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Daniel Lynch Strikes Out Five Batters
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch had his best appearance of the spring on Saturday. The southpaw struck out five batters without issuing a walk over three innings. He allowed two runs on two hits, including a home run. He now has a 9.45 ERA over three spring appearances. Last season, Lynch spent the […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoAdley Rutschman Hits Second Double Of Spring
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman slugged a double in his only at-bat on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 23-year-old prospect had a 10-pitch at-bat against hard-throwing reliever Jordan Romano. After fouling off five straight pitches, Rutschman then took an 89-mph slider to center-field. He's now 3-for-9 this spring with two doubles and a […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoIan Anderson Strikes Out Seven
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson struck out the first four Boston Red Sox batters that he faced on Saturday. In total, the rookie hurler whiffed seven batters over 3.1 innings but he also struggled with his command. He allowed three runs on a walk and four hits, including a solo home run. Through two […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoCasey Mize’s Struggles Continue
Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize continued to struggle with his command on Saturday and allowed six runs on three walks and four hits — including two home runs. The rookie hurler's ERA ballooned to 8.53 through three spring appearances. Overall, he has an ugly K-BB of 7-9 through 6.1 innings. Mize was expected to break […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoAlejandro Kirk Stays Hot
Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher Alejandro Kirk had another strong offensive performance on Saturday with two hits in three at-bats. His second single of the day was scorched at more than 110 mph. He's now 5-for-10 this spring with a home run and a BB-K of 1-1, which highlights his outstanding bat-to-ball skill. Kirk is […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoCavan Biggio Breaks Out Of Slump
After scuffling for much of the spring, Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio broke out of his slump with a 2-for-2 day against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. He hit his second double of the spring and his first home run, a two-run shot. Entering today's game, Biggio was just 2-for-14 (.143). He's expected […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoRobbie Ray Throws Four Shutout Innings
Toronto Blue Jays hurler Robbie Ray threw four no-hit innings on Saturday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles. He walked two batters but also struck out three hitters and his fastball was sitting 95-97 mph in the first two innings. In 8.1 innings stretched over three starts this spring, Ray has struck out 11 batters while […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn’s Strong Spring Continues
Chicago White Sox first base prospect Andrew Vaughn recorded another two hits on Friday. The 22-year-old is now 7-for-20 (.350) this spring with two extra-base hits. Vaughn also has an impressive BB-K of 6-3 giving the rookie a strong on-base presence through his first nine spring games. The third-overall selection in the 2019 amateur draft, […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoCJ Abrams Slugs Three-Run Home Run
San Diego Padres shortstop prospect CJ Abrams, known more for his plus speed, flexed his muscle on Friday with a three-run home run. Just 20 year old, the Padres middle infielder is holding his own this spring and he's getting a lot of playing time. Through 10 games, he's 5-for-21 (.238) with a triple, homer […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoJazz Chisholm Continues To Struggle
Miami Marlins middle infield prospect Jazz Chisholm struggled again on Friday and was hitless in three at-bats. He's now just 2-for-16 (.125) this spring with a home run and a BB-K of 0-5. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut last season but hit just .161 with a 31% strikeout rate in 21 games. Chisholm has […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoNate Pearson To Throw Bullpen On Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays injured starter Nate Pearson (groin) is set to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The right-hander has thrown just one inning this spring due to a groin injury. Montoyo acknowledged that Pearson will not be ready to pitch out of the starting rotation at the beginning of April, […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoThomas Hatch To Work As A Starter In 2021
Toronto Blue Jays starter Thomas Hatch will be developed as a starter in 2021 despite his success out of the bullpen in 2020, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The young pitcher struggled with his control while making his first appearance of the spring on Friday but allowed just one unearned run over two innings. He […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoTarik Skubal Strikes Out Four in Three Innings
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal struck out four Toronto Blue Jays over three innings of work on Thursday during a 10-6 loss. The rookie pitcher was the only hurler to keep the Blue Jays hitters off the score sheet. Skubal has pitched five scoreless innings this spring with just two hits allowed and a K-BB […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoNolan Jones Gets On Base Three Times
Cleveland Indians third base prospect Nolan Jones had two walks and a single on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old prospect is now 3-for-8 with a BB-K of 4-5 this spring. Jones spent the 2020 season at the alternate training site after splitting 2019 between high-A and double-A when he combined to walk […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoRyan Mountcastle Breaks Out Of Mini-Slump
Baltimore Orioles prospect Ryan Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a double on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The hit broke a mini-slump that had seen the rookie go 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. Mountcastle is hoping to make the opening day roster either in left field or at first base in place of injured veteran Chris Davis. […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoAlex Kirilloff Hits First Spring Homer
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Alex Kirilloff broke out of a slump with a 1-for-2 day that saw him clear the outfield fences in the second inning. The blast came against a very good pitcher in Eduardo Rodriguez of the Boston Red Sox. Kirilloff is just 3-for-16 with five strikeouts this spring as he chases a […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoKirby Yates Makes First Spring Appearance
Toronto Blue Jays veteran reliever Kirby Yates made his first spring appearance against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. He allowed a couple of hits in his one shutout inning but needed just nine pitches to retire the side. Yates' fastball normally sits around 93-94 mph and he was mostly 92-93 mph on Thursday despite a […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoGeorge Springer Returns to Game Action
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer returned to action on Thursday after missing a few games with a minor abdominal strain. The veteran outfielder stayed in for three plate appearances and homered in his first at-bat of the game. He also made a nice running catch in center field. He's 3-for-11 (.273) with a stolen […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits First Spring Homer
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged a three-run homer and went 3-for-3 in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. He's now 5-for-10 with a BB-K of 3-1 this spring. Guerrero Jr., who turns 22 in a few days, came into camp after losing more than 40 pounds since last year and […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoTriston McKenzie Allows One Run in Three Innings
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie allowed a solo home run but otherwise pitched well over three innings on Wednesday. The rookie right-hander walked just one batter after previously allowing two free passes in each of his last two appearances. McKenzie has been rusty so far this spring with seven hits and five walks allowed […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoIsaac Paredes Hits First Spring Home Run
Detroit Tigers third base prospect Isaac Paredes hit his first home run of 2021 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He's looking to lock down the starting third base job for 2021. Paredes received his first taste of MLB action last year but he managed a well-below average 56 wRC+ in 30 games. Although he […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoBobby Dalbec Hits Grand Slam
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Bobby Dalbec slugged his fourth home run of the spring on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. The big fly came in the sixth inning with the bases loaded against former big-league reliever Victor Arano. Dalbec is looking to win the starting first base job and he's off to a promising […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoRoss Stripling Pitches Two Scoreless Innings
Toronto Blue Jays hurler Ross Stripling allowed three hits over two innings but held the Baltimore Orioles off the score sheet. With rookie phenom Nate Pearson expected to begin the year on the injured list, the former Dodgers right-hander is the early favorite to fill his spot. Throwing in his first game this spring, Stripling's […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoJonathan Davis Gets On Base Three Times
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonathan Davis went 2-for-2 with a walk on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old's improved offensive approach could help the club in the event that Randal Grichuk, who has become expendable with the addition of George Springer, is traded for pitching help. Davis was already popular among Toronto coaches for […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoTop 10 Shortstops - Dynasty Prospects Rankings
The shortstop position is a bountiful one for fantasy players. In a 12-team league, most fantasy managers should have the opportunity to be happy with their starter at the position thanks to the depth and variety of skills available. In 2019, 16 shortstops that had at least 350 plate appearances produced a 100 wRC+ or […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoDaniel Johnson Homers Twice in Cleveland Win
Cleveland Indians outfield prospect Daniel Johnson hit two home runs in three at-bats on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. He's now 4-for-11 (.364) this spring in five appearances and is a dark-horse candidate to win a spot on Cleveland's opening day roster in 2021. Johnson is battling Jordan Luplow and Bradley Zimmer for playing time. […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Homers, Doubles in Rockies Win
Colorado Rockies infield prospect Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Rodgers is now 5-for-15 (.333) with two home runs through seven games. Originally a shortstop but blocked by Trevor Story, the young infielder has spent six games at second base and one game at […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoBobby Bradley Slugs Two Doubles
Cleveland Indians first base prospect Bobby Bradley went 2-for-3 with two doubles on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. He's now 4-for-13 (.308) this spring and all four of his hits have gone for extra bases with two doubles and two home runs. He's also driven in eight runs. The rookie first baseman appeared in 15 […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoAlejandro Kirk's On-Base Streak at Three Games
Toronto Blue Jays rookie catcher Alejandro Kirk reached base for the third straight game with a single against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. He's now 2-for-5 this spring with an impressive BB-K of 1-0 in four games. Kirk is battling Reese McGuire for the second catching spot on the Blue Jays' opening day roster alongside […]
Marc Hulet 4 years agoJosh Lowe Continues to Impress Rays
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Josh Lowe went 2-for-3 on Tuesday afternoon against the Boston Red Sox. The 23-year-old is now 4-for-9 this spring with a stolen base and a BB-K of 1-3. Lowe has an intriguing combination of speed/power and could eventually develop into a 20-20 (HR-SB) player for the Rays. He spent 2019 […]
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