he struck out in this at-bat, but Colby Shelton has been scalding. around .400 with power

Freddie Freeman was placed on the paternity list, which means Ryan Ward gets his first major league call-up

South Bend’s Kenten Egbert channeling his inner Mitch Kramer from Dazed and Confused.

Here's 100 mph from Seth Hernandez for his fifth strikeout of the day.

Good luck, Florida State League.

Team ankylosaurus

The Heat Check: Fuentes en Fuego, Ward of the State (of Oklahoma) | Baseball Prospectus A return to your biweekly look at the hottest (and nottest) performers across the minor leagues.

My first Heat Check of the year is out today at BP. Included are those prospects off to a hot start, like #Dodgers Ryan Ward and some other players who are stumbling out of the gate.
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Player fact states that Tito Landrum was employed as a model during the offseason.

Going through my 1985 Topps set and realized that modern cards don’t do player facts like they used to.

MMTP: The Prospects We're Excited to See in 2026 | Baseball Prospectus The prospects that are winning the hearts and minds of our prospect staff to open the season.

Good stuff in today's 10 Pack including thoughts on Seth Hernandez, Chase Shores, and mine on Dodgers prospect, Emil Morales.
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Eli Lovich got into his first HR of the year today.

Fort Wayne RHP Luis German has 20 command but electric stuff. FB t99, SL, good shape to the CH. #Padres

2nd is #Padres RHP Abraham Parra. Likely a bullpen arm but mid 90s FB and nice SL

Matinee game at Ft. Wayne featuring a couple interesting arms. First is #Athletics RHP Tzu-Chen Sha. Pitchabilty with low 90s FB, SL, CH, CU

Can confirm that the White Sox are calling up pitching prospect Noah Schultz for their homestand beginning on Tuesday

This pic goes so hard

With Konnor Griffin making his debut tomorrow, here's another look at him in action from this past Sunday in Indianapolis.

The Call-Up: Konnor Griffin | Baseball Prospectus After a brief delay, the no. 1 prospect is baseball is here.

we've got the Kall-Up, err, The Call-Up for Konnor Griffin posted, courtesy @bspan2.bsky.social and @mcouill7.bsky.social:

Minor League Update: Ullola, Strikeouts | Baseball Prospectus A look at the best minor-league performances from Tuesday.

The Minor League Update has returned.
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Konnor Griffin pulling a 79 mph sweeper to left for a double.

Twins prospect, Andrew Morris attacks hitters with a deep arsenal. None are elite but he knows how to stay off the barrel. FB t97, cutter, sweeper, change, curve

Antwone Kelly is an interesting arm for Pittsburgh. FB t99,SL, promising CH. #Pirates

Perfect minor league opening day for me. Sunny and 2 lineups loaded with prospects. Here’s Walker Jenkins opening it up with an oppo field double.

Perfect minor league opening day for me. Sunny and 2 lineups loaded with prospects. Here’s Walker Jenkins opening it up with an oppo field double.

Dad’s prediction came true 🥹

Justin Crawford’s MLB debut on #OpeningDay was 21 years in the making!

2026 Baseball Prospectus Staff Predictions | Baseball Prospectus Being right is easy. Being wrong requires courage.

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For your edification and enjoyment: a consideration of the font choices of 1990s Topps cards.

An ecstatic Daniel Palencia brought his World Baseball Classic gold medal to Cubs camp today.

Asked what he’s going to do with his medal, Palencia said he’s going to wear it to bed every night. He couldn’t stop smiling.

“I have no words to express this because it’s all happiness to my country.”

Best player on the field this weekend in West Lafayette has been Oregon’s Maddox Malony. Strong defender at SS with the ability to hit for average and some sneaky pop at the next level.