Griffin Fabits, Author at Baseball Essential

Report: Tigers Interested in Chris Tillman

Nov 30, 2017

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Rumors

Looking to shore up a depleted starting rotation, the Detroit Tigers have expressed interest in free agent starter Chris Tillman, per MLB.com's Jon Morosi. After four consecutive seasons of wins reaching dou...

Detroit Tigers Wish List for 2018

Griffin Fabits

Nov 28, 2017

American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason

There are many things the Detroit Tigers could use as the inaugural season of the rebuild begins in April. With the exception of Miguel Cabrera, this roster was stripped of stars and a good chunk of payroll in ...

AFL: Ronald Acuna’s Efforts Lead Peoria to 8-2 Championship Game Win

Griffin Fabits

Nov 18, 2017

Arizona Fall League, Minor League Baseball

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz — The Peoria Javelinas rode a 2-for-5, four RBI performance from Arizona Fall League Most Valuable Player Ronald Acuna to edge the Mesa Solar Sox in the Championship Game, 8-2. Acuna receive...

AFL: Peoria Javelinas Championship Game Preview

Griffin Fabits

Nov 17, 2017

Arizona Fall League, Minor League Baseball, Offseason, Prospect Reports

The Arizona Fall League Championship Game will take place Saturday afternoon at 1:08 at Scottsdale Stadium, featuring the Peoria Javelinas and Mesa Solar Sox. The Peoria squad — made up of prospects from the...

AFL: Contingent of Braves Prospects Putting Atlanta Back on Map

Griffin Fabits

Nov 13, 2017

Arizona Fall League, Atlanta Braves, Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Prospect Reports

SURPRISE, Ariz -- There is going to be a day -- sooner rather than later, that is -- when the Atlanta Braves are the talk of the baseball world. That might be tricky to imagine, especially after the 2017 Bra...

AFL: Red Sox’ Michael Chavis Powers Peoria to 4-2 Win

Griffin Fabits

Nov 2, 2017

American League, American League East, Arizona Fall League, Boston Red Sox, Features, Major League Baseball, Prospect Reports

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz — Michael Chavis is becoming a household name for fans of the Boston Red Sox organization. Chavis slashed .282/.347/.563 with a career-high in home runs (31) and RBI (94) at two different le...

AFL: Yankees’ Justus Sheffield Throws Five Scoreless in 11-3 Win

Griffin Fabits

Oct 28, 2017

American League East, Arizona Fall League, Features, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Prospect Reports

SURPRISE, Ariz — Stop me if you've heard this before: Justus Sheffield can pitch. The New York Yankees' fourth-ranked prospect and MLB's 79th-overall prospect was stellar again for the Scottsdale Scorpions o...

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