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Trade roundup: Angels pull in Buttrey

Los Angeles, Toronto, Texas add arms ahead of deadline
July 31, 2018

At this pace, there might not be much action left for the Trade Deadline.On Monday, the night before the July 31 non-waiver deadline, high-profile swaps found at least five Minor League pitchers on the move.In the trade that sent Ian Kinsler to the Red Sox, the Angels added Triple-A relievers

Astros Prospect Primer: Tucker knocking

Talented outfielder ready to burst on scene for defending champs
March 26, 2018

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Kyle Tucker, OFMLB.com's

Astros' Paulino undergoes elbow surgery

Houston's No. 6 prospect has bone spurs removed from right arm
October 1, 2017

David Paulino headed from one list to another on Sunday. Neither portends good things, but his organization hopes brighter days are ahead in 2018.The Astros' No. 6 prospect underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow on Friday in Houston. As a result, the right-handed pitcher was moved

Astros' Paulino among three suspended

No. 44 overall prospect, Giants' Gregorio out for the season
July 1, 2017

NEW YORK -- Three pitchers, including one of MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects, were suspended for the rest of the season on Saturday following positive tests for banned performance-enhancing substances.Astros No. 3 prospectDavid Paulino received an 80-game ban after testing positive for Boldenone. Joan Gregorio, the Giants' eighth-ranked prospect, tested positive for Stanozolol,

Grizzlies prevail in Oklahoma City 5-3

11 hits help Fresno to win their first series opener of the season
May 11, 2017

For the first time in the 2017 season, the Fresno Grizzlies (14-20) won the first game of a series by defeating the Oklahoma City Dodgers (16-16) by a score of 5-3 in a game that was delayed an hour and forty-one minutes due to rain. Prior to Thursday night, Fresno

Astros Prospect Primer: Martes at the top

Right-hander leads group of powerful arms in well-stocked system
March 23, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2017 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Francis Martes, RHPAfter years

Farm System Rankings: Pitchers (10-1)

Braves lead way again; White Sox reach new heights with acquisitions
March 1, 2017

With Spring Training underway and the 2017 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com looks at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranks them, according to certain changing criteria with each edition. This week we focus on pitching prospects and consider the quality and quantity of top talent in each system.