Kevan Smith To Begin Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox catcher Kevan Smith (ankle) has been sent to Triple-A Charlotte to begin his rehab assignment. With Welington Castillo having a firm grip on the starting job and Omar Narvaez as his backup, it is likely that Smith will remain in Triple-A once he is activated. He holds no fantasy value.

Tyler Chatwood Will Start Tuesday Versus Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs have announced that starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood will pitch Tuesday versus the Cardinals. Chatwood was originally slated to pitch versus the Braves on Sunday and again on Monday versus the Cardinals but both games were postponed. Chatwood has been a mixed bag of results early on, but it still worth considering at […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Be Activated Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs will activate first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) from the 10-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game versus the Cardinals. Rizzo missed a little over a week with back tightness, but manager Joe Maddon said he could have played a few days ago if he was eligible. The time off should serve Rizzo […]

Cubs-Cardinals Postponed Monday

The Chicago Cubs will have their second straight game postponed Monday, this time versus the St.Louis Cardinals. The Cubs will look to play Tuesday evening, a game that Tyler Chatwood is likely to start, and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is expected to be activated from the disabled list. Get ready to put Rizzo back in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Still Looking To Get Going

Although he is one of the most highly touted prospects in the game, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is off to a rocky start in Double-A. Tatis is currently hitting .205 over his first nine games with two doubles and a triple. Tatis has struggled with his plate discipline however as he has […]

Yordano Alavarez Is Smashing In Double-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez has hit safely in eight of his first nine games for Double-A Corpus Christi. The 6’5 225 pound outfielder now has seven RBI and a home run to add to his .310 average. Still just 20-years-old, Alvarez is likely to spend the full season in Double-A, but given his […]

Nick Gordon Off To Nice Start In Double-A

Minnesota Twins prospect, shortstop Nick Gordon is off to a nice start in Double-A this season. Gordon is hitting .361 while adding two triples on the young season. Gordon spent all of 2017 in Double-A where he hit .270 with nine home runs, 66 RBI and stole 13 stolen bases. Gordon has a bright future […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Rake

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect, third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a stellar .361 for Double-A New Hampshire over the team’s first nine games. The son of hall-of-fame outfielder Vladimir Guerrero, his son has shown signs of being a future All-Star himself. Over the first nine games, Vlad Jr has two home runs and […]

Bo Bichette On Fire In Double-A

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Bo Bichette is currently riding a nine-game hit streak for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Bichette is one of the best prospects in the Blue Jays system and has five multi-hit games over his last eight games. Depending on how the Blue Jays season goes, Bichette has an outside […]

Taylor Ward Is Hitting Everything In Sight

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospect Taylor Ward has been a hitting machine so far in Double-A Mobile. The former first-round pick has hit .500 over his first 32 at-bats which includes one home run and eight RBI. Ward is a patient hitter who draws as many walks as he does strikeouts and that should […]

Max Thaiss Off To Nice Start

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first base prospect Matt Thaiss has driven in nine runs early in the Double-A season. Thaiss is a former first-round pick and has one of the better eyes for the strike zone for all players in the minor leagues. Thaiss is still a year or two away from making an […]

Tyler Beede Demoted To Triple-A After Loss On Sunday

Following the Giants loss versus the Padres on Sunday, starter Tyler Beede was sent down to Triple-A. Beede gave up five runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings Sunday. It was only his second major league start, but with Johnny Cueto (ankle) back Tuesday and Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) aiming to return late next week, […]

Cedric Mullins Showing Power Early This Season

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Cedric Mullins has been showing power early on in the season for Double-A Bowie. The outfielder has hit three home runs over his first nine games. Mullins is currently the number seven prospect in the Orioles system according to MLB.com and fits the profile as a future top-of-the-order bat. Mullins should […]

Kyle Funkhouser Issues Five Walks Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Kyle Funkhouser allowed five walks on Saturday. On the bright side, the right-hander only allowed two hits, one run and struck out seven batters.Funkhouser has made two starts for Double-A Erie, but has only thrown a combined 7 1/3 innings and allowed six walks. Funkhouser has improved his strikeout rate […]

Kyle Tucker Performing Well To Start 2018

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker has hit a cool .300 to start his Triple-A season. The former fifth pick overall in the 2015 draft possesses good power and plate discipline. Tucker currently owns a .854 OPS and has driven eight runs to go along with one home run. Tucker figures to make an impact […]

Mac Williamson On Fire For Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants Triple-A outfielder Mac Williamson has been on an absolute tear to start the Triple-A season. The outfielder is hitting a ridiculous .500 in 28 at-bats with five home runs and 13 RBI. Williamson just missed the cut to break camp with the Giants and it seems like he is taking it personally. […]

Chris Shaw Has Hit Three Home Runs For Triple-A

Outfielder Chris Shaw who is the Giants number two prospect according to MLB.com has been off to a hot start in Triple-A Sacramento. Shaw made the switch from first base to the outfield this spring and no matter what position he is playing, he continues to hit. Over his first 42 at-bats, he has hit […]

Steven Duggar Starting To Heat Up

After a strong spring for the San Francisco Giants, outfield prospect Steven Duggar has come back to earth for Triple-A Sacramento. Over his first 31 at-bats, the outfielder is hitting .258 and has yet to take a ball deep. Duggar has a hit in four of his last five games including three two-hit games over […]

Raimel Tapia Hitting Well In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies Triple-A outfielder Raimel Tapia has been off to a nice start for Triple-A Albuquerque. The outfielder has four home runs so far to go along with 13 RBI and three stolen bases. Unfortunately for the Tapia, the Rockies outfield is stacked and there is no clear playing time for the youngster who hit […]

Tom Murphy Making Strong Impression In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies Triple-A catcher Tom Murphy has been on fire this year for the Albuquerque Isotopes. Murphy has now hit safely in nine of his last ten games entering Sunday. Murphy was a hot name heading into last season, but injuries prevented him from making much of an impact at the major league level. It […]

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 […]