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JP Sears Tosses Five Scoreless Innings
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears put together a much-needed strong start on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Sears had an awful month of June with a 7.94 ERA, but his July started on a much higher note with five shutout innings. Over that span, Sears allowed two hits, one walk and recorded six […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoJameson Taillon Earns Quality Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon worked seven innings to earn his eighth quality start of the season in Thursday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Taillon allowed four hits, two runs, no walks and struck out seven to earn his fifth victory on the season. Taillon was dealing for the most part on Thursday and […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoTyler O'Neill Swipes Two Bags
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill put together a big performance in Thursday's extra-inning victory versus the Miami Marlins. The slugger went 3-for-5 with a walk, double, two RBI and a pair of stolen bases in the contest. O'Neill has revitalized his career since being acquired by Boston this offseason and is hitting .269 with […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoJonathan India Collects Three Hits
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India put together a strong performance in Thursday's victory versus the New York Yankees. Hitting out of the leadoff spot, India went 3-for-5 with a home run on the afternoon. India has dealt with his fair share of injuries throughout his career, but has played in 80 out of 87 […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoSteven Kwan Continues Impressive Season
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan continued his career-year with a 3-for-4 performance in Thursday's victory versus the Chicago White Sox. Kwan also drew a walk in the contest and hit his eighth home run of the season. Kwan entered the season as an afterthought in most drafts, but he has performed as one of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoGunnar Henderson Goes Yard For 27th Homer
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson continued his career-year on Thursday versus the Seattle Mariners. Henderson went 3-for-5 in the contest with a double and two-run home run. Henderson's home run would be his 27th of the season and he has now driven in 60 runs to go along with 13 stolen bases and a smooth […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoBobby Witt Jr. Continues To Put Up Big Games
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. put together a big performance in Thursday's loss versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Witt went 3-for-4 on the day with a pair of RBI and a solo home run. He was also caught stealing in the contest. Witt continues to be one of the best players […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoJesus Sanchez Has Huge Game In Loss
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez fell a single short of the cycle in Thursday's extra-inning loss versus the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Sanchez went 3-for-5 on the day with a double, triple and two-run home run. The outfielders Statcast profile has projected a power surge coming for a while now and now it may […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoBrandon Lowe Crushes Eighth Home Run
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 3-for-5 with a walk, three runs and a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. Lowe has missed some time this season with injuries, but has shown the power he has in the past when healthy. Lowe's 421-foot home run in the top […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoRyan Jeffers Hits 14th Homer
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers put together a strong performance in Thursday's 12-3 victory over the rival Detroit Tigers. Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBI on the day. It was a big game for Jeffers as he has been in a mini slump of late. The backstop has been a productive […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoKeider Montero Nabs First Victory
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero threw 6 1/3 innings versus the Twins and allowed six hits, two runs, one walk and struck out four to earn his first big-league victory on Wednesday. It was his best performance as a big leaguer by a landslide, in his third appearance as he replaced starting pitcher Casey […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoAdael Amador Activated And Sent To Double-A
The Colorado Rockies activated shortstop Adael Amador (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Double-A Hartford on Wednesday. Amador had been sidelined since June 21 after being diagnosed with right oblique tightness. Upon his activation the club chose not to keep the 21-year-old on the active roster by sending him back to […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoJarlin Susana On A Roll In Single-A
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana put together a strong performance for Single-A Fredericksburg on Wednesday. The right-hander tossed five scoreless innings and allowed two hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. Susana has been racking up strikeouts left and right this season and now has 83 in 56 1/3 innings over his first 14 […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoBubba Chandler Continues To Raise Stock
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler put together his third straight quality start for Double-A Altoona on Wednesday to improve to 5-5 on the season. Chandler worked 7 2/3 scoreless innings and allowed two hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. Chandler is in his third season with the club and has become the top-rated […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoRicky Tiedemann Pitches Well In Rehab Start
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) pitched in his third rehab start for Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday. The lefty tossed 3 2/3 innings and allowed three hits, one run, no walks and six strikeouts. Tiedemann, 21, is the club's top pitching prospect and MLB Pipeline ranks him as the 45th prospect overall. The […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoJorge Soler Continues To Warm Up
Batting in the leadoff spot on Tuesday, San Francisco Giants outfielder Jorge Soler went 1-for-5 with a home run in a victory versus the Atlanta Braves. Soler has struggled in his first season with the Giants but has improved over the past month, with four of his 10 homers on the year and 16 of […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoNolan Schanuel Extends Hit Streak To Seven Games
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI in Tuesday's loss versus the Oakland Athletics. Schanuel hit his eighth double on the season and has now hit safely in seven consecutive straight games with three straight multi-hit performances. Schanuel has mainly been leading off for the Angels, […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoBrent Rooker Goes Yard In Victory
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the division rival Los Angeles Angels. Rooker put the Athletics on the board with a 1-0 lead when he took Jose Soriano yard for a 405-foot home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. The slugger […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoGrayson Rodriguez Earns 10th Victory
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez improved to 10-3 with a victory against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Rodriguez went 6 1/3 innings and allowed two hits, no runs, four walks and struck out eight batters on the night. The four walks weren't ideal for the young ace, but he was able to get out […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoChristian Walker Chalks Up 18th Homer
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss versus the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Walker took Bobby Miller yard in the top of the fourth inning to tie the game 2-2 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough for the Diamondbacks to chalk up a […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoShohei Ohtani Continues Incredible Season
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continued his incredible season by going 3-for-5 with a double and two-run home run in Tuesday's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ohtani has been leading off with Mookie Betts (wrist) sidelined, but hasn't missed a beat at the plate. He also hasn't missed a beat since signing with […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoBrandon Lowe Continues To Show Power
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk and solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. Lowe took former teammate Nick Anderson deep in the top of the ninth inning to add an insurance run with his seventh homer of the season. The veteran has dealt with […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoYordan Alvarez Goes Yard For Second Straight Game
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez stayed hot on Tuesday versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugger went 2-for-4 on the evening with a pair of runs and a three-run home run. The home run would be his second in as many games. Alvarez has been on fire over the past month, hitting .337 with seven […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoManuel Margot Stays Hot
Minnesota Twins outfielder Manuel Margot went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's victory versus the division rival Detroit Tigers. Margot tied the game at three in the bottom of the fifth inning when he sent a ball 406 feet off Tarik Skubal to tie the game at that point. The veteran has been […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoKy Bush To Be Promoted To Triple-A
The Chicago White Sox are set to promote pitching prospect Ky Bush to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Bush, 24, was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels last season as part of the Lucas Giolito deal. The left-hander has been dealing this season for Double-A Birmingham with a 2.12 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 14 starts […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoHaydn McGeary On Power Surge
Chicago Cubs first base prospect Haydn McGeary continued his power surge on Monday for Double-A Tennessee. McGeary went 2-for-4 with a walk and solo home run. The home run would be his fourth in his last three games as McGeary continues to swing a red-hot bat. For the season, McGeary is now hitting .216 with […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoChayce McDermott Racks Up 12 More K's For Triple-A Norfolk
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott put together a strong performance on Monday for Triple-A Norfolk. McDermott tossed seven innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits with three walks and a career-high 12 strikeouts. McDermott's 12 strikeouts push his season total to 121 in 83 innings. Walks have been an issue for the right-hander this […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoYanquiel Fernandez Continues To Show Power In Double-A
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez continued his strong season by going 2-for-5 with a pair of runs and a two-run home run on Monday. Fernandez, 21, is the 67th ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline rankings and he has backed that up by hitting .269 with seven home runs and 39 RBI over 219 at-bats […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoJace Jung Begins Rehab Assignment
Detroit Tigers second base prospect Jace Jung (wrist) began his rehab assignment at Single-A Lakeland on Monday. Jung went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks in the contest. The Tigers No. 3 prospect and 42nd overall ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline has been sidelined since June 20 with right wrist soreness. Jung will return to […]
Daniel Burdeen 5 months agoAdael Amador Sent On Rehab Assignment
The Colorado Rockies have sent shortstop Adael Amador (oblique) on his rehab assignment in Double-A Hartford. Amador was promoted to the Rockies on June 9, but suffered right oblique tightness and has been on the 10-day injured list since June 21. The good news is that Amador has recovered quickly, but his struggles in his […]
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