Nationals Select Pitcher Thad Ward With No. 1 Pick In Rule 5 Draft
The Nationals drafted Red Sox righthander Thad Ward with the first pick of the Rule 5 draft on Wednesday night.
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2022 Freitas Awards: St. Paul Saints (Triple-A)
The Twins’ Triple-A affiliate has found a minor league niche in a major league market.
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2022 Freitas Awards: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A)
Fan experience comes first for the High-A affiliate of the home-state Brewers, who ran prospect sensation Jackson Chourio through Appleton.
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2022 Freitas Awards: Portland Sea Dogs (Double-A)
Red Sox fans see their future Fenway heroes up close in one of the most popular Eastern League destinations.
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2023 St. Louis Cardinals Top 10 Prospects Chat
Geoff Pontes answered questions regarding the Cardinals system. You can read the transcript here.
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2022 Minor League Team Of The Year: Charleston RiverDogs
The Rays have brought consistency and winning ways to Charleston, the ‘best minor league market.’
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New Pitch Revitalizes Connor Thomas’ Career With Cardinals
Hit hard by righthanded hitters in 2022, Connor Thomas needed to develop counterpunch against them. He found the answer by unveiling a new pitch in the Arizona Fall League.
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Nationals’ Jose Ferrer Earns High Praise From Batting Champ
The 22-year-old lefthander impressed the 2003 American League batting champion with his electric arsenal.
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Bryan Ramos Is Ready For What’s Next With White Sox
The White Sox are excited by the possibilities of 20-year-old Bryan Ramos’ development, especially after he made a big impression in 2022.
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Added Strength Affords Blue Jays’ Addison Barger More Power
In high school, Addison Barger struggled to put on weight. That was no longer the case in 2022 when he reached a new career high in home runs.
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Mariners’ Cade Marlowe Redefines His Upside Potential
As a lefthanded hitter who swings the bat, plays all three outfield spots and runs, Cade Marlowe is now more than late-round curiosity. He’s a future big leaguer.
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Timing Is Everything For The Pirates’ Jared Triolo
Jared Triolo made key developments offensively and defensively in 2022 that enhance his future MLB outlook.
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Minor League Transactions: Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 2022
Transactions involving minor league players for the period Nov. 18-Dec. 1, 2022. All transactions conveyed by Major League Baseball.
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Reds’ Lyon Richardson Shows Promise In Return From Injury
The 2018 second-rounder was added to the 40-man roster after an impressive stint in instructional league.
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Angels’ Jose Soriano Is Back On The Right Track
The 24-year-old righthander is in a position to help the Angels’ pitching staff in 2023.
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2022 Minor League Executive Of The Year: Kristin Call (Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
Hard work and vision helped Call make a big impact in her first year as general manager for Myrtle Beach.
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Braves’ Braden Shewmake Seems Like A Perfect Utility Fit
The 2019 first-rounder has speed, defense and is embraced by teammates.
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Mechanical Adjustments Help Astros’ J.P. France Thrive
A lower leg kick was among the changes that allowed the 27-year-old righthander to bloom.
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D-backs’ Justin Martinez Nears MLB Bullpen Mix
Martinez impressed to end the season and looks ready to help the D-back’s beleaguered bullpen.
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Rays Show Belief In Greg Jones With 40-Man Spot
The toolsy shortstop had a down year, but Tampa Bay saw enough upside to shield him from the Rule 5 draft.
