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Astros farmhand Mitch Lambson entered in the first inning and retired six of the seven batters he face for the Salt River Rafters, who took control with a five-run fifth…Read more

The Cubs' best hope for a front-line starter from their farm system is right-hander C.J. Edwards, who is making up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League while seeking…Read more

Indians slugger Nick Swisher was joined by former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda and U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Carl Thompson as recipients of the second annual Bob Feller Act…Read more

Steve Foster says he wants to "breathe life" into pitchers, the way people like the Rockies' director of pitching operations Mark Wiley, (who worked with him with the Marlins), Yankees…Read more

Mark Appel, the Astros' top pitching prospect, is 1-0 with a 3.43 ERA in the Arizona Fall League and is slated to start Thursday night at 8:35 ET/6:35 MT, with…Read more

The Angels made two trades on Wednesday. Backup catcher Hank Conger was sent to the Astros for young starter Nick Tropeano and Minor League catcher Carlos Perez. Pitching prospect Mark…Read more

Red Sox star Dustin Pedroia, who already sports an impressive baseball resume and trophy case, was inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame on Wednesday night at Scottsdale…Read more

The Dodgers received permission on Wednesday to interview Padres scouting director Billy Gasparino, a baseball source told MLB.com. Gasparino, 37, is viewed in the industry as a rising star of…Read more

There's a good chance a prospect from Jeff Luhnow's first Draft (2012) as general manager of the Astros will reach the Major Leagues next season, and outfielder Andrew Aplin --…Read more

Russell Martin received the 2014 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award at catcher on Wednesday for his splendid play behind the plate for the Pirates.    Read more