The A’s and White Sox wasted little time in bumping two 2016 MLB All-Star Futures Game participants to the big leagues, while another major league debut lasted just one pitch. They were among a total of eight debuts in a shortened week of MLB action.
Nick J. Faleris spotlights Anderson Espinoza, who was traded from the Red Sox to the Padres on July 14, while new 2080 contributor Spencer Hansen was able to get a fresh look at Cubs prospect Dylan Cease. Plus, we launch our 2017 MLB Draft video library this week, publishing 11 new prospect videos from the USA Collegiate National Team’s recent trip through SoCal.
Top prospects Tyler Glasnow (RHP) and Josh Bell (1B) of the Pittsburgh Pirates highlight this week’s big league promotions.
Two standout players that should be named to Japan’s 2017 WBC team highlight this week’s NPB update from Dave DeFreitas and Mike Shubin.
We drop all the way down to Rookie ball this week, as Nick J. Faleris spotlights two top 2016 MLB Draft picks, Gavin Lux (SS, Dodgers) and Joey Wentz (LHP, Braves), while Dave DeFreitas and Ryan Ozella have their eyes on three prospects in the High A Cal League, including Giants RHP Tyler Cyr (above).
Lucas Giolito gets bumped from Double-A Harrisburg to make his major league debut for the Nationals, and Jeimer Candelario (above) gets the call to the first-place Cubs. They were among nine debuts last week.
Chaz Fiorino spotlights three prospects from the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate, while Dave DeFreitas takes a look at two prospects from the Rangers’ High A affiliate. Nick J. Faleris profiles Cardinals prospects Magneuris Sierra and Sandy Alcantara, and we’ve also published nine new reports, including a fresh look at Joshua Sborz (RHP, Dodgers) from 2080’s Ryan Ozella.
Dave DeFreitas profiles ex-major leaguer Dennis Sarfate and the reasons for his success in the NPB, while Mike Shubin provides updates on Tetsuto Yamada and Yuki Yanagita, who are both enjoying strong seasons as we near the halfway point.
1B A.J. Reed makes his much-anticipated debut for the Astros, and Chad Kuhl (RHP, Pirates) debuts in a prime-time start on Sunday against the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw. They are among a total of eight players who were called up to the big leagues last week.
We’ve got seven new prospect spotlights and 12 new reports to share this week, including Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs (above). Plus, Nick J. Faleris spotlights two high-profile 2016 MLB Draft picks whose pro careers are now underway.
