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Yamamoto called up from Jumbo Shrimp to Marlins

Yamamoto makes MLB debut tonight in Miami
June 12, 2019

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Miami Marlins announced a transaction that impacts their Double-A affiliate Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp roster prior to tonight's game against the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field at 8:05 p.m. eastern.Right-handed starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto has been recalled to the major league Miami Marlins. Yamamoto will make his

Yamamoto unhittable in Jacksonville gem

Marlins No. 17 prospect doesn't allow knock in seven frames
May 20, 2019

Jordan Yamamoto knows what he used to be as a pitcher. He knows what he is currently. And he knows what he'll have to be to make an impact in the Major Leagues.Using Monday's outing as a blueprint would be a good place to start.The Marlins' No. 17 prospect didn't

2019 Preview: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

January 25, 2019

After a playoff push in 2017, the 2018 Southern League season saw plenty of difficulties for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. But with a new wave of prospects on the way and a fresh face on the top step of the dugout, 2019 is shaping up to be an exciting season

Top prospects vie for Fall League title

Nats' Kieboom leads Rafters against Brewers' Hiura, Javelinas
November 16, 2018

Championship season is coming to a close. There's just one more ring up for grabs in stateside baseball before the book shuts on 2018.After six weeks of competition, Salt River (16-14) and Peoria (21-9) will square off in the Arizona Fall League Championship Game at 3:08 p.m. ET on Saturday

Toolshed: Traded prospects, one year later

Looking at D-backs' Widener, many Marlins moved last offseason
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Madison Bumgarner. J.T. Realmuto. Corey Kluber. James Paxton.There are some big names being bandied about in the trade rumor mill as the 2018-19 professional baseball offseason kicks into high gear. In all likelihood, a few organizations will make franchise-altering moves in the weeks and months ahead, and it won't just

Yamamoto rolling along with Salt River

Marlins' No. 16 prospect making up lost time from brilliant season
October 18, 2018

Part of what makes the Arizona Fall League unique is fortunate timing. Many midseason injuries require increased postseason workloads, and the AFL's place on the calendar allows a player who missed time during the summer the chance to show he's healthy while competing on the high-profile showcase circuit. Such is

Rockies' Nevin stays hot in AFL action

No. 11 prospect has hits in all four Fall League games
October 18, 2018

Tyler Nevin is enjoying his offseason, even if it technically hasn't begun.The 11th-ranked Rockies prospect singled twice and drove in two more runs Wednesday as Salt River defeated Mesa, 6-1, in Arizona Fall League play at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.The son of Yankees coach and former big leaguer

Yamamoto spins hitless ball for Shrimp

Marlins No. 16 prospect strikes out nine over six innings in return
August 30, 2018

As the Minor League season winds down, Jordan Yamamoto found a way to build off a successful, albeit injury-plagued season. Fresh off a rehab assignment, the No. 16 Marlins prospect struck out nine over six hitless innings before leaving the game after reaching his allotted pitch limit.Tommy Eveld surrendered a one-out

Marlins' Yamamoto leads week's top pitchers

No. 20 Miami prospect set Jupiter record with 13-strikeout start
June 25, 2018

It took some time for Jordan Yamamoto to properly introduce himself as a Miami Marlins prospect. Now that he has, he's got some hardware to do the talking for him. The Marlins' No. 20 prospect highlights the latest group of Minor League Pitchers of the Week as the Florida State

Jupiter's Yamamoto whiffs career-high 13

Marlins No. 20 prospect allows two hits in seven shutout innings
June 20, 2018

For Jordan Yamamoto, taking the mound these days qualifies as a thrill alone. When his organizational debut with the Marlins was delayed until May 27 due to a right shoulder impingement, he anticipated everything coming together. The wait ended Wednesday during his fifth start of 2018. Miami's 20th-ranked prospect fanned a professional-best

Marlins catch Brinson, trio in Yelich trade

No. 13 overall prospect, Diaz, Harrison, Yamamoto leave Brewers
January 25, 2018

The latest domino to fall in Miami may be the Marlins' biggest catch yet.On Thursday night, Miami and Milwaukee struck a deal to send All-Star outfielder Christian Yelich to the Brewers in exchange for baseball's No. 13 prospectLewis Brinson, infielder Isan Díaz, outfielder Monte Harrison and right-hander Jordan Yamamoto.

Grey's perfect game highlights weekly honors

D-backs prospect struck out eight on 100 pitches in MWL gem
September 5, 2017

A perfect end to the season for Connor Grey just got a little bit sweeter.The D-backs prospect was awarded the Midwest League's Pitcher of the Week award Tuesday after the Kane County right-hander threw a perfect game at Clinton on Sept. 1.

Yamamoto named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

Jordan Yamamoto pitched through 14.0 scoreless innings between August 28 and September 4
September 5, 2017

ZEBULON, N.C. - The Carolina Mudcats, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, are thrilled to announce today that starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending on September 4. Yamamoto pitched to a 0.00 ERA with 14 strikeouts over

Yamamoto posts more zeros for Mudcats

Brewers right-hander has yielded one earned run in last four starts
August 29, 2017

This season, Jordan Yamamoto has had to learn to give up some control. And while that may mean he racks up fewer strikeouts, the results have paid off."I've been learning to trust the process, trust everything that the coaches have taught me, trust that my defense will make the plays,