The Braves now have two top 100 position-player prospects in high-A Rome. Eric Hartman continues to hit the cover off the ball with a tantalizing power-hit-speed package as a 19-year-old who was taken in the 20th round of the 2024 draft. That seems like incredible value and frankly incredible luck that the Braves still signed him, as usually those prep players in the last couple rounds can be more backup plans than realistic signing expectations. He is joined by shortstop Tate Southesene who is looking like a complete player and a really savvy pick underslot in the 2025 first round. His underslot signing enabled the signing of Briggs McKenzie, who struck out 8 in his full-season ball debut. Things are looking really promising on the farm right now, with a nice set of draft capital and reportedly a huge international free agent incoming.

The Braves took another series, beating the Pirates 6-3 behind strong offense and a middling Spencer Strider performance.

The Reds are hoping to have star pitcher Hunter Greene back starting games in the majors before the All-Star break.

The Twins are bringing Royce Lewis back to the majors, as the former top overall pick has been tearing up triple-A pitching.

The Red Sox are reportedly shopping catcher Connor Wong, as they have a surplus at the position.