Here are the top 11 switch-hitting prospects in the Minors
In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in
Mariners' pipeline brimming with budding bats
This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SEATTLE -- Nearly all of the chatter surrounding the Mariners’ farm system in Spring Training centered around a talented and touted group of hitters
Here are the top 10 prospects in the Complex leagues
The Rookie-level Arizona Complex and Florida Complex leagues began play last Saturday, a month earlier than they did a year ago. The changes mean that the circuits will be populated more by players making the jump from the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League the season before and less by guys coming
Clase looking to making impact after callup
This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
'I’ve been dreaming of this moment': Clase earns first callup
SEATTLE -- Julio Rodríguez halted a conversation in the home clubhouse at T-Mobile Park on Monday afternoon, lunged a few strides to his left and gave a familiar face a big hug of congratulations. That familiar face would be Jonatan Clase, who made his Major League debut as the Mariners
Evans taking leaps through Mariners' system
This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
Fans' Guide to MiLB Opening Day
Triple-A Opening Day arrived across the country -- from Syracuse to Sacramento and many stops in between -- last Friday. Now the Double-A, High-A and Single-A levels will begin play. In other words, the season is in full swing. As is tradition around these parts, let’s get you ready for
Minor League teams prepare for total solar eclipse
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse makes its way across the country, moving
Here's where the Mariners' Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Mariners’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Cole Young (MLB No. 36), SS -- Arkansas (Double-A) 2. Harry Ford (MLB No. 37), C -- Arkansas (Double-A) 3. Colt Emerson (MLB No. 83), SS -- Modesto (Single-A) 4.
Mariners prospects to keep an eye on at each Minors level
SEATTLE -- The Mariners’ Minor League season jumpstarts Friday when three of the club’s affiliates have their Opening Day. Many in Seattle’s hitting-heavy pipeline were Spring Training standouts, showing that this next wave might not be as far off as their roster standings in the lower Minors indicate. There are
These three Top 100 prospects face lofty expectations in Mariners' spring camp
PEORIA, Ariz. -- From 2018-20, the Mariners took three college pitchers in the first round of the Draft, and while the last of the trio, Emerson Hancock, has yet to establish himself, Logan Gilbert and George Kirby are cornerstones in a big league rotation expected to help the club compete
'It feels amazing': Celesten makes pro debut at Spring Breakout makeup
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mariners No. 5 prospect Felnin Celesten grabbed his bat in the dugout and stared into the inside of his helmet for about 10 seconds before taking a big breath in the eighth inning. As the 18-year-old stepped into the on-deck circle under the sunshine that peeked through
Mariners prospects put up runs in Spring Breakout
PEORIA, Ariz. -- It took an extra eight days and necessitated more cooperative weather, but the top of the Mariners’ farm system finally took the field for the first Spring Breakout game on Saturday, a 13-10 loss vs. a similarly assembled group from the Padres. “It's an exciting time,” said
Watch LIVE: Padres-Mariners Spring Breakout
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres and Mariners prospects are going toe to toe in Spring Breakout -- a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system -- after their game on March 15 was rained out and rescheduled. Here’s everything to know about the game. What is Spring Breakout?
Though Bliss reassigned, surprising power makes impression
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Ryan Bliss understands his standing within the Mariners’ depth chart, and at the end of his first big league Spring Training after joining the organization at last year’s Trade Deadline, he quite literally left a powerful impression. Bliss lasered a massive homer during the seventh inning of
Here's the Mariners' Spring Breakout roster
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Cole Young has opened some eyes in big league Spring Training. Now MLB Pipeline’s No. 37 prospect will get the opportunity to shine on a new stage. Seattle’s top prospect and the nine other players in the Top 10 will showcase their talents while providing a glimpse
Ford, Young say 'see you later' to Mariners camp after invaluable experience
PEORIA, Ariz. -- For Harry Ford and Cole Young, it’s not “goodbye,” but rather, “see you later.” The Mariners’ top prospects by MLB Pipeline were slated to play in their final contest in the big league ballpark in Peoria on Friday in the first Spring Breakout game against the Padres,
Best of Spring Breakout: Catchers, pitchers, infielders, outfielders
Spring Breakout is here, and if you can’t tell, we’re just a little excited. It all started on Thursday, when No. 7 Reds prospect Cam Collier hit the first homer in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers' prospects, and the showdown of the night saw MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall
Spring Breakout a showcase for Montes, Celesten
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Each of the nearly 30 prospects that the Mariners are sending to the inaugural Spring Breakout are eager for the opportunity to suit up in the brand-new event that will pit them against the top Minor League talent in the Padres’ farm system on Friday.
Ranking the 10 best Spring Breakout rosters
The 2024 MLB Pipeline preseason Farm System Rankings were published Friday night, giving fans an idea of how the young talent of each organization lines up. Supporters for all 30 clubs will get a closer look at the next generation of stars this week during MLB's inaugural Spring Breakout --
Who to watch in Mariners' Spring Breakout game
This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
'Explosive-type player': Meet No. 6 prospect Jonny Farmelo
PEORIA, Ariz. -- In a roundabout way, Jonny Farmelo might not be in the Mariners' organization if not for Julio Rodríguez. Farmelo was selected with the No. 29 overall pick in last July’s Draft, in the first-ever Prospect Promotion Incentive round. The round was installed as part of the new
Miller works around two pitch-selection hiccups in second start
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Bryce Miller's fastball was sharp, his secondary pitches were hopping and his body felt good. But oh, those two pitches. The righty’s second Spring Training start in the Mariners’ 8-7 win over the Royals on Wednesday in Surprise showed why the second-year Mariner will again be in
Here are the Mariners' 2024 Top 30 prospects
For all the recent graduations of homegrown Mariners talent to the Majors in recent years, headlined by the likes of Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert and many more, the next wave of top-end arrivals is on the horizon. And there’s a consistent theme among that group --