustin Crawford Records First Double-A RBI
Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 3-for-5 with his first Double-A RBI and two stolen bases for Reading on Tuesday. The Phillies' No. 3 prospect logged his first RBI at Double-A in his third game with Reading and showed off his speed on the basepaths as well. The 20-year-old can fly and has 31 […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoXavier Isaac Crushes Homer For High-A Bowling Green
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI for High-A Bowling Green on Tuesday. The 20-year-old is crushing High-A this year to the tune of 15 homers, 61 RBI, and a .927 OPS. Isaac is one of the top first base prospects in all of baseball […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoChase DeLauter Homers During Rehab Assignment
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (foot) homered for the first time since April 16 during his rehab assignment for the ACL Guardians on Tuesday. MLB's No. 28 prospect has been sidetracked by a foot injury for most of 2024. DeLauter should return to Double-A Akron once he is healthy. The 22-year-old offers plenty of […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoRoyals Agree To Terms With Second-Round Pick David Shields
The Kansas City Royals have signed their second-round (No. 41 overall) pick David Shields. Shields, a left-handed pitcher out of Mt. Lebanon High School (Penn.), inked a deal for $2.3 million, which is slightly above slot value ($2,278,000). The 17-year-old has a plus fastball-slider-changeup repertoire with good command. The Royals lured him away from a […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoGriffin Burkholder Agrees To Deal With Phillies
Freedom High School (Va.) outfielder Griffin Burkholder has come to terms on a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The second-round pick (No. 63 overall) reportedly signed for $2.5 million, which is well above slot value ($1,352,000). Known for his elite speed, Burkholder was a West Virginia commit, so the Phillies did well to lure him […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoTwins Sign 33rd Overall Pick Kyle DeBarge
The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a deal with No. 33 pick Kyle DeBarge. DeBarge, a 21-year-old shortstop out of Louisiana-Lafayette, signed for $2.4 million, which is below slot value ($2,770,000). The former Ragin' Cajun is an above-average hitter with plus speed. He offers little in the power department (40-grade power), but that could improve […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoWhite Sox Ink Second-Round Pick Caleb Bonemer
Okemos High School (Mich.) shortstop/third baseman Caleb Bonemer has agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox. Bonemer, the second-round (No. 43 overall) pick of the White Sox in the 2024 draft, reportedly agreed to a deal worth $3 million. That is above the slot value for the pick ($2,172,800). The 18-year-old was committed […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoTigers Agree To Deal With First-Round Pick Bryce Rainer
Detroit Tigers first-round pick (No. 11 overall) Bryce Rainer has signed with the team for $5.8 million, which is just above slot value ($5,712,100). Rainer, a high school shortstop from Harvard-Westlake High School (Calif.), is just 19 years old and projects as an impact bat at a premium position. At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, Rainer […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoPedro Leon Crushes Homer For Triple-A Sugar Land
Houston Astros outfield/second base prospect Pedro Leon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. The 26-year-old continued his power surge this season with his 19th homer of the season. He is hitting .303 with 74 RBI to go with 22 stolen bases and a .913 OPS. The Astros' No. […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJack Leiter Deals In First Start After Break At Triple-A
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter was sharp in his first start after the All-Star break going 4 2/3 innings allowing no runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts for Triple-A Round Rock. The 25-year-old right-hander lowered his minor-league season ERA to 3.59 with a 1.29 WHIP. Leiter struggled in his appearances […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoDrew Rasmussen Effective In First Rehab Outing
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Rasmussen reportedly touched 99 mph on the radar gun with his fastball in an encouraging appearance. The 21-year-old is working his way back from an internal brace procedure a year […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoIgnacio Alvarez Expected To Be Promoted To Braves
The Atlanta Braves are expected to promote infield prospect Ignacio Alvarez on Monday from Triple-A Gwinnett according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Alvarez, the No. 5 prospect for the Braves, has played mostly shortstop in the minors but should slide over to second base to fill in for Ozzie Albies who is expected to miss eight […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoWhit Merrifield To Join The Braves
The Atlanta Braves will reportedly sign utility player Whit Merrifield. The veteran, who was recently released by the Philadelphia Phillies, will sign a major league deal with the Braves according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Merrifield hit .199 for the Phillies this year in 53 games, with three homers and 11 RBI to go with 11 […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoBubba Chandler Showing Promise At Double-A Altoona
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is impressing at Double-A Altoona, closing out the first half of the season on a tear. The right-hander now sports a 3.53 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 77 strikeouts in 63 2/3 innings. MLB's No. 51 overall prospect, Chandler is the latest Pirates' pitching stud in the minor leagues. […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoOwen Caissie Solid At Triple-A Iowa
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has turned in a good first half of the season for Triple-A Iowa. The lefty-swinging outfielder is hitting .279 with eight homers and 46 RBI to go with six stolen bases at Iowa this season. The Canadian is MLB's No. 34 overall prospect and could push for a promotion […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoRhett Lowder Off To Slow Start Since Double-A Promotion
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has struggled a bit since being promoted to Double-A Chattanooga. The right-hander is 1-4 in 12 starts at Double-A with a 6.52 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. Opponents are hitting .319 against Lowder in his Double-A starts. The talented 22-year-old has hit a bump in the road in his first […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJacob Misiorowski Dealing Lately At Double-A Biloxi
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has two straight July starts of six-plus innings with 10 strikeouts in each outing. The right-hander allowed just one combined run on four total hits in those two starts. The 22-year-old is finding his groove at Double-A. One of the top pitching prospects in the minor leagues, Misiorowski now […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJace Jung Has Productive First Half At Triple-A Toledo
Detroit Tigers infield prospect Jace Jung turned in a good first half of the season for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Jung battled a wrist injury that caused him to miss some time, but he has hit .264 with 13 homers and 45 RBI with a .888 OPS. Jung is the Tigers' No. 3 prospect […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJackson Jobe Dealing At Double-A Erie
Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (hamstring) is dialing things up at Double-A Erie after missing some time with a hamstring injury. The right-handed flamethrower has thrown 10 innings in two starts in July with 16 strikeouts, four walks, and just an earned run on five hits. The 21-year-old is the top pitching prospect in […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJasson Dominguez Still A Ways Away From Return
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (oblique) is still on the mend from an injury suffered about a month ago. Yankees manager Aaron Boone initially announced an eight-week timetable for the slugger with his right oblique injury and speaking last week, Boone said Dominguez still has a ways to go before returning. The 21-year-old […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoMax Meyer Could Join Marlins In Second Half
With the Miami Marlins likely to sell at the trade deadline, right-handed starting pitching prospect Max Meyer could be called up to join the rotation during the second half of the season. The 25-year-old struggled initially at Triple-A Jacksonville after being demoted early this season. But he has turned things around nicely lately, with a […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJeffrey Springs Nearing Return To MLB Mound
Tampa Bay Rays left-handed starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ramping up for a return to the big leagues after working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Springs has three appearances of at least four innings during July for Triple-A Durham. He is inching closer to making his way back to the Tampa Bay […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoJunior Caminero Progressing Nicely During Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps) is 4-for-17 during his rehab stint for the FCL Rays. Three of his four hits have been home runs and he's recorded five RBI. Caminero could be ready to return to Triple-A Durham once the team returns from their All-Star break. Once he gets back into […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoConrad Cason Goes To Red Sox In Eighth Round
Greater Atlanta Christian High School (Ga.) two-way player Conrad Cason was drafted by the Boston Red Sox at pick No. 237. The Mississippi State commit is a shortstop with a big arm and plus power at the plate but he projects most favorably as a pitcher. The 17-year-old can sit in the mid-90s with his […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoTigers Select Woody Hadeen With Sixth-Round Pick
The Detroit Tigers drafted UC Irvine shortstop Woody Hadeen with the No. 176 overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old offers great contact skills with plus speed and above-average defense. He does not offer much pop (35-grade power) but is a switch-hitter with on-base ability. At 6-foot-2 he could grow into his body […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoConnor Foley Goes To Diamondbacks In Fifth Round
Indiana University right-handed pitcher Connor Foley was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 164 pick in the MLB Draft. The 21-year-old transitioned to a starting pitcher role for the Hoosiers this past season and touched 99 miles per hour with his fastball. His elite fastball and effective slider-changeup combo give him great upside […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoReds Tab Lefty Tristan Smith In Fifth Round
Clemson left-handed pitcher Tristan Smith was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth round (pick No. 150) of the MLB Draft. The 21-year-old has a plus-fastball with a wipeout slider and effective changeup. Smith has battled with his control but with a solid three-pitch repertoire, he projects as a potential middle-of-the-rotation starting pitcher. The […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoKavares Tears Scooped Up By Padres At Pick No. 134
University of Tennessee outfielder Kavares Tears was selected by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round (pick No. 134) of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old broke out for the Volunteers late in his career and starred for the College World Series winners. He grades out as a solid 50-grad hitter with 55-grade power […...
Brian Buckey 6 months agoRoman Anthony Wins First-Ever Futures Skills Showcase
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony claimed the first-ever Futures skills showcase this weekend. The Red Sox's No. 2 prospect made a statement by showing off his overall skills and topping a talented crop of young players in the competition. The 20-year-old is currently at Double-A Portland and is hitting .241 with 10 homers, […...
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