Nolan Gorman Slugs First Triple-A Homer

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Nolan Gorman went 3-for-4 with his first Triple-A home run on Wednesday. The homer was a three-run shot from the 21-year-old infielder. Gorman is hitting just .163 through 11 games at the highest level of the minor leagues and he currently has a 30% strikeout rate in the small sample size. […]

Orelvis Martinez Has Four Hits, Homers Twice At Low-A

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez went 4-for-5 with two home runs on Wednesday at the Low-A level. The 19-year-old now has 11 home runs through 55 games this season — his first full year in pro call after breaking in at the Rookie ball level in 2019. He's tied for fourth in Low-A ball […]

Brent Rooker Homers Three Times At Triple-A

Minnesota Twins prospect Brent Rooker went 4-for-6 with three home runs and seven runs driven in on Tuesday. Although he's hitting just .245, the slugging outfielder has 17 home runs in just 53 games -- second in Triple-A baseball behind Jo Adell. Rooker may never hit for a huge average but his power and on-base […]

Jasson Dominguez Has Two Hits In Low-A Debut

Fresh off an appearance in the MLB Futures Game, New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez went 2-for-4 with a double in his Low-A debut. The 18-year-old outfielder previously appeared in seven games at the Rookie ball level and hit .200 with no extra-base hits. He also had six walks and six strikeouts with two stolen […]

Sharks Resign Josef Korenar To One-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks have resigned goaltender Josef Korenar to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old goaltender was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of the Czech Republic. He had a strong 2020-21 season split between Europe and the American Hockey League — especially during the playoffs. He also appeared in 10 games at […]

Zach Parise, Ryan Suter Bought Out By Wild

Despite coming off of a promising end to the 2020-21 season, the Minnesota Wild are parting ways with two key veterans: forward Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter. Both players were placed on waivers on Tuesday and will have the final four seasons of their respective contracts bought out. Both players signed identical 13-year, $98 […]

Erik Johnson Waives No-Movement Clause

Life got a little bit easier for the Colorado Avalanche with the upcoming expansion draft set to fill the roster of the new Seattle Kraken club, which begins play in 2021-22. Veteran defenseman Erik Johnson agreed to waive his no-movement clause, which allows the club to leave him unprotected during the expansion process. The 33-year-old […]

Pekka Rinne Announces Retirement

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Tuesday. The 38-year-old native of Finland played parts of 15 seasons — all with the Predators — after being selected 258th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Rinne won 369 games over 683 appearances. He was awarded the Vezina trophy […]

Dodgers Take Maddux Bruns With Final Pick Of First Round

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected prep starter Maddux Bruns with the 29th and final pick in the first round of the 2021 amateur draft. The southpaw was not ranked by Rotoballer among the top available talent but MLB.com had him ranked 49th overall. Bruns has some of the best stuff in the draft from the […]

Padres Grab Jackson Merrill With First-Round Pick

The San Diego Padres selected high school shortstop Jackson Merrill with the 27th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 26th-best talent available. He uses the whole field and looks like he's going to have average-or-better power. He also has a chance to stick at shortstop although he […]

A's Select Maxwell Muncy In First Round of Amateur Draft

The Oakland Athletics selected California high school shortstop Maxwell Muncy in the first round of the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 24th-best talent available and he landed at No. 25. Muncy is nothing like his namesake who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers (but was also once an A's draft […]

Cleveland Takes Gavin Williams In First Round Of Draft

The Cleveland Indians selected college hurler Gavin Williams with the 23rd overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The 21-year-old right-hander was ranked by Rotoballer as the 14th-best talent available so he represents great value for Cleveland. He has the ability to hit triple digits with his heater and he backs it up with three […]

Cubs Select Jordan Wicks In First Round Of Draft

The Chicago Cubs drafted college southpaw Jordan Wicks with the 21st overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The left-handed starter out of Kansas State University is known as an advanced arm that should move swiftly through the minor league system. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 21st-best prospect available in the draft. He […]

Blue Jays Select Gunnar Hoglund With 19th Overall Pick In Draft

The Toronto Blue Jays selected college hurler Gunnar Hoglund with their first-round pick in the 2021 amateur draft. When the year began, he was expected to go higher in the draft but his season was cut short by Tommy John surgery. Despite the injury, Rotoballer had him ranked as the seventh-best talent available.  He has […]

Giants Draft Will Bednar In First Round Of Amateur Draft

The San Francisco Giants selected College World Series hero Will Bednar with the 14th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He helped pitch Mississippi State to the national title. Bednar, a right-handed starter, was ranked by Rotoballer as the 19th-best talent available in the draft. He is physically mature with a thick lower half, […]

Phillies Select Andrew Painter In First Round Of Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies selected high school pitcher Andrew Painter with the 13th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 16th-best prospect available. Painter has an excellent pitcher's frame and stands 6-foot-6. He has a solid fastball, good changeup and two developing breaking balls with average-or-better potential. He also […]

Mariners Select Harry Ford In First Round Of Draft

The Seattle Mariners selected high school catcher Harry Ford with their first selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The 18-year-old hitter out of Georgia was ranked by Rotoballer as the 23rd-best talent available. He has good athleticism and above-average speed for a catcher. He also makes a lot of contact and should hit for a […]

Nationals Select Brady House In First Round Of Draft

The Washington Nationals selected Brady House with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft. The Georgia high school shortstop was ranked by Rotoballer as the 13th-best talent available. House has above-average power, but he's a little stiff on the baseball diamond with noticeable swing-and-miss to his game. He may not hit for a […]

Mets Grab Kumar Rocker With 10th Pick In Amateur Draft

The New York Mets selected college right-hander Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The Vanderbilt hurler was ranked by Rotoballer as the fourth-best talent available, so this was a great pick for the New York organization. Rocker has been a top amateur talent since his prep days. His command […]

Angels Select Sam Bachman In First Round Of Draft

The Los Angeles Angels selected college right-hander Sam Bachman with the ninth overall pick of the 2021 amateur draft. The hard-throwing right-hander out of Miami (Ohio) University was seen as more of a supplemental-first-round or second-round pick by Rotoballer due to his reliever risk. MLB.com had him ranked 14th overall. Bachman can hit triple digits […]

Rockies Select Benny Montgomery In First Round Of Draft

The Colorado Rockies selected prep outfielder Benny Montgomery with the eighth overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 25th-best prospect available. Montgomery has a high ceiling due to his quick, short swing and projectable frame. He has good power potential if he continues to fill out his frame […]

Royals Select Frank Mozzicato Seventh Overall In Amateur Draft

The Kansas City Royals selected high school left-hander Frank Mozzicato seventh overall in the 2021 amateur draft. The 18-year-old southpaw was not ranked among the top 35 picks available in the draft and MLB.com had him slotted in at 39th overall. He has a high-spin curveball but his heater is currently fringe-average. He's a long-term […]

Diamondbacks Select Jordan Lawlar Sixth Overall In Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected prep shortstop Jordan Lawlar sixth overall in the 2021 amateur draft. Rotoballer had him ranked as the top player available so this is a major win for the organization. Lawlar has an excellent chance to hit for average, power, and steal bases. His athleticism should allow him to stick at shortstop […]

Orioles Select Colton Cowser Fifth Overall In Amateur Draft

The Baltimore Orioles selected college outfielder Colton Cowser fifth overall in the 2021 amateur draft. Known for having a solid bat, he makes above-average contact and has good speed. His ability to hit for power remains in question and Rotoballer had him ranked as the 17th-best prospect available in the draft. Baltimore has a history […]

Red Sox Select Marcelo Mayer Fourth Overall In Amateur Draft

The Boston Red Sox selected high school shortstop Marcelo Mayer with the fourth overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. Rotoballer had the 18-year-old California native ranked as the third-best option behind fellow prep shortstop Jordan Lawlar and college right-hander Jack Leiter. Mayer is known for having an advanced bat but lacks the foot speed […]

Tigers Select Jackson Jobe Third Overall In Amateur Draft

The Detroit Tigers selected high school right-hander Jackson Jobe with the third overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. Rotoballer had him ranked as the ninth-best prospect available. Jobe has an advanced approach for a prep pitcher. He has a mid-90s fastball and a high-spin slider. He also has a good frame with projection left, […]

Rangers Select Jack Leiter Second Overall In Amateur Draft

The Texas Rangers selected Vanderbilt college right-hander Jack Leiter with the second overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The son of Al Leiter was the consensus top college pitcher available. The young hurler has solid stuff and a mid-90s fastball but he's known for having an above-average game plan and plus command/control for his […]

Pirates Pick Henry Davis First Overall In Amateur Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Louisville catcher Henry Davis first overall in the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the fifth-best talent available. Davis shows the ability to hit for both power and average due to his above-average bat-to-ball skills. However, he is a little stiff and lacks projection due to his already-mature […]

MLB Prospects Mock Draft - 2021 Amateur Draft Rankings

The 2021 MLB amateur draft is just around the corner. The first round will be held on Sunday evening with subsequent rounds to follow on Monday and Tuesday. Last year’s draft was just five rounds due to the pandemic, down from the usual 40 rounds. This year’s draft jumps up to 20 rounds. I expect […]

Mick Abel Throws Five No-Hit Innings At Low-A Ball

Philadelphia Phillies fast-rising prospect Mick Abel was mowing down hitters again on Friday. The 19-year-old hurler did not allow a hit in five innings of work. He struck out eight batters and issued four free passes. It's not unusual for tall pitchers to struggle with their command and control early in their career while they […]