Tag: Chase Hampton

Yankees MILB 7/3: Henry Lalane is on Fire

Top 30 Prospects  Injury Log Notes: In news that sent shockwaves around the Yankees’ Universe, they have released catcher Payton Henry from his minor league contract.  It’s the beginning of a month, so he probably exercised an opt-out.  Henry, who recently turned 29, was signed to a minor league contract to provide depth. Like Ali Sanchez, their current […]

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Yankees MILB 5/31: George Lombard Jr. Doubles, Homers

Top 30 Prospects  Injury Log Notes: I have nothing for you. Scranton (28-27) (Defeated Worcester, 1-0) SS George Lombard Jr.: 2-for-4, 2B (5), HR (2), RBI, R, K Lombard Jr. started and ended the scoring with a leadoff home run.  He is hitting .196/.360/.299 in 136 PA since his promotion. All seven of his extra-base hits […]

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Yankees MILB 5/14: Jackson Lovich Homers Twice

Top 30 Prospects  Injury Log Notes: Ben Hess‘ month-long stint on the injured list is over. He was activated by the Somerset Patriots today.  In two starts in early April, he allowed three runs on five hits over 7.2 innings with a 14/8 K/BB. He allowed five walks in 2.2 innings in his last start on […]

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Yankees MILB 5/8: Chase Hampton Finally Returns

Top 30 Prospects  Injury Log Notes: Two significant minor league updates involving pitchers. First, the bad news:  RHP Luis Gil is on the 7-day injured list for Scranton. Injuries have always been a part of Gil’s story, but let’s hope he gets back on the mound quickly. Even with Gerrit Cole a while away, the Yankees still boast […]

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Yankees MILB 7/26: Agustin Ramirez is Heating Up

News: Infielder Caleb Durbin returned to Somerset yesterday. Infielder Ben Cowles is heading to the injured list for Somerset today. Cowles, who was HBP last night, is having a breakout season while playing three positions (2B/SS/3B). He is hitting .294/.376/.472 (140 wRC+) in 378 PA with 9 home runs, 51 RBI, 52 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases in […]

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Yankees MILB 7/19: Hudson Valley’s No-Hitter

News The draft was interesting for the Yankees. Everyone assumed the Yankees had an “all pitching” mentality but that doesn’t appear to be the case. I applaud the Yankees for not “reaching” for a position player just because they had already drafted many pitchers. The draft fell in a way where the most valuable thing […]

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Yankees MILB 7/6: Agustin Ramirez Homers Again

News: There’s some time off coming up for the system. First, they are off on Sunday and Monday. Then, after a full week of games Tuesday-Sunday, they take four days off for the MLB All-Star Break (they don’t play minor league All-Star games anymore, other than the Futures Game). This only applies to full-season leagues. […]

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Yankees MILB 7/1: Roc Riggio Continues Hot Streak

News: Typically speaking, full-season leagues have Monday off. Not this week. Rather, they will play a Monday – Saturday schedule with Sunday off. That means they will get both Sunday and Monday off next week. RHP Chase Hampton, who I assumed may not pitch in 2024, threw a rehab game for the FCL today.  I […]

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Yankees MILB: Top 30 Prospects

Notes: I tend to rank prospects who have yet to make it to a full-season league lower than most. The attrition rate is too high, and that is true even for the best of the best. I try to keep the list simple. Other publications that are readily available will get into in-depth discussion. I […]

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Yankees: A Look at the Non-Roster Invitees

A quick look at the players invited to spring training. Quick reminder: Players on the 40-man roster will not be included in spring training invites. One doesn’t need to ask where Agustin Ramirez is, for example. RHP Nick Burdi – The 31-year-old Burdi has 19 games of MLB experience with the Pirates and Cubs, pitching to a 9.39 […]

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