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Prospects Archive

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  • 05/10/2013 | Rivals and pals, Frazier and Meadows create Draft buzz

    Georgia high schools have produced a fair share of talent, especially in recent years. Just a year ago, Byron Buxton was drafted No. 2 overall, and Lucas Sims went later in the first round. But the Peach State hasn't seen anything quite like the buzz prep outfielders Austin Meadows and Clint Frazier have created.

  • 05/10/2013 | Prospect Osuna may need Tommy John surgery

    Roberto Osuna, who is the club's No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, departed his last outing with Class A Lansing because of discomfort in his right elbow.

  • 05/10/2013 | Prospect Collins continues to hit at Double-A

    The home run power has finally cooled for Tigers outfield prospect Tyler Collins, but the 22-year-old left-handed hitter remains on a roll at Double-A Erie, where his .333 (11-for-33) average and six home runs over his last 10 games have raised his average on the season to .260 and his OPS to .903.

  • 05/10/2013 | In second career start, Webster roughed up

    Prospect Allen Webster lasted just 1 2/3 innings and the Red Sox were outslugged, 15-8, on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.</p>

  • 05/10/2013 | With Draft near, a look at first-rounders of '12

    Of the 31 players taken in last year's First-Year Player Draft, many are currently in Class A or below. Eighteen are in Class A Advanced, Class A or extended spring camp, waiting for an assignment, but a handful have accelerated their timetable with strong performances and aren't far from the Majors.

  • 05/10/2013 | Prospect Smith to start on Saturday

    The Padres will dip into their pitching-rich farm system on Saturday when they add right-hander Burch Smith, who'll make his first Major League start that same night at Tropicana Field against the Rays.

  • 05/10/2013 | Dietrich, grandson of Major Leaguer, called up

    All Derek Dietrich's hard work and dedication was done with the hope of getting that call to someday play in the big leagues. That call came about 2 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

  • 05/10/2013 | Garcia progresses, begins throwing from mound

    Right-hander Christian Garcia, who is on the disabled list because of a right forearm strain, is throwing from the mound, according to manager Davey Johnson. Garcia is able to throw his fastball and changeup.

  • 05/10/2013 | Arenado got the message from the Rockies

    After being named the top player in the AFL in 2011, Nolan Arenado expected a callup last year. When it didn't happen, he didn't sulk for long.

  • 05/10/2013 | Padres name Minor League Players of the Month

    Lake Elsinore first baseman Lee Orr was named the Padres' Minor League Hitter of the Month after batting .378 in 22 games in April. Right-handed pitcher Burch Smith was named the Pitcher of the Month after going 1-2 with a 1.38 ERA in five starts for Double-A San Antonio.

  • 05/10/2013 | Boggs, Rzepczynski making progress in Minors

    Recently demoted reliever Mitchell Boggs made his first appearance with Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. He worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless inning and struck out two in the outing. Marc Rzepczynski has made three appearances and gave up two runs in his first outing but has followed that up with 3 1/3 scoreless frames since.

  • 05/10/2013 | Prospects Buckel, Olt dealing with separate issues

    Double-A Frisco pitcher Cody Buckel has been assigned to extended spring training, and Triple-A Round Rock infielder Mike Olt has been placed on the disabled list while waiting to see another eye specialist.

  • 05/10/2013 | Royals Minor League report: May 6

    Omaha went into extras for a second straight day, with Memphis plating seven in the 12th.

  • 05/10/2013 | Draft shaping up to be a challenge for scouts

    The depth of available talent might make the 2013 First-Year Player Draft better overall, especially as it winds into the the later rounds, even if it provides a stiffer challenge at the top

  • 05/10/2013 | Perez solid in first rehab appearance in Double-A

    In his first rehab start on Monday with Double-A Frisco, Martin Perez allowed five hits in four innings, surrendering one earned run while striking out one. He did not walk a batter.

  • 05/10/2013 | Padres prospect Wisler moves to Double-A

    Right-handed pitcher Matt Wisler, who is regarded as the Padres' No. 8 prospect according to MLB.com, has been promoted from high-A Lake Elsinore (California League) to Double-A San Antonio (Texas League) on Monday.

  • 05/10/2013 | Draft Watch: Top prospects jockey for position

    With each passing week, MLB.com's Top 100 Draft prospects takes on a different look as prospects move up and down the list based on how they are performing down the stretch at this point in the Draft season.

  • 05/10/2013 | For Castellanos, Triple-A a whole new universe

    Nick Castellanos, now at Triple-A Toledo, is just an hour away from the Tigers, and yet it's a longer journey than that for the team's No. 1 prospect.

  • 05/10/2013 | Who's No. 1? Six leading candidates for first Draft pick

    There are six leading candidates to go No. 1 in the First-Year Player Draft on June 6: Stanford right-hander Mark Appel, San Diego third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, Georgia high school outfielder Clint Frazier, Oklahoma right-hander Jonathan Gray, Indiana State lefty Sean Manaea and Georgia high school outfielder Austin Meadows.

  • 05/10/2013 | Ozuna climbing up Marlins' batting order

    Less than a week in the big leagues, and Marcell Ozuna is making a case to move up in the order. The 22-year-old right field prospect batted fifth on Saturday night against Philadelphia lefty Cole Hamels. In time, he could be at the top or the middle of the order.