2021 MLB Futures Game Notebook
News and notes from 2021 Futures Game weekend in Denver, including what Drew Waters had to say about pitchers using foreign substances.
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Baseball America Prospect Report—July 9, 2021
Jo Adell hits another home run, Nick Garcia cruises to a win and more.
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Brayan Bello Makes A Big Jump
The 22-year-old righthander looks like a different pitcher this season, thanks to enhanced velocity and feel for his changeup.
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Baseball America Prospect Report—July 8, 2021
Bryce Bonnin throws five perfect innings, Reid Detmers cruises, Julio Rodriguez handles Double-A pitching and more.
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Alejo Lopez Takes A Big Step Forward
A spring in big league camp was enormously beneficial to the 25-year-old second baseman as he embarked on what turned out to be a breakthrough season.
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Rockies’ Plan For Willie MacIver Pays Off
The 2018 ninth-rounder has flourished as a catcher this season, both in terms of planning an at-bat and calling a game.
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Konnor Pilkington Leans Into His Changeup
The 2018 third-round lefthander had developed the utmost confidence in his changeup at Double-A as he moves swiftly to Chicago.
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Auburn Infielders Reunite In Twins Organization
Will Holland and Edouard Julien were making steady progress in the early stages of 2021, which was also the early stages of the 2019 draft picks’ careers.
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Brandon Pfaadt Looks Like A Legit Prospect
The 2020 fifth-rounder has impressed over the first two months of his pro career with sharp control and a wide repertoire.
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Korry Howell Shows Off Extra Pop
The 12th-round pick out of junior college has added extra pop to an intriguing skill set that includes speed and versatility.
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Ethan Elliott Makes The Most Of His Opportunity
The Padres are happy they took a flier on the Division II lefty as a senior sign in 2019. Two years later he was shining at High-A.
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Nick Allen’s Hit Tool Catches Up To Glove
The 2017 third-rounder has always been an excellent defensive shortstop, but his bat has caught fire this season.
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Tylor Megill Has A Slow Heartbeat
The 25-year-old righthander emerged at just the right time for an injury-depleted Mets rotation.
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Baseball America Prospect Report—July 7, 2021
Freddy Zamora and Mason Martin hit two home runs, Gunnar Henderson has a big day and more.
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Minor League Transactions: June 27-July 5, 2021
Transactions involving minor league players for the period June 27-July 5, 2021.
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Ben Badler MLB Prospects Chat (7/6/21)
Ben Badler answers your prospect questions at 2 p.m. ET.
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Abrahan Gutierrez Makes The Most Of Unique Season
The 21-year-old catcher has thrived through two months at Low-A Clearwater.
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Levi Stoudt Is Better Than Ever
The 23-year-old righthander was the talk of instructional league and has looked the part in his first pro season.
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Baseball America Prospect Report — July 6, 2021
Jarred Kelenic continues to rake in Tacoma, plus a nondrafted free agent impressing at the upper levels.
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Hot Sheet: Baseball’s 20 Hottest Prospects From The Past Week (7/6/21)
Baseball’s hottest prospects over the last week, including an untouchable Reds righty and a Twins bat any team could’ve had last winter.
