Andrew Salas Cranks First Professional Home Run

Miami Marlins shortstop prospect Andrew Salas went 2-for-3 with his first professional home run on Thursday evening during their contest against Low-A Palm Beach. The 17-year-old is playing in his first professional campaign with Low-A after joining the Miami organization earlier in January. Even though he is just 17 years old, the infielder has held […]

Zyhir Hope Busy on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope enjoyed a productive day at the plate during their contest on Thursday evening against High-A Beloit. In this game, Hope went 4-for-5 at the dish with a long ball, a stolen base, and four runs. This was his third-straight game with at least one hit. The 20-year-old has […]

Konnor Griffin Tallies Four Hits, Swipes Two Bags

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases during their contest against High-A Brooklyn on Thursday evening. Griffin recently moved up to the No. 1 spot on MLB Pipeline's prospect ranking and has yet to slow down at High-A. Since moving up to High-A […]

Jonah Tong Continues Stellar Run at Double-A

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong continued his dominant campaign at Double-A on Thursday evening. Facing Double-A Reading, the right-hander logged five innings of one-run ball with just three hits and no walks. He struck out six hitters. Since June 1 (45 innings), the budding ace has posted a near-perfect 1.20 ERA with […]

Bubba Chandler Punches Out Seven in Victory

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back on Thursday evening, facing Triple-A Toledo. In this start, the top-ranked pitching prospect in the Steel City tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball with four hits and two walks. He struck out seven. In his last outing, the right-hander stumbled, allowing eight hits […]

Nolan McLean Sharp Again on Thursday

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean tossed 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Omaha on Thursday evening. In this outing, McLean allowed four hits and struck out six hitters. He did not allow a walk. This was a much-needed bounce-back for the right-hander as […]

Andrew Painter Allows Only One Hit on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter allowed two runs on one hit and three walks while striking out four across six innings against Triple-A Norfolk. Painter conceded just one hit all night, with it being a solo home run to Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who is out on a rehab assignment. He generated whiffs […]

Ashton Izzi Included in Josh Naylor Deal

The Seattle Mariners traded pitching prospects Ashton Izzi and Brandyn Garcia to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for first baseman Josh Naylor. The right-hander has started 12 games at High-A this year and has struggled a bit with a 5.51 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, with a better 15.2 percent strikeout-minus walk-rate in 47.1 innings. The 21-year-old […]

Brandyn Garcia Sent To Arizona in Josh Naylor Trade

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia was included in a trade package along with right-handed pitcher Ashton Izzi for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor on Thursday night. Garcia has split time between Double-A and Triple-A in a relief role this year, totaling a 3.51 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 16.8 percent strikeout-minus-walk percent […]

Ben Rice Drawing Trade Interest

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice is on other teams' radars as a potential catcher option in advance of the July 31 trade deadline, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Teams have called the Yankees inquiring about Rice's ability to handle the position, according to Sherman. Rice has minimal experience as […]

Jacob Melton Starting Rehab Assignment at Triple-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton (ankle) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday. He went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in his return and looks to be healthy after recovering from an ankle injury. All four of his batted balls on the night were hard hit, with exit velocities […]

Cristian Javier Throws 49 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) made his first Triple-A rehab start on Thursday and threw 49 pitches (30 strikes) in 2 2/3 innings. Javier gave up one run on three hits with two walks and a strikeout as he continues progressing toward an August return to the majors. The 28-year-old hasn't pitched in the […]

Griffin Conine Begins Throwing Program

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder) has begun a throwing program as he recovers from season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, Kevin Barral of Fish on First reports. Conine, who dislocated his shoulder on April 19, threw from 60 feet on Tuesday and will increase the distance by 15 feet every other day. The 28-year-old […]

Mason Miller Records Four Outs to Secure 20th Save

Athletics closer Mason Miller notched a four-out save to finish off a 5-2 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Miller entered a 5-2 game with two outs and runners on the corners in the bottom of the eighth inning, and he put out the fire by getting Jose Altuve to fly out. The 26-year-old […]

Rays Prefer to Keep Pete Fairbanks

It doesn't appear that Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks will be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline. The Rays would "strongly prefer" to retain the right-hander, according to Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Rays are 53-50 and just 1 1/2 games out of a wild-card […]

Ryan Helsley Expecting Trade Before Deadline

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley has drawn interest from five or more teams leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic report. The Cardinals improved to 53-51 with a 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday and haven't publicly declared themselves sellers yet. Nevertheless, […]

Robert Stephenson Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have transferred right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The team selected left-hander Jose Quijada's contract in a corresponding move. Shifting Stephenson to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline to return, as it has been almost two months since he […]

Mets Not Pursuing Eugenio Suarez

The New York Mets are not one of the teams pursuing Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez before the July 31 trade deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The Mets are instead prioritizing acquiring bullpen help, according to Heyman, who lists starting pitching and center field as other potential areas of focus […]

Johan Oviedo Tosses Five Innings in Double-A Rehab Start

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow, lat) was terrific in a rehab outing with Double-A Altoona on Thursday. Oviedo threw five innings and allowed just one earned run with no walks over 63 pitches in his second rehab start at that level. The 27-year-old fanned five, threw 42 pitches for strikes, and reached 97 mph […]

Eugenio Suarez Remains "Top Priority" for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners made a big splash Thursday in acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the two teams may not be finished dealing. Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez remains the Mariners' "top priority" as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. The Mariners are among many teams […]

Kyle Bradish Throws Two Innings in Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) threw two innings in his first rehab start with High-A Aberdeen on Thursday. Making his first appearance in a game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024, Bradish yielded one earned run on two hits with four strikeouts against one walk over 37 pitches (22 strikes). He regularly […]

Josh Naylor Traded to Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia and right-handed pitching prospect Ashton Izzi. With the Diamondbacks falling out of the Wild Card race, several of their top hitters have been linked to competing rosters, including Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suarez. […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Receiving Trade Interest

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. could be on the move ahead of this year's trade deadline. The assumption is that the D-Backs are going to be heavy sellers at the deadline this summer. This team has a handful of players on expiring deals that could help contending organizations. The obvious targets are Merrill Kelly, […]

Yimi Garcia Shut Down from Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) has been shut down from throwing for the next two weeks, according to Jays' manager John Schneider. Garcia recently experienced nerve symptoms in his elbow while rehabbing an ankle injury. He received a cortisone injection in his elbow, so he'll need to give it some time to […]

Alek Manoah Throwing Simulated Game on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday. The organization wants to wait until Saturday when the team is back at home so it's easier to control Manoah's pitch count. The right-hander continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery from […]

Andres Gimenez Begins Running

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) began a running progression on Thursday. This is a positive step forward for Gimenez who has been sidelined since early July due a sprained left ankle. There doesn't appear to be a timetable for his return right now. Jays' manager John Schneider said the first day of […]

Jorge Soler Resting on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This comes a day after Soler was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to back tightness. The Angels are going to play it safe and have Soler sit out this game to rest. This […]

Jacob Wilson Taking a Seat Against Astros

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson will take the day off for Thursday's series opener against the division-rival Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Max Schuemann will make the start at shortstop and will hit leadoff against Astros right-hander Jason Alexander, who will be making only his second start of the year. The A's will give Wilson […]

Alejandro Kirk Getting the Day Off on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's showdown against the first-place Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in the series opener. Tyler Heineman will do the catching for left-hander Eric Lauer and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. It's just a normal day of rest for […]

Steven Kwan Goes Deep Twice in Losing Effort

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan had the first multi-home run game of his career on Thursday in the series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, but the Guardians were unable to pull off the four-game sweep in a 4-3 loss. Kwan went 2-for-4 in the contest with two solo home runs (both off Orioles starter […]