MLB Prospect Watch

Making Moves - Rizzo, Moustakas, Blackmon

We are seeing an influx of prospect talent called to the majors in the past few weeks, as teams either make a last ditch effort to stay in the race, develop a need due to injury, or have seen the estimated "Super-Two" deadline pass and are ready to let their prospects loose. Prospects of all talent levels, from organizational building blocks to role players, are joining their major league clubs, and MLB Prospect Watch is here to keep you up to speed.

• TheSan Diego Padres promoted top prospect Anthony Rizzo to take over as their starting first baseman and the move paid immediate dividends.
• The Kansas City Royals have added the next piece of their future by calling up 3B prospect Mike Moustakas to take over as their starting first baseman and the move paid tweets the team's official site.
• TheNew York Mets have called up OF Lucas Duda reports ESPNNewYork.com.
• The Colorado Rockies called up Charlie Blackmon to play CF for the injured Dexter Fowler.
• The Florida Marlins called up pitching prospect Brad Hand to join their starting rotation .

 

Blogs Track Teams - 5/17/10

• Steve Foster of InsidetheRockies.com discusses some a big Monday performances for a number of Rockies prospects, including Wilin Rosario and Tim Wheeler who both homered, and Charlie Blackmon, who continues to drive in runs.  Unfortunately, he also makes mention of another rough outing for Tyler Matzek.
• IndiansProspectInsider.com breaks down a good outing for Corey Kluber, and other Indians happenings.
• TalkingChop.com briefs us on the hot hitting of Braeden Schlehuber, another good start from Paul Clemens, and other Braves highlights.
• RedsMinorLeagues.com makes mention of Yonder Alonso's now 11-game hit streak, a three strikeout day at the plate for Yasmani Grandal, and other Reds results.
• Jared Massey of LAdodgertalk.com discusses Trayvon Robinson's 8th homer of the year, and other Dodger doings.
• PineTarPress.com mentions multi-hit days for Mike Moustakas, Johnny Giavotella and Salvador Perez, as well as other Royals highlights.
• Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com points out another rough start for Zack Von Rosenberg, and other Pirates prospect news.

 

 

Blogs Track Teams - Weekend Wrap-Up

• Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com discusses Yonder Alonso's hot hitting in May, and other notables Reds topics.
• TalkingChop.com breaks down Brett Oberholtzer's dominant start, and other Braves highlights.
• Steve Foster of InsidetheRockies.com reports on Nolan Arenado's two-homer day, and other Rockies results.
• Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com has updates on the Bucco's farm system, including starts by Rudy Owens and Colton Cain.
• Orioles-Nation.com has the Orioles prospects in action, including a multi-hit day for L.J. Hoes.
• Jarred Massey of LAdodgertalk.com breaks down a busy day in the Dodgers farm system, including a poor start from Rubby de la Rosa, but a strong showing from Allen Webster and a 3-hit day at the plate for Trayvon Robinson.
• PineTarPress.com has our Royals updates, including a homer for Mike Moustakas and seven shutout innings for Will Smith.

 

 

Blogs Track Teams - 5/10/11

• RaysHighlights.com mentions a multi-hit day for Tim Beckham and other notable Rays happenings.
• Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com breaks down the Bucco action, including the second homer of the year for Andrew Lambo.
• IndiansProspectInsider.com discusses Zach McAllister's victory and other Indians action.
• Josh Norris of MinorMatters.com mentions a three-hit day for Melky Mesa and other Yankees news.
• PineTarPress.com recaps the Royals results, including Mike Moustakas heating up.
• FutureRedbirds.net has all the Cardinals highlights, including another good start for Shelby Miller.
• Jared Massey of LAdodgertalk.com discusses the Dodgers farm system, including a multi-hit day for Trayvon Robinson.
• Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com talks about the Reds prospects in action, including a rough extra-inning affair for Devin Mesoraco.
• TalkingChop.com breaks down the Braves prospects, including a solid start by Carlos Perez.

 

Blogs Track Teams - 5/6/11

• Sam Miller of the Orange County Register updates us on the Angels prospects in action, including a three-hit day for Mike Trout.
• RaysProspects.com recaps the events for the Rays prospects, including a rough start for Chris Archer and a grand slam by Derek Dietrich.
• PineTarPress.com has the Royals results, including two-hit days by Mike Moustakas and Christian Colon.
• MinorMatters.com has our Yankees prospect update, including a good start for Dellin Betances.
• TalkingChop.com chimes in with the Braves action, including good starts from Paul Clemens and David Filak.
• Orioles-Nation.com brings us your Birds updates, including a home run by Tyler Townsend.
• Steve Foster of InsidetheRockies.com fills us in on the Rockies organization, including the continued command issues of Tyler Matzek, who was able to get through just one inning.
• Jarred Massey of LAdodgertalk.com has our Dodgers update, including another solid outing by Zach Lee.