Fuson, Thomas, Bove Named MLB Scouts of the Year
Grady Fuson (Athletics), Todd “Tiny” Thomas (Giants), and Russ Bove (Blue Jays) were selected by a vote of their peers, and celebrated at the annual scout’s gala held at the Winter Meetings.
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Winter Meetings Update: 2017 MLB Rule 5 Draft Results!
I take my annual sojourn to the 2017 Winter Meetings, and write up the selections in both phases of this year’s Major League Baseball Rule 5 Draft.
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2017 MLB Rule 5 Draft Results: Minor League Phase
Here’s a quick look at the 43 players taken in the minor league phase of the 2017 MLB Rule 5 Draft
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Gose Taken by Astros in 2017 MLB Rule 5 Draft – With a Twist
Why was the Astros’ drafting of Gose from the Rangers unique? They specified that they selected him as a left-handed pitcher, not as an outfielder.
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The Debutantes Ball: The Season in Review!
In my wrap-up column for 2017, I take a unique look at the 262 players who made their MLB debut this season.
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The Debutantes Ball: MLB debuts for the week ending September 25
Lefty Tanner Scott (Orioles), righty Keury Mella (Reds) and third baseman Christian Villanueva (Padres) debuted last week, bumping the total to 261 MLB debuts this season.
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The Debutantes Ball: MLB debuts for the week ending September 18
Just six players made their MLB debuts last week, including Victor Arano (RHP, Phillies), Willie Calhoun (2B/LF, Rangers) and Tomas Nido (C, Mets).
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The Debutantes Ball: MLB debuts for the week ending September 11
Top prospects Victor Robles (CF, Nationals) and J.P. Crawford (SS, Phillies) are among this week’s truckload of 16 major league debuts.
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The Debutantes Ball: MLB debuts for the week ending September 4
Week 22 got off slowly, with Dave Freitas (C, Braves) quietly debuting on Friday…and then the call-up apocalypse was upon us when rosters expanded. Read on for the 25 other MLB debuts this week!
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The Debutantes Ball: MLB debuts for the week ending August 27
Ahead of MLB roster expansion later this week, 12 players make their major league debuts, including three players from the Reds, and Ryan Sherriff (LHP, Cardinals).
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