The Tigers' run of dominance in the Arizona Fall League continued this year, when Kevin McGonigle was named AFL MVP. McGonigle, Detroit's No. 1 prospect (and No. 2 overall in baseball), hit .362 with a 1.210 OPS with five homers, 19 RBI, and more walks than strikeouts in 19 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. His win marks back-to-back MVPs for Tigers prospects after Josue Briceño (Tigers' No. 3 prospect) did it in ... Read more
Blue Jays’ Braydon Fisher Lands on AL Rookie of the Year Ballot After Stellar Season.yv
Toronto Blue Jays rookie reliever Braydon Fisher was one of the best arms in the relief corps this year, and the baseball world took notice. While Athletics infielder Nick Kurtz was the clear-cut favourite for the honour, receiving a unanimous selection, Fisher finished in a tie for 10th place, receiving one fourth-place vote. Voting is done by eligible members of the BBWAA across all the Major League cities, ... Read more
Fluharty and Fisher Emerge as Key Forces Shaping Toronto’s Bullpen Next Season.yv
For the first time in several seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen is in a decent place. With only one pending free agent in Seranthony Dominguez, the majority of their bullpen will likely stay intact heading into Opening Day. However, the bullpen that starts on Opening Day 2026 will not be the same that finishes, as illustrated by Chad Green, Jacob Barnes and Richard Lovelady all being members of the Opening ... Read more
Inside Scoop: San Francisco Weighed a Patrick Bailey Trade Before Deadline Passed.yv
The Giants were 2-12 in the 14 games leading up to the trade deadline, a cold stretch that convinced the team to deal away some impending free agents (i.e. Tyler Rogers, Mike Yastrzemski) and a controllable asset in Camilo Doval. According to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants also “briefly considered” the possibility of trading another notable player under longer-term control — catcher Patrick ... Read more
Giants Prospect Rushed to Hospital Following Serious Car Crash in the Dominican Republic.yv
Antonio Jiménez, a 24-year-old relief pitcher in the San Fransico Giants organization, was involved in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Monday, team officials confirmed to the Daily Mail. According to the Daily Mail, Jiménez was one of four people involved in the crash in which an SUV collided with two scooters. Three men, identified as Alfredo Garcia, Israel Carpio, and Victor de Jesus, were pronounced dead at ... Read more