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Dalton Rushing On Power Surge In Double-A
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher prospect Dalton Rushing went 1-for-5 with a walk and two-run home run for Double-A Tulsa on Sunday. The home run would be the third in five games for MLB Pipeline's No. 46 prospect. Rushing, 23, is also the Dodgers top prospect and on the season has hit .260 with 13 homers […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoTravis Bazzana Collects First Professional Hit
Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana went 2-for-4 with a double in his second professional game for High-A Lake County on Sunday. The 21-year-old was slotted in the No. 1 spot of the order and opened the game with a single, to record his first professional hit in the top of the first inning. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoAstros Set To Promote Trey Dombroski To Double-A
The Houston Astros are planning to promote pitching prospect Trey Dombroski to Double-A Corpus Christi. The left-hander has had a dominant July for High-A Asheville with a 0.92 ERA in four starts to go along with 21 strikeouts. Dombrowski's recent success is a big reason for the promotion, as he got off to a rough […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoBrent Honeywell Records First Save
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to relief pitcher Brent Honeywell in Thursday's victory against the division rival San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers turned to their main late-inning options, Daniel Hudson, Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia and Blake Treinen in innings six through eight, leaving Honeywell for the ninth inning. Honeywell has pitched to a 0.79 ERA […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoShelby Miller Picks Up Second Save
With closer Jason Foley being used earlier in the game, the Detroit Tigers turned to relief pitcher Shelby Miller to pick up his second save of the season against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Miller allowed a walk but also recorded a strikeout to earn his second save of the season. Foley is still the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoTyler Ferguson Collects First Career Save
With closer Mason Miller (finger) on the injured list, the Oakland Athletics turned to relief pitcher Tyler Ferguson, who collected his first career save in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Angels. Ferguson worked a clean 1-2-3 inning, striking out Kevin Pillar and Logan O'Hoppe before getting Nolan Schanuel to fly out. The 30-year-old made […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoDavid Robertson Collects Second Save
Texas Rangers relief pitcher David Robertson pitched two innings on Thursday to pick up his second save of the season against the Chicago White Sox. Robertson retired all six batters he faced and picked up two strikeouts in the process. The veteran got the opportunity with closer Kirby Yates unavailable, due to appearing in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoPatrick Corbin Snags Quality Start In Loss
Despite a nice performance on Thursday, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin fell to 2-10 on the season. Corbin tossed seven innings, allowing four hits, three runs, three walks and striking out seven, but it would not come close to his opponent, Dylan Cease's no-hitter. Despite the loss, Corbin has been put together back-to-back quality […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoGavin Williams Fans Nine In Tough Loss
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams turned in a quality start in Thursday's tough-luck loss versus the division-rival Detroit Tigers. Williams tossed six frames and allowed six hits, three runs, two walks and recorded a season-high nine strikeouts. Unfortunately for Williams, the Guardians offense decided to take the day off, giving Williams his third loss […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoAmed Rosario Swipes Two Bags
Tampa Bay Rays utilityman Amed Rosario joined in on the fun in the team's 13-0 victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Rosario started at third base and went 3-for-6 with a pair of runs and two stolen bases. The veteran has had a nice comeback season in Tampa Bay with a .311 batting […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoFrancisco Lindor Homers Twice In Victory
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor put together a big performance in Wednesday's victory versus the rival New York Yankees. The veteran went 3-for-6 on the evening with a five RBI and hit a solo home run and two-run homer along the way. Lindor continues to put up great numbers and has been on absolute […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoPete Alonso Hits 20th Homer
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a walk and two-run homer in Wednesday's victory against the rival New York Yankees. Alonso crushed a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the top of the fourth inning to give the Mets a 3-2 lead at the time and it was all Mets from […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoGleyber Torres Homers In Second Straight Game
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the New York Yankees. The home run would be his second in as many days for the upcoming free-agent. Torres has been a minor disappointment for managers this season, but the All-Star break may have been what […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoCorey Seager Has Huge Game In Victory
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went 4-for-5 with three runs in Wednesday's victory versus the Chicago White Sox. Out of his four hits, Seager hit a double and a solo home run. The strong performance raises his batting average to .269 on the season to go along with 19 homers and 49 RBI over 334 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoKetel Marte Homers For Third Straight Game
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continues to swing a red-hot bat and has now homered in three straight games. Marte played another big role in Wednesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals, where he went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer. Marte not only has been having a very good season, he has been absolutely […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoNathan Eovaldi K's 10 In Victory
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi put together a big performance in Wednesday's victory versus the Chicago White Sox. Eovaldi tossed seven innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits, two runs, no walks and striking out 10 on the evening. The veteran was coming off a rough start in his last outing versus the Baltimore […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoMatt Chapman Hits 14th Homer
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks in Wednesday's victory versus the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. One of his hits flew 417 feet his bat at 105 MPH for a solo home run. The veteran, who came over as a free-agent this offseason from the Toronto Blue Jays […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoJake Fraley Goes Yard In Victory
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley put together a big day in Wednesday's contest versus the Atlanta Braves. The outfielder went 3-for-5 in the contest with a two-run homer to help lead the Reds to victory. The left-hander has been a platoon bat for the Reds this season, but has been effective when given the opportunity […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoHunter Brown Continues To Ascend
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown picked up his ninth victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Brown earned a quality start by tossing six innings, in which he allowed eight hits, one run, one walk and recorded eight strikeouts. Despite a rocky start to the season, Brown has really turned things […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoChayce McDermott Struggles In Big-League Debut
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott earned a no-decision in his big-league debut on Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. The 25-year-old tossed four innings and allowed five hits, three runs, two walks and struck out three on the evening. It was mixed results for the right-hander, who has been a strikeout machine for Triple-A Bowie […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoLeodalis De Vries Continues Impress In Single-A
San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries continued his impressive season for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday. The 17-year-old went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in the contest, marking the third time in his last five games the has rounded the bases. It is very rare to see someone so young at Single-A, but […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoLuke Keaschall Extends Hit Streak To Nine Games
Minnesota Twins second baseman/outfielder prospect Luke Keaschall extended his hit streak to nine games on Wednesday. The 21-year-old went 1-for-4 on the evening and provided the only offense his team with a three-run homer for Double-A Wichita. Keashall is a consensus Top-100 prospect and has enjoyed a breakthrough year in the Twins system. Keaschall played […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoDylan Beavers Goes Yard Twice
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks and two home runs in Wednesday's victory for Double-A Bowie. It was a huge game for the teams No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline. Beavers first home run was a two-run longshot and he followed it up with a solo round tripper […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoZach Dezenzo Has Big Triple-A Debut
Houston Astros second base/third base prospect Zach Dezenzo made a mark in his debut for Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday. Dezenzo went 3-for-4 in the contest with a two-run home run and four RBI. The 24-year-old is currently the No. 4 prospect for the Astros per MLB Pipeline, but has missed plenty of time this […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoSeth Brown Goes Yard In Victory
Oakland Athletics first baseman Seth Brown went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the division rival Houston Astros. Brown was one of five Athletics to round the bases in the contest and is now up to eight homers on the season with 20 RBI and a .197 batting average. At this […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoShohei Ohtani Adds Three More RBI
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continued his remarkable season in Tuesday's victory versus the rival San Francisco Giants. Ohtani went 2-for-5 and drove in three runs to help the Dodgers reach their 61st win of the season. Sometimes when players sign huge contracts and switch teams in the offseason, they feel added pressure […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoEvan Phillips Collects 15th Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips recorded his 15th save of the season on Tuesday versus the rival San Francisco Giants. Phillips didn't open the inning as Alex Vesia did, but came on with two runners on. He walked Jorge Soler to load the bags before ending the game with a LaMonte Wade Jr. groundout. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoKirby Yates Locks Down 18th Save
Texas Rangers closer Kirby Yates continued his strong season with a two-out save against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. The veteran didn't open the inning, but came in to relieve Josh Sborz with one out and got Gavin Sheets to strikeout before Eloy Jimenez flew out to give Yates his 18th save and the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoPete Fairbanks Goes 1-2-3 For 19th Save
Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks worked a clean ninth inning to record his 19th save of the season on Tuesday versus the division rival Toronto Blue Jays. Fairbanks got Davis Schneider and Daulton Varsho to groundout before Alejandro Kirk flew out to end the game. It was a positive outing for the closer, who […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 months agoJake Diekman Collects Fourth Save
New York Mets relief pitcher Jake Diekman recorded his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's victory versus the New York Yankees. With closer Edwin Diaz getting the night off, the Mets turned to Diekman with a one-run lead. Despite allowing a walk, Diekman was able to record the three outs necessary to net himself […]
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