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Philadelphia Phillies Call Up 17th-Ranked Prospect Straight from Double-A

The Philadelphia Phillies are calling up their 17th-ranked prospect and tenth-ranked pitching prospect, right-handed pitcher Alex McFarlane. McFarlane is coming from their Double-A affiliate, the Reading Fightin Phils. In 32 appearances, he’s 1-1 with 12 saves in 13 opportunities, a 2.06 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts in 35 innings. He’s tied for second […]

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Atlanta Braves Sign Both First-Round Picks

The Atlanta Braves have signed both of their first-rounders today. First, their ninth overall pick, outfielder AJ Gracia, signed for $3,997,500, which is well under slot value, which is $6,675,300. They then signed 26th overall pick outfielder Carter Beck for $2,684,100, which is also under slot value, which is $3,578,800. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Gracia, […]

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Chicago White Sox Sign First Overall Pick

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a deal with their first overall pick, shortstop Roch Cholowsky. The deal is $10.35 million, which is lower than the pick value, which comes in at $11,350,600. It does surpass former first-rounders Chase Burns from the Reds and Charlie Condon for the Rockies, who signed for $9.3 million. The […]