What was already one of the White Sox’ thinnest position groups just got thinner. Sep 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (23) runs off the field after the Chicago White Sox defeat the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Andrew Benintendi, who was scheduled to start Friday against the Rangers, was ... Read more
Ethan Frey’s Spring Surge Could Flip the Script on Houston’s “Weak” Pipeline. DD
The narrative around the Astros’ farm system hasn’t been kind. Rankings have hovered near the bottom. Evaluators have questioned depth. The pipeline, many say, needs a spark. Ethan Frey might be that spark. Houston’s 2025 third-round pick out of LSU is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about players in camp. At 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, Frey looks the part of a classic power prospect. But what’s surprising ... Read more
Astros’ Towering Third-Round Pick Is Forcing Scouts to Rethink the Farm System. DD
The narrative around the Astros’ farm system hasn’t been kind. Rankings have hovered near the bottom. Evaluators have questioned depth. The pipeline, many say, needs a spark. Ethan Frey might be that spark. Houston’s 2025 third-round pick out of LSU is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about players in camp. At 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, Frey looks the part of a classic power prospect. But what’s surprising ... Read more
Manoah’s Spring Debut Looked Fine — The Data Says Otherwise. DD
Alek Manoah hasn’t lacked confidence. Feb 22, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) delivers to the plate during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Earlier this week, the former Blue Jays All-Star made headlines by suggesting he ... Read more
New Metrics Paint Troubling Picture for Alek Manoah’s Comeback Attempt. DD
Alek Manoah hasn’t lacked confidence. Feb 22, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) delivers to the plate during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Earlier this week, the former Blue Jays All-Star made headlines by suggesting he ... Read more