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Notes: OF Brennen Davis started his rehab stint in the FCL today. Once a top prospect for the Cubs (Baseball America ranked him 16th in 2022, and he played in the 2021 Futures Game), injuries have slowed him down. In 2021, as a 21-year-old trying Double-A for the first time, he hit an impressive .252/.367/.474 […]

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Yankees MILB 5/7: Everson Pereira Walks it Off

May 7, 2025

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Notes: Jonathan Loaisiga‘s rehab was moved to Scranton today. He tossed a pair of scoreless innings. Injury Log Scranton (17-17) (Split a doubleheader against Rochester) Game 1 (Won, 5-3, on a walk-off blast by Everson Pereira. Scranton hit three home runs in the bottom of the 7th to take the win) LF Everson Pereira: 2-for-4, HR […]

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Yankees MILB 5/6: George Lombard Jr.’s Somerset Debut

May 6, 2025

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Notes: Outfielder Spencer Jones was placed on the injured list for Somerset, robbing us of a chance to see arguably the top two prospects in the system in the same lineup. In a related move, Christopher Familia was activated from the Development List. RP Scott Effross (yes, he does exist) is on a rehab stint in the FCL. Speaking of […]

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Yankees MILB 5/4: Rafael Flores Has a Big Day

May 4, 2025

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Notes: I receive this question often and typically answer it once per year: The Baseball Reference linker has a mind of its own when it comes to linking players with the same name. Is it weird that the linker matches Spencer Jones to a 25-year-old graduated Washington State left-handed pitcher who posted a 6.52 career ERA? Yes. […]

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Yankees MILB 5/3: George Lombard Jr. is Scorching

May 3, 2025

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Notes: Will the Yankees dodge a bullet with Clarke Schmidt? “Soreness in the side” is scary, but I hope so. The Yankees lack rotation depth. This should not come as a surprise to people who read these reports. The Triple-A rotation consists of prospects Zach Messinger and Sean Boyle, along with veterans Allan Winans, Brandon Leibrandt, Erick Leal, and Jake […]

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Yankees MILB 5/2: Spencer Jones Goes Yard

May 2, 2025

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Notes: With Jazz Chisholm Jr. out until early-to-mid June or longer, the opportunity is there for Jorbit Vivas to make an impression. I won’t ignore the fact that it will eventually open a spot for DJ LeMahieu. Beyond that, your depth is Braden Shewmake (activated off the IL today and on the 40-man), Jake Gatewood, and Andrew Velazquez. If anyone dares to ask […]

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Yankees MILB 5/1: Griffin Herring Ks 11

May 1, 2025

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Notes: The Yankees claimed OF Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Braves. In a corresponding move, Giancarlo Stanton was moved to the 60-day IL. De La Cruz is a one-dimensional power hitter. In 2024, with the Marlins and Pirates, he hit .233/.271/.384 with 21 home runs in 622 plate appearances. This year, the power hasn’t shown […]

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Yankees MILB 4/30: George Lombard Jr. Ends Month on Good Note

April 30, 2025

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Notes: C Alex Jackson was activated off the injured list. He goes back to being the #3 catcher (#4 if you think Ben Rice would take on the responsibility). C/UTIL Jesus Rodriguez played in Game 2 of Scranton’s doubleheader tonight. I don’t know if he will stick with the squad or return to Somerset. OF Everson Pereira, who […]

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Yankees MILB 4/29: Dylan Jasso: Double, 2 HR

April 29, 2025

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Notes: SS Roderick Arias, hitting .155/.302/.254 (72 wRC+) in 86 plate appearances, was placed on Tampa’s 7-day injured list. 1B/3B Parks Harber, who has a 170 wRC+ this season, was rightfully promoted from Tampa to Hudson Valley. IF Owen Cobb was activated off the injured list and assigned to Tampa. After missing a few games for unknown […]

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Yankees MILB 4/27: Rafael Flores Doubles, Homers

April 27, 2025

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Notes: OF Everson Pereira is listed as active but hasn’t played since April 19th. Injuries are a part of Pereira’s story. He has never played in more than 102 games. His second-highest total is 82. You have to be available to be useful. George Lombard Jr. and Roderick Arias left their games early yesterday. Lombard Jr. was back in […]