The minor leagues are a pressure cooker, where dreams of The Show simmer and occasionally boil over. Right now, four prospects—Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, Jac Caglianone, and Kyle Teel—are knocking on the door, their bats and arms screaming, and seemingly ready for a big-league shot. But when will their lifelong dream come true? Through the latest rumors, stats, and thoughts … [Read more...] about When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
The Orioles’ Pitching Situation is Worse Than You Think
Once touted as a potential World Series contender, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves in an early free-fall a third of the way into the 2025 baseball season. The young core of prospects, from Gunnar Henderson to Jackson Holliday, have found limited success at the plate. Only one consistent player, first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, has an OPS above .800 for the team. The biggest … [Read more...] about The Orioles’ Pitching Situation is Worse Than You Think
Report: Veteran Infielder Orlando Arcia Signing With Rockies
After being designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, Orlando Arcia signed with the Colorado Rockies on Memorial Day. Daniel Alvarez of ElExtrabase was the first to report the news. Per Alvarez, Arcia can join the club on their current road trip in Chicago once the deal is finalized. The Colorado Rockies and former All-Star SS Orlando Arcia are finalizing a … [Read more...] about Report: Veteran Infielder Orlando Arcia Signing With Rockies
Chandler Simpson Showing He Isn’t Just Fast, He Can Also Hit
The Tampa Bay Rays have amassed the fourth-most wins in Major League Baseball since 2008 because they are fundamentally sound. Don’t underestimate the Rays’ ability to pitch, defend, and run. They aren’t blessed with an inordinate amount of resources or star players, but they make up for that deficit in a multitude of other ways. The Rays are pitching and defending at a high … [Read more...] about Chandler Simpson Showing He Isn’t Just Fast, He Can Also Hit
The Sky’s the Limit for Robbie Ray: Veteran Off to Hot Start
The San Francisco Giants are off to a hot start. They’re 31-22, only 1 1/2 games behind the juggernaut defending champ Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, and the strength of their starting pitching has been part of it. Many experts didn’t predict the Giants to start the season so hot, and those who did probably expected it to be behind the efforts of franchise … [Read more...] about The Sky’s the Limit for Robbie Ray: Veteran Off to Hot Start