Prospect WATCH players shaping future rosters
Prospect notes spotlight Josh Fields of the White Sox as a top Class AAA hitter with average power and baserunning, Joel Guzman of the Devil Rays as a September Tampa prize, Windsor turning A’s starts at Sacramento into a strong 11-0 run with 10.0 K/9, a Reds slugger named the Southern League’s top batting prospect, and a Devil Rays pitcher rehabbing before posting a 3-2 mark and 2.20 ERA in seven Montgomery starts.
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Injuries Hit MLB Players Across Teams In Mixed Fortunes
Indians pitcher will miss 2 4 weeks with a sprained right ankle. Twins pitcher may return this season after a left elbow UCL strain but no guarantees. Mets pitcher placed on the DL twice this season with left Achilles tendinitis. Braves pitcher may miss rest of season due to a partially torn left middle finger ligament. Rondell White of the Twins sidelined by a hamstring injury amid a mid season resurgence.
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Braves catcher McCann emerges among league's best hitters
Atlanta’s Brian McCann, a Duluth, Georgia native, has risen to be one of baseball’s top offensive catchers. His steady power, improved plate discipline, and strong defense helped him earn an early All-Star berth and position him as a leading NL batting title contender.
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TRENDING UP Chris Duncan Powers Cardinals
Chris Duncan as an outfielder for the St Louis Cardinals shows rising power while his average trends lower. The homer pace and clutch at bats hint at a breakout season, with scouts watching his preferred swing and plate discipline developments closely.
Trend spotlight: slumping Buehrle to Giles hot August
A roundup highlights Mark Buehrle slipping after 259 innings including playoffs and Marcus Giles surging with a 324 July and hot August. Also notes Orlando Hernandez 4-0 since July, Ryan Freel securing a starting role, Ronny Paulino hitting a wall, Fausto Carmona pulled from closer duties, Brad Wilkerson's power lag and Chris Carpenter posting a rough stretch with 0-2 and a 7.94 ERA.
Garko Promoted By Indians Amid First Base Audition
Ryan Garko, called up from Buffalo to cover for the injured Casey Blake, will platoon at first base with Victor Martinez. His .248-15-59 at Buffalo this season follows a strong minor league track record, including a .309 career minors average. MLB opportunities and stance tweaks aim to prove him a 2007 starting first baseman.
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