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
From DFA to Determined: Kimbrel Fighting for a Spot in New York’s New-Look Bullpen. DD
Craig Kimbrel knows what people are thinking. Feb 11, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) throws during spring training. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images He’s 37. The fastball isn’t what it was. The ERA hasn’t sparkled in years. The dominant, untouchable closer who once overwhelmed hitters feels like a different era. But in Port St. Lucie, the ... Read more