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Since this is going up pretty late, an incomplete list of probables and pitchers who pitched today:
AAA - Zach Britton, Dan Straily, Tyler Skaggs
AA - Donn Roach, Neil Ramirez, Trevor Rosenthal, Chris Reed, John Stilson
High A - Nick Tropeano, Wilmer Font, Taylor Jungmann
Low A - Aaron Sanchez v. Archie Bradley, Raul Alcantara,
Short Season and below - Kevin Comer, Luis Heredia, Victor Sanchez, Eddie Butler
Please add the many guys I've missed with my cursory check below
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6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Dude has been unhittable so far- 17.2 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 22 K
by Metfan on Jul 1, 2025 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Via Ben Badler
He’s not now, but certainly possible RT @MrMustSeeTV does Luis Mateo have a chance to develop into a better prospect than Jeurys Familia?
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Video I shot, without a tripod.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaSiqH7BhVU
Write up for tomorrow.
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by JD Sussman on Jul 2, 2025 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Trevor Story
with a big FU to all the doubters
3-4 2HR BB
by another know it all on Jul 1, 2025 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
Yes,
clearly Trevor Story’s performance is a reaction to those who doubt him. lol
by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I heard he was giving the finger to all his detractors as he was circling the bases on his 2nd HR
by guru4u on Jul 3, 2025 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Inevitable Bryce Harper-style makeup assassination ensues...
by charles wallace on Jul 3, 2025 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it be funny if Story really were motivated by the 'doubters'?
I could see him working out Max Cady style (think Scorsese version) just absolutely consumed by the message board ramblings of strangers. Well, technically I couldn’t see it but it’s kind of funny.
by Matt0330 on Jul 5, 2025 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Heredia
5 IP, 3 H, O R, 3 SO, 0 BB.
He lowered his ERA to .64.
Other Pirates prospects who had good days:
Hanson: 3-6 with 2 2B, 1 HR and 1 SO
Polanco:5-5 with 3 2B, 1 3B and 1 BB
Grossman: 2-4 with 1 2B and 1 BB
Marte: 2-4 with 1 HR
Owens: 6 IP with 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB and 5 SO
s.zielinski
by steve_z on Jul 1, 2025 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Marte has been hot lately
What’s up with his CS rate this year? He must be talking lessons from Alen Hanson. Or vice versa.
by sethbeno on Jul 1, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel Sano
2-3 (1 HR) 1 BB, 1 K, 1 SB
Sano has 3 home runs in the past 4 games and is sporting a .900+ OPS since the All Star break.
by Zeitgeister on Jul 1, 2025 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
HR (18) , SB (6)
…Suddenly the Surging Sano…
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing new
He’s mashing, walking and whiffing at extreme rates, as he’s done all season.
by sethbeno on Jul 1, 2025 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a bit new
Sano was really struggling for about 1 1/2 months. In April he was great and in May and most of June he’s been pretty mediocre. In his past 50 plate appearances or so he’s coming back around.
by Zeitgeister on Jul 1, 2025 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
exactly
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
2/3 HR 3RBI BB
So how many homers will he have in the minors when he gets the call???
by gghulsebus on Jul 1, 2025 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll say 36
Don’t think the Royals will promote him untill August/ SEptember…..Unlesss of course they deal Frenchy or Gordon at the Trade deadline in late July…
Francouer is good as gone?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Frenchy really needs to go.
He is just horrible and has been hitting 5th for us all year. We should just give him away but idk if anyone wants him.
Myers is absolutely crushing. It is unreal. I am assuming they are waiting until after the all-star break to bring Myers up.
Can’t wait for Myers and Cain to be in the outfield instead of Frenchy and the trash we put in center.
by vic1124 on Jul 1, 2025 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I have read
The Royals have been back and forth whether Frenchy is available, on a weekly basis. This makes no sense to me, if they are out of it then have Myers up. And if they are in the chase then have Myers up. I guess he makes some really funny jokes in the clubhouse.
by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Personally
I would say he plays in the Futures Game and then stays in KC (since the game is there). I hope he hits one out in the Futures Game and proves his point. Who cares what they are paying Francouer, or how much beer he buys for everybody. He can do that on the bench…
by noelman31 on Jul 1, 2025 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
just one?
3-3 with a 2 HR and a 2B
you heard it here first
by another know it all on Jul 1, 2025 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
IMO it's dysfunctional that there is even a question about trading Frenchy
and calling up Myers.
by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
Frenchy is the heart and soul of that team. I’m not even sure the other 8 guys would be able to take the field if they traded him.
by nixa37 on Jul 1, 2025 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
There's no crying in baseball so they'd end up having to get rid of them too
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
by hero66 on Jul 2, 2025 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Except Soria
He must stay because he has a team friendly contract and relievers are a very steady bunch.
by pedrophile on Jul 2, 2025 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, he's untouchable
They don’t even let him shake his teammates’ hands after wins.
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
by hero66 on Jul 2, 2025 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
seriously?
Why wouldn’t you want to give way to the kid?
by noelman31 on Jul 2, 2025 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, did anyone quite see this much power developing so quickly!??!
I mean, the AFL was pretty nice, but nothing like this, PCL aside…
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No
I mean sure he’s in the PCL , but he’s hitting the majority of them Waay over the wall….25-30 rows back sometimes, i’d imagine.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
He’s in the part of the PCL that generally has neutral stadium, not the crazy offence parks for the most part.
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
neutral for the league you mean?
Because even a “neutral” PCL park is hitter friendly
by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the big time power was expected
Thhe worry was a little more with contact, not that PCL contact rates are that indicative but I think he will be just fine.
by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks. For me, I didn't expect this much power though
as SHS notes, a lot of his HRs have been monster shots. It’s just amazing to see those types of bombs this year.
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
IMO he is just the type of player the Royals need
Hosmer and Butler are fantastic players in their own right but that park does hamper them, for Myers it will make little difference. He can hit them out of any park.
by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Moustakas to me too
I mean, what is ‘fantastic’ I guess, but he’s a building block for sure to me assuming health.
by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
While it’s nice to have park independent numbers it’s even better to have players unaffected by the park.
by pedrophile on Jul 2, 2025 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Skaggs
7IP, 12H, 5ER, 1BB, 3K
I watched most of this game intermittently and he looked better than the line indicates. A few IF hits. One of those ER was a misplaced fly ball in CF by Eaton. He had given up 3ER (including that Eaton misplay) through 7, but they rolled him back out there and he let the first two guys reach. Jabasomthinsomthin let them score.
His FB looked good, looked like the 4S. His CB was good and he commanded it pretty well. Seem to get ahead of a lot of guys. Had trouble putting them away. I didn’t see any CU.
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
a little underwhelmed tho :/
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse my yeah buts, and what ifs'
Yeah but….baseball is funny: he was so close to a 7IP, 10H, 2ER, 0BB, 3K line. If Eaton doesn’t misplay that fly ball and if he doesn’t go back out there for the 8th, let 2 men on, and Jaba let’s them come in. 2 what ifs, but there’re not that crazy. Then we’d all point out that he’s still 20 and did an pretty great job against at tough 51’s line up. Just something to chew on.
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
This was funny
I got it right away too - not sure what that says about me, ha.
by Matt0330 on Jul 5, 2025 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
David Dahl
Hit his first professional HR, also swiped a base.
1-4, HR, SB, 2K
by Pappagiorgio on Jul 1, 2025 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Gary Brown
Beginning July with a nice day
4-5. 2B, CS
by wilriv21 on Jul 1, 2025 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
I'm about as happy with this as a man who just found $20 in his pocket
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jul 1, 2025 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Twins 10th round steal - Reliever DJ Baxendale
1.2 IP - 4 K’s/ 0 BB’s - O hits - O runs.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Archie Bradley
3IP | 2H | 3R/ER | 5BB | 1HBP | 6K
75 pitches, 41 strikes. Goes without saying, but struggled with control in the first two innings, including a 37 pitch 3rd in which he walked 3 and struck out the side. Was better in the third, got the first two batters and struck out 2 sandwiched around a 0-2 HBP on a curveball. The curveball was decent, getting a number of swings and misses and spotted for a few called strikes
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Lotsa baserunners
Not always a lot of hits allowed. Today the opposition was 3-3 in SB attempts.
I guess he’s not as polished as I imagined. No doubt some of his command issues stem from having to develop the offspeed options.
by Revilo on Jul 1, 2025 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Niko Goodrum 0-3, 2 BB's
no K’s are good, and while playing SS helped turn a couple DP’s.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Early Predection: Denard Span will be dealt (willingly or unwillingly) at the trade Deadline this year.
THe Aaron Hicks 2-3, 2B(10), BB , 2 SB’s (18)
and great defense again.
+ the way Ben Revere has played this season …..Revere’s D > than Spans…. and Revere’s speed.
Span’s Arm and Leadoff ability (ability to work counts/ take Pitches ) > than Reveres.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Span at least, has at least some power 4-8 HR power yearly Where Revere if its not inside the park he'll NEVER hit one out.
ok well maybe one day at U.S. Cellular with the wind blowing out 30 MPH.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I love seeing Revere do well
Hits .300 where ever he goes! Glad to see him producing.
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Except it's about as hollow of a .300 as you can get.
He doesn’t walk and has no power at all. Even with a slash line of .320/.339/.376, his OPS plus is 98. He hits over .300, but his OBP is within a few points of his average. He needs improve his walk rate or if he doesn’t hit .300 each year he will have no value at all.
by Looney4baseball on Jul 2, 2025 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
true, right now it is
but he’s only 24 and in his first full time gig in MLB. So I’m going to give him some time. His K% is a ridiculous 6%, but his walk rate is low. I suspect both will go back to their norm and he’ll be more around .310/.365/.370. Hollow as you say, but the walks are better in the long run since he’s a SB guy. Doubles and triples will be key for him - at least he plays in a good home park for that I believe.
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
he’s not great, but his value plays up by being one of the fastest players in the league. He’s going to hit a ton of bases and he has exceptional value defensively by getting to nearly everything hit his way.
by Zeitgeister on Jul 2, 2025 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah he's not a great fantasy baseball option
But in real life, he’s a very good starting OF…. IMO - IF he Picks up his BB% rate…..which i’m optimistic he’ll be able to do while he’s hitting so many line drives and racking up the hits…..Pitchers will start to change it up more on him, and i think he’ll have the eye a bit prepared to take more walks.
We’ll see i’m anxious to see how the next few months play out.
But you’re right if he’s not walking a lot more, he’s a very empty .300
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlotte
game 1:
Mahtook 2-4, 3B
Enny "light beer will do’ Romero: 6IP, 4H, 0ER, 4BB, 5K
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Brett Wallace
is sad. Lee vetos trade to LAD.
by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
+1
I’m with you. I assumed this washis ticket back. Flight delayed!
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jul 1, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Straily
6 in/1er/3bb/10 k’s
He was a fatty in college, lost weight improved conditioning got his fastball in the mid 90’s
He 11.3 k/9 this yr is higher than verlander and strasburg when they were in minors.
He doesnt turn 24 until december, so he’s in his full age 23 season in AA, so not too old.
nice article on his rise through the minors
http://athletics.scout.com/2/1199335.html
by J.J. Miller on Jul 1, 2025 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Higher K's than Verlander and Strasburg when they were in the minors...
except by the time Verlander was 23 and Strasburg was 22 they were both already in the majors. By the way, Strasburg put up a 12.17/K9 at age 22 in the majors, but you are right that he didn’t do it in the minors.
by Looney4baseball on Jul 1, 2025 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Look
I know ARL is important, but it’s not a catch-all. Straily has had normal progression for a late draft pick. While Verlander/Stras comps are a bit much he’s still putting up an impressive k/9 for a guy at a new level.
by ADLC on Jul 2, 2025 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Evan Gattis?
Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?
by playingwithfire on Jul 2, 2025 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Aaron Sanchez
5IP | 3H | 0R | 1BB | 6K | 9GB, 1FB, 2LD
66 pitches, 44 pitches. Really good start for Sanchez, efficient, FB sat 94-95 on South Bend gun. One issue was only started 7 of 18 batters with a strike. Would be kinda nice if he’d be allowed to go that third time through, but alas…
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
The Oscar Taveras show
Went deep again, a three run shot in the 8th,
his 17th
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 1, 2025 9:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm really interested to see where John ranks him tomorrow...
Will be be a consensus top 12 prospect with the midseason rankings? I know that a couple of places had him in the 40’s - 50’s preseason, so I don’t know how high he will jump with them. But, BP and Sickels seem like locks to have him in the 10-15 range, at least.
by turambar85 on Jul 1, 2025 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure
Does KG/BP do a mid-season list or, were you referring to after the season? I can tell you this, he will be around 5th on my list, but I probably won’t do one again ’til April.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 1, 2025 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
you are right
I may be underrating him myself lol
You know there are reasons why one could think he could have a better major league career than Will Myers, and I love me some Will Myers.
it took Myers a season to get used to and, excell at, hitting AA pitching. It took Oscar Taveras,what, a game or two?
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
No, it didn't
That is revisionist history and you know it case. Myers was hurt all of last year.
And do you really think OT is a better prospect than Myers?
by pedrophile on Jul 2, 2025 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
He didn't say that OT is a better prospect
He said OT could possibly have a better Major League career.
by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I have $$ 1000.00 cash on OT over Myers
I will bet ANYONE that has a $1000.00 to wager that Oscar Taveras will have a better first 150 major league games than Wil Myers. No joke. Have it in my paypal right now. We can have John Sickels hold the money. I would say career but obvious we can’t wait that long to collect. Any takers ??
by justinupton on Jul 2, 2025 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
you are crazy
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Crazy like a Fox
You wouldn’t believe the money I have made in the past 20 years on prospects.
by justinupton on Jul 2, 2025 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I believe it
i wish I had made more bets on here. i’ve been righty a lot lately.
i was just teasing. i like anybody who puts thier money where thier mouth is :)
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah... at this point I think it's safe to say we're taking this a little too seriously now
Let’s all step back from our screens and take a deep breath. Maybe go for a stroll or something.
"BA doesn't stand for Batting Average. It’s Brandon Allen, as in the percentage of a hitter’s worth compared to Brandon Allen. Ted Williams, at his best, was only 4/10th of the hitter Brandon Allen is today." - YonYonson
by hero66 on Jul 2, 2025 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
justinupton
is case’s other screen name he uses when he’s on PCP
by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
lolo
. .good one. Noty sure how J-Up feels about hjis new “Casejud on PCP” nickname, but funny
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
and 150 games is a very inconclusive number when we’re talking about a player’s career
by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I do not "know it"
If I “knew it”, I wopuldn’t say it. What possible reason would I have? If revising history leads me to a wrong conclusion, then how does that benifit me in any way?
i’m aware that Myers was banged up oin 2011 but, I wasn’t aware that every single at-bat he took was one in which he was injured. Didn’y he start the season healthy?
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
you implied that it took a season for Myers to get acclimated
when you know Myers was hurt in the first month and his knee was bothering him almost all year. It was like when Hosmer had a horrible year and it was because of vision problems.
BTW - you didn’t answer the important question. Would you take OT over Myers?
by pedrophile on Jul 2, 2025 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
i didn’t remember when exactly Myers injuries occured. I have no reason to disparriage him I re-invent history. yoi gave me too much credit for knowing things.
And, although I think they are pretty comparable prospects, I’ll have to take Oscar when it comes down to it. Funny though, I identyify with with both though . . . two guys who were undervalued before the year, conmsensus-wise anyways.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
“or”, re-invent history
not
“I’ re-invent history.
Freudian slip or whatever, Im sure you will say.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions
There aren't enough words in the English language to explain to all of you how tired I am of reading about this
Seriously, every possible angle/approach to this “debate” has been discussed ad naseum. I move that we end this nonsense once and for all. I appreciate intelligent discussions and debates, but enough is enough.
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm making a fanpost
.. and I swear to g o d that if you go over there and post about how you don’t like hearing about Taveras and Myers, I’ll .. I’ll .. go make another cup of tea :-d
but, it will be really annoying. Feel free join the actual discussion though ok?
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions
That's totally okay.
And I hate to be “that guy.” But really, it’s just gotten kind of ridiculous. I’ve grown ill of coming home and being super excited to see 100+ comments in the MiLB thread for that day, but 60 of them are devoted to Taveras, Myers, and the like. I agree he’s a very interesting and polarizing prospect, I just think that every possible thing that could be said about him so far has been said, so to keep distracting myself and others from hearing about other exciting young guys out there (like the guys I’VE been annoying about this season), everyone gets wrapped up in these same old discussions. I have no problem with people being passionate about their prospect lovers and would definitely be reminding everyone if I was ever really right about someone like you are with Taveras, but like I said, I just think enough is enough. I think we all can agree that we all respect your opinions, knowledge, and insight. We’d all just appreciate it if your opinions, knowledge, and insight about Oscar Taveras were moved to a different location :)
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the best number of all
Number of Oscar Taveras hits in MLB: 0
It’s a little early to say somebody is “right” or “wrong”. If Taveras ends up sucking as a major league player, does that suddenly mean casejud is “retroactively wrong” and a bunch of other people are “retroactively right”?
by mrkupe on Jul 2, 2025 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes it does
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't exactly talk about how "right" I am
. . specifically. I really don’t need stroking of my ego quite that much, in that way at least :) I mostly talk about how silly it was for OTHERS to rank him 95th, 75th, 86th and the like, bnefore the season. I am telling you now that I am going to be right abouit that.
Even you Kupe, in all your reasonableness, can’t you agree with me just once that that is “retroactively” or whatever, like, a bit bizarre? Even if he doesn’t have a knock in the big leagues yet.
There can’t possibly be 75 guys better than that amazing player. That is essentially what I was saying, the vast majority of the time. I put him 8th before the year. I don’t consider most 8th ranked guys to be virtual lock to be superstars. I just thoughjt it was obvious that he was one of the better young hitters in the minor leagues, which he is… right?
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 2:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, I consider him "right" for one main reason:
Being a fantasy player, prospect rankings hold the key to your success, as enough top prospects can net you huge returns. So, in essence, what I’m saying is that when making a top prospect list, the goal (at least for me) shouldn’t be to rank them as educated guesses on who will have the better career, but rather who will rank higher after NEXT season. Case was right about Taveras because Taveras is now a top-15 consensus prospect as opposed to simply being a consensus top-100 prospect (both of those numbers are low, just wanted to be safe). Now, if you followed Case’s list as your bible, you either would’ve drafted Taveras or acquired him somehow, via trade, free agent, whatever. So now you have an extremely valuable trade chip that might just turn out to be an okay major leaguer as well. Guessing someone’s MLB career is a crapshoot (at least when you are splitting hairs between two top prospects like Taveras and Myers). Baseball America is the best in the biz, and just look at their past top-100 lists. Yet, these are the lists that people go off of when deciding players’ value. If you are able to predict accurately who will be tops on those lists a year prior to coming out, you’re “right” in my book. I know others may feel differently.
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions
yep
In my position, I need to be able to predict the future and, I can’t always wait for all the evidence to come in.
I have two fanatsy teams and, Oscar is on one of them. He probably wouldn’t be If I had drafted him in the the next draft.
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by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions
sure, it's a success
It’s nice that a given player is doing well, as that hints that he is getting closer to that lofty future you’re projecting. It’s like winning the opening skirmish in a 5 year war, though - you really need to keep these things in perspective.
And yes, I know for fantasy purposes these things kind of go haywire, especially when you consider the huge number of fantasy baseball players on this site. Fantasy baseball valuations are a totally different animal from “real life valuations” for many reasons.
by mrkupe on Jul 2, 2025 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions
John Stilson
5IP | 3H | 3R/1ER | 4BB | 2K
Season totals
AA: 4 starts, 17IP | 15H | 3.18ERA (8R/6ER) | 9BB | 12K | 0 HRA
HIgh-A: 13 starts, 54.1 IP | 56H | 2.82ERA (22R/17ER) | 19BB | 47K | 2HRA
Keith Law has said multiple times he doesn’t think the arm action will work as a starter, but the Jays will likely give him every opportunity to stick as a starter, and he’s moved pretty quickly - already in AA in first pro season, only turns 22 next month. Wonder if the Jays would consider bringing him up as a reliever in September, especially if they sell at the deadline and move out guys like Frasor and Oliver
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Joc Pederson
3-3……3 HR
That’s 4 HR in two days after yesterday’s HR. Love the aggressive assignment in A+ and he’s starting to answer the questions about his power. Hopefully he starts to get noticed more because this kid’s got some talent.
by another know it all on Jul 1, 2025 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
I have him firmly in the top 100..... 80's 90's range for now though
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Dean golden sombrero
0-4, 4K
Other Bluefielders:
Dwight Smith 0-4, BB, K
Christian Lopes 0-5, 2K
Eric Arce 0-3, 2K
Jacob Anderson 1-4, 2K
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
That's what I thought
Not any names I recognized - Rigolberto Garcia, Domingo Brazoban, Nate Koneski, Matt Brazis - combined for 5BB, 15K, 2 HRA
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
took a peak at Garcia
looks interesting but can’t find anything anywhere about him. Good size, young, and apparently has at least decent stuff…. struck out 8 in 3.2 IP.
by another know it all on Jul 1, 2025 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Brazis
I roomed with him in college. He is a good friend of mine. Its nice to see him pitching.
by Kazanovicz on Jul 2, 2025 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
looks like a Buxton line
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair to Buxton
He hasn’t struck out that many times in his first 6 games combined
by nixa37 on Jul 2, 2025 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Andrelton Simmons hit the 100 MLB PA milestone today
Fast closing in on the prospect cutoff which I guess means he can no longer be discussed around these parts :(
Batting line sitting at .333/.370/.516 with wRC+ of 139, which is the best among SS in baseball. Obviously he isn’t going to keep this up, but I think we can all agree he’s going to hit enough to a starting SS in this league for a long, long time.
by nixa37 on Jul 1, 2025 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t everything everyone here could agree on what day it is tomorrow, nevermind how a prospect will perform over the next decade
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
*think everyone
Don;t know where everything everyone came from
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Twitter reports that Nick Tropeano is touching 96mph tonight
He has already struck out 6 while walking only 1 after 5 innings tonight. Still pitching as far as I know.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com
by OremLK on Jul 1, 2025 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
I'm guessing his ceiling is higher than originally thought?
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by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Tropeano
5IP 4H 1R 0ER 1BB 6K so far in high A debut
by lawson3 on Jul 1, 2025 10:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oscar Hernandez 2-4 2 2B R RBI
continues to hit
by Dbullsfan on Jul 1, 2025 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
the legend
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Alfaro played in short-season ball at the age of 17 and, played pretty damned wel considering. Perhaps we could see more than 10 games from Oscar Hernandez stateside before we start talking about who is good or, not? The "Original Legend’ Alfaro is having a nice season in the SAL and, is only one month older than Oscar Hernandez.
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by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus, he's tripled his BB rate and lowered his K-rate from last year
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I honestly had no idea there was an original "legend."
My comment is that the hype may have some substance regarding Hernandez.
by mr. maniac on Jul 2, 2025 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
That's cool
I thought it was a jab at Jorge “The Legend” Alfaro, who was dubbed thusly by Jason Parks. It’s funny because they make for an interesting comparison… both are legends of sorts… are almost the same age … Catchers. it’ll be fun to see how they grow.
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by casejud on Jul 2, 2025 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like a pure hitter
The HRs last year were probably a function of that home park, but he looks like a very interesting guy.
by nixa37 on Jul 2, 2025 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Bowling Green blew up for 20 runs
Ryan Brett 4-6 3 R 2 RBI 3 SB
Jake Hager 1-3 3BB 4 R RBI SB
Todd Glaesmann 4-4 4 R 4 RBI HR SB
Cam Seitzer 3-4 2 R 2 2B
Jeff Malm 3-5 2 R 5 RBI HR
Drew Vettleson 0-6 (ouch)
Josh Sale 0-5 (ouch)
by Dbullsfan on Jul 1, 2025 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
They're hitting the hell out of the ball recently
Hit Lansing hard, most of the damage was against NP relievers but still touched up Nicolino and DeSclafani some
by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
it is a pretty exciting line-up to watch
especially with the recent success of Glaesmann (maybe trying to emerge as a legit prospect) to add to Brett, Hager, Sale, Vettleson, Seitzer a lot of pretty good talent all at the same level
by Dbullsfan on Jul 1, 2025 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So
Would you rather have Bowling Green or Lansing?
I take Lansing personally.
by kicker31 on Jul 1, 2025 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I really like Goetzman
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Neil Ramirez
I realize that you guys aren’t into fantasy as much so I’ll ask this as more of a prospect question:
I was offered a trade (I give Brad Lincoln and Liam Hendriks, get Neil Ramirez and Grant Balfour).
I need to know what’s up with Neil Ramirez. I know he had an awful year in Round Rock to start the season, and he was demoted to AA. What were his issues? And does anyone have an updated report on him?
by kicker31 on Jul 1, 2025 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
fantasy
it looks like this must be a very deep mixed league……i dont know where you are in the standings - the setup ( categorys) ill assume its 5×5 or if ur going for it or rebuilding……but the 2 guys that have some upside are ramirez and lincoln……it would have been a no-brainer till ramirez fell off the cliff……..that said if u can stash him and not hurt your team id do the deal and hope ramirez rebounds next year
by slapnutz on Jul 1, 2025 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
agree...
I’d pull the trigger, its not a sexy deal by any means but Ramirez still does have the most upside in the deal. Maybe is Balfour gets moved to a contender it will help if its a “holds” league.
Hendriks is blah and lincoln is running out of time…do it.
by RegurgitatingGordonWood on Jul 2, 2025 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn, what a debut for Tropeano.
Final Line: 8 IP 5 H 1 R 0 ER 1 BB 9 K
To do that in a debut is one thing, but to also do that in Lancaster is another. Very, very impressive debut.
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close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jul 1, 2025 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
What can you guys tell me about Gift Ngoepe?
I have never been more impressed by a player defensively. I don’t even know what to say. The bat doesn’t have to be too much, because he is unbelievable at SS.
by mr. maniac on Jul 1, 2025 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
tell me more, i m curious
as a pirates fan, i’ve heard plenty about ngoepe, but never quite that glowing a review.
by BurgherKing on Jul 2, 2025 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing very impressive or noteworthy at the plate.
He is also very fast, probably a 65. Defensively, a play he made in the first (?) inning was among the best I have ever seen. Hard groundball to the middle, so he ranges to his left and manages to snag it outstretch but still on his feet. With his momentum heading that way, he did an athletic twirl and without even really looking, threw a perfect dart to 1B. The runner was fast, but he managed to throw him out.
Among a few other great plays, a Stone Crab’s batter absolutely hammered a baseball right at him (there were a lot of hard hit balls in the 8-0 games for the Stone Crabs) on a tough low hop. He expertly scooped it with ease and threw the batter out.
Based on what I saw, he is MLB ready defensively and he easily (hate to throw that out there but it is true) has a chance to be the best defensive SS in baseball soon. Great range, hands, instincts, and arm.
by mr. maniac on Jul 2, 2025 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Good report....
I saw him at State College (I believe two years ago, though it could have been last year) and came away thinking pretty much the same thing: his defense is particularly nasty. Just looks like a MLB SS whose defense comes pretty easy and naturally.
The bat is a ?, though I have seen him square balls up before and drive them. Probably a UTIL guy in the Majors, but his defense is something to see.
by Mr. Smizik on Jul 2, 2025 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Clinton pooped on Burlington 15-7
G. Pimentel 3-5 HR 3RBI, 2R, 2K
Jamal Austin 4-6 HR, 3RBI, 4R
Ji-Man Choi 2-4 HR, 2RBI, 2B, BB, K
Roman Morla 3-6 3B, 3RBI
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 1, 2025 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
Choi seems to be heating up
Too bad it doesn’t seem like he’ll ever catch again
by dnc on Jul 2, 2025 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Hak-Ju Lee
1-4 3B, 2K
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 1, 2025 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
Stefan Romero
2-4 2B, RBI, K
Average up to .412 in Double A
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 1, 2025 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
Appy League boys
Martin Peguero 2-5 2B, RBI
Tyler Marlette 0-4
Christian Lopes 0-5 2K
Travis Harrison 0-5
Adam Walker 0-2 BB, K
Kenny Diekroeger 2-5
Carson Kelly 1-4 K
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 1, 2025 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Nick Tropeano, Lancaster debut
8 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K
by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
wow
very nice, and touched 95-96…
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I still think I see him as a late inning reliever/borderline closer type, even as an Astros fan, but if he can pump it in at 95 with that change… maybe the lack of a good breaking ball won’t matter as much.
by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah look above ^^^
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
No, he's an SP at this point
Have been watching him for a while now, I think he is a 3 with a couple of 2P years in him at his peak… just my opinion though
by brirob on Jul 1, 2025 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
I love the two pitches
But it’s tough for two pitch guys to be #2 starters. Or is his breaking ball better than I give it credit for? Like can it be a ML avg to above avg pitch?
by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it's developing,
but i say it’s got a good chance to be at least an average pitch
by brirob on Jul 1, 2025 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Victor Sanchez
6.2 Innings, 7H, 2R(1ER) 2BB, 3K
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 1, 2025 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
Low strikeout rate at this low of a level
Is a concern. Though he certainly throw a lot of innings per start.
Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?
by playingwithfire on Jul 2, 2025 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
A low strikeout rate at that level at age 17 is not a concern to me at all
by Tex2044 on Jul 2, 2025 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Kvetching about his strikeout rate
ignores the fact that he’s been assigned to SS ball when most guys his age would be pitching in one of the latin summer leagues or, if advanced, the complex leagues. He’s not only stateside, he’s pitching in a league where the most advanced HS kids and many college players are assigned out of the draft. Even putting that aside, he’s posting a ~20% strikeout rate, which is plenty good. He’s pitched at least six innings in each start and has allowed just one earned run in three of the four. Talk about nit-picking…
by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Adalberto Mondesi
3-5, 1 HR
The youngest guy in any league you can think of. The 16 year-old SS is more than holding his own in the Pioneer league with a .340 average and surprising pop as well as a stellar walk rate against guys that are 2-4 years older than him. He signed for a big bonus last year to the surprise of many, but now Kansas City is the one who looks smart. He’s one of the few International signees from last year that projects to stick at short. If he can keep up this offensive production against older competition, Kansas City (and fantasy owners) could be in for a real treat.
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by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
300 lbs ?
Jaff Decker who?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I've searched for some AZL video
looking for his waist size, but have come up empty. Any pics or video, please post. He’s over 18, so unlike those Dominican prospects, it won’t set off an Amber Alert.
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
"Come up empty"
A phrase not heard much regarding Vogelbach
by gore51 on Jul 2, 2025 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
waist size
Steve just said 300, can’t you read?
by another know it all on Jul 2, 2025 4:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Obviously
What was I thinking?
Word was the Cubbies were thinning him down. Don’t know how much success they had…
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 8:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's down to around 230 from first hand reports I've heard.
Obviously, they don’t have a scale, but you can assume he’s lost quite a bit from when his PG stuff was posted for the draft.
by bdlugz on Jul 2, 2025 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Hanser Alberto
3-5
Guy keeps hitting. Up to .289 after promotion to Advanced High-A. Will be 19 years old for the entire season.
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:12 AM EDT reply actions
Brett Jackson
another nice line:
2-5, 2B, 3B, BB, K
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
MLBTR
reporting that the Rays could pursue Soriano due to the injuries they’ve sustained to Longoria and Joyce. Could be good news for Jackson, who posted a good triple slash in June, but still a terrible K rate.
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Wilmer Flores
aka the guy who causes the most irrational arguments on these threads
2-5 tonight. Average up to .372…….
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:15 AM EDT reply actions
I'm interested to see if/where he pops up in the 120 tomorrow.
If I had to fancy a guess, I’d say around 100, thoughts?
by dolley1714 on Jul 2, 2025 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he will be at 86.
I bet 20 bucks on it.
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 2, 2025 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
i'll go 68
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I see what you did there.
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 2, 2025 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Will Swanner
2-3, HR
Shhhhhhhhh move along. Nothing to see here…
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
Rosy
6.0 IP, 4 H (2 HR), 3 ER, 8 SO, 2 BB
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Gyorko
He’s silly.
2-2 already. Hitting .357 in 185 ABs in AAA. Just call him up SD. What have you got to lose?
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 12:19 AM EDT reply actions
add a walk
He’s coming up now with the bases loaded. Everyone log on and jinx his night.
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Tanner Rahier
hit his 3rd homer today
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
What's this guy's ceiling?
Loved the BA predraft scouting report about him being a gamer but have never seen a comp or projected MLB line.
by 96mnc on Jul 2, 2025 3:09 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions
so sad though that he was a double away from a cycle. seeing as he might never hit another triple again.
by bk11 on Jul 2, 2025 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Taylor Lindsey
been quiet lately, but 3-4 tonight.
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
Very nice.
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by Marinerfanjake on Jul 2, 2025 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
anyone know how Alcantara did?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
not milb : exactly
But 3B Trevor Plouffe 2-4, with 2 Hr’s today to beat the Royals
thats (18) now on the season to lead the Twins….. and he only has 198 PA’s !
man, i must admit never really saw this coming untill that first week of June when it all started.
Plus he’s playing a passable 3B. Thats 2 i didn’t think he could perform up to this bar.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
proof that former 1st round picks can come around eventually
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
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by mathisrocks5 on Jul 2, 2025 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, Just don't tell that to Matt Bush
even though not 1st rounders….Mr. Wood, ..Snider too
Rasmus looks to be turning it on as is Fowler, But what is wrong with Cameron Maybin?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Dorssys Paulino
2-4
Another less hyped signing last July 2nd, Paulino doesn’t have the defensive chops Mondesi has to stick at short. However, he’s one of my favorite offensive players from last year and is KILLING the Arizona League to the tune of .359 thus far. I like hit a lot more at second than third because he doesn’t project to have more than above-average power, but he’s definitely someone to watch, as he’s also one of the youngest in the league (2 days younger than Gallo).
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 1:19 AM EDT reply actions
Tyler Pike
2nd start
3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3BB, 7 K
Now has 11 K (and 4 BB) in 5 IP
by dnc on Jul 2, 2025 1:50 AM EDT reply actions
Zach Britton
6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 7 K
"Does skipper really expect me to play on the day game after a triple?" - Matt Wieters
by J(O's)elskIL on Jul 2, 2025 6:57 AM EDT reply actions
I expect him up in a couple days.
With his start tonight (and the rotational issues) it made sense to bring up Johnson for the first few games of the Seattle series to bolster the pen, but when they need a starter at the end of the week I have to think it’s going to be Britton.
by ADLC on Jul 2, 2025 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions
jackie bradley jr.
back at it…
2-4, 1R, 1RBI
by miraclemets on Jul 2, 2025 7:21 AM EDT reply actions
J. Alfaro
0-4, BB, 2 K
Already has twice as many walks as he did all last year in the NWL
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jul 2, 2025 9:25 AM EDT reply actions
Josh Vitters
3-4, 2B
Season line now at .298/.350/.510. 292 ABs, 19 walks and 46 Ks. Walked 22 times and struck 54 times last year in 449 ABs.
by mrkupe on Jul 2, 2025 9:48 AM EDT reply actions
After an uninspiring April, he really has hit the cover off the ball in May and June.
I know it’s the PCL, but with Iowa being his home park the splits aren’t quite as massive.
by bdlugz on Jul 2, 2025 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
the PCL is a very different place in the eastern parks
It’s when you get out west and start looking at Tucson, Albuquerque, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas that things get ugly.
by mrkupe on Jul 2, 2025 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Out of curiosity
what’s the word on Reno? I think it was 340 down the lines with a 25 foot wall. I thought that was pretty beastly. But then the two HR off Skaggs yesterday carried like crazy. So maybe they cancel each other? Or can no deep fence or mammoth wall contain that thin air?
by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Via statcorner
Reno park factors. Really good HR park for lefties. Overall, hitters park in a hitter’s league
by MjwW on Jul 2, 2025 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a hitters paradise
through and through
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jul 2, 2025 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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