Mark Zagunis gets the call to the Cubs to fill in for struggling World Series hero Kyle Schwarber, and Franklin Barreto (SS, Athletics) continues the recent parade of A’s call-ups with a solid 2-for-5 debut on June 24. Oh, and FIFTEEN other players debuted last week!
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I take a look at Tyler Wade (INF/OF, Yankees), who is embracing the super-utility role in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and also profile the Dodgers’ Alex Verdugo (OF) and Willie Calhoun (2B) out in the PCL.
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Here are my notes on six Florida State League All-Star Game participants who caught my eye, including Cole Irvin (LHP, Phillies), Tigers hard-throwing reliever Gerson Moreno, and the game’s MVP, Gavin LaValley (1B, Reds)
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Brendan Rodgers crushed Cal League pitching in just his second full season as a pro this year, but the jury is still out on whether the Rockies’ top prospect will be a long-term fit at shortstop.
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The Athletics promote Daniel Gossett (RHP) and Matt Chapman (3B); Ronald Herrera (RHP) gets bumped straight from Double-A Trenton to the Yankees for some brief bullpen support, and Austin Maddox (RHP) becomes the second former Florida Gator to debut this year, joining the Red Sox’ bullpen this weekend.
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With so many young prospects traded or promoted to the big leagues, the Cubs’ 2015 IFA signings – 34 players in all – are a big part of the next wave of talent developing from within.
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Ryan McMahon (3B/1B, Rockies) is on a tear in Triple-A Albuquerque; Michael Chavis (3B, Red Sox) has finally found his stroke at High A Salem; and the Phillies’ low-dollar signing of right-hander Adonis Medina could pay off in spades.
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Justus Sheffield (LHP) and Estevan Florial (OF) from the Yankees, and Demi Orimoyole (OF) and Tucker Neuhaus (2B) from the Brewers are profiled this week.
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The Dodgers’ 2016 first-rounder, Gavin Lux (2B/SS) is adjusting to the growing pains associated with a jump from 2016 high school star into his first full season of pro baseball.
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2080 Baseball is excited to release its Top 125 rankings for the 2017 MLB Draft, including write-ups and video from the 2080 Baseball staff!
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