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Jackson Chourio Offers It All
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio went 3-for-3 with a run and RBI during Tuesday's Cactus League loss against the San Francisco Giants. The 19-year-old phenom is now hitting .304 with two RBI over his first 23 at-bats. Signed to an eight-year, $82 million contract this offseason, Chourio is slated to make his big-league debut […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoKevin Gausman Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue
Keegan Matheson of MLB.com is reporting that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will not throw his scheduled bullpen on Monday. The veteran has been dealing with "general shoulder fatigue", but a recent MRI has shown no structural concerns or injury. In other words, the best news the Blue Jays could have hoped […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoZack Wheeler Signs Big Extension
Jon Heyman of MLB Network has reported that Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has agreed to terms on a three-year, $126 million extension to remain in Philly for the foreseeable future. The right-hander already has a year left on his current deal, so the extension won't kick in until the 2025 season. Wheeler is coming […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoTanner Bibee Makes Return To Mound
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee struggled in his first appearance in the Cactus League this spring against the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old tossed 1 2/3 innings and allowed two runs on three hits to go along with one walk and three punch outs. Bibee had a phenomenal rookie season with a shiny 2.98 […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoJordan Walker Off To Slow Start In Spring
St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Jordan Walker will look to turn things around on Monday when the club squares off against the Washington Nationals in the Grapefruit League. Over his first 13 at-bats this spring, the Georgia native has just one RBI and is hitting .154. The 21-year-old remains one of the top prospects in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoJarred Kelenic Struggling With New Team
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks in Sundays Grapefruit League contest versus the rival Philadelphia Phillies. The former top prospect was acquired from the Seattle Mariners earlier in the offseason and is coming off of his best year as a pro with a .253 batting average to go along […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoKutter Crawford Continues To Earn Rotation Spot
Boston Red Sox starting pitching Kutter Crawford put together another impressive outing in a Grapefruit League matchup versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Crawford went three scoreless innings and allowed two hits with no walks and four strikeouts. In 31 games (23 starts) this past season, Crawford showed serious upside and pitched to 4.04 ERA with […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoDavid Bote Showing Power Early In Spring
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote pinch-hit and went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer on Sunday. Bote's home run was his third of the Cactus League. The utility man has been off to a hot start this spring, but will need to continue to have a strong showing to break camp as a bench option for […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoKevin Alcantara Goes Deep
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara went 1-for-2 with a solo home run versus the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Alcantara, 21, spent most of 2023 in High-A South Bend with limited action in Rookie Ball and Double-A. Between all three levels, Alcantara hit .284 with 13 round trippers, 71 RBI and 15 stolen bases to […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoJuan Soto Is Loving Pinstripes Early On
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-3 with a homer on Sunday in a loss against the Detroit Tigers in the Grapefruit League. The newly acquired Soto has only had nine at-bats thus far, but has made the most of them with six hits, three homers, seven RBI and a pair of walks. Soto, […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoChris Bassitt Looks To Improve
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has made two appearances in the Grapefruit League this spring with mixed results. After two scoreless innings of relief in his first outing, Bassitt served up three runs in his most recent performance on Saturday. The veteran got off to a slow start last season, but had a […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoRyan Helsley Remains A Strong Bullpen Option
St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley has tossed two scoreless outings over his first two Grapefruit League appearances this spring. He has also recorded three strikeouts. Helsley is coming off of another strong season as the Cardinals closer and remains the top option for saves in St. Louis. Entering 2024, the fireballer remains one of […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoKe'Bryan Hayes Off To Nice Start In Spring Training
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-3 with a run scored against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Hayes is now hitting .357 with two homers and six RBI over his first 14 Grapefruit League at-bats. It seems like Hayes has been around forever, but he is still just 27. Always highly touted in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoJavier Baez Hitless In Spring
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez went 0-for-3 versus the New York Yankees on Sunday. Baez is now hitless in his first 11 at-bats with no walks in the Grapefruit League. Speaking earlier in the offseason, Baez noted that he strengthened his conditioning after dealing with back and core injuries in his first two seasons for […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoLuis Campusano Goes Yard For First Homer Of Spring
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano went 1-for-3 with two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League contest versus the Seattle Mariners. Campusano, 25, belted his first dinger of the spring to help the Padres cruise to a 12-4 victory. One of the Padres former top prospects, Campusano is still just scratching the surface at the […]
Daniel Burdeen 9 months agoJackson Holliday Cranks First Triple-A Homer
Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday went 2-for-3 with two walks and hit his first home run for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Holliday, 19, was the first overall pick in last years draft and has quickly risen through the Orioles system with an incredible start to his young career. On the season, Holliday has hit […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoColton Cowser Goes Yard
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser went 1-for-5 with a home run for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Cowser remains one of the more talented Orioles prospects and has hit a steady .307 with 16 home runs, 57 RBI and eight stolen bases. The issue for Cowser has been his limited time during his big-league debut, […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoOrioles Promote Heston Kjerstad
The Baltimore Orioles have called up top outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad. The 24-year-old began the season in Double-A Bowie where he tore the ball off the cover and spent the last 76 games playing for Triple-A Norfolk. Between both levels, Kjerstad has hit .303 with 21 homers, 55 RBI and five stolen bases. One of […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoOwen Caissie Continues Strong Season
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base on Wednesday for Double-A Tennessee. Caissie, 21, has put together a fine season on the farm with a .286 batting average to go along with 21 homers, 81 RBI and seven stolen bases. The main part of the Yu Darvish […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoMick Abel Finishing Season On High Note
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel threw five scoreless innings on Wednesday for Double-A Reading. The right-hander allowed three hits, one run, three walks and struck out eight in his performance. Abel has had his ups and downs throughout the season, but he is finishing the season strong with a 1.17 ERA over his last […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoCade Horton Continues To Flash
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton put together another impressive performance in a no-decision on Wednesday for Double-A Tennessee. Horton, 21, was the Cubs first-round pick at seventh overall in 2022 and has been shining in his first full professional season. Horton has flown through the system this season from Single-A and High-A to Double-A […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoMick Abel Hit Hard
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel got hit hard on Wednesday. Abel, 21, has had an up and down season for Double-A Reading, but last night's performance was by far his worst of the season. In five innings, Abel allowed six hits, eight runs, two walks and struck out seven. His biggest blemish of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoJasson Dominguez Catching Fire In August
After an up and down year for Double-A Somerset, New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has turned things around in August. On Wednesday, Dominguez, 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. The 20-year-old has been a bit of a disappointment this season compared to his first couple of professional years and much […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoJackson Holliday Refuses To Cool Off
Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday went 1-for-4 with a triple for Double-A Bowie on Wednesday. Holliday, 19, continues to hit at every level he's played at this season and has produced 40 extra-base hits between Single-A, High-A and Double-A. The 2022 first overall pick has been nothing but impressive the season with a .337 […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoJordan Lawlar Showing Why He Got Promoted
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-3 with a walk on Wednesday for Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks top prospect was promoted to Reno three days ago and been off to a hot start. In his first two games, the 21-year-old has gone 3-for-7 with a homer, two runs, four RBI and three walks. Lawlar […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoNoelvi Marte Holding His Own In Triple-A
Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Noelvi Marte was promoted to Triple-A Louisville on July 10 and has shown he has belonged since that time. In 24 games, the 21-year-old has hit a clean .319 with two homers, 17 RBI and six stolen bases. Apart from three games in Rookie Ball, Marte spent most of his season […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoOrelvis Martinez Has Plenty Of Power In His Bat
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop/third base prospect Orelvis Martinez has struggled since being promoted to Triple-Buffalo on July 17. Martinez, 21, hasn't hit much for average at either stop this season, but has shown plenty of power out of his bat with 19 homers between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo. He has also driven in […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoKahlil Watson Will Join High-A
After being acquired from the Miami Marlins in the Jean Segura for Josh Bell deal, shortstop prospect Kahlil Watson will join High-A Lake County for the Cleveland Guardians. Watson, 20, is a former first-round pick in 2021 and could be an under the radar get for the Guardians. Watson has struggled this season with a […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoJace Jung Performing Well In Double-A
Since being promoted to Double-A Erie on July 25, Detroit Tigers second base prospect Jace Jung has performed well. In that time, Jung, 22, has hit .259 with three homers, seven RBI and a .259 batting average over 27 at-bats. Two of his homers came on Monday in a big performance. Jung is a consensus […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year agoTermarr Johnson Earns Promotion To Single-A
Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson was promoted to High-A Greensboro on Tuesday. Johnson, 19, has improved every month of the season and was on fire during the month of July where he showed plenty of power. Overall, Johnson hit .244 with 13 homers, 44 RBI and seven stolen bases in Single-A. The fourth […]
Daniel Burdeen 1 year ago