Here’s a look at top prospects to watch in Saturday’s Minor League action.
Austin reportedly to be recalled to replace A-Rod
As unenviable as it may be to have to replace Alex Rodriguez, it appears that Tyler Austin is going to be the man to do it.
Trout, Lamb, deGrom set to excel Saturday
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Thome grateful for Wall of Fame induction
No player on the Phillies’ Wall of Fame had a shorter tenure with the Phillies than Jim Thome. But perhaps no player better represented the rebirth of baseball in this city than him.
Captain K! Shatner’s 2nd 1st pitch a strike
That’s how it’s done.
Astros target Tuesday for Gurriel’s debut
It appears as though the wait is almost over for Yulieski Gurriel, as Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow noted the team expects to recall the Cuban baseball sensation prior to Tuesday’s opener against the Cardinals.
Puig wants to become better player, teammate
Yasiel Puig stated two simple goals as he spoke to reporters in an informal press conference Friday. He was in Oklahoma City to become a better player and a better teammate.
Mejia’s 49-game hit streak fifth-longest in MiLB history
After playing just once in the past six days due to off days and illness, Indians catching prospect Francisco Mejia stretched his historic hitting streak to 49 consecutive games with a leadoff single in the sixth inning of Class A Advanced Lynchburg’s 10-2 loss to Winston-Salem on Friday. The streak is the longest in Minor League Baseball in 62 years.
Blazek helps Brewers host youth at PLAY event
Hours before the Brewers and Reds took the field on Friday, Miller Park was full of Little Leaguers roaming the outfield alongside reliever Michael Blazek and living out the dream of playing on a big league field as a part of the PLAY campaign.
Toronto expects to skip some of Sanchez’s starts
Aaron Sanchez is staying in the rotation, but the Blue Jays still need to monitor his innings to make sure that role is a possibility for the entire season.
Santana ‘much better,’ but sits out after scare
If it were not for the red mark above Carlos Santana’s right ear, it would be hard to tell that he had been struck by a line drive. On Friday afternoon, one day after a scary moment at Progressive Field, the Indians’ designated hitter was feeling better and hoping to be back in the lineup soon.
Koji hopes to pitch again this season
Will Koji Uehara pitch again for the Red Sox this season?
Rizzo denies report of Harper’s injury
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo denied a published report from SI.com that outfielder Bryce Harper is dealing with a right shoulder injury.
Jose in it for long haul, will start again next Friday
If everything goes according to script, skipping Jose Fernandez on Sunday will enable the All-Star right-hander to be available for the rest of the season, as well as the postseason, should the Marlins secure a spot.
Baez’s ascent another Cubs success story
Like many Cubs fans, actor John Cusack breaks into a sweat every time he hears Javier Baez’s name in a trade rumor. He’s had more practice than he’d like with this routine the last few years but it is only making it sweeter to watch Baez blossom into a special player.
Mets send Conforto to Triple-A; Lugo recalled
Over the first four months of his career, Michael Conforto flashed the talent that allowed him to make the jump from Double-A Binghamton to the big leagues late last season. In the four months since, though, both Conforto and the Mets have been left searching for answers.
Wheeler to meet with Andrews about elbow
Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler is expected to meet with Dr. James Andrews because of continued discomfort in his pitching elbow, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. The club has not confirmed.