2019 Trade Value: #11 to #20 2019 Trade Value Series HM 41-50 31-40 21-30 Francisco Lindor’s production (and smile) continue to rank highly throughout the industry. (Photo: Keith Allison) As is the annual tradition at FanGraphs, we’re using a week around the All-Star Game — when the industry pauses to take a metaphorical breather —…
DetailsMWL notes: Kennedy keeps even-keeled Not only was D-backs prospect Buddy Kennedy introduced to the game by his grandfather, former Major Leaguer Don Money, he also benefits from offseason workouts with Angels superstar Mike Trout. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190718&content_id=309158700&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsJay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 7/18/19 Source: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jay-jaffe-fangraphs-chat-7-18-19/
DetailsOn the Road: Syracuse celebrates State Fair When Ben Hill visited the Syracuse Mets on July 13, they took the field as the Butter Sculptures. It was all part of a New York State Fair celebration. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190718&content_id=309135872&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsProspect Roundup: Games of July 17 Kansas City pitching prospect Kris Bubic whiffed 11 batters over six innings while Colorado outfielder Sam Hilliard notched three hits and finished a triple off the cycle. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190718&content_id=309184238&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsBuck Showalter is showing he could be a perfect fit in Yankees family Buck Showalter has the subtle baseball clubhouse ribbing down. When he sees a chance to kid a little, he does it. This little dash of humor to go along with his supreme knowledge of the game has made Showalter a good watch…
DetailsPrimer Dugout (and link of the day) 7-18-2019 Pittsburgh Gazette Times, July 18, 1919:The strike of the Boston Elevated employees was responsible for the third successive day of idleness for the Pirates today. The Pittsburghers arrived at the center of culture just in time to become involved in the unpleasantness. The day was satisfactory for…
DetailsCubs Activate Danny Hultzen At Triple-A Long-lost former second-overall draft pick Danny Hultzen has been trying to reestablish himself as a relief pitcher with the Cubs. Yesterday marked an important milestone in that effort, as he was formally activated for the first time at the organization’s top affiliate. Hultzen had already been in uniform at…
DetailsMarlins Activate Martin Prado, Place JT Riddle On IL The Marlins have announced that they have activated veteran infielder Martin Prado from the 10-day injured list. He’ll take the place of utilityman JT Riddle, who’s headed for his own IL stint with a forearm strain. Prado, 35, is back in action in time to feature…
DetailsCollege Baseball’s Flamethrowers: Summer Heat Sheet Who’s throwing serious heat on the summer collegiate circuit? Our David Seifert and other staffers have the answer. Source: https://d1baseball.com/prospects/college-baseballs-flamethrowers-summer-heat-sheet-2/
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