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Kansas City Royals Pitching Prospect Primer

Photo Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn, Getty Images The Kansas City Royals have already used the 2020 season as a litmus test for their rebuild, showcasing young talent and kickstarting the graduation process for a handful of prospects. Pitching has been at the forefront of the Kansas City rebuild. Five first-round arms crowd the top of theirContinue reading “Kansas City Royals Pitching Prospect Primer”

Texas Rangers Pitching Prospect Primer

The first of its kind on Front-Door Fastballs, the Texas Rangers Pitching Prospect Primer will dive into Texas’ farm system in an effort to scout their young arms. This project will hopefully expand to all 30 MLB teams, creating a coherent compilation of rankings and projections. Before diving into the intriguing prospects this organization hasContinue reading “Texas Rangers Pitching Prospect Primer”

Watch out baseball, the Padres’ pitchers are coming

A strong core, a talented roster, and an elite farm system have helped solidify the San Diego Padres as a premier up-and-coming team. The imminent sprint may not grant them a playoff spot, but San Diego is ready to win some baseball games. Even if their current ceiling is that of a persistent nuisance, nobodyContinue reading “Watch out baseball, the Padres’ pitchers are coming”

How important are Mets’ injured veterans?

Outside of a few plate appearances in 2019, some infield drills with a massive leg brace, and an awkward media session just this week, there is not much evidence to suggest that Jed Lowrie is alive. Somehow, with the New York Mets, this is woefully unsurprising. A history of day-to-day nightmares, an infestation of injuryContinue reading “How important are Mets’ injured veterans?”