Big League Debut: Lovelady, Helsley and Swanson Get the Call

Big League Debut: Lovelady, Helsley and Swanson Get the Call

Three reliever callups, three reliever write-ups in this edition of Big League Debut.

Breaking Down Luis Robert’s White Hot Start

Breaking Down Luis Robert’s White Hot Start

When the White Sox sent Luis Robert back to Winston-Salem to start 2019, it’s unlikely they envisioned him tearing through the two weeks of the season the way he has. After 10 games through April 14, Robert is slashing an otherworldly .475/.512/1.025 and making the Carolina League his personal playground.

Casey Mize call up to Erie should come soon

Casey Mize call up to Erie should come soon

The Detroit Tigers have a decision to make in regards to Casey Mize. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick is entering his first full season which, even for a collegiate draft pick, typically means an extended stay in A-ball. For Mize, the team’s No. 1 prospect, this means High-A Lakeland.

Minor League Preview Index 2019

Minor League Preview Index 2019

We gave you our previews for all 10 of the full season leagues. We broke down each league noting the Top 100 prospects on each circuit, the all league pre-season team, sleepers to monitor, and then went team by team looking at each roster. Instead of making you parse through our general section we figured we’d provide this handy index to make navigating our previews easier when you’re at the park this weekend.

2019 International League Preview

2019 International League Preview

I like to think of AAA more like a waiting room than a level per se, not every player even stops through AAA these days, and many are there for just a matter of weeks. It’s often rosters cluttered with failed prospects, long shots, and fringe MLB regulars that need a little seasoning. The International League, at least on paper far exceeds those expectations. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. technically highlighting, there’s a strong crop behind him in Bo Bichette, Nick Senzel, Touki Toussaint, Dylan Cease, Nate Lowe, and others. The first half of the year should be deep with prospect showdowns particularly those games in which Gwinnett is involved. The Braves affiliate boasts the most loaded rotation and staff in the minors with three Top 100 arms on the roster. Should be a fun group to follow as many of these future stars debut on the big stage.

2019 Pacific Coast League Preview

2019 Pacific Coast League Preview

The PCL goes into the 2019 season with 11 prospects inside the Prospects Live top 100, including one in the top 5, Forrest Whitley.

2019 Southern League Preview

2019 Southern League Preview

The Southern League is stacked with top-100 prospects, as a whopping 11 of our Prospects Live top 100 will begin the season in the southeast with even more likely to reach the Southern League on their trek to the majors.

2019 California League Preview

2019 California League Preview

The California League (High A) is a hitters haven. The offensive stats really pop and this league can really test the mettle of pitchers. The league consists of eight teams from the Padres, Dodgers, Giants, Athletics, Angels, Rockies, Diamondbacks, and Mariners.

2019 Eastern League Preview

2019 Eastern League Preview

A brief look at the players to watch for in the 2019 Eastern League based on pre-season assignments per April 1st, 2019.

2019 Texas League Preview

2019 Texas League Preview

After taking home the Texas League (AA) championship last season, the Tulsa Drillers take aim at back-to-back titles. And their Opening Day lineup might be the best in the league.

2019 Florida State League Preview

2019 Florida State League Preview

The Florida State League boasts one of the deepest collection of prospects with ten Top 100 prospects. The group is led by two former #1 overall picks in Royce Lewis and Casey Mize as well as Victor Victor Mesa, the top international free agent in 2018.

2019 Carolina League Preview

2019 Carolina League Preview

The Carolina League (High A) will be full of top-100 talent as six players from our list are projected to start the season here. White Sox prospect Luis Robert headlines the group coming in at #39, though it seems a promotion to Birmingham will come at some point this summer.

2019 South Atlantic League Preview

2019 South Atlantic League Preview

The South Atlantic League (Low A) or The Sally is a 14 team league with prospects from the Yankees, Mets, Rockies, Braves, Phillies, Giants. Orioles, Pirates, Red Sox, Nationals, Rangers, White Sox, Royals, and Mariners. While the league only has six Top 100 Prospects. the Sally is the first real test for prospects after leaving hitter friendly Rookie Leagues. This league is loaded with future Top 100 guys

2019 Midwest League Preview

2019 Midwest League Preview

While the Midwest League only boasts three Top 100 prospects to start the season in Wander Franco, Nolan Gorman, & Jordyn Adams, there is still an exciting collection of teenage talent and 2018 early round draft picks to give this league plenty of intrigue.