#minor-league-baseball

#minor-league-baseball

Minor league baseball has undergone major changes over the last five years. Major League Baseball took over and reorganized the minors in 2021, cutting ties with dozens of teams that had been affiliated with big league clubs. At the time, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred cited several reasons for the decision - the need to fix older, rundown ballparks, improving training facilities for players,

Kyle Harrison's biggest issue in Triple-A has been his efficiency, as he often requires 20-25 pitches to make it through an inning, even a clean one. This time in Durham ( Rays AAA), the lefty got through three innings without much incident in 38 pitches. That's better! I'm running out of times saying "this might have been his last start in Worcester"

While all of the positive news on the farm and prospect front for the Washington Nationals has been focused on several of their top prospects, most notably Eli Willits and Jarlin Susana, they were not the only ones who made significant noise over the weekend. In fact, there could be a very real argument that the player who had the most impressive performance came from a prospect that is pretty unknown to the common fan.

This week, I attended a minor league game for the Mariners High-A affiliate, the Everett AquaSox. Interesting Red Sox connection there-when the team left the San Francisco Giants organization for the Mariners in 1995, they wanted a rebrand. Long story short, "Sox" was appended to the initial idea for the name due to its connection to classic baseball (both Red and White Sox). I only learned that last night, even though I go to a game or two every season.

Tyler Uberstine’s performance led to a rough game for the WooSox, who entered extra innings tied but lost after Jorge Juan allowed a home run in the tenth.

Robles was ejected after tossing his bat at pitcher Joey Estes following an inside pitch that nearly hit him, prompting a conflict on the field.

Corey Julks, having cleared waivers, has been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte after being designated for assignment by the White Sox. With a .236 batting average in the majors, he has shown potential in the minors.

Fernando Perez has established himself as a top performer with a 3.19 ERA over 87.1 innings, showcasing his talent in the Blue Jays' minor league system.

Omar Narvaez was released from his minor league contract with the Astros after spending under two months at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he hit .258/.402/.333.

Outfielder Forrest Wall has opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres and is ticketed for free agency, signaling his ongoing quest for stability in the majors.

This year's promotional giveaway features a bobblehead depicting Puddy in his 8-ball jacket, appealing to Seinfeld fans who look forward to themed events.

Gleyber Torres' three-run homer off of former Tiger Max Scherzer triggered the Bengals' 10-4 triumph over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays yesterday.

Shane Murphy has a 1.45 ERA in 80.2 innings since being promoted to Double-A, making him a strong candidate for Southern League Pitcher of the Year.

Cooper Criswell led the Worcester Red Sox to a 4-0 victory in the first game, throwing five shutout innings with six strikeouts.

Spencer Jones, recovering from a slump, has emerged as a top minor league hitter, posting 26 home runs in just 65 games and leading with a 205 wRC+.

On Saturday night, the comedian and host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" saw his latest crazy creation set out into the world as the Erie Moon Mammoths made their debut in front of a record crowd of 7,070 at UPMC Park.

Aaron Wilkerson signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals and has been assigned to Triple-A Memphis after triggering an opt-out clause with the Reds.

Victor Arias earned a promotion to Double-A due to his excellent performance, showcasing a 125 wRC+ with .818 OPS and solid plate discipline.

Blake Sabol was traded to the White Sox for cash considerations, depleting the Red Sox's catching depth and prompting the need for an external depth catcher.