MiLB 6/11
From Minor League Splits' list of probables:
AAA
Looks pretty barren at the moment, with some TBAs still there. Sean West, anyone?
AA
Zach Britton
Ronald Uviedo (apparently back to starting after the Pirates traded him)
Casey Kelly
Aaron Crow
A+
Wilmer Font
A
Eric Arnett
Garrett Richards
Kenneth McNutt
Maybe some of those TBAs will sexy-up the slate.
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From yesterday Carlos Matias
4 IP, 6 Ks, 0 BB, 1 H in the DSL
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by OldProspects on Jun 11, 2025 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
Some others....
Bryan Morris
Kelvin De La Cruz
Wynn Pelzer
John Lamb
Allen Webster
Matt Hobgood
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by Kerm on Jun 11, 2025 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Edgar Osuna
starts tonight
So far:
ERA: 1.66
GS: 11
IP: 65.0
H: 57
HR: 5
BB: 8
SO: 44
Looks good to me
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 11, 2025 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
he's still pretty meh to me.
never been high on him, even when he was putting up good numbers as a braves prospect. his stuff just isn’t very good, as evidenced by the 6.0 K/9. he might be a loogy someday, but i don’t think his stuff and low gb% will play very well at higher levels. also, .268 babip.
by blindsided789 on Jun 11, 2025 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Tonight
6 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 HR, 0 BB, 5 K, 2.25 GO/AO
Not bad
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 12, 2025 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Carlos Santana hits into a FC in first at bat
He also threw out bernardina trying to steal 2nd
5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!
by Marinerfanjake on Jun 11, 2025 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
This must have been a magical 8-10 day stretch
when he went from needing to work on his defense to starting in the majors and gunning down a runner. :)
http://bullpenbanter.com
by gatling on Jun 11, 2025 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He also threw a runner out and called a good game :)
5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!
by Marinerfanjake on Jun 11, 2025 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know, but it woulda been great if he did.
5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!
by Marinerfanjake on Jun 12, 2025 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Couple of interesting tidbits from JJ Cooper's chat today
Ike (OH): Any love for John Lamb? He’s quietly becoming one of KC’s best young arms.
J.J. Cooper: Love some John Lamb. I’ve heard at least one pro scout suggest that when it’s all said and done he could be the best pitcher out of the Royals’ crop of pitching prospects. I wouldn’t go that far myself—Mike Montgomery’s stuff is simply too filthy for me to not rate him No. 1—but Lamb is very, very good. He really knows how to pitch, carries a veteran mentality as a 19-year-old in high Class A and has good stuff to go with it.
Tyler (Harrodsburg, Ky): JJ, has there been any reports on when Casey Crosby, Jason Knapp, or Dellin Betances will start pitching again?
J.J. Cooper: Betances is back. He threw well for Tampa last night. Crosby is throwing a simulated game on Saturday and if all goes well could be in Lakeland before the month is over. Sorry I don’t have an update on Knapp.
http://bullpenbanter.com
by gatling on Jun 11, 2025 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
an especially info-rich chat session today, I thought
Other highlights from the chat:
-Wil Myers: in the middle or better of the top 100 (30-50 range?)
-J.J. Cooper rates the Braves’ pitching prospects as follows: Teheran-Vizcaino-Minor-Delgado-Hoover
-Brandon Belt has reworked his swing a bit from his college days
-Jon Singleton would be “near the top” of the Phillies’ list
-On the early short list for #1 prospect next year: Montero, Jennings, Ackley, Brown, Montgomery, Teheran, Vizcaino, Trout
-Vizcaino vs. Teheran is debatable
Interesting to hear what’s going on in the BA kitchen.
by mrkupe on Jun 11, 2025 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty sure Harper will be #1
once he signs.
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Very much agree
Tons of info this week, glad to see it. Plenty of interesting names this week.
http://bullpenbanter.com
by gatling on Jun 11, 2025 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
I have to say, those are very good questions being asked as well.
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Even considering some of the #1 flops that we have seen in recent years,
those names are even less encouraging at #1, based on early returns.
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by Frederick0220 on Jun 11, 2025 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Bryan Morris
still in progress
4 ip
3 hits
1 run
1 earned run
1 BB
5 ks
by Rupert Pupkin on Jun 11, 2025 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Matt Davidson creeping up
on .900 OPS on the season
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by fourfingerwoo on Jun 11, 2025 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
pa pa pa pa
pa POWERRRRR
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Kyle Gibson going tonight
Through 4 innings:
4 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 3 groundouts and 5 flyouts (?!)
Both runs were given up via Sac flies
-1 and only member of the Nick Weglarz fan club!
by Jgaztambide on Jun 11, 2025 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
yeah how could the author of this thread forget Kyle Gibson???!?!?!?!?!!?
jk jk I’ll allow it this one time i guess.
Gibson has cooled off some no doubt. But still a tough guy against righties and still gets a good amount of grounders
Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 11, 2025 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Wasn't listed on MLS probables
Must have been one of those TBAs.
by Jaeti on Jun 12, 2025 3:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Havens (speculation)
I think that he may have injured himself again:
“a-Struck out for Havens in the 3rd.”
The only reason I could see him being replaced mid at-bat is if he injured himself during. Hopefully it’s minor.
by jar75 on Jun 11, 2025 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
eek
Love me some David Havens. Hope he’s okay.
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
from http://nybaseballdigest.com/?p=25785
Mets infield prospect Reese Havens was removed from Binghamton’s game with Trenton in the second inning last night.
Havens, who is hitting .343 (23-for-67) in 17 games with the B-Mets, was benched as a precaution.
"Reese had some soreness,’’ said Binghamton manager Tim Teufel. "I took him out as a precaution. Let the trainers deal with him.
"It’s something that he’s dealt with before. That’s how I’ll leave it.’’
Havens dealt with an oblique strain that sidelined him from the start of the season until April 30. Since coming to Binghamton, his play at second base and effort at the plate have been sensational.
"Right now Reese is day-to-day,’’ said Teufel. "I’ll know more when he gets in here tomorrow.’’
by soxkid on Jun 12, 2025 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
for the update sox!
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 12, 2025 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Garret Richards
6 ip’s
1 hit
0 ER
0 BB
4 k’s
Time for a promotion, seriously.
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
both him and Fabio
belong at highA…I am not real familiar with how the Angels operate, other than they seem to not play their top-prospects when they get called up—but do they do the whole 1yr-1level thing?
by St.Steve on Jun 12, 2025 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Fabio needs to stop walking 7 guys per 9 innings first
by jar75 on Jun 12, 2025 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Fabio also needs to stop makin all da ladies go crazayyy
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Jun 12, 2025 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
both
Yes, the walk rate is very high but the peripherals look very encouraging. Maybe challenging him at a higher level would be beneficial…?
by St.Steve on Jun 12, 2025 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Higher levels = more advanced/patient hitters.
I would think the BB’s would go up if he got promoted. Plus dropping him into the Cal league would be a bitch of an assignment at this point.
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by Kerm on Jun 12, 2025 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think his BBs will necessarily go up. Guys with great stuff sometimes have a problem getting lesser hitters to take the bat off of their shoulders. As the hitters get better, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Fabio’s numbers improve as well.
by limozeen on Jun 12, 2025 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
James Darnell
Was sent from AA all the way down to Low A? Is this rehab related?
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
I noticed this too, but i didn't think it was him.
kinda just ignored it
5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!
by Marinerfanjake on Jun 11, 2025 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
One of my favorite under the radar prospects
21 year old Cardinals pitcher Deryk Hooker
4 innings, 4 hits, 0 walks, 0 runs, 6 strikeouts
Coming into today he had a 2.47 ERA.
K% of 29.7%
BB% of 7.4%
and a nice GB% of 58%
by soxkid on Jun 11, 2025 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
his drug suspension put him on the radar, haha
JOSH THOLE > carlos santana
by Dewey Finn on Jun 11, 2025 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Everybody deserves a second chance...
I mean he’s no Jeremy Jeffress
by soxkid on Jun 11, 2025 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Lawrie
1-3 HR
He’s on fire and has cut down his k’s big time.
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Chisenhall
1-4 HR
Also en fuego, 3Hr’s in last 4 games making up for lost time.
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
nice
2 good starts in a row, maybe he’s finding his groove.
Any report on his velocity?
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I was at the Akron - Portland game tonight
Chisenhall absolutely smoked his HR. Kelly was solid but never seemed dominant, I was more impressed with De La Cruz (after the 1st inning where his command was horrible). That being said, Kelly was in control, but as I said, the Akron hitters never seemed overmatched.
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by BStal11 on Jun 12, 2025 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Yonder
2-4 w/2b and a BB yesterday
2-3 w/ Bb today
My boy has stunk at AAA. I have to admit that I never thought in Yonders worst 118 Abs anywhere that he would have 8 walks. I think he’s been pressing with a hot month or two keeping him from the show. Its nice to see him going back to his patient approach.
I always thought a ton of walks and a plus .400 OBP would be the foundation of his offensive game - still do
by casejud on Jun 11, 2025 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I was wondering today what happened.
He was supposed to be a near lock to torch every level of the minors.
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by Frederick0220 on Jun 11, 2025 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
Have we ever considered that hitting in college doesn’t prepare you for the majors as much as pitching college? Hitting well in college is easier than pitchuing well? Just something Ive been thinking about lately. I still think he’ll adjust, just that the adjustment isnt as smooth as we might have liked.
by casejud on Jun 12, 2025 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
college ball
I basically view it as short-season ball with more polished but less talented competition and a metal bat. Pitchers definitely do benefit a lot from college ball . . .I think the lighter schedule makes it easier for the projectable ones to fill out, and facing lineups full of 21-22 year old batters from a young age forces pitchers to develop some kind of secondary stuff.
For hitters . . .well, obviously the metal bat is more forgiving and that can ingrain some bad habits. But at the same time the starting pitchers that the typical college hitter faces is either A) an upperclassman and therefore really polished or B) an exceptionally talented arm. Intuitively it might force batters into a more sink-or-swim situation than they might face in their first few years in the pros.
The raw talent level is certainly higher in the pros but I don’t think the level of polish of pros clearly surpasses the college game until AA.
by mrkupe on Jun 12, 2025 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Klaw touched on this in a recent chat
Deric (LA)
You may have answered this sometime, but where does major conference college baseball translate to an A-AA-AAA system? Around AA?
Klaw
(12:48 PM)
The best conferences - SEC, ACC - might be around high-A. It’s all downhill from there. The big difference between college ball and the minors is all the midweek starters you get in D1 that are so far below the caliber of anything you’d see even in short-season ball.
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by Kerm on Jun 12, 2025 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
For those interested...
Gerritt Cole is pitching for UCLA against Cal State Fullerton right now on ESPN2
by soxkid on Jun 11, 2025 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
What a fastball this kid has....
a ton of movement on it.
by soxkid on Jun 11, 2025 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I just got
a semi …
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Truck?
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by Kerm on Jun 12, 2025 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
third pitch too
Hasn’t really needed it thus far because his other two pitches are quite good, but his changeup isn’t very developed.
by mrkupe on Jun 11, 2025 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
mechanics too
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Jun 12, 2025 3:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm no mechanics expert
but I’ve read that a few scouts have been worried about his mechanics, not so much for injury concerns, but more for repeatability which causes him to become wild and lose effectiveness
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by gore51 on Jun 12, 2025 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Kyle Russell
Not starting off very well in AA.
2-13 and already 6k’s in 13 ab’s
by BryceHarper on Jun 11, 2025 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Tyler Chatwood
is also on the bump tonight in A+
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
cole looks to have a tough arm angle and hide the ball well. however, he does not seem like he knows where his fastball is going. hes going to have to develop a breaking ball when hes playing pro ball.
by tigerpop on Jun 11, 2025 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
breaking ball
When Cole is on, he has an excellent slider.
by mrkupe on Jun 11, 2025 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
looks to have great stuff but needs to work on repeatable mechanics. think that is why hes all over the place at times.
by tigerpop on Jun 12, 2025 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
this seems 2 apply
Upset over his recent demotion to Triple-A Albuquerque, left-hander Scott Elbert has left the team.
Elbert has been placed on the team’s inactive list. The 24-year-old left-hander was called up from Triple-A on May 28, but made only one appearance with the team on May 29 before being sent down. The 2004 first-round pick isn’t making any friends in the organization right now.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
by St.Steve on Jun 11, 2025 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
huh
Sounds like he needs a change of scenery. He’d be a valuable trade chip and I’m sure there are a few teams out there that would like a crack at figuring him out.
by mrkupe on Jun 11, 2025 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Delayed reaction
The weirdest thing is that it’s been nearly 2 weeks since he was demoted. Why get upset about it now?
by jar75 on Jun 11, 2025 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
they have
kinda handled him like shit over the years, though… some team would love to get that lefty arm, i am certain.
by St.Steve on Jun 11, 2025 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
just my opinion
as an on/off again fantasy owner. They get him stretched out then move him to the pen, and kinda go back and forth with it. His command is real hard to get a handle on, so it’s not like he deserves preferential treatment or anything. I just wish they would give him a legit shot at 5-7 starts and see what they have.
by St.Steve on Jun 12, 2025 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Gotcha
Not a fantasy owner, but I agree about the back and forth moves from the rotation to the pen. They need to leave him in a role and let him go from there.
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by gatling on Jun 12, 2025 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
McNutt
5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K
Loving his production so far. I’m glad the Cubs are taking it easy on his arm, but seeing some more 6 and 7 inning outings as the season goes on would be nice to see.
by Outshined_One on Jun 11, 2025 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
some dudes
Jesus Montero: 2/4, 2 2b, 1K
Wil Myers: 2/4, 2b (up to .294 on the year)
Nick Weglarz: 2/4, 2b, 3b, k
Jennings: 3/4, 2 2b, 1 3b, 1 BB, 1 RBI (he’s alive! Up to .273)
Jason Castro: 0/3, BB
Ryan Strieby, 1/5, HR
-1 and only member of the Nick Weglarz fan club!
by Jgaztambide on Jun 11, 2025 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
The Black Panther was actually trying tonight.
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by Frederick0220 on Jun 12, 2025 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
he's so hot right now
10 for his last 18 with 4 doubles and two triples…. looks like he is finally healthy
by ajake57 on Jun 12, 2025 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
His skills/tools combo is too damn strong for me to take him out of my top 5.
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by Frederick0220 on Jun 12, 2025 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Sean West
I’ve always been interested in this guy’s development. Pushed pretty quickly, massive size, performed solidly ARL in MLB. Anyone got an updated scouting report? I know he’s been hurt a bit lately.
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
west
interesting pitcher
I recall John was high on him a cple years ago and loved his upside…
tonight
5ip
5ks
1bb
by Rupert Pupkin on Jun 11, 2025 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
also if he keeps that GB% around 48-50% I think he will make a great mid-back of the rotation starter for the Fish at some point soon.
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 11, 2025 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
regarding west
u guys think he can make a Jamie Garcia type impact w/ the fish?
by Rupert Pupkin on Jun 12, 2025 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
also
1st round pedigree
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by ChalupaCabrera on Jun 12, 2025 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Uviedo
5ip’s
3hits
2bb’s
4k’s
Looking pretty good, so far, in the starting role.
by BryceHarper on Jun 12, 2025 12:29 AM EDT reply actions
Reymond Fuentes
2-5, 2B, 3B, SB
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by Bento Box on Jun 12, 2025 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
Kolbrin Vitek and Bryce Brentz are going to keep Fuentes cozy very soon.
I wasn’t as high on Brentz and Workman as others were going into the draft, but I must commend Theo on his Vitek/Brentz/Ranaudo/Workman haul.
Truly impressive.
Love the possibility of all four guys blazing through the minors.
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by Frederick0220 on Jun 12, 2025 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
ranaudo, red sox draft
Ranaudo is headed to the Cape Cod League this summer . . .watch how he does there, as it could have a dramatic effect on how those contract negotiations go.
That part of the draft was good, but it was the rest of the draft where things got ridiculous. They’re going to be cutting a lot of big checks but the draft is filled with signability guys. I’m not totally convinced that they’re going to let ANY of those guys get to school.
by mrkupe on Jun 12, 2025 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Fuentes
Was thrown out for the 1st time last night by Bethancourt.
by Jay212033 on Jun 12, 2025 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
bethancourt
Great arm . . .wish he had ANYTHING else though.
by mrkupe on Jun 12, 2025 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
in fairness
he is an 18 year old playing in the SALLY, he’s got all sorts of time to develop anything else
by ajake57 on Jun 12, 2025 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Chris Nelson
1-3 with a HR, BB, and 2 Ks last night….
In his last 6 games (4 on road 2 at home): 24AB, 13 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 3 BB, 4 Ks
by auclairkeithbc on Jun 12, 2025 10:52 AM EDT reply actions
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