MiLB Gameday Discussion 6/23
by tmannino on Jun 23, 2025 11:04 AM EDT
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Today's notable minor league baseball starting pitchers - Danny Hultzen (AAA Debut), Julio Teheran, Andy Oliver, Simon Castro (AAA Debut), Mike Montgomery, Brad Peacock...
Greg Peavey, Jonathan Pettibone, Anthony Ranaudo, Kyle Heckathorn, Kyle Lotzkar, David Holmberg, Noel Arguelles, Sonny Gray
Kyle Crick vs. Michael Fulmer, Trevor Rosenthal, Enny Romero, Brody Colvin, Rafael Montero (High-A Debut), Jason Adam...
Dylan Bundy, Matt Barnes, Jacob Petricka, Bryan Brickhouse (Low-A Debut), Adys Portillo, Noah Syndergaard....
Gerardo Concepcion, Drew Gagnon, Austin Wood, Tyler Anderson, Henry Owens, Peter Tago, David Perez.
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Got my eyes on
Brickhouse, Crick/Fulmer, and Hultzen as my 3 most notable games to watch.
Color me excited for the Royals 2011 class. Starling (obviously) but I really like Cam Gallagher who is currently in the APPY league, as well as Brickhouse and Kyle Smith.
by kicker31 on Jun 23, 2025 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
I'm curious for Castro
Anytime you see Dylan Axelrod spot-starting in the majors, you have to take note of who’s available at the next level. Now that Andre Rienzo has returned from his suspension and appears just as dominant as he was to begin the season, the White Sox have a few stealthy pitching prospects worth tracking. As for Castro, I hope the International League treats him better than the PCL has. His numvers in the Southern League suggest that his control is as good as ever and he’s been pretty dependable for 6 to 8 innings every time out.
by Revilo on Jun 23, 2025 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
the entire draft class was filled with high school kids with upside
i like Jack Lopez and Christian Binford. Lopez is a slick defender with a more advanced bat than previously thought, and Binford is a 6-foot-7 RHP that has upped his velocity into the low-90’s since being drafted.
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by doublestix on Jun 23, 2025 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Noah Syndergaard Splits
Noah Syndergaard’s Splits:
“Reliever”: 7 GP, 7.29 ERA, 1.82 GO/AO, 12.42 K/9, 4.71 BB/9
“Starter”: 7 GS, 0.79 ERA, 2.91 GO/AO, 11.12 K/9, 1.59 BB/9
When Syndergaard is the second guy pitching, he throws a heck of a lot worse than he does as a starter. This is over 7 games at each slot. Hopefully he just continues putting up the “starter” numbers from here on out.
by kicker31 on Jun 23, 2025 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
I believe he's going to start all his games now
Along with the other two big guys in Lansing. So yeah, here’s hoping those starter numbers carry through
by Super Bass Hallways on Jun 23, 2025 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
GCL: 2B Harold Castro, Tigers
raised average to .500, 3-4, 2B, BB, 2 SB (3)
by Revilo on Jun 23, 2025 12:52 PM EDT reply actions
GCL
Elvis Escobar, CF, Pirates 1/3, 2B
Luis Merejo, LHP, Braves 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO, 4-3 GO-FO
by DominicanDandy on Jun 23, 2025 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
Astros signed Rio Ruiz for $1.85M
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by OremLK on Jun 23, 2025 5:04 PM EDT reply actions
Astros
Have done as well in the draft as anyone could have asked.
by ADLC on Jun 23, 2025 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
not too surprising
Figured Ruiz was going to get done, even if it took a good chunk of money (and perhaps more than was originally anticipated).
I’m not sure how much that leaves for one of Hunter Virant or Mitchell Traver . . .numbers?
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I saw approximately $900K to go over slot with
If they are willing to go into the 5% tax range. Not sure how accurate that is.
If so that would mean a maximum of $1M for Virant assuming all the college guys sign for slot money. Maybe a bit more if guys like Fontana sign under slot.
Will Virant sign for $1M? I kind of doubt it, guess we’ll find out.
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by OremLK on Jun 23, 2025 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that's tough to see
The obvious question would be: if he was willing to go that low, why wasn’t he drafted earlier? Virant for $1 million would seem very doable, especially with Ty Buttrey getting $1 million+ from the Red Sox. At that figure, he’d be taking a lot less than he was rumored to be seeking. If he signs, I’ll be genuinely surprised in a “what was he thinking in the first place?” way.
On the bright side for the Astros, the currently-on-the-shelf Mitchell Traver would be very wise to take the money if Virant doesn’t want it. Traver’s problem shouldn’t be a chronic one, and if it turns out that it was responsible for his erratic spring, he could be an impressive add to the system. BIG body with nice velocity.
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
There's also CJ Hinojosa
I like all three, and I think there’s a chance the Astros get one of them. Not sure if I’d go as high as 50/50.
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by OremLK on Jun 24, 2025 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
There has also been a trend of players with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome adding velocity after the surgery
I’d say his injury is one that is worth the risk.
by Tex2044 on Jun 24, 2025 4:17 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe, maybe not
He’s worked in the low 90s in the past . . .it is reasonable to expect his fastball to be back in that range following a successful surgery.
I’m skeptical that Hinojosa can be had for $1 million. That’s supplemental round money, and I don’t think he’s going to have a problem going that high in three years. If he makes it to school, he’s immediately one of the best prospects in the 2015 class.
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 6:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn't Hinojosa the one who said it would take Lindor money to sign him?
I don’t think there’s any chance he signs. I think Traver is the best bet, but I think he feels he can improve his stock at TCU. I’d be surprised if they sign any of the 3.
by Tex2044 on Jun 24, 2025 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Lindor money
Hadn’t heard that. Interesting. I’d be surprised if Hinojosa signs.
by charles wallace on Jun 24, 2025 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
There has also been many young players like Bonderman
That never recovered from it. Don’t they have to cut through back muscles in order to remove the rib?
by pedrophile on Jun 24, 2025 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Kaleb Cowart last two games for IE 66ers
2/6 K, BB, 2 2B
somewhat under the radar promotion
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 5:59 PM EDT reply actions
I thought it hadn't been mentioned yet
I apologize if this is old to everyone except for me
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, my fault
I was being a dummy and misread “promotion” as “production” and then was kind of being an ass, wondering why we would care about two random games. Joke’s on me, going to go spend more time with my hangover now.
by Jaeti on Jun 23, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
no sweat
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Cowart promotion
Very excited to see how he handles the Cali League. Super solid at Cedar Rapids.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Username fits picture
Her leg is high and he is about to go inside.
by hrv2010 on Jun 24, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Alfaro
Just hit a HR. 3/3 with the game in the 4th inning.
by ROBERTS04 on Jun 23, 2025 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Bryan Brickhouse
3.0 IP, 4 K, 1 H, 0 BB
A good start so far (in A Ball) after his terrible start in Idaho Falls last week (Rookie Ball).
by kicker31 on Jun 23, 2025 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
Jackie Bradley doubled and tripled...
In game 1 of the double-header. If he manages to single and homer in the first two innings of game 2, does he get a virtual cycle?
by Revilo on Jun 23, 2025 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
Noah Syndergaard
so far tonight
3 inn, 1 hit, 4 k’s, 0 BB
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 23, 2025 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
Two good outings in a row
Just three homers allowed on the year as well.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
all 3 came in when he was coming out of the pen too I think
by Sniderlover on Jun 24, 2025 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Michael Fulmer
6.0 IP, 2H, 1R/ER, 3BB, 8K
Done for the night.
by kicker31 on Jun 23, 2025 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Hultzen
getting bloopered to death in the first. 3 ER. Even though his numbers don’t look good, he does so far.
by Woodland League on Jun 23, 2025 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Not looking so good
I wasn’t at the game but, he struggled some tonight, facing probably one of the toughest lineups he has ever faced (Chad Tracy, Brandon Wood, Tim Wheelee, Matt McBride, Andrew Brown) in a stadium he has never pitched in before.
I’m not making excuses for him but, it was just a bad night and, like you said, it didn’t appear that he was hit too hard. He had trouble finding the plate though - 81 pitches, 41 for strikies, in 3 innings…
3 5 5 5 5 3
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 23, 2025 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saw the replay
He really didn’t have much going well especially for a guy with better than average command. Yes some were bloops but you are not including Matt McBride’s long foul which was originally ruled a 3 run HR. Left a lot of pitches up so even average contact were falling for hits. Let’s give him a mulligan.
by ttnorm on Jun 24, 2025 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He also hasn't thrown much in a while.
Only 9 pitches in the AS Game, before that, he was pulled before 90 pitches. Considering things, I’m not concerned about this start.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 24, 2025 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
10 HR in the Carolina League in half a season?
I though he might 10 HR for the entire year. He’s power is real, I’ll just hope he keeps making adjustments at the plate.
by DominicanDandy on Jun 24, 2025 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Is Xander any good as a shortstop?
i’m curious about him there. I hear so many mixed things like “no way” but, he is styill playing there every day. the bat will play but, where he ends up as a defender is an interesting question.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 24, 2025 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Everything I read says he'll move off SS and be fine at 3rd
or perhaps even the OF. He shows the infield instincts and agility but he’s big already at 19 so he’ll get bigger and move off the position.
by DominicanDandy on Jun 24, 2025 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I do see
more “scouts are split” stuff, DD. 3B seems more likely, but it’s not a done deal that he can’t hack it. From everything I’ve read his makeup and work ethic are off the charts.
by charles wallace on Jun 24, 2025 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Cheslor Cuthbert
1-4, 2B in game 1,
1-1, HR so far in game 2.
hopefully the start of a nice hitting streak
by notsukao on Jun 23, 2025 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
Kyle Crick
Gets the win.
6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 8 K. 5/3 GO/AO.
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Love him
He’s looked incredible lately…future #2, top 75 prospect at this point (or so, haven’t really thought about it).
by endlessprisoner on Jun 23, 2025 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, he'll look good when everything shakes out
Been pushing him hard here lately. Top 75? Maybe, you never know until you start doing the comparisons . . .but I’m sure somebody will go wild and push him way up there just to be first. Or something. Worth remembering the Great Cain himself was only No. 91 on the BA 100 after his strong Sally League stint.
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't quibble with much but the walk rate
Not that control issues are surprising, and he’s getting away with the walks for the most part.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Simon Castro's return to AAA
5 IP, 11 H, 7 R (6 ER), 0 BB, 2 K
87 Pitches - 58 Strikes
by polyrhythm07 on Jun 23, 2025 9:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Saunders heading to the DL
THE TIME IS NEAR!!!
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 23, 2025 9:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'd be ok with that
But… BAUER!!!!
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 23, 2025 9:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I can only imagine the reactions on twitter if it is Corbin again
Or even better, Collmenter gets another shot. As much as I want to see Bauer come up seeing the internet enraged almost sounds even better.
Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!
by ShaqKazaam on Jun 23, 2025 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
don't you dare!
but Bauer’s scheduled to pitch tomorrow. We’ll see what happens with that…
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 23, 2025 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
cbssports
The club has not replaced him on the roster with top prospect Trevor Bauer, who’s presently dominating at Triple-A Reno. Instead, they’ve recalled right-handed reliever Jonathan Albaladejo. It’s not certain who will replace Saunders in the rotation, although Josh Collmenter, who started in place of Saunders on Friday, would seem to be the likely stop-gap.
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 23, 2025 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
matt west
1 IP | 0 H | 0 BB | 2 SO
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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 23, 2025 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Dylan "HOF Class of 2037" Bundy
5 IP 2 hits 2 BB 2 K’s
by oriolekid on Jun 23, 2025 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
Not a prospect, but is anybody else thrilled that Belt is finally getting every day ABs?
Seems like it’s about time, and he’s definitely starting to make the most of it.
by High and Inside on Jun 23, 2025 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
this guy is
glad to see he’s proved himself worth it too
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
finally?
He should’ve spent all of last year in AAA anyway just as a consolidation season. I don’t think it’s coincidence that he’s getting regular at bats just as his production starts to demand that he gets them.
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
it's a yes
Just saying that I disagree with the “finally” part . . .for the most part I think the Giants have handled him the way that teams should handle most of their young prospects. Promote as merited through the minors, promote to the majors with hesitation.
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone would argue about his promotions
It was the seemingly arbitrary usage this year that bugged more followers. He was playing maybe 2x a week for a while, and I think most of us believed he would have been better served back at AAA than sitting on the bench. The fact that he was losing ABs to Pill, Huff and random utility guys didn’t make much sense.
by ADLC on Jun 23, 2025 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So you agree with the way they handled him, but you also said he should have been in AAA last year.
My whole point is that if you’re going bring a guy up, let him play, don’t Dom Brown him. I agree that he should have spent the year in AAA if they weren’t going to play him, and might as well have had him down there this year, too, if he’s only going to play randomly. Which is my whole point.
by High and Inside on Jun 23, 2025 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
right
Note that I said “for the most part”. I don’t think he should have been up last year as anything other than a last-resort injury callup or a September callup. I’m fine with breaking a guy in slowly during his rookie year. You can put him out there in favorable situations, let him get adjusted to the competition and build confidence. It’s not dissimilar from putting a rookie pitcher in the pen, a tactic that I’m a fan of and which I believe doesn’t get used nearly as much as it should.
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Bochy is so painfully fickle.
He said Belt was the starter going into the season only to yank him after three starts. He then said Belt would recieve regular playing time two more times only to send him back to a utility role. Perhaps the most perplexing thing is that he said he was trying to save him from having to hit against lefties despite the fact he’s hit .100 higher against lefties than righties.
I’m of the belief that starting a young player twice a week hinders development and I can’t imagine it helps someone get into a groove and prove they belong in the line up.
On the bright side, Belt seems to be making this a non-issue. Hopefully Bochy will get his team leading OBP out of the 7th spot in the order soon (not to mention his best hitter, Sandoval, out of the 6th spot).
by sethbeno on Jun 24, 2025 2:50 AM EDT up reply actions
.100 higher against lefties than righties in his career"
with better K%
by sethbeno on Jun 24, 2025 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Ariel Pena
6IP 7K 2BB 1H 0R
solid
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
AJ Griffin getting called up tomorrow, it looks like
SuSlu
It sounds as if Griffin already has been told he is starting tomorrow, making his big-league debut vs. the #SFGiants. #Athletics
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 23, 2025 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
ugh
for some reason he’s not listed on the espn site
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
.
here
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 23, 2025 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
for fantasy purposes
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
oh
weak haha
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 23, 2025 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
very weak
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Emailed ESPN
Wanted him for my pre-noon waivers deadline. They said he’d be added within 24 hours of his first MLB Game.
So, plans change:
1. Root for him to stink
2. Brag about how he stunk so bad to all leaguemates
3. Pick him up quickly at the next waivers deadline
by kicker31 on Jun 24, 2025 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions
double ugh
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 24, 2025 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
hes on CBS, beotches
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 24, 2025 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
CBS
is FAR superior to ESPN when it comes to prospects in the system
by miraclemets on Jun 24, 2025 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
+infinity
If you play for serious $ I can not imagine playing on any other site.
by St.Steve on Jun 24, 2025 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
really? why?
for the most part, i think it’s horrible. what are your comps?
by Woodland League on Jun 24, 2025 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
+ infinity to the infinity power.
I will never play on the CBS site again. It is horrible.
by Looney4baseball on Jun 24, 2025 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
CBS is superior for prospects but little else.
First year in a while playing on CBS Sports site and it is horrific as far as projected starters, news and ease of use. Other sites are also easy to customize and find stats but CBS is not. They also have not addressed issues from the start of the year and its close to 1/2 through the season. You can find prospects galore, but if the rest of the site isn’t good then all the prsoects in MLB doesn’t help it.
by Looney4baseball on Jun 24, 2025 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
well i
Agree about the anaylsis, its poor…but I have never used it much for that.
by St.Steve on Jun 24, 2025 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That is true
they suck at analysis and pitching matchups. However, i dont find the format bad at all and think it is very easy to use. Like St. Steve said above, if your playing for serious money (and i am) you cant use any other site imo.
by miraclemets on Jun 24, 2025 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree on CBS
The only place I’ve found that compares is Fantrax.
by High and Inside on Jun 24, 2025 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Weglarz
Look who’s coming back. He’s old and in AA, but good to see him having a good June.
June: .313/.452/.746….but, 29 K in 82 PA! I don’t recall him striking out THAT much pre-2010, but maybe I’m wrong. Hope he can right the ship.
by Woodland League on Jun 23, 2025 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Mahtook
Rained out, but last 10: .326/.408/.535.
Hitting .290/.347/.402 on the year.
by Woodland League on Jun 23, 2025 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Some Mets
Rafael Montero: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K in his first A+ start
Brandon Nimmo: 1-5
Phillip Evans: 1-3, HR, 2 BB
Kevin Plawecki: 2-5, HR
Juan Urbina: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Travis Taijeron: 2-4, HR
Reese Havens: 2-2, 2 BB
by Metfan on Jun 23, 2025 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
Continued game from yesterday when he went 2-3
But exciting nonetheless
by Metfan on Jun 23, 2025 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
really like Evans
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 23, 2025 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Already has 2 homers and a 7/3 BB/K ratio
Excellent bat for a middle infielder and surprising pop for a guy that’s only 5’10’’. Definitely a name to keep an eye on in upcoming years.
by Metfan on Jun 23, 2025 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, Joey Gallo walked again
so many walks
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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 23, 2025 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
0-5 with 4 Walks
Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub
by Marinerfanjake on Jun 23, 2025 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but could this more have to do with the incredibly raw pitching he's facing and not some impeccable? batting eye
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions
*impeccable batting eye?
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 4:27 AM EDT up reply actions
That definitely has something to do with it
but it also says something about his plate discipline. He’s obviously not going to walk in 64% of his PAs. I know if I had Gallo’s raw power, I’d have a hard time taking that many BB without getting frustrated and swinging away.
by Tex2044 on Jun 24, 2025 4:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Alen Hanson
2 for 3 with a triple, two walks, strikeout.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
Travis Harrison
3 for 4 with a double, two walks.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Christian Lopes
2 for 4 with a triple, homer, two strikeouts.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Profar
0-2, 2 BB
11.4% BB rate, 14.2% K rate on the season
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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 23, 2025 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
Manuel Margot
3 for 6 with a triple, strikeout.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
Carlos Sanchez
2 for 5. Tuning up for his Futures Game appearance.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Per Rotoworld
According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, “speculation is” Anthony Rizzo will be promoted Tuesday.
Rizzo is batting .355/.416/.722 with 23 home runs and 62 RBI in 67 games this season at the Triple-A level. He struggled mightily in a short look with the Padres last year, but the 22-year-old first baseman is worth stashing in most mixed fantasy leagues. He won’t be called up to ride the bench; the Cubs are going to play him.
Why do i feel like we have heard this before?
Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!
by ShaqKazaam on Jun 23, 2025 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Cubs face Johan Santana on Monday
So Tuesday makes sense in that regard.
"Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do." - Brian @ mgoblog
by Jivas on Jun 24, 2025 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
They are also saying
It’s because we are past the Super 2 date. Which is dumb as fuck since Rizzo already has service time.
by ADLC on Jun 24, 2025 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
Rizzo needs like 10 PA in order to cross.
by kicker31 on Jun 24, 2025 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions
That's not true
He crossed it last night supposedly.
by noelman31 on Jun 24, 2025 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Brody Colvin
6IP 8H 2R 2ER 1BB 7K. Two good starts out of three since returning from the relief stint.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Not really his third year,
unless you’re counting the two innings he pitched in 2010. He is repeating the league.
by charles wallace on Jun 25, 2025 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Jenrry Mejia
0.1IP 3H 4R 3ER 1BB 0K with 1 HRA. Has arguably been more effective when starting this year. Not sure the Mets should be counting on much help from him this year in either role.
by charles wallace on Jun 23, 2025 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed.
From what I’ve heard on him post-surgery he has been smoother and more consistent with his delivery. His three to four average-or-better pitches can play in a MLB rotation long term. The only thing skeptics seem to have to knock on him is size, when he’s still bigger than guys such as Pedro Martinez and Johnny Cueto. It’s truly baffling why the Mets are going through this whole relief thing again.
by Ambient on Jun 24, 2025 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Because the Mets are idiots.
It’s really not that hard to figure out. They are poorly run and consistently make bad decisions. For a team usually capable of a large payroll (minus the Ponzi scheme money loss), they consistently underachieve.
by Looney4baseball on Jun 24, 2025 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I watched this one
He struggled againstBud Norris, who K’d him twice. Myers did not look comfortable tonight, until he smoked that triple off the bullpen.
by noelman31 on Jun 24, 2025 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
GCL randomness
Twins v Red Sox
Carl Crawford: 0-3, 2BB
Byron Buxton: 0-4
by Woodland League on Jun 23, 2025 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Anthony Alford
Promoted to Lansing. Jays are really pulling the strings trying to get him to give up football it seems.
by metafour on Jun 23, 2025 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
wowsers
Alford is the first 2012 prep draftee to make it to full season ball, correct?
by mrkupe on Jun 23, 2025 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It's nominal
Apparently, he’s done with baseball for the season, focussing on football now so this is more about next year when he’ll start playing in May again.
http://blogs.hattiesburgamerican.com/theplacetobe/2012/06/23/focus-now-on-football-anthony-alford-edition/
by MjwW on Jun 24, 2025 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Oakland A's
Chris Bostick 1-2, 2B, 3 BB’s
John Wooten 3-4, 2B
Chih Fang Pan 3-4
Beau Taylor 1-2, BB (so far, game’s still going on)
Brad Peacock 4 ip’s, 6 k’s, 3 bb’s, 5 er’s
Miles Head 1-3, HBP
Sonny Gray 7 ip’s, 5 k’s, 1 bb, 4 er’s
waiting for the DSL A’s score to come
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 23, 2025 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
2013 draftee
Austin Wilson with two homers in CCBL.
by Dorn on Jun 23, 2025 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
Joey Gallo still doesn't have a hit mid way through his 3rd game, but is walking like crazy
0-5, 6 BB, 3 SO
by Tex2044 on Jun 23, 2025 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
This is getting ridiiculous. BB #4 on the night
now has 8 BB in his first 13 PA
by Tex2044 on Jun 24, 2025 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Brinson has a pair of walks, too
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 24, 2025 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Joey Gallo understands how to keep stat-happy prospect hounds off his back for being unable to hit!
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
speaking as someone who has never really followed the rookie leagues before
does an ability to walk at a high clip in the complexes translate up the ladder? not that 3 games necessarily says anything conclusive about Gallo’s walk rate
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 24, 2025 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I suppose it translates about as well as anything does in the complex leagues
Although nothing really translates that well from the complex leagues. I guess it stands to reason that walks might end up being the exception.
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions
David Perez
3 IP | 3 H | 3 R | 4 BB | 3 K
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 23, 2025 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
Trevor Story
0-3, 2 BB, K
AVG down to .257 :(
by sethbeno on Jun 24, 2025 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
George Springer
1-4, BB, 2K, 2SB (16)
on pace for a .300 30/30 season
by sethbeno on Jun 24, 2025 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
Does the .300
Mean batting average or strikeout percentage?
by bigboy1234 on Jun 24, 2025 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
he's not on pace for 30% K, but I just wanted to say I approve of this snark
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but...
…he doesn’t have a batting average of .300, so not sure how he can be on pace for that either. Just trying to narrow down the possibilities here…..
by bigboy1234 on Jun 24, 2025 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
,293. Whatever
He’s actually on pace for more like .293 35/40 11% BB, 26% K if you want to get specific. What a horrible, horrible line because of the K’s. Quad A for life if he’s lucky.
by sethbeno on Jun 24, 2025 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Dude, you made the mistake, not me
Look in the mirror, take a deep breath, it’s going to be okay.
But let’s be serious, the RHB HR PF for Lancaster is 139 and that is for a HR friendly league, you realize how much that inflates that HR number of Springer’s that gives you the erection, right? Would you still be pimping him up if he had 8 HR in the FSL and boasting that number, and his almighty stolen bases.
Also you are really bad at math, Lancaster has already played half it’s games, how is he projected to hit 35 HR when he only has 14 now?
by bigboy1234 on Jun 24, 2025 3:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not great at math, but not bad at simple math like this
just prorating his numbers over 162 games. And if you do that it comes out close to 35/40 which is extremely impressive regardless of the league.
by sethbeno on Jun 24, 2025 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
But they don't play 162 games in the minors
Everyone’s counting numbers are going to look better if you prorate them out to 162 games. If you do that then Rizzo is on pace for 56 HR.
by nixa37 on Jun 24, 2025 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If Chris Young was ever healthy
That’d be my comp. Somewhere between him and Granderson.
by kyuss94 on Jun 24, 2025 1:21 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions
lol
..not even beingh snarky, I like Springer quite a bit.
That made me laugh though. Chris Young is usually healthy, from what i know. I also would love to make the comp to Young, hjowever, I think that is Springer’s reasonable upside as a major leaguer and, that is all I talk about when it comes to the hazy (around here) concept of upside.
Granderson may be a stretch. Let’s see if Springer can put up a line of .303 /.407 /.515 in his age 23 season at AA (like Granderson did) next year. Maybe he can, i don’t know. that would be nice, for ’Stros fans huh?
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 24, 2025 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
if you're going to choose between the two, Young seems like a much more appropriate comp
Same handedness and body types are more similar.
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
right
Granderson is also a better ballplauyer than Chris Young also, not that I hagve a clear idea of how good George Soringher will be at thisn time but, my instincts tell me that he will have his work cut out for him just to be as good of a hitter as Young is.
There are many players who destroyed Cal League pitching, at a younger age, who didn’t become solid everyday big leaguers. I’m not saying hje can’t do it though.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions
California League numbers
Should be taken with a grain of salt.
Or five.
by Ambient on Jun 24, 2025 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Or the entire shaker
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus
i might just regret trading him in a keeper league.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on Jun 24, 2025 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Rangers AZL
Lewis Brinson: 2-4, 2B, 2 BB, SO
Nick Williams: 4-5, 2B, 3B, BB, SB, Outfield Assist
Joey Gallo: 0-0, 5 BB
Nomar Mazara: 0-4, BB, 2 SO
Jamie Jarmon: 1-4, BB, 2 SO, SB
by Tex2044 on Jun 24, 2025 1:39 AM EDT reply actions
Seon Gi Kim
3 IP so far for Everett and has 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8Ks
by bp42810 on Jun 24, 2025 1:43 AM EDT reply actions
wow
i will have to go check him out this year. The Everett AquaSox play about 15 miles from my place.
i’d like to see 17-year old Victor Sanchez as well.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 24, 2025 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
and
. .through 4, he has 9 k’s now :)
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 24, 2025 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Holy smoke
Kid is having a night…
6 0 0 0,1 13 ks
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 24, 2025 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions
They pulled him after 6
The Reliever gave up 1 H, but closed the 7 Inning shutout.
Wonder what his pitch count was at?
by bp42810 on Jun 24, 2025 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions
>43
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 24, 2025 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm tellin' ya
Keep an eye on defensive reports. If he sticks at C he’s an impact guy.
by charles wallace on Jun 24, 2025 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Randomness
Jeffery Baez, CF, Cubs 2/5, 2B, SB(9)
Joe DeCarlo, 3B, Mariners 3/6, HR, K
Stryker Trahan, C, Diamondbacks 1/1, 4 BB
Jean Batista, SS, Astros 1/4, 2B, BB
Niko Goodrum, SS, Twins 2/4, 3B, 3 BB
Max Kepler, CF, Twins 3/5, 3B, BB, K
Travis Harrison, 3B, twins 3/4, 2B, 2 BB
Jacob Anderson, RF, Blue Jays 2/4, 2B, K
Matt Dean, 3B, Blue Jays 1/3, 3B
Tyler Marlette, C, Mariners 2/4, 2B, BB, K
Oscar Hernandez, C, Rays 1/2, 2B, 2 BB
Ryan Garvey, DH, Rockies 3/4, 2B, HR(2)
Phillip Evans, SS, Mets 1/3, HR(2), 2 BB
Jack Lopez, SS, Royals 2/3, 2B, 2 BB
Eugenio Suarez, SS, Tigers 2/5, 2B, K
Delino DeShields Jr, 2B, Astros 2/5, BB, 2 SB(49)
Alen Hanson, SS, Pirates 2/3, 3B, 2 BB, K, CS(13)
Brian Goodwin, CF, Nationals 4/5, 2 HR(6), K
Ronny Rodriguez, SS, Indians 2/2, HR(6), BB
by DominicanDandy on Jun 24, 2025 3:45 AM EDT reply actions
Anybody know why
Edward Salcedo hasn’t played since June 17?
by kicker31 on Jun 24, 2025 9:09 AM EDT reply actions
Not a prospect
but Andrew Cashner dominating as he gets stretched out for the Padres.
by miraclemets on Jun 24, 2025 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
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