- Despite already being 25-years-old, Nate Freiman is coming on strong as a prospect, primarily due to his power, writes Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune. With the Padres always looking for power at the pitcher-friendly Petco Park, they don't care how old Freiman is for his level, as long as he continues to hit.
- Gerrit Cole was on the mound on Sunday, and Terry Matthews of PiratesProspects.com takes an in-depth look at the start by the Pirates first overall pick from last year.
- The Phillies may actually get something out of the Cliff Lee Trade after all, says Bob Brookover of The Philadelphia Inquirer, who cites the good start that outfield prospect Tyson Gilllies has gotten off to this season, and the fact that he's managed to stay healthy for the first time in three years.
- After putting up perhaps the best all-around statline in the minors last season, Giants top prospect Gary Brown has gotten off to a slow start this season in Double-A Richmond, reports SFGiantsLocker.com.
