Phillies Future Series Lineups

As all of you know, the Phillies are playing a series against their minor leaguers.  Today they have announced the roster for the series.  No information on who will start and how much they play. Hitters: C: Jorge Alfaro/Andrew Knapp 1B: Brock Stassi/Rhys Hoskins 2B: Scott Kingery/Jesmuel Valentin SS: J.P. Crawford/Malquin Canelo 3B: Mitch Walding/Angelo Mora OF: Nick Williams/Dylan … Read more

Notes, Rumors, and Speculation from Minor League Camp (3/28)

It was asked in the comment section on the previous article if I could give updates from the minor league side on who is improving, and just overall rumors and news.  So far it has been a fairly quiet spring from the minor league side, but there has been some things worth noting.  So here … Read more

Phillies with 8 Prospects on 2080’s Top 125

Just when you thought ranking season might be over another list comes along.  This is the first list from 2080 Baseball, a new venture founded by former head of Baseball Prospectus.  Their minor league team includes a lot of familiar names from previous scouting teams at places like Baseball Prospectus and Fangraphs.  The list this … Read more

Ranking Supplement – Relief Pitchers

The definition of a reliever has changed rapidly recently.  Starting pitchers are throwing less, while pitchers overall get more dominant.  There has been a velocity spike across all of baseball, throwing in the mid 90s does not make you a major league prospect anymore.  To make a major league bullpen, a pitcher has to show … Read more

Ranking Supplement – Starting Pitchers

Starting pitchers are many things in the minor leagues.  They can be legitimate starting pitching prospects. They can be future relievers who are still working on getting everything to work before their flaws force them to the bullpen.  They can be pitchers with fringe stuff hoping to be at the right place, at the right … Read more