#top-prospect

#top-prospect

The Atlanta Braves made an aggressive move this week, and have promoted their top prospect in the system, RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Double-A Mississippi.The 20 year old Smith-Shawver has pitched just 14 innings at High-A after 68 ⅔ in Single-A last season, but has dominated South Atlantic League hitters so thoroughly that he managed to force the issue.

Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission.By Joe Pantorno Posted on March 26, 2023 New York Mets' Brett Baty reacts gestures after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Braves have either promoted or traded all of their best prospects over the past couple of seasons, and that sort of accelerated timeline has left the system barren of top tier talent.Atlanta certainly has a number of players that we like, but the minor league crew will discuss whether any of them are good enough to make a leap into the top 100 next season.

The Atlanta Braves have been the beneficiary of a stacked farm system throughout their run of five straight division titles, with players like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Michael Harris II coming in to have immediate impacts on the team.However the system is notably weakened from those early days and the question now is whether they can once again find rookie magic.

Jeter Downs, pictured in spring training, has appeared in one regular season game with the Nationals.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) It's no secret this Washington Nationals season is important for their young middle infield duo of second baseman Luis García and shortstop CJ Abrams.Both are expected to play almost every day, leaving little opportunity for backups.

The Dodgers are heading into the 2023 season with quite the youth movement.Miguel Vargas is going to be the starting second baseman; James Outman is going to get the "lion's share" of at-bats against righties in center field; and Ryan Pepiot and Andre Jackson are opening the season in the rotation and bullpen, respectively.

The Bruins are thin when it comes to defensive depth, so it might be a good time to get a look at Mason Lohrei.The Ohio State sophomore, who was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft by Boston, is a top prospect for the B's and posted strong numbers this season for the Buckeyes with four goals and 28 assists.

Julio Urías was name the Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day starter for the 2023 season, marking a career first for the former top prospect.He'll be opposed by Zac Gallen in the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Clayton Kershaw is expected to start the second game of the season on March 31.

Top prospect right-hander Gavin Stone has been downright electric this spring for the Dodgers.In 4 outings he's yet to surrender a run while striking out 14 batters in 6.2 innings of work.8 of those Ks came in a 3 inning effort on Sunday afternoon in Glendale, AZ.After his dominant outing, LA's number 4 prospect talked about the confidence that's coming with his spring training success.

By the numbers, Dave Martinez's rotation should be improved, partially because there's nowhere to go but up.(Jeff Roberson/AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A day-by-day breakdown of the week that was for Washington Nationals starters, fully set in a role or otherwise:
Monday (March 13): Trevor Williams yielded seven hits, three earned runs and no walks while striking out three against the Houston Astros.

It's Sunday once again, and you know what that means - it's time for our weekly social media roundup!This week, in addition to seeing what the current Yankees squad has been up to, we check in on a fan favorite from the 2009 World Series championship squad, along with a couple of guys from down on the farm.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud defended himself in regard to criticism about his ability to process football ahead of the NFL Draft.The 2023 NFL Draft has finally arrived, and fans and media will finally get answers in regard to where the top prospects in the class will end up.It all begins with the first-overall pick, held by the Carolina Panthers.

The Seahawks locked up Geno Smith this offseason, but a new mock draft from an ex-NFL GM has a hauntingly bad idea for Seattle in his mock draft.When you look for who the Seahawks could take with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, just about every mock draft on the planet will have Seattle taking one of the best defensive players in the draft.

MLB.com | Maria Guardado and Bryan Hoch: At long last, we are just one more sleep away from the greatest day of the year, Yankees Opening Day.There are a number of stories swirling around Thursday's matchup between the Yankees and Giants, from Aaron Judge's offseason flirtation with his hometown team to the incredible pitching matchup between Gerrit Cole and Logan Webb.

It's been easy to overlook Gleyber Torres of late.He had a quiet WBC for Venezuela, and the space he occupies in the fanbase's consciousness is currently dwarfed by the shortstop competition between top prospects Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza.But make no mistake, the 26-year-old second baseman is a central figure for the Yankees in 2023 and as they decide on their long-term plans.

GLENDALE, Ariz.- White Sox manager Pedro Grifol has an important task.Keep third baseman Yoan Moncada motivated.Moncada's talent has never been questioned.It wasn't when the Red Sox handed him a $31.5 million bonus to sign as an international free agent in 2015 and paid an additional $31.5 million tax for exceeding their bonus pool.

Patriots The linebacker finished in the top 10 in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season for the Patriots.Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon went on ESPN Monday morning to discuss the Patriots' 2023 season expectations, and talk to two prospects who his team may grab in April's NFL draft.During Good Morning Football, one of the hosts, Kyle Brandt, suggested that New England may be the "lowest profile" team in the AFC East since the 1990s.

For over a year now, it's been clear that Anthony Volpe would be central to the Yankees' future.It was just a matter of time for when he'd be called up, as he had established himself as not only the top prospect in the organization, but one of the best in baseball.Entering spring training 2023, however, it seemed like the 21-year-old was a bit of underdog to make the Opening Day roster.

(1:10) - YANKEES: The Yankees name Anthony Volpe their starting shortstop, but deal with Luis Severino's lat injury.(7:45)- METS: The Mets have a lot of questions at DH and send their top prospect, Brett Bay, back to AAA.(11:43) - MARCH MADNESS: JJ recaps this weekend's Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matches and looks ahead to the Final Four.(19:26) - CALLS: Callers talk Yankees.(30:15) - MICHEAL KAY: YES Network's Micheal Kay returns to discuss Volpe's emergence, DJ LeMahieu's importance, and how the Yankees can make that leap this year.

Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission.By Joe Pantorno Posted on March 22, 2023 Francisco Alvarez (AP Photo/John Bazemore) The writing was always on the wall, but the New York Mets made it official on Wednesday when they optioned top prospect and catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse for the start of the 2023 season.

We've signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a future three-year, entry-level contract- Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs)
March 15, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs organization announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a future three-year, entry-level contract.The average annual value of the contract is $851,667.

Anthony Volpe is really really good at baseball.That's today's lede.The top prospect had two extra-base hits on the day, with one of those an opposite-field dinger.He also played solid defense that showcased his reflexes, making a nice play with a drawn-in infield to prevent a Boston run.Even the NESN+ announce team gushed over Volpe, commenting that he looks like a big league shortstop right now.