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May 30th, 2029: Starting with this post, on the Power Rankings Day of each week (Monday) I'll do little "prospect updates" of certain guys in the minors, whether they are big name guys, or just middle and lower level ones who are having a hot streak.

Pat Riley was placed on the DL with a strained abdominal muscle. He'll miss about 6 weeks. I optioned Jake Yearick to AAA, and recalled Cho-yeong Hyoun and Joe Kramer.

We opened up the series in San Diego. Steve Paustian (4-3, 5.10 ERA, 1.41 WHIP) took the mound against former Marlins draftee Dominic Pipkin (3-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.44 WHIP). We continued our rough spell with a 4-2 loss.

It wasn't Paustian's fault, and he tossed 6 shutout innings with 4 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts. Jarred Kelenic didn't get an out, but allowed a pair of solo homers. Gene Hall got the loss, 0.1 innings with 2 hits and 2 runs.

Jorge Tapia was 2-for-4 with a double. Chris Reid was 1-for-1 with 2 walks, a hit by pitch, and a two run homer. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a triple, walk, steal, and run scored. Daylen Lie was 1-for-4.

May 31st, 2029: Fan vote update: Miller third for catcher. Reid third for first. Ramirez was first for left. Kelenic is second for right. Saitta is fifth for starters. Hinojos is second and Scoles is fifth for relievers.

We looked to even the series back up with Pat Saitta (6-2, 2.67 ERA, 1.14 WHIP) taking on Josh Hearn (3-5, 6.70 ERA, 1.61 WHIP). Tied at 3 after 9, Jarred Kelenic hit a three run homer in a four run 10th, and we won 7-3.

Saitta pitched well, 6 innings with 3 hits, a run, a walk, and 6 strikeouts. Cho-yeong Hyoun allowed 2 hits and 2 runs in the 7th while striking out the side. Ignacio Hinojos got the win, 2 innings with 2 hits and 4 strikeouts. Joe Kramer pitched a 3 pitch 10th.

Saitta hit just as good as he pitched, 2-for-3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI's. Chris Reid was 2-for-4 with a run scored and walk. Kelenic was 1-for-5 with the big three run homer. Juan Simental had a pinch hit RBI double and scored. Eric Kisela had a pinch hit single in the 10th, and scored. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-5 with a double and RBI.

June 1st, 2029: The Washington Senators and Philadelphia Phillies made a trade to start June. RHP Steve Hudson will head to the Phillies in exchange for RHP Steve Jackson and LHP Yasunari Georgeon. I like this deal for both teams.

We looked to take the finale with C.J. Jorgensen (4-3, 3.78 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) taking on Josh Ferland (6-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). We looked bad today, despite the 2 runs in the 9th, and we lost 5-3.

Jorgensen went 6 innings with 7 hits, 5 runs (4 earned), 2 walks, and a strikeout. Cho-yeong Hyoun tossed 2 innings with 3 strikeouts.

Noah Smith was 1-for-4 with an RBI. Isaac Nunez was 1-for-4 with a double. C.J. Jorgensen was 1-for-2 with a double. Jarred Kelenic was 1-for-5 with a steal and run scored.

We're headed home for three with the Rockies. We'll see Ty Madden (2-5, 4.66 ERA), Shoehi Ohtani (3-4, 5.03 ERA), and Eric Dawson (4-4, 4.85 ERA).

June 2nd, 2029: We opened the Rockies series in Marlins Park with Devon Peterson (5-1, 2.63 ERA, 1.26 WHIP) taking on Ty Madden (2-5, 4.66 ERA, 1.52 WHIP). They got 4 in the 5th, and took the opener 7-2...

Peterson went 4.1 innings with 5 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks, and 3 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever went 2.2 innings with 2 hits, a run, and 2 strikeouts. Ignacio Hinojos struck out the side with 2 hits in the 8th.

Isaac Nunez was 4-for-5 with a run scored. Jorge Tapia was 1-for-3 with a walk and RBI. Eric Kisela had a pinch hit RBI. Chris Reid was 1-for-4 with a walk. Daylen Lile was 1-for-4 with a walk.

July 3rd, 2029: The Houston Astros will be without SS Luis Victoriano Garcia for the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He hit .186/.260/.310 with 90 homers and 359 RBI's.

The Red Sox will be without RHP Vladimir Gutierrez for the year with a torn labrum. He was 0-2 with a 5.15 ERA in 36.2 innings.

Juan Coira (4-4, 5.78 ERA, 1.40 WHIP) would play against his former team and former Marlin Shoehi Ohtani (3-4, 5.03 ERA, 1.53 WHIP). Coira had revenge on the mind, and we shut them out 7-0.

Coira went 8.1 innings with 2 hits, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever got the last two outs, tossing 5 pitches and getting a pair of fly outs.

Isaac Nunez was 3-for-5 with a two run homer. Jarred Kelenic was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, a double, and walk. Mac Horvath was 2-for-4 with a run scored, RBI, and steal. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a solo homer and walk. Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a walk. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-2 with 2 walks and a run scored. Jackson Miller was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with 2 walks.

June 4th, 2029: The Padres will be without RHP Kinnon Linfoot for the rest of the year with a stretched elbow ligament. He was 5-2 in 16 games (5 starts) with a 2.45 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 29 strikeouts in 44 innings.

We moved up to 4th in the Power Rankings. At 37-22, we have a 7.5 game lead in the division.

And now, without further adieu, the first installment of the "Prospect Watch," a new weekly installment on prospects in the organization:

Zaire Monyham, SP (New Orleans Baby Cakes): He's spent a bit of time in the Majors (although no appearences), but is ranked our #17 Prospect. The 26-year-old has won his last three starts, and has been red-hot as of late. In 10 games with the Baby Cakes (9 starts), he's 5-2 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts. He's dropped a bit in prospect status, but the 41st Overall Pick by Minnesota in 2024 still displays plus-plus stuff. He's got an elite curveball, plus-plus fastball that averages 96-98, and a plus change. He may not be the best guy in the farm, but he can be a useful longman if I need to grab a fresh arm for a breif period of time.

We looked to take the finale with Steve Paustian (4-3, 4.60 ERA, 1.37 WHIP) taking on Eric Dawson (4-4, 4.85 ERA, 1.34 WHIP). It was another good pitching performance, and we topped them 7-1 to take the series. I think we may be back!

Well, Juan Simental won't be, he sprained his ankle and will head to the DL for 2 weeks. Mac Horvath left with a knee contusion, but he might not miss more then a game.

Puastian went 6.2 innings with 3 hits, a run, walk, and 4 strikeouts. Josh Brown got the hold, 1.1 innings with 2 strikeouts and a hold.

Simental was 2-for-3 with 2 runs and a double. Eric Kisela came off the bench and was 2-for-4 with 2 runs and a grand slam. Jackson Miller was 2-for-4 with a run scored and steal. Daylen Lile was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Chris Reid was 1-for-2 with a walk and sac-fly. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-2 with a RBI, walk, and hit by pitch. Paustian was 1-for-2 with a sac-bunt.

Simental is headed to the DL, and I'm calling up Jon Reid from his rehab assignment.

Cody Bellinger got his 2,000th career hit. The Red Sox slugger has a career .280/.378/.590 line with 592 homers and 1,561 RBI's with 254 steals.

We have tomorrow off to completely foucs on the Amateur Draft.

June 5th, 2029: Today is a nice off day for the Amateur Draft which will occurr in a post of it's own.

We're on to Chicago for three with the Cubs. We'll face Jared Taylor (4-0, 6.46 ERA), Jose Espada (2-5, 4.33 ERA), and Jorge Flores (5-3, 2.55 ERA) who must like pitching in Chicago again.

But, on to the draft!