Dane Acker News Today

May 15th, 2024 Jim Callis Sam Dykstra Jonathan Mayo Six weeks into the Minor League season, we have witnessed plenty of pleasant prospect developments. Athletics 2023 first-rounder Jacob Wilson is batting a sizzling .438 and already has reached Triple-A. Mets right-hander Jonah Tong has been a revelation with elite fastball characteristics and a Minors-best 0.33

The Friday night minor league lights

Among the 20 players profiled: a pitcher from Italy, a first baseman with a .512 OBP, and a nephew of Carlos Beltrán having a comeback year.

Oakland has had notably little success under David Forst in the draft, but their recent moves may indicate improvement

November 14 is the deadline to add players to the 40 man roster to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft

Wyatt Langford continues to rake

The top tier of the Rangers system is teeming with outfielders -- including two who are among the best prospects in baseball.

There are massive jumps throughout this grouping -- as well as one high-profile prospect whose star continues to dim.

A recap of Wednesday in the Dodgers minor leagues, including extra-base hits by Diego Cartaya and Michael Busch.

The Rangers pick fourth in a year featuring five players in the top tier. Chris Young has a big decision to make in his first draft to run.