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Minor League Barometer

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The White Sox have been forced to find silver linings the past two seasons, especially following last year’s abysmal 41-121 campaign. Though their current record is still subpar (7-21), help could finally be on the way. Edgar Quero is off to a sizzling start to his MLB career at catcher while Shane Smith has been a pleasant surprise in the rotation. The real crown jewels of the system could be mainstays as early as 2026 with Noah Schultz (18 strikeouts in 17.2 innings and listed at 6’10”) and Hagen Smith (25 Ks through 13.2) both putting on a show at Double-A. Grant Taylor is the oft-forgotten piece who could prove pivotal as he missed all of 2023 at LSU following Tommy John surgery and nearly all of last season with a lat issue. He looks healthy now and potentially offers at least three above-average offerings while compiling a 0.79 ERA with opposing batters hitting .111 against and 14 strikeouts across 11.1 innings alongside the aforementioned duo. As long as Taylor can stay on the mound and throw strikes, the White Sox could eventually find themselves back to relevance with this trio.

Here are some players in the headlines in this week’s edition of the Minor League Barometer.

UPGRADE

Here are some players in the headlines in this week’s edition of the Minor League Barometer.

UPGRADE

Trey Yesavage, P, TOR – A first-round pick in 2024, Yesavage has predictably made quick work of the opposition at Low-A so far with a 28:8 K:BB in 17.1 innings while the opposition is batting .153 against and has fanned 10 batters in back-to-back outings. A promotion looks to be in order for the East Carolina product, where the competition will become a better indicator of his future path. The 21-year-old righty immediately becomes the Jays’ top pitching prospect within a system that hasn’t done particularly well in developing pitching talent through the pipeline.

Bryce Cunningham, P, NYY – The Yankees were a bit more aggressive in terms of placement with Cunningham after being taken in the second round of last year’s Draft. And they’ve been rewarded as the 6’5″ hurler has more than held his own at High-A by posting a 2.63 ERA and 30:4 K:BB through 24 innings. Cunningham carries an impressive fastball/changeup combination while the effectiveness of a third pitch – a slider – will go a long way to determine his trajectory.

Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, ARI – Waldschmidt has been dynamite at High-A to start the year as he’s slashing .318/.483/.561 alongside four homers, 16 RBI and one steal through 19 contests with almost as many walks (18) as strikeouts (19). The 22-year-old has already suffered through a few injuries, including an ACL tear and hamstring strain that limited his appearances following his selection at 31st overall in 2024. When Waldschmidt has been on the field over the last season, he’s been superb, so now may be the time to buy in before others catch on.

Logan Evans, P, SEA – Evans was solid in his MLB debut for the Mariners on Sunday as he allowed two earned runs on two hits across five innings while picking up the win. He did walk three, but also fanned three. With Logan Gilbert joining George Kirby on the Injured List, Evans should receive at least a few more starts for the big club. When on, he induces plenty of grounders and pounds the strike zone. Despite the lack of an overpowering fastball, it still sits in the low-90s and Evans has almost a strikeout per inning since entering the minors. If he shines, he could stick in the rotation especially with the recent absences.

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Cooper Kinney, 2B, TB – Kinney is off to a fast start at Double-A having produced a .353/.405/.676 line in 17 outings. Perhaps the most intriguing part to this success has been the five home runs after recording 10 in each of the last two seasons. Kinney appeared to be the usual Rays prospect with above-average tools across the board with no one standout asset. But if the 22-year-old can continue to tap into his power stroke, he could become a more prominent figure in prospect circles.

Robby Snelling, P, MIA – It seems like Snelling has been talked about forever, yet he’s still just 21. After a stellar first pro season in 2023, he largely scuffled the following year with an unsightly 6.01 ERA across 16 starts at Double-A in the Padres organization. Snelling was shopped to the Marlins in the Tanner Scott deal last summer. Now at Double-A, Snelling is primed for a bounceback campaign having so far registered a 1.61 ERA and 29:3 K:BB through 22.1 innings and remains one of the younger hurlers at this level. He’ll continue to refine his fastball/slurve/changeup combo to try and vault back up the prospect charts.

Brett Callahan, OF, DET – Callahan is an overlooked up-and-comer who could start to gain some notoriety. A 13th-round pick out of St. Joseph’s in 2023, he’s hit for average at every level. In 71 games across three stops last season, Callahan notched seven homers and 21 steals. And he’s hit the ground running at High-A slashing .300/.367/.543 with four home runs, 17 RBI and one stolen base over 18 appearances. Callahan is slightly old for this level as he’ll turn 24 in November. The production has still been solid regardless and he could see a quick promotion to Double-A if his power stroke continues, and that would provide a terrific test toward his future path.

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Jack Perkins, P, ATH – Perkins is currently on the IL with a lat injury, the same one that delayed the start to his 2024 campaign. After coming back, he showed out with a 2.96 ERA and 100:35 K:BB in 76 innings at Double-A. Perkins boasts a complete arsenal, but has experienced some difficulty throwing strikes. And given his advanced age for a prospect (25) may be beyond saving at this point, at least in terms of command/control. If healthy, Perkins should have no trouble cracking the big league rotation later this year, yet he’s never pitched more than 107.2 innings in a season since entering the minors while both his age and injury history should be red flags.

Moises Chace, P, PHI – The strikeout stuff has always been there for Chace, though he lacks consistent command of his pitches and could ultimately end up as a high-leverage reliever. The former Baltimore farmhand came over to the Phillies in the Gregory Soto trade and has continued to pitch out of the rotation. Chace’s control was better down the stretch of 2024, but his wildness has returned with nine strikeouts and eight walks from 7.1 innings. He’s also never logged over 80.1 innings and is about as far from stretched out as a starter can be through three outings this season. Chace has also been slightly more hittable during a small sample size as well, so the question marks remain despite his considerable upside.

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Eleven Huskies Chase Championships In Eugene

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Schedule of UW athletes at NCAAs (all times Pacific) | Complete Event Schedule

Wednesday, June 11

Men’s Events

4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Nathan Green

4:35pm – Pole Vault – Scott Toney

5:58pm – 800m Semifinals – Kyle Reinheimer

Thursday, June 12

Women’s Events

4:21pm – 1500m Semifinals – Chloe Foerster, Amina Maatoug, Sophie O’Sullivan

4:35pm – Pole Vault – Amanda Moll, Hana Moll

4:38pm – 3000m Steeplechase Semifinals – Maggie Liebich

Friday, June 13

Men’s Events (plus Women’s Heptathlon)

11:45am – Heptathlon 100m Hurdles – Sofia Cosculluela

12:45pm – Heptathlon High Jump – Sofia Cosculluela

2:45pm – Heptathlon Shot Put – Sofia Cosculluela

5:12pm – 1500m Final – Nathan Green

6:14pm – 800m Final – Kyle Reinheimer

6:43pm – Heptathlon 200m – Sofia Cosculluela

Saturday, June 14

Women’s Events

3:30pm – Heptathlon Long Jump – Sofia Cosculluela

4:45pm – Heptathlon Javelin – Sofia Cosculluela

6:11pm – 1500m Final – Chloe Foerster, Amina Maatoug, Sophie O’Sullivan

6:24pm – 3000m Steeplechase Final – Maggie Liebich

7:43pm – Heptathlon 800m – Sofia Cosculluela

7:55pm – 5000m Final – Julia David-Smith, Amina Maatoug

SEATTLE – The big meet to crown the outdoor champs goes down in Eugene this Wednesday through Saturday. Hayward Field plays host once again to the NCAA Outdoor Championships and eleven Huskies are on their way to vie for hardware.

Men’s events will take place on Wednesday and Friday, and women’s events go on Thursday and Saturday, with the exception of the multis, as Sofia Cosculluela will compete in the heptathlon from Friday-Saturday.

Track events all four days will be televised live on the ESPN networks, while field events will have dedicated live streams on ESPN+. Day one on Wednesday will go live on ESPN at 4 p.m. Day two on Thursday will also be live on ESPN at 4 p.m. Day three on Friday will be on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. and day four will be on ESPN2 starting at 6 p.m.

The Husky women’s team has eight athletes set to compete in nine events, with the men adding three in three events. Amina Maatoug is the one Dawg entered in two events, doing the 1,500-meters and the 5,000-meters. Indoors, Maatoug also doubled at nationals, taking fifth in the mile then coming back to finish fourth in the 3k.

The women are coming off a fourth-place NCAA Indoors finish and hoping to rack up another big point total and crack the top-10 outdoors as well. Washington has finished in the top-25 in four of the past five NCAA Outdoor Championships on the women’s side.

The Husky men were 19th indoors this season, and are going for a fourth consecutive top-20 finish at the outdoor championships.

Several Huskies are set for their first career individual NCAA Championships this week. Sofia Cosculluela in the heptathlon and Maggie Liebich in the steeplechase are set for their first nationals, while Julia David-Smith competes as an individual for the first time, after running on the DMR indoors.

On the other side, Nathan Green is back for his fourth-straight NCAA Outdoors, as one of the favorites for the 1,500m title which he won in 2023. UW has won the past three titles in that event, with one from Green and two from Joe Waskom in 2022 and 2024.

Amanda and Hana Moll head into the women’s pole vault as the top two seeds once again. The sophomores went 1-2 at the NCAA Indoor Championships this year. Both have one indoor national title to their credit and both are seeking their first title outdoors.

Athletes reached Eugene by surviving the West and East Preliminary Championships two weeks ago in College Station, Texas and Jacksonville, Fla. respectively. Each site advanced the top-12 athletes or relays in every event on to Eugene for fields of 24 in each event.

Team scores are compiled by individuals and relays finishing in the top-eight in their events. Points for the top eight places are the standard 10 for first-place, 8 for second, then 6-5-4-3-2-1 for third-through-eighth. The USTFCCCA All-America format remains the same this season, as the top-eight finishers in every event will be named First Team All-Americans, the 9-16 finishers will be Second Team All-Americans, and 17-24 will be honorable mention.

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CCU IN OMAHA: Chants Sweep Auburn Super Regional, Book Return Trip To MCWS

Story Links AUBURN, Ala. — Coastal Carolina University Baseball is headed to the Men’s College World Series for the second time after sweeping the Auburn Super Regional with a 4-1 victory over the fourth-seeded Tigers on Saturday inside Plainsman Park. The No. 13 Chanticleers […]

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AUBURN, Ala. — Coastal Carolina University Baseball is headed to the Men’s College World Series for the second time after sweeping the Auburn Super Regional with a 4-1 victory over the fourth-seeded Tigers on Saturday inside Plainsman Park.

The No. 13 Chanticleers (53-11) won their 23rd-straight game and swept a ninth-consecutive weekend series.

Tied 1-1 in the seventh, Sebastian Alexander sparked a rally with a leadoff double. Walker Mitchell delivered the go-ahead RBI single to left, and two more runs came across on a fielding error and a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch.

Mitchell added insurance in the eighth with another RBI single, finishing 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Alexander doubled twice and scored twice as part of a three-hit day.

Jacob Morrison was strong in his start, scattering six hits and one run while striking out six over six innings. Hayden Johnson closed the door with three scoreless frames, striking out five to earn the win in relief and improve to 5-0.

Auburn (41-20) managed eight hits but left 11 runners on base. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the second on a two-out RBI single from Chase Fralick but were blanked the rest of the way.

Coastal Carolina will make its second-ever College World Series appearance next week in Omaha.

Notebook
Chants Headed Back to Omaha: Coastal Carolina advances to the College World Series for the second time in program history and first since capturing the national title in 2016. The Chanticleers are riding a 23-game winning streak, the nation’s longest active streak.

Mitchell Delivers in the Clutch: Walker Mitchell provided the go-ahead RBI in the seventh and an insurance RBI in the eighth, finishing 3-for-5. He has recorded multiple hits in five of the last six games.

Alexander Sets the Table: Sebastian Alexander went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored. He now has 12 doubles this season and has hit safely in 14 of his last 15 contests.

Morrison and Johnson Shine on the Mound: Starter Jacob Morrison allowed just one run over six innings in a no-decision, while Hayden Johnson tossed three shutout frames to earn the win. Johnson improved to 5-0 on the season with a 3.03 ERA across 32.2 innings.

Bodine Nears Defensive Milestone: Catcher Caden Bodine threw out two runners in Friday’s win and added another strong defensive effort behind the plate Saturday. With 45 career runners caught stealing, he is one shy of tying the program record of 46.

Up Next: Coastal Carolina will await its opening-round matchup in Omaha. The College World Series begins Friday, June 13, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Ryder Dodd Wins 2025 Cutino Award

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UCLA freshman Ryder Dodd has been awarded the 2025 Peter J. Cutino Award, recognizing him as one of the top players in NCAA water polo. Dodd is the first Bruin to win this honor since 2021 and the fifth overall in UCLA men’s water polo history. His outstanding performance included scoring twice in the NCAA Championship game, helping the Bruins secure their 13th national title. Additionally, Dodd set a league record with 102 goals during the season, further solidifying his impactful debut. He also earned multiple accolades, including ACWPC National Player of the Year and MPSF Player and Newcomer of the Year.

By the Numbers

Dodd scored a league-record 102 goals and 134 points in the season.
He scored in all 28 games of his rookie season, with multiple goals in all but one game.

State of Play

Dodd’s achievement contributes to UCLA’s legacy in water polo, marking the first time they’ve had a Cutino Award winner since 2021.
His 102 goals not only broke MPSF records but also set a UCLA freshman record, indicating his exceptional talent.

What’s Next

As with past winners, Dodd is poised to continue making significant contributions to NCAA water polo. His early success may lead to further accolades and possibly a professional career, depending on future performance.

Bottom Line

Dodd’s recognition as the Cutino Award winner exemplifies his outstanding talent and contributions to UCLA’s storied water polo program, signaling a bright future ahead for the athlete and the team.

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BISD volleyball, softball camps scheduled for this month

In addition to the upcoming basketball camps, Breckenridge High School will host a couple of volleyball camps and a softball camp later this month. Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp A Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp for incoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17. The camp will be […]

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In addition to the upcoming basketball camps, Breckenridge High School will host a couple of volleyball camps and a softball camp later this month.

Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp

A Lady Bucks volleyball skills camp for incoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17. The camp will be conducted by former Lady Buckaroo Jessi Warren, who recently graduated from Clarendon College, where she was a member of the women’s volleyball team. According to Warren’s Facebook page, she has committed to continuing her academic and athletic career at McMurry University in Abilene.

Warren has been playing volleyball since she was in the fourth grade. She was on the BHS volleyball team for three years and played club volleyball from the eighth grade through her junior year of high school. She has received multiple awards in high school and college.

The camp will be held in the BISD Athletic Center-Auxiliary Gym from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 5 p.m. with a lunch break from noon to 2 p.m. The cost will be $80 per student. To register, call Warren at 254-477-3540.

Volleyball Little Lady Bucks Camp

Younger athletes can learn new volleyball skills and have some fun at the Volleyball Little Lady Bucks Camp, scheduled for June 23-24.

The Little Lady Bucks Camp will be for incoming first- through fifth-graders. It will be held in the BISD Athletic Center’s Auxiliary Gym from 1 to 3 p.m. each day. It will cost $40 per camper. To register, contact BHS Volleyball Coach Latisha Clark at 254-734-6407 or latisha.bartley@breckenridgeisd.org

BHS Softball Joni Jackson Hitting and Skills Camp

For those interested in softball, the BHS Softball Joni Jackson Hitting and Skills Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, June 23-26, at the Lady Bucks softball field. Jackson and BHS Head Softball Coach Jocelyn Gonzales will lead the camp for kindergarten through eighth graders.

The first two days, June 23-24, will be for kindergarteners through fourth-graders, and the last two days, June 25-26, will be for fifth- through eighth-graders. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to noon each day.

The cost of the softball camp will be $55 per camper. Click here to register.

Sky High Volleyball Camp

Next month, a Sky High Volleyball Camp will be offered in Breckenridge. The camp will be presented by the volleyball coaches with Sky High Volleyball LLC, a competitive youth sports organization in Stephenville.

The camp will be held in the BISD Athletic Center from 1 to 4 p.m. July 28-30. The cost will be $75 per student (make checks payable to Sky High Volleyball).

For more information, call BHS Volleyball Coach Latisha Clark 254-734-6407.

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Records broken at the 2025 State Track & Field Championships

(WFRV) – Day two at the track and field state championships featured a bevy of local athletes taking home additional hardware. Ashwaubenon’s Thea Kral defended her shot put title, making it five total state championships for the Wisconsin commit. Kimberly’s Hunter Sprangers won the title in discus, claiming the discus-shot put double over the last […]

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(WFRV) – Day two at the track and field state championships featured a bevy of local athletes taking home additional hardware.

Ashwaubenon’s Thea Kral defended her shot put title, making it five total state championships for the Wisconsin commit. Kimberly’s Hunter Sprangers won the title in discus, claiming the discus-shot put double over the last two days.

Neenah sophomore Celia Gentile also won her second gold of the weekend (long jump, triple jump), while Notre Dame’s James Flanigan dominated the entirety of division two in both the shot put and discus.

Once again, De Pere’s Grady Lenn stole the show. He set a new state record in the 3200-meter just a day removed from doing so in the 1600-meter.

The De Pere boys (D1), Notre Dame Academy boys (D2), and Freedom girls (D2) all won team state titles.

Check out the highlights from La Crosse in the video above.

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Pipeline’s Gaudencia highlights beach volleyball team for continentals

By Benjamin Otieno Published on: June 08, 2025 01:15 (EAT) The national beach volleyball team was officially named on Saturday following the conclusion of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s League final and the individual awards ceremony. The team selection marks the beginning of preparations for the upcoming Continental Beach Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take […]

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