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), […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/26: Jasson Dominguez…AgainYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/25: Drew Thorpe Dominates AgainYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/24: Richard Fitts Tosses 6 Scoreless InningsYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/23: Ben Rice Homers AgainYankees MILB 8/20: Austin Wells: 2 HR, 7 RBI
News: I have nothing important to report. Quick commentary: Anyone who follows the minors knows that Triple-A is an offensive haven. It used to be that the PCL was crazy while the International League played more fairly. Nowadays, both leagues are offense-first (the PCL (teams average 6.26 R/G) is still the king of offense, as […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/20: Austin Wells: 2 HR, 7 RBIYankees MILB 8/19: Everson Pereira Homers Twice
News: Nada. Scranton (56-60; 22-20 in the second half) (Lost a crazy one to Worcester, 14-12) SS Oswald Peraza: 3-for-5, 3B (2), HR (14), 2 RBI, 3 RS, HBP, K, SB (15) This qualifies as a rather productive night. Peraza is hitting .262/.350/.477 in 294 PA (9 doubles, 2 triples, 14 HR, 36 RBI, 45 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/19: Everson Pereira Homers TwiceYankees MILB 8/17: Solid Night for Richard Fitts
News: Estevan Florial‘s stay on the injured list was short-lived as he returned to action tonight. Both OF Everson Pereira and C Austin Wells didn’t play tonight for Scranton, fueling speculation that one or both could be on their way to New York. There is nothing (yet) that indicates this will happen (players do get random days off in […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 8/17: Solid Night for Richard Fitts