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The Yankees are signaling that George Lombard Jr. could be fast-tracked to the majors if his strong minor-league performance continues, with a swing tweak for power and added third-base experience at Double-A. His defense is viewed as MLB-ready, and if his bat proves undeniable in Triple-A—potentially after about 30 strong games—he could earn a big-league debut sooner than expected.
Eurogamer argues Avowed, though overlooked after its release, is a solid double-A RPG whose PS5 version shines with updates (new abilities, races, weapon types, game plus, photo mode) and a satisfying, accessible combat loop, making it worth trying on PS5.
The San Diego Padres have promoted 17-year-old catching prospect Ethan Salas to Double-A, making him the youngest player to appear in a Double-A game this season. Salas, who signed with the Padres for $5.6 million in January, has shown promise both defensively and offensively. Despite his recent struggles at the High-A level, the Padres believe Salas is ready for the challenge of Double-A, a level that separates legitimate prospects from pretenders.
Wikelman Gonzalez, the No. 11 Red Sox prospect, led the Portland Sea Dogs to their second no-hitter of the year in a 6-2 victory over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The 21-year-old right-hander struck out 10 batters over six hitless innings, with a total of 19 strikeouts in his first two starts for the Sea Dogs. Gonzalez credits his success to his curveball and a consistent routine. With his first Double-A win secured, Gonzalez and his team are now focused on making a postseason run.
The Boston Red Sox are promoting their top prospect, shortstop Marcelo Mayer, to Double-A Portland after a strong start to the season with the Greenville Drive. Mayer, ranked No. 5 among all MLB prospects, hit .290 with seven home runs, 34 RBIs, and five stolen bases in the South Atlantic League. He also recorded his first multi-homer game on Tuesday. Mayer is known for his defensive skills and committed just seven errors in 99 defensive chances at shortstop.
Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer has been promoted to Double A Portland from High A Greenville. Mayer, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 draft, hit .290 with seven homers and 19 extra-base hits in 35 games for the Drive this year. He will be the youngest Red Sox draftee to reach Double A since 2009. Mayer will join the Sea Dogs for their upcoming series this week in New Jersey against the Somerset Patriots, the Double A affiliate of the Yankees.
The Los Angeles Angels have called up hard-throwing right-hander Ben Joyce from Double-A to replace left-hander Matt Moore, who has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right oblique strain. Joyce has a 4.60 ERA over 15 2/3 innings at Double-A this season, with a 34.3% strikeout rate and an 18.3% walk rate. His fastball has touched 105 mph in the past, but he'll need to develop his slider to be a big-league reliever. Moore has a 1.44 ERA through 25 innings for the Angels, but left-handed hitters have hit .250/.333/.625 against him.
The Los Angeles Angels' Double-A affiliate, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, threw a seven-inning no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds' Chattanooga Lookouts but still lost 7-5 due to wildness in the seventh inning. The Trash Pandas walked five, hit four batters, and threw a run-scoring wild pitch in the inning, and were hurt by a dropped fly ball with the bases loaded on what would have been the final out. The team won the second game of the doubleheader 3-0 on a one-hitter.
The Los Angeles Angels' Double-A team, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, threw a seven-inning no-hitter in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds' Chattanooga Lookouts, but still lost 7-5 due to wildness in the seventh inning. The Trash Pandas walked five, hit four batters, and threw a run-scoring wild pitch in the inning, and were hurt by a dropped fly ball with the bases loaded on what would have been the final out. They won the second game 3-0 on a one-hitter.
The Rocket City Trash Pandas, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, threw a seven-inning no-hitter against the Chattanooga Lookouts, but still lost the game 7-5 after giving up seven runs in the top of the seventh inning via walks, hit batters, and errors. The Lookouts scored four runs on a dropped fly ball with the bases loaded and added three more runs via walks and wild pitches. The Trash Pandas got two runs back in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Nine of the top 10 most talented Minor League Baseball teams on Opening Day 2023 are Double-A or Triple-A teams, with the Norfolk Tides and Durham Bulls leading the pack with five Top 100 prospects each. The Brooklyn Cyclones are the only lower-level team with multiple Top 100 prospects. The list also includes the Frisco RoughRiders, Hartford Yard Goats, Memphis Redbirds, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Somerset Patriots, and Akron RubberDucks. The Cleveland Guardians are the only system with two teams in the top 10.
The Cleveland Guardians' top 30 prospects have been assigned to various minor league teams for the start of the 2023 season. Triple-A Columbus has four Top 100 prospects, including catcher Bo Naylor and shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Right-hander Gavin Williams, who had an impressive 2022 pro debut, is expected to make the move from Double-A to the Majors. Several prospects are dealing with injuries, including outfielder George Valera and right-hander Daniel Espino. Six members of the Guardians' Top 30 have yet to play in a game for the organization.