News: Nothing. Scranton (61-47) (Defeated Lehigh Valley, 8-1, in the completion of last night’s suspended game. The second game of tonight’s doubleheader was postponed due to rain) DH Caleb Durbin: 2-for-4, 2B (18), SF, 3 RBI, K Including his time in Somerset/Tampa, Durbin has 20 doubles in 56 games. CF Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-5, RBI, K
Yankees MILB 8/7: Zach Messinger Tosses 7 Scoreless Innings
News: The Yankees have dipped in “organizational” prospect rankings. Do I worry about that? No. I thought they wouldn’t be very high on the preseason rankings. I consider the latest lists to be a market correction. Scranton (60-47) (Lead Lehigh Valley, 3-0, in the third inning. This game was suspended. Game 2 was postponed. These
Yankees MILB 8/6: Spencer Jones Continues Surge
News: Today was a mass promotion day. With that, more cuts were required. That is the harsh reality of minor-league baseball. The biggest name on the promotion list is George Lombard Jr., who is off to Hudson Valley. Last year’s first-round pick didn’t have overwhelming numbers (.232/.344/.348 (105 wRC+); 12.8% BB, 24% K, 30-for-34 SB)
Yankees MILB 8/4: Spencer Jones Homers, Doubles Twice
News: Nothing. Scranton (60-47) (Defeated Louisville, 5-2. Scranton is having a season where their overall record is good, but they didn’t win the first half and are currently behind in the second half). DH Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, RS, SB (4), K For Scranton: .302/.343/.460 in 67 PA. Since his most recent comeback from […]
Yankees MILB 8/3: Oswald Peraza Homers Again
News: Nothing. Scranton (59-47) (Lost to Louisville, 8-2) CF Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-5, 2B (4), RS, 2 K When the big club plays well, there is less pressure to move Dominguez quickly. Let him get in as many plate appearances as he needs to get back into a groove. By the way, one of Dominguez’s outs was […]
Yankees MILB 8/2: Francisco Vilorio Homers Twice
News: Since the Olympics are front and center, the last few days with the “thrill of victory” (promotions) and the “agony of defeat” (releases). It’s the unfortunate reality of prospect-watching. The releases are RHP Montana Semmel, RHP Nicio Rodriguez, RHP Nick Paciorek, 3B Beau Brewer, and CF Nelson Medina. There are
Yankees MILB 8/1: Zach Messinger Goes 7 Strong
News: LHP Chasen Shreve was released from his contract for Scranton. Today is August 1st, so the odds are good that he had an opt-out. He pitched in ten games for Scranton, posting a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings. As I pointed out yesterday, RHP Nick Burdi has options. Today, his rehab stint ended and he was […]