Bartolo Colon just did not find success with the Atlanta Braves. But was his performance comparable to others struggling on the staff like Julio Teheran?
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Struggling they are, the Philadelphia Phillies. Cutting loose the weak performances of Michael Saunders and Jeanmar Gomez brings them closer to the future.
The news has hit the screens and Chris Carter is no longer the first baseman of the New York Yankees. The late spring signing never made much sense anyway.
Lucky for the Oakland Athletics, their number four prospect, Matt Chapman, has been a big factor in their three-game win streak during Father's Day weekend.
The state of Iowa had a banner year and produced 13 notable draftees. The player taken highest among them was lefty Daniel Tillo by the Kansas City Royals.
A top prospect in the New York Yankees system, Zack Littell has put together an impressive 2017 to date. The Florida State League won't be home much longer.
When the Atlanta Braves pulled the trigger on the Simmons trade, it was the lefty they truly wanted. Sean Newcomb's debut was what Braves brass dreamed of.
Sabermetrics essentially spits on the idea of trying to steal bases. Billy Hamilton doesn't care. Ender Inciarte is starting to care less, it seems.
Down the table you'll see the Baltimore Orioles in third place by just a few games. Trey Mancini is having a grand rookie year, keeping the O's close.
The San Francisco Giants got to spend their day in Atlanta. Making things interesting was the odd named pitchers duel for the 2016 Memorial Day Game.
The Minnesota Twins have their own version of unorthodox pitching in Andrew Vasquez of Single-A Cedar Rapids. All he needs is a decent curveball.
With all the moves made each spring, it's no surprise a minor-league signing goes unnoticed. Atlanta Braves fans paid heed to Kris Medlen when he inked his.
The Atlanta Braves have continued to stand behind Dansby Swanson as he scuffles to start 2017. He's been giving back, even if the stat line doesn't show it.
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman on Mother's Day is a fun watch. He's either hot or cold on the holiday and you never know which one you'll get.
The Baltimore Orioles have a great closer in Zach Britton, but they will still stand well in the American League East with or without a one inning monster.
The Minnesota Twins sit two games back in third at an even 11-11. Jose Berrios' return to the City of Lakes may be the difference between third and first.
There are prospect pieces in play today coming from Frank Wren's era. They could be future Atlanta Braves cornerstones, and others still solid contributors.
The Cincinnati Reds chose Arismendy Alcantara and Scooter Gennett to play behind Jose Peraza. They don't appear to be a sure step above Tony Renda.
Manny Machado and Welington Castillo are major factors for the Baltimore Orioles. The O's are at the front of their division despite opposing performances.
The past offers names like Vladimir Guerrero and Jeff Bagwell. The present includes a guy named Mike Trout, and the San Diego Padres' Wil Myers in due time.