Ivan Nova Looks Sharp, Fans Nine in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ivan Nova struck out nine Miami Marlins batters on Sunday en route to his second win of 2018. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits in his 6 2/3 innings of work while walking no one. After giving up a first-inning run, Nova cruised along until the seventh inning, when he […]

Starling Marte Goes 5-for-5, Homers on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte put forth a monstrous effort in Sunday's win over the Miami Marlins, going 5-for-5 with a solo home run and four runs scored. Marte singled in his first four at-bats before putting the icing on the cake with a ninth-inning blast to left field. The outburst raised his slash line […]

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 […]

Monday Orioles/Red Sox Tilt Postponed

The Baltimore Orioles-Red Sox game has been postponed already due to a rainy forecast. Sit any Baltimore - or Boston players for that matter- that you may have in your daily lineup.

Dylan Bundy Pitches Decently In Loss

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy had a tough assignment in more ways than one - he was up against Chris Sale and he was also pitching in an environment that seemed more akin to the North Pole than the East Coast. It was COLD in Boston. Still, Bundy fought for 5 2/3 innings, giving […]

Bartolo Colon Loses No-No Bid in Eighth Inning

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon threw an absolute gem against the Houston Astros, going 7 2/3 innings with a hit, a walk and a run scored before ceding the ball to reliever Alex Claudio. Colon carried a perfect game into the eighth before giving up a leadoff walk to shortstop Carlos Correa, and lost […]

Robinson Chirinos Belts Second Homer Against Astros

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos returned to the lineup after a day off to face the Astros' Justin Verlander and responded by hitting a 352-foot solo shot off of the righty. It was the veteran's second home run of the series against their in-state rival, the other coming off of Gerrit Cole. Chirinos was struggling […]

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, […]

Aaron Altherr’s Home Run Seals Victory

With the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays close in the eighth inning this afternoon at Tropicana Field, outfielder Aaron Altherr’s big blow made the difference. The 27-year-old stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning after two earlier runs had given his club a more comfortable, four-run lead. Altherr wound up smashing a […]

Jed Lowrie Goes Deep, Provides All of A's Offense

The Oakland Athletics avoided being swept by the Seattle Mariners with a 2-1 victory on Sunday afternoon, and all of the A's runs came from the bat of second baseman Jed Lowrie on one swing of the bat. In the top of the first inning, Lowrie stepped to the plate with a runner on base […]

Taylor Motter is Lone Bright Spot in M's Lineup Sunday

The Seattle Mariners' offense was struggling mightily on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, as they only came away with two hits all game. One of those hits went for a long ride off of the bat of first baseman Taylor Motter to deep left field over the bullpens. It was Motter's first home run of […]

Dominic Smith Activated From Disabled List

The New York Mets activated first baseman Dominic Smith from the disabled list on Sunday; he was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Smith essentially had a wasted spring training after suffering from a sprained quad early that he never quite recovered from until now. Smith already seemed to be falling out of favor with […]

Dee Gordon Has Hitting Streak Snapped

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon went 0-for-3 Sunday against the A's, snapping his 12-game hitting streak. It has been an excellent start for Gordon, who is hitting .327 with two extra-base hits, seven stolen bases, eight runs scored and 18 hits midway through the first month of the season. He has energized an offensive lineup […]

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 […]

King Felix Pitches Well Despite Loss

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez tossed 6 1/3 innings of two-run baseball but took the loss in the Mariners 2-1 defeat Sunday. Hernandez allowed a two-run blast to the A's Jed Lowrie but shut down their lineup the rest of the outing. He struck out seven in his best performance of the season after a […]

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. […]

Sean Manaea Dominant In Seven Against Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea went seven innings in a 2-1 victory against the Mariners on Sunday. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out four and walking only two. This was a superb pitching effort for Manaea in what continues to be a very good start to the year. On the […]

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 […]

Matt Albers Allows Walk Off Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers allowed a walk-off home run in the 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in 2/3 of an inning. This was in a non-save situation, however, the last day he pitched was on April 11, so this was most likely to just get some work in. Despite Josh Hader […]