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Flu-Like Symptoms: What’s Going On With the Giants?$
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Can they keep it up?
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Rubbing Mud: What Should the Dodgers Do at the Deadline? $
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Notes From the Field: July 16, 2019$
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Thoughts from our prospect team on a toolsy Mets infielder, a Rangers A-ball fireballer, and more.
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Most Searched Players
| PA | HR | DRC+ | WARP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 30 | 182 | 5.80 |
| PA | HR | DRC+ | WARP |
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| 354 | 19 | 125 | 3.18 |
| PA | HR | DRC+ | WARP |
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| 377 | 25 | 120 | 2.22 |
If Everything Goes To Plan: The Slow Pace of the High School Outfielder$
7/16
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A look at prep outfielders developmental path to the majors in light of Bubba Starling's long-awaited debut.
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He’s still hardly ever walking, and he’s still striking out a lot, but he’s been a crucial part of a surprising Rangers team.
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7/16
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The Red Sox and Athletics got trade season going with the acquisitions of Andrew Cashner and Homer Bailey, respectively.
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From the Outfield Grass: The Lopsided Nature of the Juiced Ball$
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Calling the game's altered dynamics a "power surge" may not be entirely accurate.
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Man on the moon, and the greatest team has an omission.
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Introducing a new site where you can track pitching and hitting information from the Women's Baseball World Cup.
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Transactions
July 17, 2019
San Diego Padres assigned P Garrett Richards to Rookie AZL Padres 1 (Arizona).
Arizona D-backs assigned LF Blake Swihart to High-A Visalia (California).
Los Angeles Angels called up P Luke Bard from Triple-A Salt Lake (Pacific Coast).
Los Angeles Angels optioned PH Justin Bour to Triple-A Salt Lake (Pacific Coast).
San Diego Padres activated P Eric Lauer from the bereavement list
San Diego Padres optioned P Robbie Erlin to Triple-A El Paso (Pacific Coast).
Los Angeles Angels outrighted LF Jarrett Parker from the 40-man roster.
Kansas City Royals optioned P Jake Newberry to Triple-A Omaha (Pacific Coast).
Kansas City Royals changed P Mike Montgomery's roster status.
2019 Prospects: The Midseason 50
7/08
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Our annual midseason ranking of the top prospects in pro ball is featured by a preternaturally polished infielder, followed by electric arms and insanely athletic outfielders.
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Much is said about Jackie Robinson being the first, but Pumpsie Green’s experiences as the last doesn’t garner as much attention.
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OBP
| 1 | Mike Trout | .455 |
| 2 | Luis Arraez | .444 |
| 3 | Cody Bellinger | .436 |
| 4 | Christian Yelich | .431 |
| 5 | Yordan Alvarez | .421 |
| 6 | Aaron Judge | .416 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynolds | .416 |
| 8 | Carlos Santana | .413 |
| 9 | Jeff McNeil | .410 |
| 10 | Joey Gallo | .406 |
DRC+
| 1 | Mike Trout | 182 |
| 2 | Cody Bellinger | 175 |
| 3 | Christian Yelich | 166 |
| 4 | Anthony Rendon | 148 |
| 5 | Alex Bregman | 145 |
| 6 | George Springer | 143 |
| 7 | Freddie Freeman | 143 |
| 8 | Yordan Alvarez | 142 |
| 9 | Pete Alonso | 142 |
| 10 | Carlos Santana | 141 |
SO
| 1 | Gerrit Cole | 183 |
| 2 | Max Scherzer | 181 |
| 3 | Chris Sale | 160 |
| 4 | Justin Verlander | 160 |
| 5 | Trevor Bauer | 160 |
| 6 | Matthew Boyd | 152 |
| 7 | Shane Bieber | 150 |
| 8 | Charlie Morton | 148 |
| 9 | Robbie Ray | 145 |
| 10 | Jacob deGrom | 144 |
DRA
| 1 | Stephen Strasburg | 1.95 |
| 2 | Max Scherzer | 2.12 |
| 3 | Jacob deGrom | 2.27 |
| 4 | Hyun-jin Ryu | 2.44 |
| 5 | Charlie Morton | 2.51 |
| 6 | Lance Lynn | 2.61 |
| 7 | Walker Buehler | 2.63 |
| 8 | Frankie Montas | 2.68 |
| 9 | Luis Castillo | 2.70 |
| 10 | German Marquez | 2.75 |