Boston’s Rafael Devers is raking in the Double-A Eastern League, with a bat that looks to be major league ready. But it’s ultimately his work at third base with Portland manager Carlos Febles that will punch his ticket to the Red Sox.
Ben Lively gave the Phillies a much-needed quality start in his MLB debut, and nine other player got the call last week – here’s the rundown!
Thomas Hatch (RHP, Cubs), Ozzie Albies (SS, Braves) and Pirates 2014 first-rounder and shortstop Cole Tucker are highlighted in this week’s round-up of prospects worth a follow!
The 2080 team did their homework and knocked heads on 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft prospects. Here are our mock draft’s first-round selections!
Chase Pinder is a strong candidate to go by the end of Day Two of the upcoming MLB First-Year Player Draft. When he does get the call, Pinder will join his father and his brother among the ranks of professional baseball players.
In this week’s column, I take a closer look at LHP Cody Reed, RF Jesse Winker and OF Phillip Ervin from Triple-A Louisville, and RHP Kyle Kendrick, LHP Brian Johnson, and RHP Kyle Martin from the PawSox, after their recent series at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I.
A 2011 PG All-American and two-sport star heading into college, Alford ultimately decided to pursue baseball full time in 2014. It’s paid off, as the Jays’ center fielder made his MLB Debut May 19.
Burke Granger and Ryan Ozella take a look at five top prospects who could be off the 2017 MLB Draft boards by the second round, including UCLA first baseman Sean Bouchard.
Eleven players debuted this week, including Sam Travis (1B, Red Sox), Paul DeJong (3B, Cardinals), Drew Steckenrider (RHP, Marlins), and one player in his 13th year of pro ball who finally got the call, right-hander Arcenio Leon from the Tigers.
Lucas Giolito (RHP, White Sox) is showing signs of life after a seven-inning no-no last week; Clint Frazier’s (OF, Yankees) bat is heating up at Triple-A Scranton, and Destin Hood (OF, Marlins) tees off with eight home runs in his last 11 games. Those players, plus five other prospect profiles, are covered in this week’s edition!
