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Dylan Beavers Ultra Productive in First Half
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers enjoyed an exciting first half as he stuffed the stat sheet, hitting .311/.405/.482 (141 wRC+) with 10 homers and 20 stolen bases in 305 plate appearances. He is one of only six hitters at Triple-A this season to record at least 10 homers and 20 steals, including the recently […]
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Dominant First Half of Season for Nolan McLean
New York Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean was excellent over 60.2 innings in the first half at Triple-A Syracuse, holding a 2.52 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP. The strikeout rate was solid at 26.1%, and he could stand to improve his control as his walk rate was in the double digits. But it is important […]
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Jett Williams Enjoys Strong First Half At Double-A
New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams performed admirably in the first half of 2025, hitting .288/.396.495 with eight homers and 26 stolen bases over 334 plate appearances. His batting average and stolen base total both rank top five among all Double-A hitters. In addition, Williams' 164 wRC+ is the highest in the league. The […]
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Jace LaViolette Selected 27th Overall by Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have selected outfielder Jace LaViolette out of Texas A&M with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. LaViolette has as much raw power as any hitter in the class, and he adds a ton of thump to a Cleveland organizaton that has a need for some pop. He has the […]
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Phillies Select Gage Wood With 26th Pick
The Philadelphia Phillies have selected right-handed pitcher Gage Wood with the 26th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Wood most notably threw a masterclass in the College World Series, with a 19-strikeout no-hitter. He has the ability to simply overpower hitters with his upper-90s fastball thrown from a lower arm slot with a ton […]
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Kruz Schoolcraft Taken 25th Overall by Padres
The San Diego Padres have selected left-handed pitcher Kruz Schoolcraft with the 25th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Schoolcraft is a fluid mover at a towering 6'8", and sits 92-94 MPH with his fastball and the ability to reach 97. He has some two-way appeal, as he generated some buzz also as a […]
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Tigers Select Jordan Yost 24th Overall
The Detroit Tigers have selected shortstop Jordan Yost from Sickles High School in Florida with the 24th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Florida commit was a late bloomer in the draft process, and has some of the best contact skills in the draft with a good sense of the zone. Standing 6'0" […]
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Royals Select Sean Gamble 23rd Overall
The Kansas City Royals have selected outfielder Sean Gamble out of IMG Academy in Florida with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Gamble is a smooth athlete at 6'2" and 185 pounds with plenty of projection in how he fills out his frame. The left-handed hitter is consistently able to barrel balls […]
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Tate Southisene Picked 22nd Overall by Braves
The Atlanta Braves have selected shortstop Tate Southisene from Basic High School in Nevada with the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. While he has a smaller build at 5'11" and 180 pounds, Southisene is a quick-twitch athlete with plenty of bat speed and sprint speed to dream on. He has an aggressive […]
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Astros Select Xavier Neyens 21st Overall
The Houston Astros have selected shortstop Xavier Neyens out of Mount Vernon High School in Washington with the 21st overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Neyens boasts some of the most impressive raw power in the entire draft class, drawing a 65 power grade from MLB.com. The 18-year-old has already produced eye-popping exit velocities […]
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NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 7/12/2025)
Saturday's slate of MLB games features some of baseball's top left-handed pitchers, including a pair of All-Stars dueling it out in Max Fried and Matthew Boyd, among other potential matchups to exploit. We went 4-1 yesterday, so we'll look to keep the good times going here as we coast into the All-Star Break. All 30 […]
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Mick Abel Nearly Perfect In Six Innings Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel spun a gem against Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, allowing just one hit and one walk across six scoreless innings. He struck out four. Abel made his first start at Triple-A since being optioned on July 4, and it was a beauty. The right-hander wasn't as effective over his last […]
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Owen Caissie Homers Again Thursday
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie provided the lone source of offense for Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, as he went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 2-1 loss against Triple-A St. Paul. The 22-year-old slugged his seventh homer so far in July, two ahead of the next closest hitter. He's had an excellent […]
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Hurston Waldrep Effective Across Six Innings
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep pitched well in a loss against Triple-A Indianapolis, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks to go with six strikeouts in six innings. Waldrep suffered his eighth loss of the season, which is tied for the most in Triple-A this season. The right-hander struggled in […]
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Bubba Chandler Throws Six Shutout Innings Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler was dominant in a 3-0 win Thursday against Triple-A Gwinnett, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings. The right-hander has now rattled off 12 straight scoreless innings to begin July. He maxed out at 100.2 MPH on his fastball and generated 15 […]
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Spencer Jones Crushes Third Triple-A Homer Wednesday
New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 2-for-4 with a home run, two additional runs scored, and a stolen base on Wednesday against Triple-A Buffalo. Jones continues to slug everywhere he's been, as his 21 homers across all levels of the minors rank third among all hitters. He's been incredibly productive during his short […]
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Chase DeLauter Goes Deep Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 7-3 loss against Triple-A Louisville. The 23-year-old hit his first homer in July, where he has scuffled a bit at the plate in the limited time. He is hitting just .185/.267/.370 through 27 at-bats, but hopefully Wednesday night's […]
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J.J. Wetherholt Blasts First Triple-A Homer
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 3-for-8 with a home run and a double across a doubleheader on Wednesday against Triple-A Charlotte. Wetherholt got ahold of a hanging slider and sent it 424 feet for his first homer at Triple-A. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 draft cruised through Double-A, slashing […]
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Nolan McLean Posts Another Double-Digit Strikeout Outing
New York Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean had a pristine outing against Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday night, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out 10 across six scoreless innings. He was unfortunately stuck with a no-decision, but it was a fantastic performance nonetheless. The right-hander carved up hitters all night, generating 17 whiffs […]
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Goes Deep Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in an 11-5 win against Triple-A Iowa. Rodriguez has caught fire at the plate in July, slashing .529/.636/.765 with a 5:5 BB:K in 22 plate appearances. The 22-year-old has maintained his incredibly patient approach with a walk rate over 20 […]
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Cade Cavalli Blasted For Seven Runs in Loss
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two in 3.2 innings in a loss against Triple-A Worcester. Cavalli generated only four swings-and-misses on 44 swings in this one, good for just a nine percent whiff rate. The right-hander now has consecutive starts in which […]
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Kyle Harrison Allows Four Runs in Win
Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts across five innings as he picked up the win against Triple-A Rochester. Harrison had mixed results in this outing, as he served up two homers in the bottom of the first inning for three runs. He […]
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Andrew Painter Coughs Up Five Runs
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter allowed five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three in 5.1 innings against Triple-A Syracuse. The 6'7" right-hander allowed a good amount of hard contact with an average exit velocity of 93.9 MPH. Painter has struggled to limit damage recently, as he has now allowed […]
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Samuel Basallo Slugs 17th Homer on Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher prospect Samuel Basallo went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 9-5 win against Triple=A Jacksonville. The 20-year-old phenom hit a three-run homer in the top of the fourth inning to give the Tides the lead for good and continues an outstanding season at Triple-A. He leads all hitters […]
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Noah Schultz Allows Four Runs on Thursday
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four against Triple-A Jacksonville. The 6'10" lefty induced eight whiffs on 24 swings, but also allowed two home runs, with both of them coming off the bat of Graham Pauley. Schultz has now made three starts […]
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Owen Caissie Goes Deep Twice Thursday
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and an additional run scored in a 12-3 win against Triple-A Omaha. The slugging outfielder is coming off a scorching month of June, where he hit .316/.435/.605 with five homers in 76 at-bats. The 22-year-old's strikeout rate still sits north of […]
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Andrew Painter Concedes Four Runs in Five Innings on Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts across five innings against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 6'7" right-hander racked up 16 whiffs on 52 swings for the night, but ran into some trouble in the fourth inning when he gave up all four runs. He filled […]
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Nolan McLean Punches Out 10 Thursday
New York Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out 10 over five innings against Triple-A Worcester. McLean picked up the win on Thursday as he set a season high for strikeouts in a game this season. He generated 11 whiffs on 37 swings as he […]
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Spencer Jones Slugs Homer Wednesday
New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, and two walks in a 9-8 win over Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Jones was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 27 and has torn the cover off the ball. He already has three homers in four games and also chipped in a […]
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Juan Brito Slugs Grand Slam Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Juan Brito went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 13-0 victory against Triple-A Toledo. Brito doesn't have a ton of power, but he was able to deliver his fourth homer of the season tonight in grand fashion. His season line of .259/.361/.469 is pretty similar to his .256/.365/443 line at […]
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