Down on the Farm, KC style

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Royals Prospect Profile: Leondy Perez, Edwin Carl, Nick Rogers

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Omaha wins seventh straight road game to improve to 73-50

Verdugo was charged with one earned run on four hits while walking four and striking out seven to become the first Omaha pitcher to reach 10 victories on the season. Juan Gutierrez retired the side in order in the seventh before giving way to Donnie Joseph, who tossed two scoreless innings to secure the win and earn his second save of the series. The three hurlers combined to keep the Padres hitless and did not allow a runner to advance past first base after the third inning.

Odorizzi starts tonight

Navarro, Naturals Rally in Eighth

Justin Marks went three and a third innings in his return to the Naturals. The left-hander threw 58 pitches and allowed two hits and two runs, while walking two and striking out four.

Monty will take the hill tomorrow. Off today

WILMINGTON HOLDS OFF LATE NATS RALLY

Wilmington, DE - Everyone knows that starting pitching is vital to win baseball games. That has been on full display for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (54-65, 25-24) over the last four nights as Brooks Pounders became the fourth man in a row to toss seven innings, as they took down the Potomac Nationals (53-67, 22-28) by a 4-3 mark on Monday night at Pfitnzer Stadium.

Perez will take the hill for the Rocks

KC lost 5-1

8th Inning Rally Backs Chukars Pitching

The bullpen support followed a great start by Ali Williams, who allowed just one unearned run on five hits over his five innings pitched, walking one and striking out six

TBD

Burlington was off yesterday. Hernandez starts today.

AZL won 14-3

DSL lost 5-7

Diamonds in the Rough 8.13
POD - Brooks Pounders
HOD - Nick Van Stratten
RLPOD - Torey Deshazier

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Dominant Odorizzi Deals Storm Chasers to Victory

The young right-hander then set down the next five batters in a row before Cust walked again in front of veteran infielder Chris Woodward, who spoiled the no-hit bid with a single to center field on his 104th pitch of the night. Odorizzi again turned away the 51s when Wil Myers made a diving grab on a Nanita liner to end the inning. The Illinois native walked a pair and struck out four over his seven sparkling innings to earn his ninth Triple-A win.

He really should be called up soon. Adcock pitches tonight

NWA had the day off. Monty will start for the Naturals today.

NATS SCORE LAST SEVEN RUNS TO STUN BLUE CREW - Adam will start for the Rocks tonight

KC appears to have had the day off.

Selman Flies Solo in 3-0 Chukars Loss

Selman was great from the get go for Idaho Falls, striking out two batters in the first while holding the Mustangs scoreless through the first four innings. Billings was finally able to pick up a run on two hits in the fifth, but even then Selman bounced back for a scoreless sixth to end his night. Selman finished the night with six innings pitched, giving up just one run on five hits while walking one and tying a career high with 11 strikeouts. Despite the stellar outing, Sam still earned his first loss of the year.

I really wish they'd move him to KC and let him finish the season there. He's another that could move quickly and would like to see him bump up the experience and start in Wilmington next year. He and Zimmer could both reach the Royals about the same time if things go well.

Hernandez rolls, Burlington back in the win column

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Royals center fielder Bubba Starling connected with his ninth home run on the year to tie the game at one.

Just one inning later, Royals catcher Cam Gallagher led off with a line drive single up the middle. Right fielder Fred Ford followed Gallagher with a long home run just to the right of the batters eye, which was followed by a solo shot from first baseman Mark Threlkeld to give the Royals a 4-1 lead they would not surrender

Conroy to start

AZL lost 5-9

DSL won 5-4

Diamonds in the Rough 8.14
POD - Jake Odorizzi
HOD - Max Ramirez
RLPOD - Sam Selman

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John Lamb pitched in his first minor league game yesterday for Arizona. He pitched one inning and struck out two. It's hard to get much info on what's going on in Arizona, but hopefully some of the bloggers will be on top of his starts and keep us updated on his progress.

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Storm Chasers Eight-Game Road Win Streak Snapped - Dwyer set to start today

RochHounds Big Inning Beats Naturals

Mike Montgomery went five innings for the Naturals allowing 10 hits and four runs, while striking out five.

Sulbaran will start for the Naturals

RAUCOUS FIRST INNING SPEARHEADS WILMINGTON

Jason Adam was stellar in his 24th start of the year. He went six innings, allowing four hits, no walks and fanning five batters. He never allowed two men to reach base consecutively. Antonio Cruz came on for a one-run inning. Nick Graffeo closed out the game with two scoreless innings.

Ferguson takes the hill

Clinton blasts Cougars

Michael Antonio ripped his fifth home run of the season to give the Cougars a 1-0 advantage. Alex Llanos and Tim Ferguson followed up with singles before Chris Elder doubled off the left field wall in his first Kane County at-bat, driving home both baserunners.

Zimmer starts tonight

Chukars Fall Apart Late

The lack of offense ruined a great relief appearance by Spencer Patton. The General entered the game with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth and proceeded to strikeout Pigott looking to end the frame. Patton would go on to toss 2.1 hitless innings, recording all seven of his outs via strikeout.

Conroy, Threlkeld lead Burlington past Princeton

Conroy threw seven innings of two hit baseball, striking out four while issuing just two walks. In the process, he picked up his fifth win of the season while keeping Burlington four and a half games up on the second place Danville Braves.

Rodgers will lead the B-Royals tonight.

AZL lost 1-8 and are off today.

DSL lost 0-2

Diamonds in the Rough 8.15
POD - Jason Adam
HOD - Yem Prades
RLPOD - Patrick Conroy

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John Lamb pitched in his first minor league game yesterday for Arizona. He pitched one inning and struck out two. It's hard to get much info on what's going on in Arizona, but hopefully some of the bloggers will be on top of his starts and keep us updated on his progress.

Quite promising!

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Popular thinking has Lamb starting in AA next year. I'm actually really excited to follow the progress of about 10 pitchers or so the next couple of years. Hopefully we'll hear more on each start. I know I'm going to be skimming the Diamonds in the Rough pieces a little more carefully now.

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Omaha In Position to Clinch After Wild Come-From-Behind Win

Las Vegas, NV - Irving Falu drove in the game-winning run in the top of the 11th inning as Omaha stormed back from a five-run deficit to down Las Vegas, 7-6, Thursday night in the third of four meetings at Cashman Field. The Storm Chasers won for a sixth time in seven games on their current road trip to improve to 75-51 and reduce their magic number to clinch a second straight division title to two.

Davis to start

Crumbliss Crushes Naturals

Naturals' starting pitcher JC Sulbaran (0-1) went three innings allowing nine hits and 11 runs, while issuing five walks. The outing was the shortest of the season for Sulbaran. Ryan Dennick was brilliant in relief for the Naturals. The left-hander went four scoreless innings allowing one hit and striking out five.

Marimon scheduled to follow up this disaster.

WILMINGTON WALKS OFF ON BONILLA'S FREE PASS

Both Andy Ferguson and Nick Rogers reached career-highs in strikeouts on Thursday. His nine punch outs bested the eight he recorded twice with the Blue Rocks, with the most recent taking place on July 31 at Winston-Salem. Rogers peaked at five. With the AZL Royals, Rogers sat down four AZL Mariner hitters on August 18, 2010.

Ridings will start

KC rebounded to win 5-3

Resurgent Offense Leads Chukars to Win - Sneed gets the nod this evening

Martin powers Princeton past Burlington - Binford will start tonight. Sounds like Rodgers pitched pretty well again.

AZL was off yesterday

DSL had their game postponed.

Top 20 Prospects - Each member of PTP (5) listed their top 20 and they averaged it out to give their ranking. Seven of the top ten are pitchers. Eleven of twenty. Twenty-five players were placed on at least one list from what I can tell.

Diamonds in the Rough 8.16
POD - Andy Ferguson
HOD - Derrick Robinson
RLPOD - Patrick Leonard

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Division Crown on Hold For at Least One More Day
OmaHogs Clinch the Division with 5-3 Victory on What If Night

Ryan Verdugo (11-3) picked up his 11th win of the season after going seven innings, allowing two runs and punching out seven. Wil Myers, Adam Moore and Derrick Robinson each contributed an RBI while Anthony Seratelli went 4-for-4 in the division clincher.

Storm Chasers Take Sunday's Matinee, 5-1

OMAHA, Neb. - A raucous 7,848 fans flocked to Werner Park on Sunday and watched the Omaha Storm Chasers defeat the Nashville Sounds, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon. Jake Odorizzi picked up his tenth win on the season after holding the Sounds to one run over four hits in 7.0 innings of work. David Lough, Rey Navarro and Irving Falu all contributed with solo home runs in Sunday's win.

Another fine start by Odorizzi. Adcock starts today.

Naturals Drop Game One

Noel Arguelles (3-13) went five innings allowing four hits and two runs, while walking three and striking out six.

RoughRiders Sweep Double-Header

Justin Marks (3-5) went four and a third innings for the Naturals allowing four hits and three runs while walking one and striking out three. The start was just the second for Marks since returning from the disabled list.

Monty starts today.

TEN RUNS IN SECOND INNING FUELS WILMINGTON

Matt Ridings only had to lock in the cruise control after that. He tied a season-best with seven innings worked, allowing an unearned run on three hits and a walk while chalking up seven whiffs. Edwin Carl finished the game with two scoreless frames, surrendering just a walk.

IT'S DEJA BLUE AS WILMINGTON WALKS OFF ON CALIXTE'S HIT

Pounders tossed his second start of seven innings in as many nods. He yielded three hits and a walk with seven strikeouts. Chase Boruff worked a 1-2-3 eighth inning. Robinson Yambati came on for a scoreless ninth, as he earned his second victory in three days.

HILLCATS OPPORTUNISTIC NINTH CLAIMS SERIES FINALE - Pimentel will start game 1. Adam game 2.

KC lost 1-2, won 7-3 and lost 4-7

Bello and Chapman Lead Chukars to Win
Decisive 6th Inning Dooms Chukars
7-Run Lead Disappears in Chukars Loss

Minor deals, Correa homers in 5-1 Royals loss
Greenville hurlers blank Royals 2-0
Royals avoid sweep, beat Astros 8-4

AZL lost 5-12, 1-5 and won 5-2

DSL lost 0-2 and won 6-5

The Starting 9 - Pitching dominates the list again
Diamonds in the Rough 8.17
POD - Matt Ridings
HOD - Justin Trapp
RLPOD - Rainier Bello
Diamonds in the Rough 8.18
POD - Brooks Pounders
HOD - Anthony Seratelli
RLPOD - Nic Cuckovich
Diamonds in the Rough 8.19
POD - Jake Odorizzi
HOD - Rey Navarro
RLPOD - Nic Cuckovich

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Storm Chasers Fall to Nashville, 9-1 - Dwyer will start for Omaha tonight.

RoughRiders Sweep Naturals

Mike Montgomery (2-4) went five innings allowing five hits and four runs, while issuing five walks. Ethan Hollingsworth worked out of the jam in the seventh inning, and struck out the side in the top of the eighth inning to finish out the game for Northwest Arkansas.

Sulbaran starts for NWA

KEYS SWEEP ROCKS IN DOUBLEHEADER - Ferguson will try to right the ship.

Late grand slam decisive for Cougars

BURLINGTON, Iowa – Trailing by two in the eighth inning, the Kane County Cougars battled back as Chris Elder's grand slam carried the team to a 5-4 victory against the Burlington Bees on Monday night at Community Field.

Zimmer starts tonight for KC

Doubles Doom Chukars

Selman (5-2) picked up his second straight loss against the Mustangs with a season high seven runs allowed, five earned, on seven hits over five innings pitched. The lefty still struck out seven to increase his Pioneer League leading total to 80.

Royals come from behind, win 5-4

Burlington cut into Kingsport's lead in the bottom of the fourth when Bubba Starling led off the inning with a solo home run to left field. The home run was his tenth of the season, pulling the Royals within two runs.

Burlington will play doubleheaders each of the next two days.

AZL won 7-0

DSL won 17-4

Diamonds in the Rough 8.20
POD - Angel Baez
HOD - Paulo Orlando
RLPOD - Ariel Estades

Royals Prospect Profile: Orlando Calixte Vs Cheslor Cuthbert

After taking a look at writers here at the rankings a few of the PTP Crew put up last week for Kansas City Royals prospects it gave me the idea of comparing the two guys that I am fortunate to see on a regular basis.

Name To Know: Sam Selman

The Royals selected left-handed pitcher Sam Selman out of Vanderbilt, in the second round of the 2012 MLB first-year player draft. Selman was the 66th overall pick and could very well make a splash in the big leagues a few years from now. He was signed in June and reported to the Rookie League, Idaho Falls Chukars. Selman has immense amounts of raw potential and it’s best we take a closer look at this projectable lefty the Royals view so highly.

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Storm Chasers Shutout by the Sounds; Lose 7-0

Lefty Chris Dwyer (3-4) was hit with the loss after being stung for six runs over 11 hits in his 4.2 innings on the mound. Wil Myers paced Omaha (77-54) offensively with his 2-for-4 performance at the plate. Nashville's Wily Peralta (7-10) earned the win after blanking the Chasers over five innings while striking out eight.

Davis will start

Scruggs Smothers Naturals

Sulbaran (0-2) went three and two-thirds innings allowing four hits and five runs, while walking four and striking out five.

Sugar Ray will take the mound.

FERGUSON AND CARL SEND ROCKS TO TRIUMPH

The Rocks pitching staff locked it down from there. Wilmington starter Andy Ferguson pitched 3.2 perfect frames into the seventh inning. Edwin Carl came on in the seventh and bolted down the save. He went 2.1 perfect innings as well, including 5 strikeouts in a row. The two combined to retire 19 consecutive Keys batters to close out the contest.

Ridings will look to continue his solid pitching.

Errors cost Cougars in loss against Bees

BURLINGTON, Iowa – Three errors from the Kane County Cougars’ defense led to five unearned runs as the Burlington Bees took advantage for a 6-3 victory Tuesday night at Community Field.
Burlington (64-62, 32-25 second half) grabbed the lead with four runs in the bottom of the third against Kyle Zimmer (2-3). Michael Fabiaschi reached to start the frame on a throwing error by Jack Lopez.

Melville is starting in a rehab assignment.
Cougars, Cubs reportedly eyeing partnership - Sounds like the Royals could be relocating their low-A club somewhere else.

Chukars won 5-3

Royals split double-dip with Mets

AZL had the day off

DSL won 6-0

Diamonds in the Rough 8.21
POD - Edwin Carl
HOD - Orlando Calixte
RLPOD - Diego Goris

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http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120823&content_id=37198306&vkey= news_t541&fext=.jsp&sid=t541]Storm Chasers Zapped by the Zephyrs, Lose 8-6 - Verdugo starts today

Naturals Win A Wild One - Mariot will start

FOUR-RUN EIGHT LIFTS KEYS

Brett Eibner's strikeout rate is on a historic pace. Eibner's 156 strikeouts ranks third on the franchise's single season record list. He is one behind second-place Gary Coffee (157 Ks, 1997) and three behind first-place Donnie Ross (159 Ks, 2001).

Pounders takes the hill

Bandits battle through tough start to down Cougars, 6-2 - Kyle Smith will start for KC

Chukars win 11-5

Game two win puts B-Royals in playoffs - Caramo starts for the Royals

AZL won 12-5

DSL won 3-2

Diamonds in the Rough 8.22
POD - NONE
HOD - Orlando Calixte
RLPOD - Elier Hernandez

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Omaha Bests New Orleans, 11-1, on Thursday

Southpaw Ryan Verdugo (12-3) pitched well as he picked up his 12th win on the year. The left-hander went 6.0 innings and allowed one run over five hits while striking out five. Donnie Joseph and Juan Gutierrez combined to work the final three frames and did not allow a run to cross.

Odorizzi starts for the Chasers tonight

Cardinals Rally in Ninth - Ventura starts for NWA

LATE NINTH-INNING RALLY PROPELS KEYS INTO FIRST - Perez will take the hill

Cougars lose 2-0

Smith allowed just two earned runs in six innings of work, scattering eight hits and striking out five and walking none.

Brooks will start for KC

Chukars lose 5-4

Shields named Manager of the Year - Also, Leonard was named the Appy League 3B of the Year, Threlkeld named the DH of the year and Starling the Utility OF of the Year.
Burlington to Host Playoff Game Thursday

The Royals first baseman, who had just been named to the Appalachian League All Star Team, drilled a ball deep down the line in left field. Threlkeld's drive landed well over the wall and just inside the foul pole for a grand slam and a 4-0 Royals lead. Fred Ford immediately followed suit with a solo home run over the center field wall.

Hernandez slated to start for the Royals

AZL lost 7-11

DSL won 7-5. Today and tomorrows games have been cancelled. Appears that the season is over. Looks like they finished 41-27 and in 2nd place. 8 games out of first.

Diamonds in the Rough 8.23
POD - Ryan Verdugo
HOD - Yem Prades
RLPOD - Pedro Gonzalez

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Omaha Shutout, 6-0, by New Orleans on Friday
Chasers Top the Zephyrs, 5-1, on Saturday
Omaha Finishes Home Slate with a 7-2 Win

Prades Walks off in Fourteenth

Yordano Ventura went four and two-thirds innings in his first start back from the disabled list. The right-hander allowed just two runs and struck out five.

Nina, Drillers Walk-off

Marks went five and a third innings for the Naturals allowing five hits and one run, while walking two and striking out six.

Naturals' Late Rally Falls Short - Monty pitches tonight.

BATS EXPLODE FOR 11 IN BLOWOUT
ROCKS AND HILLCATS SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER

Brett Eibner's strikeout rate has made the Blue Rocks record books. The Rocks center fielder whiffed twice in Game One. His second one saw his season total rise to 160 strikeouts. That fanning made him the franchise's single season record holder, as he passed Donnie Ross (159 Ks, 2001).

Adam pitched well. Ferguson starts next

KC won 11-10, 4-3 and lost 6-7

Error Saves Chukars in Slugfest
Extra Base Hits Not Enough for Chukars
Chukars lost 9-0 yesterday

Caldwell leads Cardinals past Royals 6-5
Johnson City's first inning downs Royals
Burlington lost 2-5 yesterday

AZL won 6-2 and lost 0-9. Off on Sunday

Wil Myers Voted as the PERT Plus MiLB Star Hitter

Myers currently leads Minor League Baseball in home runs. He also ranks among the top 10 Minor Leaguers in RBIs, extra-base hits and slugging percentage, making him an easy choice for the award.

And according to Baseball Reference, the only thing keeping him out of KC is the 11th worst offensive season in MLB history since 1901. Makes sense doesn't it?
The Starting 9
Diamonds in the Rough 8.24
POD - Ethan Hollingsworth
HOD - Justin Trapp
RLPOD - Ranier Bello
Diamonds in the Rough 8.25
POD - Nate Adcock
HOD - Justin Trapp
RLPOD - Rainier Bello
Diamonds in the Rough 8.26
POD - Jason Adam
HOD - Rey Navarro
RLPOD - Alex Hudak
More Than Just Bubba: Burlington Royals Clinch Appy League East Division - Some nice brief info on a number of the youngsters in Burlington.
Sam Selman Named Pioneer League Pitcher of the Year - Not a surprise to anyone who's followed him this year.

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Omaha pounds out 18 hits to begin final regular season road trip - Verdugo slated to start today for the Chasers

Drillers Big Inning Does in Naturals

Mike Montgomery (2-5) went six innings allowing eight hits and seven runs, while walking one and striking out six

Sulbaran to start

SEASON-HIGH IN HITS STARTS HOMESTAND WITH WIN - Ridings takes the hill

KC won 4-0

Chukars had the day off

Royals won 7-4

AZL lost 2-3

Diamonds in the Rough 8.27
POD - Andrew Triggs
HOD - Irving Falu
RLPOD - John Lamb!

Lamb pitched three innings and struck out three. No hits, no runs, no walks.

Wil Myers Highlight video via MiLB.com