The Atlanta Braves‘ prospect spotlight is on a system that has ranked in the lowest tier across all organizations for several years. In 2017, the Braves’ farm system ranked No. 1. In 2024, they ranked as the 26th-best farm in the majors. With AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach as their three top 100 […]
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The Announcement Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes, already an All-Star, is continuing to take Major League Baseball by storm. On Friday, National League manager Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Skenes would start the All-Star game. The announcement comes after arguably the most impressive performance of his young career on Thursday. He threw […]
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On Tuesday evening the New York Mets announced that they agreed to acquire right-handed reliever Phil Maton in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. The Mets designated left-handed starter Joey Lucchesi for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Lucchesi joined the […]
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Giants Designate Nick Ahmed for Assignment The San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday afternoon that they are cutting ties with shortstop Nick Ahmed. The 34-year-old infielder inked a minor league deal during spring training. Ahmed made the Opening Day roster, replacing longtime Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford. Similar to Crawford, Ahmed’s value comes in the field. Ahmed […]
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The San Francisco Giants kicked off Major League Baseball’s trading season by sending utility player Austin Slater and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for left-handed pitcher Alex Young. Slater, who has been with the Giants since the 2017 season, was their longest-tenured player and had been used in a platoon role for […]
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Three Atlanta Braves players were honored to represent the organization in the All-Star Game this season in Arlington, TX. In 2024, the Braves’ two starting pitchers and one hitter will join the National League team at Globe Life Field. To highlight the class, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will travel down for the Midsummer Classic. The […]
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Major League Baseball announced the rest of their All-Star rosters on Sunday. One notable name among the list of 32 first-time participants is Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes. The nod highlights the electrifying start of Skenes’ major league career. He has now become the first player to ever make the All-Star Game a […]
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The San Francisco Giants send two first-time all-stars to Arlington next week for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, with starting pitcher Logan Webb and outfielder Heliot Ramos being named a reserve Sunday afternoon. Heliot Ramos Joins NL All-Stars Representing Giants Ramos was the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2017 and had struggled to stay in […]
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