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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Ryan O'Hearn Brings Power To KC
Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn should hold on to the starting first-base job even though the team re-signed Lucas Duda, but the challenge will be seeing which version of O'Hearn shows up to play. O'Hearn was a shocker when he got called up late last season, posting a phenomenal .950 OPS over 170... Read More
Chris Paddack To Start Sunday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack will likely make his major league debut on Sunday against the Giants after a very impressive spring training. Paddack, the team's No. 5 prospect and No. 34 overall per MLB Pipeline, has big upside but threw only 90 innings in two minor league stops in his first year... Read More
X-Rays Negative On Nick Senzel
X-rays came back negative on Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) after he was forced to leave a minor league game early on Monday. He will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday. It's good news for now. Senzel was sent to minor league camp late in spring training, but he is the team's top... Read More
Nick Senzel Suffers Ankle Injury
Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel left a minor league game early on Monday with an ankle injury. The Reds are awaiting the results of an examination. Senzel is the team's top prospect and No. 6 overall, per MLB Pipeline, but he'll begin the year at Triple-A. Hopefully his injury isn't too serious, as the... Read More
Austin Hays Has Sprained Thumb
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfield prospect Austin Hays' MRI exam showed a sprained thumb. Hays will be out for "weeks" rather than "months." Hays also dealt with injuries last year and played in just 75 games between Low-A Aberdeen and Double-A Bowie, hitting a combined .235 with 12 home runs, 46... Read More
Three Pitchers Vying For Two Bullpen Spots
The Texas Rangers are still deciding between relief pitchers Kyle Bird, Connor Sadzeck and Adrian Sampson for their final two spots for an eight-man bullpen. The team also could acquire an arm from outside of the organization, too. Beat writer Jared Sandler considers Bird to have a leg up, as the team would then be... Read More
Logan Allen, Cal Quantrill Squander Starting Opportunity
With the fifth starting spot for the San Diego Padres rotation wide open, pitchers Logan Allen and Cal Quantrill were both unable to capitalize. The two youngsters allowed 13 runs combined Sunday, leaving the backend of the Friars pitching staff in question. The 21-year-old Allen and 24-year-old Quantrill entered spring training as the Padres No.... Read More
Frank Schwindel Shows Off In Spring Finale
Kansas City Royals first baseman/catcher Frank Schwindel finally got the chance to show some of his versatility on Sunday as he caught two innings in the team's spring training finale. Schwindel was a catcher throughout college, but he hasn't caught in the minors in years. He looked solid in his debut though, even throwing out... Read More
Andrei Svechnikov Sets Franchise Record
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov scored the game-winning goal in overtime in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens. With the goal he became the youngest player in franchise history to score an overtime goal (18 years, 363 days). He also became the 13th rookie in franchise history to score at least 20 goals... Read More
Bryse Wilson, Kyle Wright Make Rotation
Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitchers Bryse Wilson, 21, and Kyle Wright, 23, will follow Julio Teheran in the starting rotation for the opening series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Wright is the team's No. 2 prospect, while Wilson comes in at No. 7, per MLB Pipeline. Touki Toussaint was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on... Read More
Carter Hart Coughs Up Four Goals In Home Outing
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart allowed four goals on 40 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss against the New York Islanders, as the Flyers suffered a rough loss as far as their flickering playoff hopes are concerned. Hart was in decent shape into the third period in decent shape until 3:57 of the third period, as... Read More
Peter O'Brien Optioned to Triple-A
The Miami Marlins have optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to Triple-A, according to beat reporter Joe Frisaro. O'Brien was having a productive Spring Training, but it looks as if the Marlins will keep Rosell Herrera as the fourth outfielder when the season starts. O'Brien has some pop in his bat, and it wouldn't be surprising to... Read More
Mets Imply Roster Spot For Peter Alonso
There are increasing signs that the New York Mets will indeed carry first baseman Peter Alonso on their Opening Day roster. With the season just days away from kicking off, Jed Lowrie and Todd Frazier both remain in injury limbo, opening up a spot for the 24-year-old first baseman. While the Mets haven't specifically stated he... Read More
Reds Send Nick Senzel To Minor Leagues
The Cincinnati Reds sent third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel to the minor leagues on Friday. The Reds had been working Senzel in center field this spring and he hit .308 in major league camp. Agent Joel Wolfe told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday that his client was sent down to prevent his major league service time... Read More
Matt Duffy May Start Season On Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) was scratched from the lineup Saturday and could open the season on the injured list. Although Duffy can be left off of fantasy rosters, there are a few promising candidates for at-bats behind him. Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe have both impressed this spring training and could... Read More
Kyle Tucker's Potential Is Murky To Begin Season
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker heads into the final week of spring training slashing .276/.382/.379 with three doubles in 29 at-bats. Tucker has enjoyed seeing his name at the top of the Astros prospects list the past few seasons but has not produced yet at the major league level. Tucker should be in line for... Read More
Grant Lavigne Has Chance To Put Up Gaudy Numbers
Colorado Rockies first baseman Grant Lavigne, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is No. 7 on the top-10 prospect first basemen list and could put up gaudy numbers at hitter-friendly Asheville in his first full professional season in 2019. The New Hampshire product could take more time to develop than others, but he... Read More
MacKenzie Gore Could Dominate In 2019
San Diego Padres starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore, the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 15 overall per MLB Pipeline, only threw 60 2/3 innings over 16 starts for Single-A Fort Wayne last year due to a blister issue in his first full season. The third overall pick in 2017 showed improved velocity this spring and... Read More
Heliot Ramos Has Impressive Power/Speed Combo
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos, the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 91 overall per MLB Pipeline, hit .245/.313/.396 in 2018 as the youngest regular (18 years old) in the South Atlantic League (Low A). However, he sports an impressive power/speed combination and showed improvement with making contact. For a rebuilding Giants squad looking... Read More
Kristian Robinson Has Impressive Raw Power
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kristian Robinson, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has an exciting package of tools, including raw power that could make him one of the best sluggers in the minors. He also has plus speed and arm strength and could stick in center field long term. Robinson hit .279/.363/.428 with seven... Read More
Oneil Cruz Has Enormous Offensive Upside
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz, the team's No. 4 prospect and No. 95 overall per MLB Pipeline, reached double-digit home runs and stolen bases in full-season ball last year after being acquired from the Dodgers in 2017 in the Tony Watson trade. While the 6-foot-6 left-handed hitting shortstop might not stick at the 6 at... Read More
Cole Roederer Compared To Andrew Benintendi
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cole Roederer, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been compared to Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi and he sports a quick left-handed swing and advanced bat-to-ball skills. The 19-year-old hit .275/.354/.465 with five home runs, 24 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 36 games in the Rookie League in... Read More
Tristen Lutz One Of Brewers Best Prospects
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tristen Lutz, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, showed his dynamic bat in his first full season in 2018 with 13 home runs and 33 doubles at Single-A. The No. 34 overall pick in 2017 struck out often, but his solid approach showed he could make adjustments as the season... Read More
Luis Garcia Could Climb Prospect Lists Quickly
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Luis Garcia, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, won the Gulf Coast League batting title in his professional debut last year to open some eyes. The switch-hitter swings well from both sides of the plate and can add some power, can run and plays good defense. Garcia was signed for... Read More
Ronny Mauricio Has High Ceiling
New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned a promotion to the Appalachian League at age 17 last year after slashing .279/.307/.421 with 19 extra-base hits in the Gulf Coast League. He's an athletic shortstop who could also develop a plus hit tool and plus power, and he... Read More
Hans Crouse Mixes Deception With Stuff
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Hans Crouse, the team's top prospect and No. 84 overall per MLB Pipeline, possesses a riding mid-90s fastball and a wipeout slider. He also gets animated on the mound in order to disrupt hitters' timing at the plate. The 20-year-old right-hander posted a 2.47 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 10.2 K/9 in... Read More
Mariners Excited About Julio Rodriguez
The Seattle Mariners are very excited about outfielder Julio Rodriguez, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, despite the fact that he hasn't even played in a game in the United States yet. He showed up to camp in excellent shape and has wowed the team with his makeup and tools and has a... Read More
Austin Beck Could Become Dynamic Center Fielder
Oakland Athletics outfielder Austin Beck, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, led the Single-A Midwest league in 2018 in hits in his first full season and also hit close to .300 despite a 117/30 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He has great bat speed and raw power and has the tools to become a dynamic center... Read More
Luis Robert Has Five-Tool Potential
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, the team's No. 4 prospect and No. 40 overall, lit up the Arizona Fall League in 2018 after rarely being healthy in his first two professional seasons in the minors. The White Sox gave him a $26 million bonus and few players can match his combination of exit velocity... Read More
Wander Javier Has Yet To Reach Full Potential
Minnesota Twins shortstop Wander Javier, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, missed all of the 2018 season due to injury, but a full year of at-bats could help him enter the conversation as one of the better prospects in baseball going into 2020. The Twins signed Javier for $4 million in July of... Read More
