Travelers’ White sends two taters on journey Seattle Mariners No. 5 prospect Evan White delivered his first career multi-homer performance and drove in three runs, but Double-A Arkansas lost to Midland, 6-3. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190724&content_id=309387026&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsMets ruin Noah Syndergaard’s night with many scouts watching A handful of scouts for contending teams came to see Noah Syndergaard pitch Wednesday night at Citi Field. They were treated to a course on why the Mets are no longer contenders themselves. Syndergaard was solid, finishing strong despite a season-high five walks, but he did…
DetailsMatt Klentak On Phillies’ Deadline Approach Phillies GM Matt Klentak discussed the organizational mindset as the trade deadline draws near, as Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. He largely echoed the recent comments of club president Andy MacPhail in emphasizing a realistic assessment of the team’s chances. It seems notable, then, that the outlook is generally becoming…
DetailsPearson puts on a show for Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays No. 2 prospect Nate Pearson didn’t allow a hit while striking out eight over a career-high 5 2/3 hitless innings, but Double-A New Hampshire fell to Harrisburg, 5-3. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190724&content_id=309384150&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsInterest In Nomar Mazara Reportedly “Picking Up” There was considerable hype surrounding outfielder Nomar Mazara when the Rangers promoted him to the majors in 2016. Mazara was one of baseball’s elite prospects at the time, but three-plus years later, he hasn’t lived up to the billing. While Mazara is now seemingly falling out of favor…
DetailsTigers Interested In Packaging Trade Chips As they continue to explore various trade scenarios regarding their most appealing veteran players, the Tigers are attempting to package multiple trade chips, according to MLB.com’s Jon Morosi. It’s part of a bid to draw top-end prospect talent to Detroit this summer. The concept of a package deal isn’t…
DetailsLatest On Interest In Mets’ Pitchers Most reports out of New York over the past few weeks have echoed a familiar trio of names when assessing their trade chips: Zack Wheeler, Todd Frazier and Jason Vargas. The three are free agents at season’s end — Vargas does have an $8MM club option ($2MM buyout) that…
DetailsRobinson Cano overcame ‘rough times’ before Mets outburst Robinson Cano has surpassed many milestones in his 14-year professional career. His three homers in the Mets’ 5-2 win over the Padres on Tuesday night were another accolade to add to the list. Amid all the attention brought on by his recent jump in production, Cano could…
DetailsHow Mets can salvage this Edwin Diaz mess Who’s up for a half-off sale of Edwin Diaz? The Mets should be. Now, to be clear: The Mets paid $2 on the dollar for the young, impressive closer last offseason, only to see that trade quickly challenge the 1971 swap of Nolan Ryan (and others) to…
DetailsCaleb Smith Drawing Interest Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith is generating interest as the July 31 trade deadline nears, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com tweets. It’s no surprise there are teams eyeing the controllable, effective Smith, but whether the Marins are open to dealing him is in question. Frisaro reported a month ago that the Marlins aren’t…
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