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Minor-League Players are the Ones Suffering From MLB’s Standstill

Jun 4, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

While billionaires and millionaires compete for bragging rights, let's take the time to focus on the baseball players who are actually suffering from the coronavirus pandemic and Major League Baseball's continu...

Minor Moves: Drew Robinson, Peter Tago

Joe Orsatti

Oct 13, 2019

Headlines, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants

While baseball is focused on the postseason, players who had been sent outright from a 40-man roster throughout the last year have begun to elect minor-league free agency. With the developing minor-league free ...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Justin Bruihl is Looking to Add to His Repertoire

Brian Crawford

Sep 11, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl had a tremendous 2019 season that saw him go from extended spring training to high-A Rancho Cucamonga, before finishing up with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Pitching 41.2 i...

Dodgers Infield Prospect Sam McWilliams is Adjusting to Playing in the Midwest League

Brian Crawford

Aug 26, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Infielder Sam McWilliams is looking to build off his All-Star nod in the Pioneer League with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Slashing .291/.402/.601 with a 1.004 OPS with the Ogden Raptors, there was little dou...

Phillies Prospect Mickey Moniak Credits Experience and Maturity for Breakout Season

Kyle O'Neill

Aug 19, 2019

Features, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies

READING, PA - Last offseason the Philadelphia Phillies were big winners, making significant upgrades to their roster. Often times though, acquisitions, whether it's in free agency or trades, are supposed to be ...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Zach Willeman is Enjoying His Increased Workload

Brian Crawford

Aug 5, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Zach Willeman is enjoying his increased workload in the Great Lakes Loons bullpen. And for Willeman, his increased innings in pro ball came a little late, as he missed his 2017 season and m...

Dodgers Outfield Prospect Chris Roller Making the Most of his Opportunities

Brian Crawford

Jun 24, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Roller is making the most of his opportunities in pro ball. Roller, who is a former 30th round draft pick, admits that he doesn't take anything for granted, whether i...

Minor Leaguers Put On Rally Caps, Attempt to Re-Certify in Class Action Lawsuit

Dustin Osborne

Sep 19, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball

On September 14, 2016, the minor-league baseball players suing Major League Baseball over alleged wage-and-hour violations took a new approach at class certification, arguing in their motion to the court that t...

Report: Dodgers Looking to “Give Away” Yasiel Puig, But There’s No Interest

Jesus Rivera

Aug 23, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Rumors

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem ready to move on from Yasiel Puig, but can they find a team to take him? According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Dodgers will "give away" Puig, however, nobody seems t...

Brian Johnson Seems To Finally Be Back On Track

Tyler Milliken

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...

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