Royals Select Steven Cruz
2023/08/royals-select-steven-cruz.html39 prospect in the Royals organization, praising his elite fastball that touches triple digits. … The Royals have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Steven Cruz, the team announced.
Red Sox Release Dan Altavilla
2023/08/red-sox-release-dan-altavilla.htmlHe averaged around 97 mph on his fastball for much of that span and was able to touch triple digits at times. … The Red Sox have released right-hander Dan Altavilla, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.
Notable Draft Signings: 7/17/23
2023/07/notable-draft-signings-7-17-23.htmlA Texas commit, Sykora is a 6'6" hurler who can get into the triple digits and was regarded as a possible top 40 talent in the class. … The Giants are signing 16th overall pick Bryce Eldridge to a $3.9975MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (Twitter links).
Marlins To Promote Sean Reynolds
2023/07/marlins-to-promote-sean-reynolds.htmlBoth outlets highlight his fastball, which averages around 96mph but can hit triple-digits. … The Marlins are calling up reliever Sean Reynolds, reports Craig Mish of the Miami Herald.
Reds Designate Ricky Karcher For Assignment
2023/07/reds-dfa-ricky-karcher-activate-tony-santillan.htmlHe's in the first of three minor league option seasons and can reach triple digits with his heater, in addition to a slider that grades as an above-average offering, but his location issues are an obvious red flag for other clubs. … Karcher, 25, made his big league debut last month when he worked a scoreless inning out of the Cincinnati bullpen.
Top 50 Deadline Trade Candidates: Early July Edition
2023/07/top-50-deadline-trade-candidates-early-july-edition.htmlLopez has struggled with walks and home runs and has an ERA above 5.00, but his fastball pushes triple-digits and he misses plenty of bats. … With the calendar flipping to July, trade season has officially arrived.
A’s Claim Angel Felipe
2023/06/athletics-claim-angel-felipe-waivers-padres.htmlBaseball America ranked him 29th among Padres prospects just a few weeks ago, touting a four-seamer and two-seamer that could both reach triple digits, as well as a potentially plus slider and potentially above-average changeup. … The Athletics have claimed right-hander Angel Felipe off waivers from the Padres, per a team announcement.
Padres, Blake Cederlind Agree To Minor League Deal
2023/06/padres-sign-blake-cederlind-pirates-reliever.htmlPrior to his surgeries, Cederlind sat in the upper 90s with his sinker and was able to reach triple digits. … The Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Blake Cederlind, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link).
Tigers To Select Jake Marisnick
2023/05/tigers-to-select-jake-marisnick.htmlHe's thrice reached double digits in home runs but consistently posts worse than average strikeout and walk rates. … Hinch informed reporters (including Evan Woodbery of MLive).
Angels To Promote Sam Bachman
2023/05/angels-to-promote-sam-bachman.htmlScouting reports on the 6'1" righty tout potent fastball/slider combo, with the heater capable of reaching triple digits and the slider giving him a potentially plus pitch with which to miss bats. … The Angels are set to promote pitching prospect Sam Bachman for his Major League debut, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link).
Looking Back On The 58 Players Who Hit 30 Or More Home Runs In 2019
2023/05/looking-back-on-the-58-players-who-hit-30-or-more-home-runs-in-2019.htmlHe's reached double digits in home runs in each season going back to 2011, but 2019 was a slight peak for him. … It's generally accepted that something fishy was going on with the baseball in 2019 that led to a spike of home runs.
Royals Receiving Trade Interest In Aroldis Chapman
2023/05/royals-receiving-trade-interest-in-aroldis-chapman.htmlChapman hasn't quite returned to peak form, when his fastball was sitting in the triple digits and he was punching out just under half his opponents. … The Royals are getting early trade interest in Aroldis Chapman, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic.
Marlins To Promote Eury Pérez
2023/05/marlins-to-promote-eury-perez.htmlThe reports highlight his fastball, which he can not only ramp up to triple digits but also command exceptionally well. … The Marlins announced to reporters, including Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, they are calling up pitching prospect Eury Perez.
Nationals Release Chad Pinder
2023/05/nationals-release-chad-pinder.htmlHe's topped double digits in homers on four separate occasions. … He'll return to the open market in search of a new landing spot.
Cardinals Recall Guillermo Zuniga, Option Zack Thompson
2023/05/cardinals-recall-guillermo-zuniga-option-zack-thompson.htmlThe outlet credits him with an upper-90s heater that touches triple digits and a plus breaking ball but raises questions about his control. … Thompson will stretch out as a starting pitcher in the minors, tweets Jeff Jones of the Belleville News Democrat.
Athletics Promote Luis Medina, Option James Kaprielian
2023/04/athletics-to-promote-luis-medina.htmlThey note that he routinely touches triple digits with his fastball, in addition to having a curveball and a changeup. … Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported on Medina's promotion before the official announcement, noting that Medina is expected to make his major league debut tomorrow.
Athletics To Promote Mason Miller
2023/04/athletics-to-promote-mason-miller.htmlBoth outlets highlight Miller's velocity, with his fastball able to hit triple digits, while also complimenting his slider and changeup. … The Athletics are planning to promote pitching prospect Mason Miller, reports Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Mets Claim Seth Elledge From Braves
2023/04/mets-claim-seth-elledge-from-braves.htmlMost of his other stints have seen him push towards or beyond double digits. … The Braves announced that right-hander Seth Elledge has been claimed off waivers by the Mets.
Read The Transcript Of Our Chat Hosted By MLB Catcher Ryan Lavarnway
2023/03/live-chat-with-former-mlb-catcher-ryan-lavarnway.htmlLavarnway's games played tally was in the single digits in all five seasons. … Ryan Lavarnway played parts of 10 MLB seasons as a depth catcher.
Rangers Notes: deGrom, Center Field, Carter
2023/03/rangers-notes-degrom-center-field-carter.htmlThe two-time Cy Young winner sat 98-99 mph with his heater and reached triple digits on his final pitch of the day. … New Rangers ace Jacob deGrom threw 35 pitches while facing several of his teammates in a simulated game setting yesterday, writes Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Top Guardians Prospect Daniel Espino Shut Down Eight Weeks With Shoulder Tear
2023/02/top-guardians-prospect-daniel-espino-shut-down-eight-weeks-with-shoulder-tear.htmlThat's due largely to an electric arsenal, headlined by an upper-90s heater that can reach triple digits, a plus slider and a pair of potentially average or better offerings in his changeup and curveball. … Guardians right-hander Daniel Espino, ranked as one of top overall prospects in all of baseball, will be shut down from throwing for at least the next eight weeks after being diagnosed with a strain of his subscapularis in his right shoulder and a tear of the anterior capsule in that same shoulder, per the team.
Phillies Extend Jose Alvarado
2023/02/phillies-extend-jose-alvarado.htmlThe rare lefty who can touch triple digits with his fastball, Alvarado's success came in large part from a 37.9% strikeout rate, which stood as 7th in baseball among those with at least 50 IP. … According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, Alvarado will earn $9MM in each of the 2024 and 2025 seasons, with a $50K signing bonus.
Twins Acquire Michael A. Taylor From Royals
2023/01/twins-to-acquire-michael-a-taylor-from-royals.htmlBaseball America wrote last season that Cruz can touch triple-digits and owns an upper-80's slider that gives him a chance to carve out an MLB bullpen spot if he can better hone the strike-throwing. … The Twins added some outfield depth Monday evening, announcing the acquisition of Michael A.
Royals Sign Aroldis Chapman To One-Year Deal
2023/01/royals-to-sign-aroldis-chapman.htmlHis fastball, which used to average in the triple digits, dropped to an average of "just" 97.5 mph. … The lefty will reportedly make a base salary of $3.75MM but could earn an extra $4MM in performance bonuses.
Sorting Through The Athletics’ Rotation Options
2023/01/athletics-rumors-starting-rotation.htmlAt 6'6", he's armed with a fastball that can reach triple digits and a splitter and slider that have both, at times, made hitters look silly. … That's the role he's held in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball for the bulk of his career, so perhaps it's not a surprise, but Fujinami is a hard-throwing righty with command issues, so there was a case to be made for putting him in the 'pen.