Sam Dykstra
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The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, now an Angels affiliate, went back to red as a primary color, and I love this cap
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, now an Angels affiliate, went back to red as a primary color, and I love this cap
Back in 2024, @bensbiz.bsky.social, @tylermaun.com and I asked for listener suggestions for a fictitious Minor League team. The winner was the Huntington Hellbenders.
After (checks notes) a long time, we unveil the looks for this completely made-up club and talk about it on today's MiLB podcast.
After (checks notes) a long time, we unveil the looks for this completely made-up club and talk about it on today's MiLB podcast.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Back in 2024, @bensbiz.bsky.social, @tylermaun.com and I asked for listener suggestions for a fictitious Minor League team. The winner was the Huntington Hellbenders.
After (checks notes) a long time, we unveil the looks for this completely made-up club and talk about it on today's MiLB podcast.
After (checks notes) a long time, we unveil the looks for this completely made-up club and talk about it on today's MiLB podcast.
Brandon Clarke only threw 38 innings between Single-A and High-A in 2025 because of blister issues, but two things pop from his data:
His fastball averaged 97.1 mph, up from 94 in his final JuCo year.
His slider had a whiff rate of 63%, per Synergy. It was 63% against LHH and 63% against RHH.
His fastball averaged 97.1 mph, up from 94 in his final JuCo year.
His slider had a whiff rate of 63%, per Synergy. It was 63% against LHH and 63% against RHH.
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Brandon Clarke only threw 38 innings between Single-A and High-A in 2025 because of blister issues, but two things pop from his data:
His fastball averaged 97.1 mph, up from 94 in his final JuCo year.
His slider had a whiff rate of 63%, per Synergy. It was 63% against LHH and 63% against RHH.
His fastball averaged 97.1 mph, up from 94 in his final JuCo year.
His slider had a whiff rate of 63%, per Synergy. It was 63% against LHH and 63% against RHH.
Sonny Gray last played in the AL East in 2018. Since then, he's posted a 3.51 ERA over 184 starts. His 23.9 fWAR is sixth-highest in the Majors, while his 1,136 strikeouts are eighth-most.
He's entering his age-36 season, but the guy has been good since he wore pinstripes. Fun Hot Stove move.
He's entering his age-36 season, but the guy has been good since he wore pinstripes. Fun Hot Stove move.
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sonny Gray last played in the AL East in 2018. Since then, he's posted a 3.51 ERA over 184 starts. His 23.9 fWAR is sixth-highest in the Majors, while his 1,136 strikeouts are eighth-most.
He's entering his age-36 season, but the guy has been good since he wore pinstripes. Fun Hot Stove move.
He's entering his age-36 season, but the guy has been good since he wore pinstripes. Fun Hot Stove move.
In yesterday's press conference, David Stearns noted that the Nimmo trade "provides room" for up-and-coming prospects. He didn't have to mention Carson Benge (though he later did) for the picture to be clear.
Why the Mets' No. 2 prospect could be an Opening Day option in the Majors:
Why the Mets' No. 2 prospect could be an Opening Day option in the Majors:
Why Carson Benge is now an Opening Day option for Mets
The Mets’ blockbuster trade to move longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for All-Star second baseman Marcus Semien accomplished much for the NL East club. It solidified the keystone positi...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In yesterday's press conference, David Stearns noted that the Nimmo trade "provides room" for up-and-coming prospects. He didn't have to mention Carson Benge (though he later did) for the picture to be clear.
Why the Mets' No. 2 prospect could be an Opening Day option in the Majors:
Why the Mets' No. 2 prospect could be an Opening Day option in the Majors:
Officially official:
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Officially official:
Train Dreams (2025)
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Train Dreams (2025)
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Kelsie Whitmore, Ayami Sato, Mo'ne Davis, and Ashton Lansdell are among the names who went off the board in the first round.
In total, players from the U.S., Canada, Australia, U.K., Curacao, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea were selected for the inaugural season.
In total, players from the U.S., Canada, Australia, U.K., Curacao, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea were selected for the inaugural season.
"I needed to make sure I'm proving myself, that I earned this contract," Kelsie Whitmore said. "Now coming into this league, I feel like myself is finally enough.”
History was made at the inaugural WPBL draft last night:
www.mlb.com/news/kelsie-...
History was made at the inaugural WPBL draft last night:
www.mlb.com/news/kelsie-...
Whitmore top pick in historic Women's Pro Baseball League draft
When the first name was called at the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) Draft on Thursday night, there was little surprise: When it comes to the world of women’s baseball, Kelsie W...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Kelsie Whitmore, Ayami Sato, Mo'ne Davis, and Ashton Lansdell are among the names who went off the board in the first round.
In total, players from the U.S., Canada, Australia, U.K., Curacao, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea were selected for the inaugural season.
In total, players from the U.S., Canada, Australia, U.K., Curacao, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea were selected for the inaugural season.
Jesse Welles, you gained a fan today.
Wow! Jesse Welles performed his song “Join ICE” on the Colbert Show last night. 🏆
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Jesse Welles, you gained a fan today.
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You have until Sunday at 11:59pm to bid in our auction to benefit public media at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not all Bob Ross paintings. There’s also this absolutely gorgeous custom Minor League Baseball jersey, featuring John Oliver's face. Their idea, not ours.
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
You have until Sunday at 11:59pm to bid in our auction to benefit public media at JohnOliversJunk.com! And it’s not all Bob Ross paintings. There’s also this absolutely gorgeous custom Minor League Baseball jersey, featuring John Oliver's face. Their idea, not ours.
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for everyone keeping count at home: both the Iowa Cubs and the St. Paul Saints are owned by Diamond Baseball Holdings
The Field of Dreams game returns in 2026 -- and with it comes a Minor League component.
The Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will face each other among the Dyersville, Iowa cornfields on Aug. 11, two days before the Phillies-Twins matchup on the MLB side.
The Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will face each other among the Dyersville, Iowa cornfields on Aug. 11, two days before the Phillies-Twins matchup on the MLB side.
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
for everyone keeping count at home: both the Iowa Cubs and the St. Paul Saints are owned by Diamond Baseball Holdings
The Field of Dreams game returns in 2026 -- and with it comes a Minor League component.
The Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will face each other among the Dyersville, Iowa cornfields on Aug. 11, two days before the Phillies-Twins matchup on the MLB side.
The Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will face each other among the Dyersville, Iowa cornfields on Aug. 11, two days before the Phillies-Twins matchup on the MLB side.
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Field of Dreams game returns in 2026 -- and with it comes a Minor League component.
The Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will face each other among the Dyersville, Iowa cornfields on Aug. 11, two days before the Phillies-Twins matchup on the MLB side.
The Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints will face each other among the Dyersville, Iowa cornfields on Aug. 11, two days before the Phillies-Twins matchup on the MLB side.
MLB has announced media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix.
Among the changes coming in 2026:
MLB Draft Day 1 will move to Saturday of All-Star Week with NBC/Peacock showing the first hour. MLB Network and Peacock/NBC Sports Network will carry the rest of the first round.
Among the changes coming in 2026:
MLB Draft Day 1 will move to Saturday of All-Star Week with NBC/Peacock showing the first hour. MLB Network and Peacock/NBC Sports Network will carry the rest of the first round.
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
MLB has announced media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix.
Among the changes coming in 2026:
MLB Draft Day 1 will move to Saturday of All-Star Week with NBC/Peacock showing the first hour. MLB Network and Peacock/NBC Sports Network will carry the rest of the first round.
Among the changes coming in 2026:
MLB Draft Day 1 will move to Saturday of All-Star Week with NBC/Peacock showing the first hour. MLB Network and Peacock/NBC Sports Network will carry the rest of the first round.
Dan McKinney worked with Jonah Tong in the Minors in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Talked with him for our piece naming Tong as the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year: www.mlb.com/news/mets-jo...
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Dan McKinney worked with Jonah Tong in the Minors in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Talked with him for our piece naming Tong as the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year: www.mlb.com/news/mets-jo...
There's a new alternate identity in the Minor Leagues:
The Louisville Humidity www.milb.com/louisville/t...
The Louisville Humidity www.milb.com/louisville/t...
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There's a new alternate identity in the Minor Leagues:
The Louisville Humidity www.milb.com/louisville/t...
The Louisville Humidity www.milb.com/louisville/t...
Fifty-four ranked prospects were added to 40-man rosters yesterday ahead of the Rule 5 protection deadline. But there were plenty of unranked players too.
Here are 10 that caught my eye: www.mlb.com/milb/news/to...
Here are 10 that caught my eye: www.mlb.com/milb/news/to...
These 10 unranked sleeper prospects earned 40-roster spots
The Rule 5 Draft protection deadline came and went Tuesday.
As expected, all six eligible Top 100 prospects were added to their respective clubs’ 40-man rosters before the 6 p.m. ET closing bell. In t...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Fifty-four ranked prospects were added to 40-man rosters yesterday ahead of the Rule 5 protection deadline. But there were plenty of unranked players too.
Here are 10 that caught my eye: www.mlb.com/milb/news/to...
Here are 10 that caught my eye: www.mlb.com/milb/news/to...
Late-night trade:
The Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.
The Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Late-night trade:
The Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.
The Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.
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Guardians moves:
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Guardians moves:
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
-Selected RHP Austin Peterson and OF Kahlil Watson from Columbus, INF Angel Genao and RHP Yorman Gómez from Akron
-DFA'd Nic Enright
40-man is now full.
The Yankees have officially added RHP Elmer Rodríguez, OF Spencer Jones and RHP Chase Hampton to the 40-man roster. All three are Top 10 prospects in the NYY system. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
Yankees Top Prospects
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November 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The Yankees have officially added RHP Elmer Rodríguez, OF Spencer Jones and RHP Chase Hampton to the 40-man roster. All three are Top 10 prospects in the NYY system. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
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Tigers add Gleyber Torres + 5 prospects to 40-man roster:
IF/OF Trei Cruz
IF Hao-Yu Lee
C/1B Thayron Liranzo
LHP Jake Miller
C/1B Eduardo Valencia
To make room, 6 pitchers DFAed:
Dugan Darnell
Jason Foley
Sean Guenther
Jack Little
Tyler Mattison
Tanner Rainey
Foley and Rainey were arb eligible.
IF/OF Trei Cruz
IF Hao-Yu Lee
C/1B Thayron Liranzo
LHP Jake Miller
C/1B Eduardo Valencia
To make room, 6 pitchers DFAed:
Dugan Darnell
Jason Foley
Sean Guenther
Jack Little
Tyler Mattison
Tanner Rainey
Foley and Rainey were arb eligible.
November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Tigers add Gleyber Torres + 5 prospects to 40-man roster:
IF/OF Trei Cruz
IF Hao-Yu Lee
C/1B Thayron Liranzo
LHP Jake Miller
C/1B Eduardo Valencia
To make room, 6 pitchers DFAed:
Dugan Darnell
Jason Foley
Sean Guenther
Jack Little
Tyler Mattison
Tanner Rainey
Foley and Rainey were arb eligible.
IF/OF Trei Cruz
IF Hao-Yu Lee
C/1B Thayron Liranzo
LHP Jake Miller
C/1B Eduardo Valencia
To make room, 6 pitchers DFAed:
Dugan Darnell
Jason Foley
Sean Guenther
Jack Little
Tyler Mattison
Tanner Rainey
Foley and Rainey were arb eligible.
The Padres have added Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins to their 40-man roster. Both were breakout arms in 2025. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
Padres Top Prospects
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November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Padres have added Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins to their 40-man roster. Both were breakout arms in 2025. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
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Roster news: #Royals have added pitchers Ben Kudrna (No. 7 on MLB Pipeline's club Top 30 list) & Steven Zobac (No. 11) to the 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Among the notable not added: Frank Mozzicato & Gavin Cross, first-round picks in 2021 and '22.
Among the notable not added: Frank Mozzicato & Gavin Cross, first-round picks in 2021 and '22.
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Roster news: #Royals have added pitchers Ben Kudrna (No. 7 on MLB Pipeline's club Top 30 list) & Steven Zobac (No. 11) to the 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Among the notable not added: Frank Mozzicato & Gavin Cross, first-round picks in 2021 and '22.
Among the notable not added: Frank Mozzicato & Gavin Cross, first-round picks in 2021 and '22.
The Blue Jays have officially added LHP Ricky Tiedemann to the 40-man roster.
Tiedemann missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John last year. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
Tiedemann missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John last year. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
Blue Jays Top Prospects
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November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Blue Jays have officially added LHP Ricky Tiedemann to the 40-man roster.
Tiedemann missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John last year. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
Tiedemann missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John last year. www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...