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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...

The Tampa Bay Rays Have a Special Talent in Top Prospect Wander Franco

Quinn Allen

May 11, 2020

Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have been an organization with a relatively strong minor-league system over the last few years. However, with their current state, the future looks to be very bright. In Minor League Baseball...

Dodgers Outfield Prospect James Outman Developing Well in Pro Ball

Brian Crawford

Jul 2, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman is developing well with the Low-A Great Lakes Loons, the Midwest League affiliate of the Dodgers. Outman, who has transitioned to center field from right field...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Mark Washington is Reliable Out of the Bullpen

Brian Crawford

Jun 23, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Right-handed pitcher Mark Washington has been reliable out of the bullpen for the Low-A Great Lakes Loons. Washington, who has pitched six innings so far in 2019, has only allowed three hits, while striking out...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect John Rooney Prepared for Continued Success

Brian Crawford

Jun 14, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher John Rooney is making the most out of his second season with the Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rooney joined the club briefly last season after being dra...

Dodgers Outfield Prospect Niko Hulsizer Putting Up Big Numbers

Brian Crawford

May 31, 2019

Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Niko Hulsizer is putting up impressive numbers with the low-A Great Lakes Loons. Hulsizer, who currently leads the Midwest League in slugging percentage at .636, and OPS a...

Dodgers Prospect Austin Drury is Pitching Reliably Out of the Bullpen

Brian Crawford

May 28, 2019

Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

Left-handed pitcher Austin Drury has been a reliable bullpen arm for the Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in 2019. Drury, who is maintaining a WHIP of 1.17, and is averaging a ...

Dodgers Pitching Prospect Nathan Witt Enjoying Being Close to Home

Brian Crawford

May 5, 2019

Features, Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball

MIDLAND, Michigan -- Right-handed pitcher Nathan Witt is excited to be healthy and performing close to home with the Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers. Witt, ...

Astros’ Derek Fisher Having Fun, Tweaking Batting Approach in Triple-A

Tom Dorsa

May 1, 2019

Features, Houston Astros, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Derek Fisher is responsible for the most exhilarating finish, in perhaps the most exciting game, in the history of the Houston Astros. As a pinch-runner in the bottom of the 10th inning, th...

Dodgers Prospect Josiah Gray Performing Well in New System

Brian Crawford

Apr 13, 2019

Interviews, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

The Great Lakes Loons, the low-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have kicked off their season with an exciting young roster headlined by right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray. What makes Gray so exciting is th...

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