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Guards No. 2 prospect DeLauter out 6-8 weeks after wrist surgery

@tim_stebbins
July 23, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter faces another extended absence after he underwent surgery on Wednesday for a right hamate fracture. DeLauter, who had been dealing with lingering right wrist soreness in recent weeks while with Triple-A Columbus, underwent the procedure in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. It was performed

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
July 23, 2025

The first full week of second-half action kicked off with a number of impressive offensive performances. Top 50 prospect Owen Caissie (Cubs) moved within two homers of equaling his career high while Jhostynxon Garcia (Red Sox) left the yard twice. Ben Kudrna (Royals) showed out for pitchers with one of

DeLauter to visit specialist for lingering right wrist issue

First-round selection LaViolette (broken left hand) not expected to play affiliate ball in '25
@tim_stebbins
July 20, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Chase DeLauter is set to visit hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham early this week to be assessed for lingering right wrist soreness, Guardians team president Chris Antonetti noted on Sunday.

Here are Saturday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@WeintraubCole and @allisonmast13
July 20, 2025

The All-Star Futures Game is in the rearview and the final months of the 2025 Minors campaign are upon us, which means top prospects were back in business at full throttle Saturday. Spencer Jones (Yankees) continued his Triple-A tear with four more hits and another homer, while switch-pitching sensation Jurrangelo

Kwan (wrist) held out of lineup; DeLauter (wrist) working to return

@tim_stebbins
July 18, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Steven Kwan was out of the Guardians’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the A’s and is considered day to day due to a nagging right wrist issue, manager Stephen Vogt said.

Here are Guardians' Draft picks from Day 2

@tim_stebbins
July 14, 2025

The Guardians opened the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday by honing in on powerful hitters with big frames over the course of their first five selections. That included first-round pick Jace LaViolette, an outfielder whom Cleveland landed with the No. 27 Draft pick out of Texas A&M.

Guardians boost OF power, grab LaViolette with No. 27 overall pick

Hard-hitting slugger highlights Cleveland's five Day 1 selections in 2025 MLB Draft
@tim_stebbins
July 14, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Guardians organizationally have shown a preference for hitters who prioritize contact. With their top selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, they shifted their focus to raw power. At No. 27 overall on Sunday, the Guardians selected Jace LaViolette, a power-hitting outfielder out of Texas A&M.

Guardians hope to capitalize with 5 Draft picks on Day 1

@tim_stebbins
July 11, 2025

CLEVELAND -- A year ago, the Guardians were preparing to make the No. 1 overall selection in the MLB Draft for the first time in franchise history, and ultimately landed Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana. Once more, the Guardians have a great opportunity to bolster their pipeline.

Nic Enright highlights

July 6, 2025

Guardians' top prospect Bazzana (right oblique) set for rehab assignment

@tim_stebbins
July 4, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Travis Bazzana is set to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday as he continues his comeback from an internal right oblique strain. Bazzana (the Guardians’ No. 1 prospect, No. 16 overall, according to MLB Pipeline) is scheduled to play five innings on Saturday in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex

Here are Thursday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
July 4, 2025

It was a big night for some of the Minors' brightest stars, led by Owen Caissie's first two-homer game of 2025. Fellow Top 100 prospect Carson Williams got in on the long ball action, going deep for a third consecutive game while hurlers Gage Jump and Nolan McLean continued to

These 2 Guards prospects will rep Cleveland in the All-Star Futures Game

@tim_stebbins
July 2, 2025

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No. 2 prospect DeLauter 'making himself an option' as Guards seek offensive boost

@tim_stebbins
June 28, 2025

CLEVELAND -- When Chris Antonetti met with reporters on Saturday, it was no surprise that the first question directed toward the Guardians’ team president centered around the club’s offensive performance. The Guardians entered Saturday averaging 2.87 runs per game in June (last in the Majors), and the lack of production

Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 26, 2025

It was a busy night around the Minors filled with hard-hitting performances, ace-level pitching gems and even a milestone. A number of Top 100 prospects flexed their respective muscles, including Lazaro Montes on his first Double-A homer, Robby Snelling with arguably his best start of the season and a cycle

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 25, 2025

As summer officially gets underway, some of baseball's most talented prospects have been bringing the heat. C.J. Kayfus lit things up at Triple-A with a grand slam and four hits, Travis Sykora continued his remarkable pitching at Triple-A and teenager Sebastian Walcott put on a show during the Pipeline Showcase.

Which Top 100 prospect will debut next?

June 24, 2025

This year, the Top 100 prospect promotions are coming rapid-fire. Last year's No. 2 overall pick, Chase Burns, debuted Tuesday against the Yankees. Top overall prospect Roman Anthony was recently summoned to Boston, as was Jac Caglianone to Kansas City. Since the start of the season, 29 prospects who began

Here are Thursday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 20, 2025

Some of the game's most well-known and talented prospects came through with big-time performances during a busy day of Minor League action. From Lazaro Montes' ongoing power display to Jordan Lawlar's rocket double to Kevin McGonigle's unrelenting hitting prowess, offense was well represented. But Carlos Lagrange made sure pitching prospects

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 16, 2025

The Minor Leagues were full of big performances as top prospects flexed their "Dad energy" on Father's Day -- especially at the plate. The majority of Sunday's top performers came from big days at the dish, with a couple top pitching prospects enjoying fine outings as well.

Guardians send Noel to Triple-A to get back on track, recall Rodríguez

@tim_stebbins
June 8, 2025

CLEVELAND -- After his challenging first few months of the 2025 season, the Guardians are giving Jhonkensy Noel an opportunity to hit the reset button. For Noel, that will happen in the Minor Leagues.

Bazzana sidelined, but Guards' top prospect remains laser-focused

@tim_stebbins
June 1, 2025

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These are some of the most interesting pitches in Triple-A

@SamDykstraMiLB
May 21, 2025

When a pitcher throws 103 mph, you’re likely to shoot up in your chair. Even in this era of elevated velocity, that isn’t a reading you see very often, especially in the Minor Leagues. Only 15 Major Leaguers have touched such a number in the Statcast era (since 2015), and

'24 No. 1 pick Bazzana to miss 8-10 weeks with oblique strain

@tim_stebbins
May 20, 2025

Travis Bazzana's first full professional season has hit a road block. Bazzana, the Guardians' top prospect and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, could miss two months with an oblique strain. Bazzana (Cleveland’s No. 1 prospect, No. 12 overall) has an “internal oblique strain,” the Guardians

Guardians shaping prospect Rosario at the plate, on the bases

@tim_stebbins
May 18, 2025

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5 intriguing prospects from the AL Central, 1 from each team

May 15, 2025

With more than six weeks of the Minor League season in the books, the sample sizes are swelling, and trends are beginning to emerge. It's time to start taking stock, which is what MLB Pipeline's recent market-corrected Top 100 Prospects list shakeup is all about. With that in mind, the

Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
May 15, 2025

A pair of Top 100 heavyweights led the charge on Wednesday, with Max Clark and Chase Burns lighting up the High-A Midwest League. But the star-studded performances didn't stop there. A pair of Texas prospects -- one an Astro, the other a Ranger -- enjoyed huge offensive afternoons before ending