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Eyanson Fires Five Hitless Innings as Sea Dogs Blank Reading
sports6 days ago

Eyanson Fires Five Hitless Innings as Sea Dogs Blank Reading

Anthony Eyanson carved through five hitless innings to power the Portland Sea Dogs to a 2-0 win over Reading, while Ahbram Liendo and Franklin Arias drove in runs with RBI hits; the night also featured Worcester's 7-6 loss to Rochester, Greenville's 9-8 victory on an eight-inning burst led by Jack Winnay and Isaiah Jackson, and Salem's 16-2 defeat where Enddy Azocar had four hits. Delzine starred in relief for FCL Sox in a 5-4 win.

Yankees Pull Volpe Back to the Minors in Strategic Reset
sports22 days ago

Yankees Pull Volpe Back to the Minors in Strategic Reset

The Yankees reinstated Anthony Volpe from the 10-day injured list and immediately optioned him to Triple-A, a surprising pivot after years of backing him as the future shortstop. With Volpe’s hitting struggles and Jose Caballero thriving, New York is giving Volpe regular minor-league playing time while delaying his free agency to 2029 by surpassing the 20-day minor-league threshold, preserving long-term control and keeping Volpe in the mix for a potential return to the majors in 2026.

Lombard Jr. Debuts in Triple-A, Rodón Shines in Rehab Start
sports25 days ago

Lombard Jr. Debuts in Triple-A, Rodón Shines in Rehab Start

Across the Yankees’ system, Lombard Jr. made his Triple-A debut for Scranton/WB, going 1-for-3 with two walks and reaching base three times (despite a pickoff), as the RailRiders edged Buffalo 5-4 in 10 innings; Cabrera added two hits and Kervin Castro earned the win in extras after a blown save. In Double-A, Carlos Rodón’s rehab start for Somerset was encouraging: 5.1 innings, 1 run, 8 strikeouts, as they beat Portland 9-6. High-A Hudson Valley fell 4-3 to Jersey Shore, and Low-A Tampa won 8-5 against St. Lucie; the Florida Complex League season begins May 2.

Cubs Trim Spring Roster Ahead of Opening Day
baseball2 months ago

Cubs Trim Spring Roster Ahead of Opening Day

The Cubs pared down their spring roster three times this weekend, sending players like Collin Snider, Corbin Martin, Jonathon Long, Jefferson Rojas, Ethan Roberts and others to the minors as they shape the bullpen and bench ahead of Opening Day. Jeff Brigham and Gavin Hollowell could factor later, while Rojas remains a top in-house prospect and will begin the season at Double-A Knoxville. More roster tweaks are expected as the Cubs finalize their early-season plans.

Rangers showcase depth as Fangraphs unveils 2026 Top 100 Prospects
sports3 months ago

Rangers showcase depth as Fangraphs unveils 2026 Top 100 Prospects

Fangraphs released its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, noting a total of 110 players meeting the threshold. The Texas Rangers are represented by five prospects overall: Sebastian Walcott at 30 (limited by a UCL injury), Yolfran Castillo at 70, Caden Scarborough at 71, David Davalillo at 89, and Winston Santos at 103. Castillo stands out as a highly regarded 19-year-old international signee, while Scarborough’s high placement reinforces the system’s depth.

Dodgers Bring Zavala and Weems into Spring Training on Minor-League Deals
sports3 months ago

Dodgers Bring Zavala and Weems into Spring Training on Minor-League Deals

The Dodgers announced 32 non-roster Spring Training invites, including catcher Seby Zavala and reliever Jordan Weems on minor-league deals. Zavala provides veteran catching depth behind Will Smith, though he hit .164 in Triple-A last year; Weems has MLB experience across six seasons but owns a 5.51 ERA in 160 career innings. The club also added other depth pieces (Wyatt Mills, Carlos Duran, Antoine Kelly) and Nick Senzel in camp as it shapes the roster behind Smith and backup options like Ben Rortvedt and Dalton Rushing.

On the cusp of the Top 100: Kilby, Beavers lead a diverse group of near-miss MLB prospects
sports3 months ago

On the cusp of the Top 100: Kilby, Beavers lead a diverse group of near-miss MLB prospects

Keith Law highlights a batch of prospects who narrowly missed his 2026 Top 100, led by Dax Kilby and Dylan Beavers, with detailed notes on tools, positions, and development paths for others such as Slade Caldwell, JR Ritchie, Ching-Hsien Ko, Caden Scarborough and Ralphy Velazquez; the piece clarifies the list is not a ranking and lists ages as of July 1, 2026.

Mets Sign Left-Handed Reliever Joe Jacques to Minor League Deal
sports7 months ago

Mets Sign Left-Handed Reliever Joe Jacques to Minor League Deal

The Mets signed left-hander Joe Jacques to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation, marking a homecoming for the New Jersey-born pitcher who has MLB experience with Boston and Arizona. Jacques, a groundball specialist with a history of platoon splits, has bounced around several organizations and is expected to compete for a bullpen spot as the Mets evaluate their pitching options.

Yankees' Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Hitting Streak
sports10 months ago

Yankees' Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Hitting Streak

Baseball America is updating its Top 100 Prospects list to include Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, who has shown impressive power in Triple-A with 29 homers and a slugging percentage of .706, but his high strikeout rate (31.5%) poses a risk to his MLB success. His performance is promising but his contact issues remain a concern, making his future in the majors uncertain and a topic of debate among front offices.