EL notes: Braymer gets boost in new role Having played the role of swingman for much of his career, Nationals lefty Ben Braymer is finding even more success at Double-A Harrisburg this year thanks to his defined role as a starter. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190626&content_id=308463642&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsCraig Kimbrel Nearing Activation Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel appears on the cusp of making his long-awaited 2019 debut. The Cubs could activate the seven-time All-Star as early as Thursday or Friday, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Kimbrel is already on the Cubs’ 40-man roster. Kimbrel, who has been pitching with Triple-A Iowa since…
DetailsMinor League Baseball launches ‘Hope at Bat’ fundraising and awareness initiative with American Cancer Society Minor League Baseball has announced the launch of a new fundraising and awareness initiative, Hope at Bat, an expansion of its current partnership with American Cancer Society. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190626&content_id=308468622&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_milb&sid=milb
DetailsRutgers names Steve Owens as Head Coach PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 26, 2019) – Director of Athletics Pat Hobbs has named Steve Owens the 13th… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/06/26/rutgers-names-steve-owens-as-head-coach/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29
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Zack Greinke, Junk Merchant Zack Greinke shouldn’t still be this good. His fastball velocity has ticked down yet again; per Pitch Info, his four-seamer is averaging under 90 mph for the first time in his career. This isn’t a new phenomenon — his velocity has been in slow decline since his masterful 2015 season, when…
DetailsYoung Seigler gets chance under the lights After battling through a series of injuries, Yankees prospect Anthony Seigler is getting his first taste of full-season ball with Class A Charleston, and he’s already making an impact. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190626&content_id=308469208&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsKiley McDaniel Chat – 6/26/19 Source: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/kiley-mcdaniel-chat-6-26-19/
DetailsToolshed: Moving season continues At a time when top prospects are typically on the move, MacKenzie Gore, Luis Robert and Gavin Lux could be on the way to new levels after dominating the first half of the season. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190626&content_id=308470284&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb
DetailsRoyals Designate Brad Boxberger, Reinstate Eric Skoglund The Royals have designated reliever Brad Boxberger for assignment and reinstated left-hander Eric Skoglund from the restricted list, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/royals-designate-brad-boxberger-reinstate-eric-skoglund.html
DetailsProspect Roundup: Games of June 25 Top Brewers prospect Keston Hiura went 3-for-4 and finished a triple shy of the cycle, while Orioles right-hander Hunter Harvey tossed three perfect innings for his first career save. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190626&content_id=308483494&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
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