Ben Spanier

“what’re you looking at, blue??”

Tre’ Morgan one week and Lucy Dacus the next. only in the research triangle

MLU: Queremos Quero | Baseball Prospectus We're glad he's back this year, and we're looking forward to more.

today’s MLU, featuring some big-name prospects who are so close (yet so far) from the big leagues www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...

A Dead Outfielder Speaks His Truth | Baseball Prospectus Whistling “Dixie” (and “Angel Eyes”) past the graveyard of civilizations.

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MMTP: Prospects Facing Make or Break Seasons in 2026 | Baseball Prospectus Development isn't linear, but it does occasionally have deadlines.

one White Sox lefty and one Brewers first base prospect www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...

The Call-Up: Trey Yesavage | Baseball Prospectus The Blue Jays are holding auditions. Prepare your monologue!

East Carolina -> Florida -> eventually Toronto www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...

finally trying this beer (I’ve never had one at a game, for obvious reasons)

there's something mildly comforting about watching Martín Pérez finish out yet another effective but workmanlike outing

Episode 5.24: Pushing into list season with Jeffrey Paternostro - The Eyes Have It - A BaseballHQ Prospect Podcast On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Baseball Prospectus Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the Mets’ trio of rookie pitching prospects, the...

This week’s @baseballhq.com EHI podcast is available. I welcome @baseballprospectus.com Lead Prospect Writer @jeffreypaternostro.bsky.social on the show for a wide ranging discussion about prospects.

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the Orioles have a catcher at triple-A with a lot of pop, but we aren’t sure about his defensive future. hey, wait a minute…

from when I was trying to keep up with Christian Oppor’s velo earlier today

Also from last night, #Brewers Manuel Rodriguez. Projectable RHP, only 20 y/o, but has potential swing and miss breaker and solid change.

the early season Carolina Mudcats juggernaut is now taking on the upper midwest, I see

happened to catch the final games this season for both Winston-Salem and Kannapolis. as always great hospitality and great places to see a game, would recommend if you are in North Carolina

this is also how I feel about Lenyn Sosa's career

facing an opponent who commands three pitches will Yhoikerfy a lot of A-ball hitters

do you have any advice for someone competing in an office league who hardly pays attention to football and will also be participating in the draft while attending a minor league baseball game? I’ll uhhh stop typing and listen

The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 28 Podcast Episode · The Baseball Prospectus Podcast Network · 08/25/2025 · 49m

The latest Heat Check podcast is out. In it, I am joined by @eliwalsh.bsky.social and @bspan2.bsky.social to discuss who is trending up in Minor League baseball, including #Reds prospect, Sal Stewart, who, always a contact hitter, is now hitting for power.
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two White Sox this week

not sure “home run” makes sense as an idiom in this context?

I mean the OBP is low obviously but 13 homers in under 150 ABs is a crazy amount of game power to instantly actualize even knowing the exits he was hitting in AAA

saying this as someone who liked Colson Montgomery in 2022...I almost literally can't believe how well he's played since being called up

Kyle Lodise open side. he’s been heating up lately

normal quantity of mascots here

The Call-Up: Bubba Chandler | Baseball Prospectus Better late than never, one supposes.

Bubbapalooza is back on, eventually www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...

anyone else forget and/or never know that Jeimer Candelario is in the Yankees org now?

Monday Morning Ten Pack: Doubting Doughty | Baseball Prospectus Get on Jhonny's Level.

covered a couple of young Guardians org players who I've posted here recently. there is also a Jhonny Level report, among other interesting information www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...

The Call-Up: Samuel Basallo | Baseball Prospectus At long last, he's arrived.

Samuel Basallo is catching a Major League game tonight! I wrote the call-up: www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...

Esteban Mejia has had an uneven beginning, but the low-90s slider looks a lot better than it did for me a few weeks ago. he threw two in a row to get Aaron Walton, Cleveland’s second-round pick

Wehiwa Aloy leading off with a single. note the acceleration halfway down the line