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Chacin unhittable in Triple-A debut

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Jhoulys Chacin skipped Triple-A on his way to the majors this season, but has been sent back down by the Rockies. In his Triple-A debut Tuesday, he was unhittable, but showed why he might not be ready for The Show just yet.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Young hitting at Triple-A

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein checks in on recently demoted Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Chris Young, who is getting his act together in the minor leagues.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Big day for Wallace

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Brett Wallace, the key to the Matt Holliday deal between the Oakland A's and the St. Louis Cardinals, had a big day on Sunday in Sacramento.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Gaston thriving at home

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein's look at Tuesday in the minors focuses on the red-hot Jon Gaston, who's thriving in the hitter-friendly confines of his home park.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

BP Daily: Not taking care of their Cubs

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

The Chicago Cubs were picked to run away with the NL Central in 2009. Instead, they have hovered around .500 and can't pursue a major trade. Why? Baseball Prospectus investigates their failures in scouting and player development.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Bonderman on comeback trail

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Jeremy Bonderman is attempting to return from shoulder surgery and Kevin Goldstein notes that he is progressing nicely.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

BP Daily: The one-year evaluation (NL)

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

A look at every team in the National League, one year after the 2008 MLB draft: who's hot, who's not, who will be hot and who's just plain indifferent?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Indians prospect throws perfect game

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein highlights some notable performances from Thursday in the minors, including a perfect game for an Indians prospect and a very encouraging rehab start for John Smoltz.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Vitters on historic hot tear

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein's look at Tuesday's notable minor league performances is highlighted by Josh Vitters' remarkable hitting streak.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

BP Daily: Puzzling prospect placement

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

As the minor league season begins, some minor leaguers have surprising assignments, but there's always an explanation

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

PECOTA and rookies - how did we do?

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

How does PECOTA fare with rookies in general?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009

Cubs get two prospects for Hawkins

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball America

On the same day they placed Mark Prior on the disabled list for what is expected to be 6-8 weeks with an elbow fracture, the Cubs did a little housecleaning as well.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2005