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Red Sox calling up Chavis for MLB debut

No. 76 overall prospect joining Boston to help out in infield
12:55 PM EDT

The defending World Series champs could use some help and, at least for now, they're turning to their top prospect.The Red Sox are calling up Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his Major League debut, the organization announced Friday. Tzu-Wei Lin was also recalled, while Eduardo Núñez was placed

Vlad Jr. crushes mammoth homer for Buffalo

Top Jays prospects Guerrero, Bichette deliver four hits, four RBIs
April 17, 2019

There's not much to say that hasn't already said about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but the slugger just keeps on putting on a hitting clinic. Baseball's top overall prospect collected two hits -- including a towering home run -- and scored twice, but Triple-A Buffalo fell to Pawtucket, 11-8, on Wednesday night

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 14

Phils' Bohm belts first pro homer, Royals' Matias goes deep twice
April 15, 2019

Phillies 3B Alec Bohm, Class A Lakewood: 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs -- It took awhile, but Bohm finally has his first professional home run. Last year's No. 3 overall pick sent a two-run shot to left field in the third inning against Delmarva in his 175th career at-bat. The Phils' top

Red Sox Prospect Primer: Power up top

Dalbec, Chavis set to slug in upper levels for reigning champs
March 20, 2019

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Loudest tool: Bobby Dalbec, 3BAfter

Astros reassign Whitley, Tucker to Minors

Martin, Bukauskas also head down; Mets send Gimenez, Tebow
March 12, 2019

Big league camp is losing several more Top-100 prospects. The Astros reassigned Forrest Whitley, Kyle Tucker, Corbin Martin and J.B. Bukauskas, along with three others, to Minor League camp Tuesday.

Toolshed: 40-man roster protection preview

A system-by-system rundown of ranked Rule 5-eligible prospects
November 16, 2018

With a single transaction, a bunch of prospects are about to take big steps in their careers, while others will be left to await their fate.Next Tuesday, Nov. 20, brings the deadline in which organizations must protect eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man

Toolshed: Dipping into 2018 BABIPs

How balls in play affected prospect performance this season
September 12, 2018

Context is key.Statistics, even a simple one like batting average, can tell one story, but they don't tell the whole story. It's why slash lines (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage) have come into vogue. It's one thing to note that Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941. But we have an even

Seven Sea Dogs Headed to the Arizona Fall League

Annual Prospect League begins on October 9th
August 30, 2018

Portland, Maine - The rosters for the 27th season of the Arizona Fall League were announced on Thursday, August 30. Seven Sea Dogs from this year's squad were selected to the Mesa Solar Sox: Michael Chavis, Bobby Dalbec, Darwinzon Hernandez, Josh Ockimey, Esteban Quiroz, Teddy Stankiewicz, and Josh Taylor. The

Chavis raps out three more hits for PawSox

Top Red Sox prospect is 8-for-14 in first three Triple-A games
August 26, 2018

If Michael Chavis is having any issues adjusting to the International League, it certainly isn't showing. The top-ranked Red Sox prospect collected three hits and drove in a pair of runs on Sunday as Triple-A Pawtucket rolled past Buffalo, 8-3, at Coca-Cola Field. Chavis is 8-for-14 with two homers and six

Vlad Jr. stands above the rest for Buffalo

Top prospect logs three hits; Chavis bashes first Triple-A homer
August 25, 2018

In a game that featured an abundance of offense from a number of touted prospects, the man -- or man-child -- at the top of the list showed why he's earned that spot.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs on Friday as Triple-A Buffalo pounded Pawtucket,

Red Sox promote Chavis to Pawtucket

No. 98 overall prospect produced .897 OPS in return to Portland
August 24, 2018

It may have taken longer than anyone would have liked, but Michael Chavis' arrival in the International League is imminent. The Red Sox are promoting MLB.com's No. 98 overall prospect from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Pawtucket, the Sea Dogs announced Friday afternoon.

'Dogs swept by 'Cats 4-2 and 6-4

Dalbec reaches 100 RBI/Lopez 2 doubles
August 22, 2018

Manchester, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (71-55) swept a doubleheader from the Portland Sea Dogs (55-72) on Wednesday night, 4-2 and 6-4 at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

'Dogs walk it off on a sacrifice bunt, 4-3 over 'Cats

Bullpen works four hitless frames
August 21, 2018

Portland, Maine - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (69-55) committed back-to-back errors in the bottom of the ninth and the Sea Dogs (55-70) walked off with a 3-2 victory in front of 7,163 fans on Tuesday night at Hadlock Field. Portland swept the two-game series over the Fisher Cats.

Chavis and Bollinger Win Weekly Awards

August 13, 2018

PORTLAND, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of August 6th through August 12th.

Chavis hits .560 to earn E.L. Player of the Week honors

August 13, 2018

Portland, Maine - The Eastern League has announced their weekly award winners for August 6-12, selecting Sea Dogs infielder Michael Chavis as this week's player of the week.

'Dogs complete series win, 6-2 at Akron

Chavis, Dalbec, and Kent lead the way
August 12, 2018

Akron, Ohio - Michael Chavis and Bobby Dalbec each drove in three runs, leading the Portland Sea Dogs (49-68) to a 6-2 win over the Akron RubberDucks (67-52) on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park. Portland took two of three in the series, their first series win in Akron since 2014.

'Dogs hold on for a 10-9 win at Akron

Betts and Rei each homer
August 10, 2018

Akron, Ohio - Bobby Dalbec snapped a 9-9 tie with a game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning, lifting the Portland Sea Dogs (48-67) to a 10-9 win over the Akron RubberDucks (66-51) on Friday night at Canal Park. Portland has won back-to-back games by 10-9 scores. 

Chavis, Dalbec power up for Portland

Two of Boston's top six prospects each leave yard twice vs. Erie
August 9, 2018

It took only two pitches to reveal just how potent Michael Chavis and Bobby Dalbec can be in middle of the batting order for Double-A Portland.Chavis, Boston's top-ranked prospect, and No. 6 Dalbec each went deep twice to launch the Sea Dogs to a 10-9 win over Erie at UPMC

Chavis & Dalbec homer twice, 'Dogs win 10-9

Portland finishes 3-3 against Erie in 2018
August 9, 2018

Erie, PA - The Portland Sea Dogs (47-67) hit five homers, and Dedgar Jimenez (7-7) worked six strong innings, leading Portland to a 10-9 win over the Erie SeaWolves (54-61) on Thursday night at UPMC Park in the series finale. Portland dropped two of three in the series but finished

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 7

Rays' Liberatore nearly perfect in GCL; Palumbo fans 11
August 8, 2018

Theme of the dayGetting in gear: Triple-A Indianapolis hitters Kevin Newman and Jacob Stallings each hit for the cycle in the same inning. That's right -- an actual bi-cycle! It's the second time a pair of teammates have both hit for the cycle in the same Minor League game this

Erie takes the series opener, 5-3 on Tuesday

Michael Chavis ties career-high with 4 hits
August 7, 2018

Erie, PA - The Erie SeaWolves (53-60) scored four times in the sixth inning and beat the Portland Sea Dogs (46-66), 5-3 on Tuesday night in the series opener at UPMC Park. Sea Dogs' 3B Michael Chavis tied a career-high with four hits.

Richmond sweeps 'Dogs, 4-1 and 3-1

Series finale on Sunday at 1:00 PM
August 4, 2018

Portland, Maine - The Richmond Flying Squirrels (52-57) struck back on Star Wars night at Hadlock Field and swept both sides of a doubleheader with the Sea Dogs (45-65), winning 4-1 and 3-1.

Prospect Roundup: Games of July 9

Braves' Muller sets new strikeout high; Tribe's Longo adds four hits
July 10, 2018

Theme of the dayDingers on dingers: There were plenty of home runs Monday with the Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby taking place in Columbus. Toledo slugger Chad Huffman ended up walking away with the belt by capturing his second Triple-A Derby title. He won the first one in 2009. Lorenzo

Chavis finds stroke with Spinners

Red Sox top prospect homers, picks up three hits
July 9, 2018

With Double-A Portland on the All-Star break, Michael Chavis returned to the New York-Penn League and rediscovered his form.Boston's top prospect collected his first home run and three-hit game of the season, doubling twice Monday as Class A Short Season Lowell took down Hudson Valley, 9-6, at LeLacheur Park.

'Dogs drop series finale in Hartford, 4-1 on Sunday

Josh Ockimey hits 12th homer
July 8, 2018

Hartford, Conn. - The Hartford Yard Goats (43-44) scored three times off Mike Shawaryn (4-7) in the third inning and never looked back, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs (34-53), 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Dunkin' Donuts Park.