News: Yesterday’s busy news day did not extend into today. Scranton (64-63; 30-23 in the second half) (Defeated Rochester, 4-1, in ten innings. I won’t lie – with all the promotions to MLB and no big prospects replacing them, Scranton’s roster isn’t the most exciting in minor-league baseball. But they still have a play
Yankees MILB 8/30: Ben Rice Goes Off
News: It looked like it might be a slow news day. Late this afternoon, Bryan Hoch announced that the Yankees are calling up Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells. When we woke up on July 7th, Dominguez was staring at a .198/.341/.343 triple slash with a 94 wRC+ and 28.7% K. Since then (not including today), he has […]
Yankees MILB 8/29: Agustin Ramirez Heating Up?
News: I would need someone to publish my novel if I went into details about every player promoted today. To Hudson Valley: OF Cole Gabrielson (2023 non-drafted free agent) RHP Yorlin Calderon (2018 International free agent. 22 years old) RHP Cam Schlittler (2022 7th round pick out of Northeastern) To Tampa: RHP Kris Bow (2022 non-drafted free agent
Yankees MILB 8/27: Spencer Jones: 2 Hits in Somerset Debut
News: SS George Lombard Jr., 1B/3B Dylan Jasso, and OF Jackson Castillo were all moved up to Low-A Tampa after the FCL season concluded yesterday. All three were in today’s lineup. Lombard (18) was the Yankees’ first-round pick in the 2023 draft while Jasso (20-year-old right-handed bat) and Castillo (20-year-old left-handed bat) both w
Yankees MILB 8/26: Jasson Dominguez…Again
News: Two people independently contacted me tonight from Somerset, claiming that they spotted OF Spencer Jones in the dugout. Given Jones’ size, he is easy to spot, so I believe it to be true. Jones has not played the last two nights for Hudson Valley. Assuming he isn’t there for a wedding (hey, you never know), […]
Yankees MILB 8/25: Drew Thorpe Dominates Again
News: Nothing new. Scranton (60-61; 26-21 in the second half) (Walked it off over Lehigh Valley, 6-5) This is a big series against Lehigh Valley, the team they are chasing for the second-half title. LF Estevan Florial: 0-for-4, 2 RS, BB, 2 K, SB (20) The challenge system played a huge role in this game. They […]
Yankees MILB 8/24: Richard Fitts Tosses 6 Scoreless Innings
News: Nothing new. Scranton (59-61; 25-21 in the second half) The game against Lehigh Valley was postponed due to wet grounds. This is a big series against Lehigh Valley, the team they are chasing for the second-half title. They are currently 3.5 games behind both Lehigh Valley and Worcester. Durham (0.5 games back), Buffalo (3 […]
Yankees MILB 8/23: Ben Rice Homers Again
News: Nothing new. Scranton (59-61; 25-21 in the second half) (Split a doubleheader against Lehigh Valley) This is a big series against Lehigh Valley, the team they are chasing for the second-half title. It is a logjam, however, as four teams are between Lehigh Valley and Scranton in the standings. Game 1 (Won, 4-3, in […]
Yankees MILB 8/22: Jasson Dominguez Crushes His Triple-A Debut
News: Nothing new. Scranton (58-60; 24-20 in the second half) (Destroyed Lehigh Valley, 14-1) This is a big series against Lehigh Valley, the team they are chasing for the second-half title. It is a logjam, however, as four teams are between Lehigh Valley and Scranton in the standings. LF Estevan Florial: 1-for-4, 2B (17), 3 […]
Yankees MILB 8/21: Promotions!
News: The Yankees have promoted top prospect Jasson Dominguez from Somerset to Scranton for the final month of the season. Remember that the Yankees did the same with Anthony Volpe last season and he took over the shortstop role for the big club in 2023. Can Dominguez make a similar jump? I wouldn’t rule it out. With Harrison Bader a [&hellip