It was a rough day down on the farm for Atlanta’s minor league affiliates — due in large part to pitching — as each starter from Gwinnett down to Augusta gave up at least three earned runs, putting their respective teams in an early hole. Regardless, let’s dive into what went down. (58-75) Gwinnett Stripers … Read more
This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. This was the 23rd week of minor league play. According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), newcomer Jadher Areinamo remains the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired … Read more
(Joe Gomez Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images), (Marc Guehi Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Liverpool have moved to clarify a key situation on deadline day as our business in and out of Anfield continues to unfold. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Marc Guehi is undergoing a medical after a £35 million agreement with … Read more
Barcelona are doing everything possible to ensure that their return to the Spotify Camp Nou happens in time for this season’s Champions League. Just hours before the draw in Monaco, the residents of the Les Corts neighbourhood were treated to an emotional surprise, as sound tests inside the renovated stadium. For the first time since … Read more
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Despite facing long odds headed into the playoffs, the Columbus Sliders have taken home the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) Championship, completing their Cinderalla story. The Sliders were underdogs in their three playoff matchups, but were able to rise above in the end. Led by Andrei Daescu, the Sliders played the best pickleball of the … Read more
(51-71) Gwinnett Stripers 1, (65-56) Memphis Redbirds 6 •Jesús Bastidas, DH: 2-for-4, HR, RBI, R, .375/.419/.675 •Carlos Rodríguez, RF: 1-for-4, .264/.332/.353 •Luke Waddell, 2B: 2-for-4, .278/.382/.363 •JR Ritchie, SP: 3.1IP 4H 5ER 5BB 3K Frustrating night all around as JR Ritchie struggled to put away hitters, and with his command just a bit in one … Read more
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Williams is a glove-first shortstop with plus-power (23 Triple-A home runs in 2025) and a strong throwing arm. He also comes equipped with above-average speed (though not nearly as fast as teammate and Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson), making him a potential future cornerstone in Tampa, albeit one with a higher floor than ceiling. However, for … Read more
This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. This was the 21st week of minor league play. According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), newcomer Jadher Areinamo remains the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays acquired … Read more