We aren’t getting a clear picture yet of the “middle tier” of college basketball squads this year. That is why my Top 25 is ever-evolving. Undefeated watch: Even though we are relatively early in the season, we only have eight undefeated teams left: Rhode Island (9-0) Loyola-Chicago (8-0) UC-Irvine (9-0) Drake (8-0) Utah State (9-
College Basketball 12/2: Top 25
This time of year, there are two types of teams: those that played in a big non-conference tournament and those that didn’t. Separating the two is difficult, as the teams that decide not to play in one of the big tournaments have easier weeks than those who do. However, only one team can win the […]
College Basketball 11/25: Top 25
This is always tough early in the season. You don’t want to penalize teams for random early-season losses, but you can’t ignore Rutgers losing to Kennesaw State. Here is my first Top 25 of the season: 1. Kansas (5-0) 2. UConn (4-0) 3. Auburn (4-0) – Muscled up against Houston to beat them at their […]
Yankees MILB 9/25: Where are they now?
A look at the prospects the Yankees have traded/lost over the last several years. This list is comprehensive (in my opinion) but likely not complete. So many prospects are lost to minor league free agency or latch on somewhere after the Yankees release them. Impossible to keep up with all of them. The Jameson Taillon deal: RHP […]
Yankees MILB 9/24: The Finale
News: Thanks to everyone for reading. I say it every year: By the time we get to this point, I am ready for a break. Yes, there are fall and winter leagues to follow but I don’t pay as much attention. I certainly do not write full reports. I have a “Where are they now?” […]
Yankees MILB 9/22: Ben Rice: Grand Slam
News: RHP Clayton Beeter is on his way up, while RHP Jake Cousins was placed on the injured list. After returning from his injury, Beeter was exclusively a reliever. Over five games, he posted a 0.00 ERA in 7 innings (2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K). He wasn’t asked to pitch on back-to-back days, though he […]
Yankees MILB 9/21: Oswald Peraza Homers Twice
News: I have nothing. Scranton (88-60) (Defeated Buffalo, 8-5) SS Caleb Durbin: 1-for-4, 2B (22), RS, BB Distribution of starts: 2B (39); 3B (21); SS (12); LF (7); CF (1). Entering today, his 9.8% strikeout rate ranked 8th in minor league baseball (amongst players with 390+ PA) 3B Jorbit Vivas: 1-for-5, HR (9), RBI, RS, SB (20) […]
Yankees MILB 9/20: T.J. Rumfield Homers
News: The Yankees activated RHP Cody Poteet from his rehab stint and demoted him to Scranton. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Ron Marinaccio was designated for assignment. The 29-year-old Marinaccio was a breakout reliever in 2022. He posted a 2.05 ERA (3.20 FIP) over 44 innings with a 30.9% K, 13.3% BB, 41.5% GB, and 4.7% […]
Yankees MILB 9/19: Ben Rice Homers Again
News: I have nothing to offer. Scranton (86-60) (Defeated Buffalo, 4-1. I have been mistaken lately. Like most sane people, I thought divisions mattered in the International League, but they don’t. It’s first-half champion vs. second-half champion in the entire league, even though you don’t get to play everyone. Weird. Divisions d
Yankees MILB 9/18: Will Warren Tosses 5 Strong Innings
News: I have nothing to offer. Scranton (85-60) (Lost to Buffalo, 7-6, in 10 innings. Worcester allowed three runs in the bottom of the 9th to lose, 4-3. Hence, they remain tied with four games left. Scranton holds the tie-breaker (better head-to-head record in the second half)) 2B Caleb Durbin: 0-for-4, BB Durbin is down to […]