https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/page/2/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/is-your-favorite-team-really-that-injured-probably-not-r12497/Hang around enough baseball fans, and you're guaranteed to hear a familiar refrain: "Man, we just can't stay healthy! We have to have way more injuries than any other team." Inspired by a recent FanGraphs article by Dan Szymborski, I decided to investigate this claim.  The Methods All...12497Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/more-than-the-eponymous-surgery-tommy-johns-impact-on-baseball-r12465/Tommy John began his professional baseball career at the age of 18 in 1961 for the Dubuque Packers in the Midwest League, then a Class-D affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. He made his final appearance on May 25, 1989, pitching 5 1/3 innings in an 8-6 win over the California Angels. All told, Jo...12465Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:11:08 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-double-a-players-dominate-r12401/There has been quite a bit of movement throughout the minor leagues over the course of the last week as teams call players up and move the ‘stars of tomorrow’ around the farm system. This week’s top hitters primarily represent Double-A affiliates, with Single-A and Rookie prospects creeping in....12401Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:17:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-red-sox-pass-cubs-to-reach-top-5-brewers-remain-number-1-r12374/Even in the middle of August, there are still plenty of unanswered questions surrounding the AL and NL Wild Card races. The standings remain tightly packed, and one hot week of baseball could dramatically change the postseason picture for several clubs. With the regular season entering its final...12374Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:17:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-high-a-has-the-juice-r12220/High-A players stole the show last week as three players found themselves among the top hitters across the minor leagues for the week, along with a player from the DSL and one Triple-A player. Shortstop Antonio Anderson from the Greenville Drive (High-A, Boston Red Sox); shortstop Axel Sanc...12220Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:25:08 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/wpbl-weekly-recap-boston-falters-queens-soar-r12182/This is the first in a weekly recap of the Women’s Professional Baseball League. If you have things you would like to see here or suggestions, please comment or use the Contact Us page.  The Results Wednesday, August 5th Boston Hunters 4, Los Angeles Queens 12 Thursday, August 6...12182Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-brewers-are-number-one-red-sox-unstoppable-r12152/With the calendar turning deeper into August, the margin for error continues to shrink across Major League Baseball. Every series carries greater significance as division leaders attempt to create separation, Wild Card hopefuls battle for positioning, and struggling clubs watch their postseason...12152Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:25:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-teams-as-game-of-thrones-houses-american-league-west-r11160/Welcome back! Today, we're wrapping up the American League with the AL West. If you missed Parts 1 and Two, check them out! Part One - American League East Part Two - American League Central Anaheim Angels: House Florent House Florent is a prominent house without...11160Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-the-struggle-bus-r11927/  It wasn’t the prettiest or strongest week at the plate for players across the minor leagues. With emotions high and the trade deadline on the minds of many, this was somewhat expected as players navigated the week. But nonetheless, this week’s top hitters from throughout the minor leagues...11927Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:15:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-cubs-marlins-fighting-for-top-5-red-sox-stay-in-top-10-r11930/With the MLB trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, the focus shifts to the final two months of the regular season. Monday's flurry of deals reshaped rosters across the league, strengthening World Series contenders while rebuilding clubs added talent for the future. As those moves begin to t...11930Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:12:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-red-sox-prospects-lead-the-way-r11557/Week 18 of action across Minor League Baseball featured standout performances at the plate across all levels, from Low-A through Triple-A. But what really stood out about this week was that two players from the red-hot Red Sox organization had the top two offensive performances for the week amon...11557Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/mlb-power-rankings-marlins-slip-from-top-5-cubs-continue-top-10-climb-r11498/With the MLB Trade Deadline coming next Monday, August 3, the latest Power Rankings offer a useful snapshot of where every team stands heading into one of the most important dates on the baseball calendar. The rankings can help separate legitimate contenders from teams that may be better off sel...11498Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:16:02 +0000