Jack Leiter Deals In First Start After Break At Triple-A

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter was sharp in his first start after the All-Star break going 4 2/3 innings allowing no runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts for Triple-A Round Rock. The 25-year-old right-hander lowered his minor-league season ERA to 3.59 with a 1.29 WHIP. Leiter struggled in his appearances […]

Drew Rasmussen Effective In First Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Rasmussen reportedly touched 99 mph on the radar gun with his fastball in an encouraging appearance. The 21-year-old is working his way back from an internal brace procedure a year […]

Ignacio Alvarez Expected To Be Promoted To Braves

The Atlanta Braves are expected to promote infield prospect Ignacio Alvarez on Monday from Triple-A Gwinnett according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Alvarez, the No. 5 prospect for the Braves, has played mostly shortstop in the minors but should slide over to second base to fill in for Ozzie Albies who is expected to miss eight […]

Whit Merrifield To Join The Braves

The Atlanta Braves will reportedly sign utility player Whit Merrifield. The veteran, who was recently released by the Philadelphia Phillies, will sign a major league deal with the Braves according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Merrifield hit .199 for the Phillies this year in 53 games, with three homers and 11 RBI to go with 11 […]

Bubba Chandler Showing Promise At Double-A Altoona

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is impressing at Double-A Altoona, closing out the first half of the season on a tear. The right-hander now sports a 3.53 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 77 strikeouts in 63 2/3 innings. MLB's No. 51 overall prospect, Chandler is the latest Pirates' pitching stud in the minor leagues. […]

Owen Caissie Solid At Triple-A Iowa

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has turned in a good first half of the season for Triple-A Iowa. The lefty-swinging outfielder is hitting .279 with eight homers and 46 RBI to go with six stolen bases at Iowa this season. The Canadian is MLB's No. 34 overall prospect and could push for a promotion […]

Rhett Lowder Off To Slow Start Since Double-A Promotion

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has struggled a bit since being promoted to Double-A Chattanooga. The right-hander is 1-4 in 12 starts at Double-A with a 6.52 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. Opponents are hitting .319 against Lowder in his Double-A starts. The talented 22-year-old has hit a bump in the road in his first […]

Jacob Misiorowski Dealing Lately At Double-A Biloxi

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has two straight July starts of six-plus innings with 10 strikeouts in each outing. The right-hander allowed just one combined run on four total hits in those two starts. The 22-year-old is finding his groove at Double-A. One of the top pitching prospects in the minor leagues, Misiorowski now […]

Jace Jung Has Productive First Half At Triple-A Toledo

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Jace Jung turned in a good first half of the season for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. Jung battled a wrist injury that caused him to miss some time, but he has hit .264 with 13 homers and 45 RBI with a .888 OPS. Jung is the Tigers' No. 3 prospect […]

Jackson Jobe Dealing At Double-A Erie

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (hamstring) is dialing things up at Double-A Erie after missing some time with a hamstring injury. The right-handed flamethrower has thrown 10 innings in two starts in July with 16 strikeouts, four walks, and just an earned run on five hits. The 21-year-old is the top pitching prospect in […]

Jasson Dominguez Still A Ways Away From Return

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (oblique) is still on the mend from an injury suffered about a month ago. Yankees manager Aaron Boone initially announced an eight-week timetable for the slugger with his right oblique injury and speaking last week, Boone said Dominguez still has a ways to go before returning. The 21-year-old […]

Max Meyer Could Join Marlins In Second Half

With the Miami Marlins likely to sell at the trade deadline, right-handed starting pitching prospect Max Meyer could be called up to join the rotation during the second half of the season. The 25-year-old struggled initially at Triple-A Jacksonville after being demoted early this season. But he has turned things around nicely lately, with a […]

Jeffrey Springs Nearing Return To MLB Mound

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ramping up for a return to the big leagues after working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Springs has three appearances of at least four innings during July for Triple-A Durham. He is inching closer to making his way back to the Tampa Bay […]

Junior Caminero Progressing Nicely During Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps) is 4-for-17 during his rehab stint for the FCL Rays. Three of his four hits have been home runs and he's recorded five RBI. Caminero could be ready to return to Triple-A Durham once the team returns from their All-Star break. Once he gets back into […]

Conrad Cason Goes To Red Sox In Eighth Round

Greater Atlanta Christian High School (Ga.) two-way player Conrad Cason was drafted by the Boston Red Sox at pick No. 237. The Mississippi State commit is a shortstop with a big arm and plus power at the plate but he projects most favorably as a pitcher. The 17-year-old can sit in the mid-90s with his […]

Tigers Select Woody Hadeen With Sixth-Round Pick

The Detroit Tigers drafted UC Irvine shortstop Woody Hadeen with the No. 176 overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old offers great contact skills with plus speed and above-average defense. He does not offer much pop (35-grade power) but is a switch-hitter with on-base ability. At 6-foot-2 he could grow into his body […]

Connor Foley Goes To Diamondbacks In Fifth Round

Indiana University right-handed pitcher Connor Foley was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 164 pick in the MLB Draft. The 21-year-old transitioned to a starting pitcher role for the Hoosiers this past season and touched 99 miles per hour with his fastball. His elite fastball and effective slider-changeup combo give him great upside […]

Reds Tab Lefty Tristan Smith In Fifth Round

Clemson left-handed pitcher Tristan Smith was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth round (pick No. 150) of the MLB Draft. The 21-year-old has a plus-fastball with a wipeout slider and effective changeup. Smith has battled with his control but with a solid three-pitch repertoire, he projects as a potential middle-of-the-rotation starting pitcher. The […]

Kavares Tears Scooped Up By Padres At Pick No. 134

University of Tennessee outfielder Kavares Tears was selected by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round (pick No. 134) of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old broke out for the Volunteers late in his career and starred for the College World Series winners. He grades out as a solid 50-grad hitter with 55-grade power […]

Roman Anthony Wins First-Ever Futures Skills Showcase

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony claimed the first-ever Futures skills showcase this weekend. The Red Sox's No. 2 prospect made a statement by showing off his overall skills and topping a talented crop of young players in the competition. The 20-year-old is currently at Double-A Portland and is hitting .241 with 10 homers, […]

Gage Jump Drafted By A's With 73rd Pick

The Oakland Athletics chose LSU left-handed pitcher Gage Jump with the No. 73 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Jump has a polished repertoire with 55-grade pitches in his fastball, curveball, and slider while also featuring a 50-grade changeup. His stuff is there if he can improve his control. As a late second-round pick, Jump […]

Luke Holman Goes To Cincinnati Reds With 71st Pick

LSU pitcher Luke Holman was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds with the No. 71 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Holman was expected to be drafted a little bit sooner but fell to the Reds late in the second round. Holman starred for Team USA collegiate team last summer with eight scoreless innings and 15 […]

Braves Tab Carter Holton With Pick No. 62

The Atlanta Braves selected Vanderbilt pitcher Carter Holton with pick No. 62 in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Braves snatched up the Vandy left-hander in the second round after drafting high-schooler Cam Caminiti in the first round. Holton has a nice fastball-slider combination while mixing in a solid curveball and changeup. This is another high-upside […]

Dylan Dreiling Selected By Rangers At Pick No. 65

The Texas Rangers drafted University of Tennessee outfielder Dylan Dreiling with the 65th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Rangers used a second-round pick on the 21-year-old with a 50-grade hit tool and 50-grade power. Dreiling projects as a solid hitter who could hit for average while providing some pop with his left-handed swing. […]

Cam Caminiti Selected By Braves At Pick No. 24

The Atlanta Braves drafted Saguaro High School (Ariz.) pitcher Cam Caminiti with the 24th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The 17-year-old is the youngest prospect in this year's draft class and already touches 98 on the radar gun with four pitches that project to be legitimate major-league pitches. At such a young age, his […]

Kellon Lindsey Goes To Dodgers At Pick No. 23

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked Hardee High School (Fla.) shortstop Kellon Lindsey at pick No. 23 of the 2024 MLB Draft. Known as one of the best high school athletes in this draft class, Lindsey grades out with a 75-grade run tool but doesn't project for much pop with a 40-grade power. He is viewed […]

Vance Honeycutt Drafted By Orioles At Pick No. 22

The Baltimore Orioles selected University of North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt with the 22nd pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Thought of as a potential Gold Glove-winning defender in the outfield, Honeycutt possesses plus power and speed with 60-grade power and 65-grade speed. However, the swing-and-miss part of his game gives him just a 40-grade […]

Kaelen Culpepper Goes To Minnesota Twins At Pick No. 21

The Minnesota Twins selected Kansas State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper with pick No. 21 of the 2024 MLB Draft. With a 55-grade hit tool, Culpepper hit .471 for the Team USA collegiate team last summer starring as the team's top hitter. He led Kansas State to a Super Regional appearance this past year and hit .474 […]

Tigers Draft Bryce Rainer With Pick No. 11

The Detroit Tigers drafted Harvard-Westlake High School (California) shortstop Bryce Rainer with the No. 11 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Rainer was a well-regarded pitcher as well but rocketed up draft boards after the National High School Invitational in the spring as a position player. At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, Rainer projects to be […]

Christian Moore Taken By Los Angeles Angels At Pick No. 8

The Los Angeles Angels selected University of Tennessee second baseman Christian Moore with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old has a 55-grade hit tool with 60-grade power. After having a great College World Series on the national stage, Moore is ready to begin his professional baseball career. He was third […]