Some strength in the Cal League, some safety in the Midwest League, a lot of raw everything in Extended Spring, and more.
On the sixth episode of DFA, Bryan and R.J. review the fall of Blake Snell, as the Rays send him back down to Durham after a rough start to the season. Then it’s on to Ian Happ and his cameo in Chicago, plus the usual run-through of all things transaction–including the Dodgers gaming the system and the closers disappearing in NYC.
Carlos Carrasco vs. Chris Archer fizzles out, Terry Francona pranks Kevin Cash, Yuli Gurriel blasts a grand slam, and the Mets’ bullpen implodes.
Notes on Eloy Jimenez, Mitchell White, Amed Rosario, Ronald Acuna, Kyle Funkhouser, and more.
Matt extends Jeter Week by window shopping, Kate is soothed by senescence, and Emma watches wildlife destroy the social contract.
What kind of pitcher will the White Sox left-hander be once he returns from the disabled list?
A flurry of Eddie Butler activity, and another shot for Jose Berrios to stick.
Another demotion to Triple-A for the former top prospect, but maybe this time is different.
A shakeup at the top. And during Jeter Week, no less.
Thinking about bat sizes, by way of the great Roger Angell.
Ian Happ gets his first taste of the majors, Chris Sale strikes out 12, the Giants play 17, and Chris Iannetta is felled by a fastball.