Yankees MILB 7/18: Wilberson De Pena: Cheat Code
Midseason Review/New Top 30 Prospects Injury Log 2026 Draft Analysis Notes: The Yankees have allowed a few minor league veterans to opt out of their contracts this year. Don’t add Bradley Hanner to the list as he was added to the 40-man roster today. Might he be the 27th man for tomorrow’s doubleheader? I know many would […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/18: Wilberson De Pena: Cheat CodeYankees MILB: Midseason Review & Top 30 Prospects
In my preseason report, I had my doubts about the Yankees’ system. As I was ranking prospects, I was noticing two disturbing things: They lacked top-notch prospects; They lacked depth everywhere other than pitchers. That’s not a good combination, right? Some organizations lack depth but have top prospects that will make you drool. Other organizations […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB: Midseason Review & Top 30 ProspectsYankees MILB 7/12: Xavier Rivas Tosses 6 Hitless Innings
Top 30 Prospects Injury Log 2026 Draft Analysis Notes: Minor League Baseball (other than the Rookie Leagues) is off Monday through Thursday. During this time, I will likely finish my midseason report and update my Top 30 list. The Yankees selected a 2-way player on the second day of the draft. The coolest part is […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/12: Xavier Rivas Tosses 6 Hitless InningsYankees MILB 7/11: Strong Effort by Rory Fox
Top 30 Prospects Injury Log 2026 Draft Analysis Notes: Scranton (47-43) (Swept in a doubleheader by Buffalo. They scored only three runs in two games.) Game 1 (Lost, 5-2) C J.C. Escarra: 0-for-3, BB DH Spencer Jones: 3-for-4, HR (14), RBI, R, SB (10) Jones has back-to-back 3-hit efforts. 2B Marco Luciano: 1-for-4, K RF Yanquiel Fernandez: 0-for-4 3B […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/11: Strong Effort by Rory FoxYankees 2026 Draft Analysis
Only Major League Baseball would hold a draft while games are going on. Does anything they do make any sense? They have four days off next week. I don’t need excuses as to why. It makes no sense. Because of that, I didn’t watch any of it as I watched the Yankees win over the Nationals. Easy […]
Continue reading Yankees 2026 Draft AnalysisYankees MILB 7/10: Henry Lalane Ks 8 in Hudson Valley Debut
Top 30 Prospects Injury Log Notes: RHP Ben Grable has been added to the Futures Game roster, replacing George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange. Yes, one player is replacing two. Anyway, Grable’s rise has been amazing. An 11th-round pick in the 2025 draft out of Indiana, he has already ascended to Double-A. Known for his big fastball (he […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/10: Henry Lalane Ks 8 in Hudson Valley DebutYankees MILB 7/9: Roderick Arias Homers Twice
Top 30 Prospects Injury Log Notes: The Yankees took a flyer on Mexican League MVP Nicholas Torres, which was a reasonable move. However, it didn’t work out, and he was released today. Torres (33) started hot. In his first eight games, he hit .467/.515/.633 with two doubles and a home run. However, he ended up on […]
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