Tyler Milliken, Author at Baseball Essential

Brian Johnson Seems To Finally Be Back On Track

Aug 6, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Injuries, Minor League Baseball

On Wednesday night, Brian Johnson finally showed some consistency, delivering his second straight solid performance for Triple-A Pawtucket. Johnson would go six innings against the Rochester Red Wings, striking...

Homer Bailey Set To Make Season Debut Sunday

Tyler Milliken

Jul 29, 2016

Cincinnati Reds, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that starting pitcher Homer Bailey has been activated from of the 60-day disabled list and is scheduled to make his season debut against the Padres on Sunday. It's been a toug...

Dee Gordon Set to Return from PED Suspension on Thursday

Tyler Milliken

Jul 26, 2016

Headlines, Miami Marlins

After back-to-back huge seasons by second baseman Dee Gordon with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins, it had seemed like he was one of the many young stars in the game who forced fans to watch when he wa...

Joe Kelly Could Really Help the Red Sox Bullpen

Tyler Milliken

Jul 23, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Features, Opinions & Predictions

Since Joe Kelly arrived in Boston at the 2014 trade deadline, success has not been a common theme in his career. For almost two years, the Red Sox were insistent on giving Kelly chance after chance in the start...

Rich Hill Likely To Miss Next Start With Blister Issue

Tyler Milliken

Jul 22, 2016

Headlines, Injuries, Oakland Athletics, Rumors

According to Jane Lee of MLB.com, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Hill is "doubtful" to make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hill has continued to be bothered by a blister on...

Stephen Strasburg Lands on DL With Upper Back Strain

Tyler Milliken

Jun 26, 2016

Headlines, Injuries, Washington Nationals

According to Dan Kolko of MASN, Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has landed on the 15-day disabled list with an upper back strain. He sustained the injury during a weightlifting mishap last week, ...

Red Sox Prospect Josh Ockimey Is Making Some Noise Down In Greenville

Tyler Milliken

Jun 4, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

Almost two years ago the Boston Red Sox drafted first baseman Josh Ockimey in the fifth round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He was only 18 years old at the time, but had a thick 6'1'' frame that seemed to hold a ton o...

Red Sox Prospect Michael Chavis Has Finally Found His Stride In Pro Ball

Tyler Milliken

Apr 21, 2016

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Minor League Baseball

Heading into the 2014 MLB Amateur Draft, Michael Chavis was a 17-year-old shortstop who had garnered a significant amount of attention thanks to his potential with the bat. Many scouts looked at Chavis and saw ...

Hanley Ramirez is Putting in the Work This Spring

Tyler Milliken

Mar 19, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Features, Opinions & Predictions, Spring Training

When spring training started for the Boston Red Sox just about a month ago, there was very little confidence among fans and analysts that Hanley Ramirez would be able to handle another position change to first ...

Royals Sign Catcher Jon Denney To Minor-League Deal

Tyler Milliken

Feb 27, 2016

Kansas City Royals

It was just a few years ago catcher Jon Denney was considered one of the biggest steals of the 2013 MLB Draft. The Boston Red Sox had taken the high school bat in the third round and given him a $875,000 bonus ...

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