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Phillies Got the Better End of Jay Bruce Trade

Jun 4, 2019

Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Transactions

About two weeks ago, the Seattle Mariners traded the first of two "savings bond" players acquired from the New York Mets in the Robinson Cano/Edwin Diaz blockbuster, when they shipped Anthony Swarzak to the Bra...

Casey Mize and the Blinding Hope of a Star Prospect

Tom Dorsa

May 30, 2019

Detroit Tigers, Draft, Hall of Fame, Opinions & Predictions

When the Detroit Tigers selected Casey Mize, a deceiving and dominant right-hander out of Auburn University, with the number-one overall pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft, they solidified two things:...

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, ...

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...

Round-Up: Minor Moves for the Thanksgiving Week

Joe Orsatti

Nov 26, 2018

Headlines, Minor League Baseball, Offseason

It was definitely a busy week in baseball, but while the James Paxton trade really made most of the noise, there were a considerable amount of minor moves that went down without much fanfare. Based on the shee...

Tigers Prospect Daz Cameron is Content Bucking the Current MLB Trend

Joe Jacquez

Nov 17, 2018

Arizona Fall League, Detroit Tigers, Headlines

Daz Cameron will always play his way, regardless of how the game has changed. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Speed, defense, and contact. The game of baseball used to center around those three variables. Getting on...

Giants Prospect Heath Quinn Goes Back to the Basics, Reaps the Rewards

Joe Jacquez

Nov 11, 2018

Arizona Fall League, Prospect Reports, San Francisco Giants

Sometimes, starting over is not the worst idea, and for San Francisco Giants prospect Heath Quinn, doing made all the difference. After a subpar 2017 season, the 23-year-old native of Birmingham, Alabama sought...

Move to Bullpen Pays Dividends for Red Sox Prospect Josh Taylor

Joe Jacquez

Nov 10, 2018

Arizona Fall League, Boston Red Sox, Features, Prospect Reports

Up until halfway through the 2017 season, Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Josh Taylor, who was pitching for the Jackson Generals as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, had been a sta...

Arizona Fall League 2018: Intriguing Bats Headline Peoria Javelinas lineup

Joe Jacquez

Oct 30, 2018

Arizona Fall League, Headlines, Prospect Reports

The Peoria Javelinas roster is not filled with big names this season, but there are still exciting players to watch. MESA, Ariz. -- The 27th Arizona Fall League season kicked off on October 9, and players are ...

Rangers prospect Scott Heineman finds identity in breakout 2018 season

Joe Jacquez

Sep 21, 2018

Headlines, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, Texas Rangers

The 25-year-old outfielder had a chance to make the big leagues in September At the conclusion of the 2017 season, Texas Rangers outfield prospect Scott Heineman had a chance to reflect on the year. The 2...

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