Alex Verdugo Hitting Everything In Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers top hitting prospect, Alex Verdugo has been on fire lately in Triple-A. The standout outfielder has hit safely in nine of his last ten games and is now hitting .306 on the season. Verdugo has long been a favorite in the Dodgers organization as they have refused to include him in any […]

Yankees Top Prospect Gleyber Torres Is On Fire

New York Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres continues to tear the cover off of the ball for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Torres is one of the best prospects in the league and has ten RBI to go along with a .389 batting average. Torres is just 21-years-old, but has one of the best eyes in […]

Michael Kopech Continues To Pitch Well In Triple-A

Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect Michael Kopech continues to pitch well for Triple-A Charlotte. The right-hander went six innings on Saturday and allowed five hits, one run, two walks and struck out three batters. Kopech now has a 0.90 ERA in two games. Kopech has been looking to master his third pitch, the changeup […]

Christian Arroyo Off To A Sluggish Start

Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Christian Arroyo has been off to a slow start in Triple-A Durham with his new organization. Arroyo was one of the key pieces in the package in the Evan Longoria deal this offseason with the Giants. Arroyo had a cup of coffee with the Giants last year before going […]

Willy Adames Struggling Early On

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames has struggled so far for Triple-A Durham with a .233 batting average, but there shouldn’t be too much concern for the 22-year-old. Adames has hit at every level he has been at and has a great eye for the strike zone. He has also hit ten or more home […]

Jake Bauers Is Off To A Slow Start In Durham

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Jake Bauers has struggled to the tune of a .226 batting average in 31 at-bats with no home runs and four RBI for Triple-A Durham. Bauers has become a better power hitter over the past two years and the club’s number five prospect should be able to get a […]

Nick Senzel Hits First Home Run Saturday

Cincinnati Reds top prospect and third baseman Nick Senzel hit his first home run of the season Saturday. Senzel has struggled early on with a .231 average in just 39 at-bats, but owners shouldn’t worry yet. Senzel had started the season playing second base for the Triple-A Louisville Bats, but has moved over to third […]

Keon Broxton Off To A Hot Start In Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton was forced to the minor leagues due to depth issues in the outfield at the big league level but has been on a tear thus far for Triple-A Colorado Springs. On the young season, the outfielder has hit .393. Broxton’s best chance of playing time in the major leagues would […]

Carson Kelly Struggling Early On In 2018

St. Louis Cardinals number three prospect, catcher Carson Kelly has been off to a slow for the Triple-A Memphis Red Birds. The catcher is hitting just .207 with one home run and three RBI over his first 29 at-bats. Kelly is considered to ultimately replace Yadier Molina when the time comes and has a bright […]

Tyler O'Neill Is On A Power Surge In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill has his in eight straight games entering Sunday. O’Neill was acquired from the Mariners last year in the Marco Gonzales deal and possesses plenty of power. He has four home runs on the young season and is hitting .395 in 38 at-bats for Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals currently […]

Tyler O'Neill Is On A Power Surge In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill has hit in eight straight games entering Sunday. O’Neill was acquired from the Mariners last year in the Marco Gonzales deal and possesses plenty of power. He has four home runs on the young season and is hitting .395 in 38 at-bats for Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals currently […]

Sam Travis Starting To Heat Up In Triple-A

Boston Red Sox first base prospect Sam Travis has started to pick things up with his bat for Triple-A Pawtucket. Travis has hit safely in five of his last six games, which includes three multi-hit games. Travis got some run in the big leagues last year and hit a respectable .263 in 76 at-bats, with […]

Cubs And Braves Game Postponed Sunday

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves game Sunday has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on May 14th. The Cubs have announced that Sunday’s starter Tyler Chatwood will start Monday versus the Cardinals.

Willson Contreras Will Sit Out Series Finale Versus Braves

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out Sunday’s series finale versus the Braves. It is just a day of rest for Contreras and he will be replaced by Victor Caratini who will bat fifth. Contreras remains a top-3 option at catcher.

Johnny Cueto Confident He Will Pitch Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) is confident that he will be able to pitch Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. Cueto was placed on the 10-day disabled list earlier this week after hurting his ankle during a workout. He threw 20 pitches to hitters and 20 pitches on the side Saturday. The right-hander has […]

Javier Baez Continues To Stay Hot

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez continues to swing a red hot bat at the plate. Baez finished Saturday’s game 1-for-5 with four RBI. Baez led the way in the Cubs monsterous bottom of the eighth inning when he hit a bases loaded double to clear the bases and tie the game at that point. […]

Jose Quintana Struggles Saturday

Despite giving up seven runs in 2 1/3 innings on Saturday, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana got a no decision thanks to the Cubs offense scoring nine runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Quintana also allowed seven hits, four walks and only recorded one strikeout. He now has a 8.16 ERA on […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from Saturday’s Lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. It makes sense as left-handed Sean Newcomb will take the hill. Ben Zobrist will play left field in place of Schwarber and bat fifth. There is rain the forecast for the afternoon affair, so it may be wise to avoid Cubs […]

Yu Darvish Suffers Loss On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish struggled on Friday. Darvish was cruising over the first four innings, but struggled in the fifth inning where he gave up all four of his runs. Darvish also struggled with his command late in his outing and walked four batters along with giving up nine hits and striking out […]

Anthony Rizzo Expected To Return Monday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is expected to return from the disabled list Monday versus the Cardinals. Rizzo has been sidelined since last Friday with back stiffness, and manager Joe Maddon believes that Rizzo would be able to play Friday if he was eligible. Get ready to plug Rizzo back into all fantasy […]

Albert Almora Scratched From Friday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora (illness) has been scratched from Friday’s lineup with an illness. It’s a shame for Almora, who rarely draws starts versus right-handed pitching and would have Friday. Outfielder Ian Happ will replace Almora and bat first. Almora is day-to-day.

Sandy Alcantara Struggles With Command In Second Triple-A Start

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Sandy Alcantara struggled with his command Thursday for Triple-A New Orleans. Alcantara went 4 2/3 innings in which he allowed four runs and issued five walks. Alcantara struck out four batters, but overall it was not what is expected out of Alcantara, who was the main piece in the Marcell Ozuna […]

Mike Soroka Continues To Pitch Well In Triple-A

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Mike Soroka went 5 2/3 innings and struck out eight batters Thursday for Triple-A Gwinnett. Soroka gave up two runs but didn’t walk a batter. It was a very good outing for Soroka, who seemingly has nothing else left to prove at the minor league level. The Braves are likely to […]

Stephen Gonsalves Has Yet To Allow A Run For Double-A Chattanooga

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Stephen Gonsalves went four innings for Double-A Chattanooga Thursday, allowing no runs, three hits, three walks and striking out five. Gonsalves remains one of the better prospects in the game and has yet to allow a run in both of his starts over 9 1/3 innings. The left-handed 23-year-old is expected […]

Kris Bryant Starting At First Base, Tommy La Stella To Start At Third Base

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will start at first base on Friday. Infielder Tommy La Stella will handle third base and bat second. Bryant will need four more starts in CBS and Yahoo leagues to gain eligibility at first base.

Will Smith Throws One Inning In High-A

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) threw one inning in High-A San Jose on Thursday. Smith is recovering from Tommy John surgery and could be back in the big leagues in three weeks if his rehab goes well. Even with Mark Melancon (forearm) having no timeline for a return, Smith is unlikely to have […]

Mark Melancon Has Stem-Cell Injection

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) had a stem-cell injection in his right pronator on Thursday. Melancon will now wait two weeks before starting a throwing program. He also visited with Dr. James Andrews, who said Melancon’s ligament was fine. Reliever Hunter Strickland is doing a good job as the Giants closer and with Melancon […]

Johnny Cueto Not Sure If He Will Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) said that he is unsure on if he will be able to start on Tuesday. Cueto threw on flat ground Thursday and is going to try to throw in the bullpen Friday. More should be known on Cueto’s status by the weekend.

Austin Jackson Out Thursday, Gregor Blanco To Start

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson (groin) will sit out Thursday evening. Jackson left late in Wednesday’s game with groin tightness. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Jackson was removed as a precaution and it makes sense for him to sit out Thursday. Gregor Blanco will replace Jackson and bat eighth. Jackson will look to get back […]

Welington Castillo Remains Day-To-Day

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (knee) remains day-to-day with a sore knee. Castillo is out for his second consecutive game and said his knee felt sore after the team flight. Infielder Tyler Saladino will operate as the team’s emergency catcher and Omar Narvaez will continue to start behind the plate.