“I’ve Never Seen Shohei Like That”: Team Japan Manager Discusses Ohtani
2023/04/ive-never-seen-shohei-like-that-team-japan-manager-discusses-ohtani.html“I always knew that we were going to have to face Team USA, in America, for us to win the championship.
AL Notes: Urias, Ortiz, Romano, Red Sox, Springs
2023/04/al-notes-urias-ortiz-romano-red-sox-springs.htmlOrtiz has yet to make his MLB debut, and is yet another talented youngster from Baltimore's farm system --- both MLB Pipeline and Baseball America included Ortiz near the end of their preseason top-100 prospect lists.
Angels, Chris Okey Agree To Minor League Deal
2023/04/angels-chris-okey-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Angels have signed catcher Chris Okey to a minor league contract, as noted by Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America.
Brewers Select Colin Rea, Designate Payton Henry
2023/04/brewers-select-colin-rea-designate-payton-henry.htmlHe returned to North America this winter by signing a minor league deal with the Brewers.
The Rangers’ Options At Shortstop
2023/04/the-rangers-options-at-shortstop.htmlBaseball America's pre-2022 scouting report on Smith praised his exit velocities in the minor leagues, which he'll need to carry over more effectively to be a productive MLB hitter.
Rule 5 Draft Update: April 2023
2023/04/rule-5-draft-update-april-2023.html65 prospect in the 2019 draft by Baseball America, Song slid to the Red Sox in the fourth round due to his military commitments as a Naval Academy cadet.
The Opener: Prospect Debuts, Seager, MLBTR Chat
2023/04/the-opener-prospect-debuts-seager-mlbtr-chat.html42 prospect at Baseball America.
Braves, Nick Margevicius Agree To Minor League Deal
2023/04/braves-nick-margevicius-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Braves recently signed left-hander Nick Margevicius to a minor league contract, as noted by Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America.
Twins Promote Edouard Julien
2023/04/twins-to-promote-edouard-julien.htmlESPN and FanGraphs placed him near the back of their respective Top 100 lists, while he finished just outside the Top 100 at Baseball America.
Twins Place Joey Gallo On Injured List
2023/04/twins-place-joey-gallo-on-injured-list.htmlJulien, ranked by Baseball America as the sport's #97 overall prospect, was added to Minnesota's 40-man roster last offseason.
Pirates’ JT Brubaker, Mike Burrows Receiving Second Opinions On Elbow Injuries
2023/04/pirates-jt-brubaker-mike-burrows-receiving-second-opinions-on-elbow-injuries.htmlBaseball America slotted him ninth among Pittsburgh farmhands last offseason, praising his fastball-slider combination and solid control.
Rays Promote Taj Bradley, Place Zach Eflin On IL
2023/04/rays-promote-taj-bradley-place-zach-eflin-on-il.htmlBradley is currently considered the #42 prospect in the game by Baseball America, #18 by MLB Pipeline, #60 by ESPN, #52 by Keith Law of The Athletic and #37 by FanGraphs.
Marlins Place JT Chargois On IL With Oblique Strain
2023/04/marlins-place-jt-chargois-on-il-with-oblique-strain.htmlBased on that performance, he was selected to the 40-man roster in November to protect him from being selected in…
Yankees Outright Estevan Florial
2023/04/yankees-outright-estevan-florial.htmlHe was a highly-touted prospect in his time in the minor leagues, with Baseball America ranking him #38 in the league in 2018.
Evan White Out Two Months With Groin Strain
2023/04/evan-white-out-two-months-with-groin-strain.htmlSelected 17th overall in the 2017 draft, White thrived in the lower levels of the minors and got himself onto Baseball America's top 100 list in 2019 and 2020.
2023-24 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings
2023/04/2023-24-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings.htmlPrior to that season, Hernandez was considered a 55-grade prospect by Baseball America.
NL Notes: Alvarez, Chisholm, Sánchez
2023/04/nl-notes-alvarez-chisholm-sanchez.htmlHe's currently ranked among the top 10 prospects in the league by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, and just outside the top 10 at FanGraphs.
A’s Sign Spencer Patton To Minor League Deal
2023/04/as-sign-spencer-patton-to-minor-league-deal.htmlHe returned to North America in 2021, signing a minor league deal with the Rangers.
Orioles Recall Grayson Rodriguez, Place Kyle Bradish On IL
2023/04/orioles-recall-grayson-rodriguez-place-kyle-bradish-on-il.htmlBaseball America has ranked him on their top 100 list in each of the past four seasons, with Rodriguez in the top 10 both this year and last year.
Orioles Expected To Promote Grayson Rodriguez
2023/04/orioles-to-promote-grayson-rodriguez.htmlBaseball America gives him above-average or better grades for four pitches, highlighted by plus-plus reviews of his fastball and slider.
Phillies Select McKinley Moore, Designate Jhailyn Ortiz
2023/04/phillies-select-mckinley-moore-designate-jhailyn-ortiz.htmlHe's been considered one of the club's top prospects since then, with Baseball America ranking him on their top 30 in each season since 2016.
Padres Outright Michel Báez
2023/04/padres-outright-michel-baez.htmlBaez, 27, was once a highly-touted prospect, with Baseball America considering him the #28 prospect in the league in 2018.
Mets Release Darin Ruf
2023/04/mets-release-darin-ruf.htmlAfter a successful three-year stretch in Korea from 2017 to 2019, Ruf returned to North America and hit very well with the Giants.
Padres Sign Jake Cronenworth To Seven-Year Extension
2023/04/padres-jake-cronenworth-agree-to-seven-year-extension.htmlAfter he won the International League batting crown in '19, Baseball America rated the two-way Cronenworth as a 45-grade prospect.
Brewers To Promote Joey Wiemer
2023/03/brewers-to-promote-joey-wiemer.htmlWiemer didn't crack the Top 100 at Baseball America or ESPN but finished just outside that cutoff, ranking among the top three talents in the Milwaukee system at both outlets.
