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State of the System: Boston Red Sox

Infield remains strength, needed pitching help on way to Fenway
@SamDykstraMiLB
October 21, 2020

Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's new State of the System series evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. It has not been an ideal 2020

Houck dominates Yankees in Fenway debut

10th-ranked Red Sox prospect takes no-hitter into sixth inning
@tylermaun
September 20, 2020

Tanner Houck introduced himself to Red Sox fans last week with a strong -- and charitable -- Major League debut. On Sunday, he introduced himself to Fenway Park with an even better performance against his team’s archrival. Houck took a no-hitter into the sixth and ended up allowing an unearned

Houck strikes for charity in Red Sox debut

Boston's No. 10 prospect fans seven over five scoreless innings
@tylermaun
September 15, 2020

Prior to his Major League debut Tuesday, Tanner Houck made it known that he wanted his first appearance on the mound to be about more than just baseball. He came through. Boston’s No. 10 prospect tossed five stellar innings in his first big league start, notching seven strikeouts -- and

Wimberly leads seven Sox alum in Arizona Fall League

Salem has full representation in offseason stage
September 18, 2019

PEORIA, Arizona (September 18, 2019) - Salem manager Corey Wimberly and seven Red Sox alum kick-off Arizona Fall League play this afternoon.Pitchers Yoan Aybar, Jhonathan Diaz, Tanner Houck and Bryan Mata will serve as members of the Peoria Javelinas. Aybar and Mata will fulfill bullpen roles while Diaz and Houck

2019 Eastern League All-Star Game Rosters Announced

Flying Squirrels host All-Star Game for first time on Wednesday, July 10 at The Diamond
June 24, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball, announced the rosters on Monday for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, which will take place at The Diamond on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Flying Squirrels are hosting the event for

2019 Eastern League All-Stars Announced

June 24, 2019

Portland, Maine - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball, announced the rosters on Monday for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, which takes place at The Diamond on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:05 p.m. The Sea Dogs have pitchers Tanner Houck and Dedgar

Two-out runs continue! 'Dogs win 6-3 at Erie

Portland earns their fourth straight win
June 17, 2019

Erie, PA - The Portland Sea Dogs (26-40) matched a season high with their fourth straight win, defeating the Erie SeaWolves (31-33), 6-3 on Monday night in the series opener at UPMC Park. Portland clinched a winning road trip and will wrap up the first half on Tuesday night.

'Dogs get even with a 6-1 win at Altoona

Houck earns team-leading sixth win
June 12, 2019

Altoona, PA - The Portland Sea Dogs (22-39) scored all six runs in the final four innings and beat the Altoona Curve (31-31), 6-1 on Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The win forces a rubber match-up in the series finale on Thursday night.

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 6

Padres' Urias keeps raking, eight's enough for Braves' Allard
June 7, 2019

Padres SS Luis Urías, Triple-A El Paso: 3-for-5, 3B, RBI, R -- There's been no let up for San Diego's third-ranked prospect, who extended his hitting streak to six games with three hits, including an RBI triple. Urias has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games and posted his

A record night for Portland! 20-2 win at Binghamton

Portland sets team record for runs and hits (26)
May 31, 2019

Binghamton, NY - The Portland Sea Dogs (17-34) set three offensive franchise records in a 20-2 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (30-19) on Friday night at NYSEG Stadium. Portland set new team records in runs, hits (26), and total bases. They hit six homers, the most since May 29th

'Dogs and Ponies split a pair of 1-0 games

Houck earns third straight win
April 27, 2019

Binghamton, NY - The Portland Sea Dogs (6-12) and Binghamton Rumble Ponies (10-7) split a pair of 1-0 games on Saturday afternoon at Hadlock Field. The doubleheader marked the first of three between the two teams during a nine-day stretch.

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 22

Boston's Houck fans nine; Angels' Rojas homers twice
April 23, 2019

Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck, Double-A Portland: 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K -- If it weren't for rain, a career start for the No. 6 Red Sox prospect may have been even better. The Sea Dogs and Yard Goats played five innings on Monday, and

'Dogs roll in a 9-2 win at Reading on Monday

Houck earns first Double-A win
Houck
April 15, 2019

Reading, Pa. - Tanner Houck (1-1) hurled five strong innings and C.J. Chatham drove in three runs, as the Portland Sea Dogs (2-6) defeated the Reading Fightin Phils (5-4), 9-2 on Monday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. The victory ended a three-game losing streak for Portland on the trip.

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 14

Twins' Lewis stays hot in Florida; Jays' Tellez homers twice
August 15, 2018

Theme of the dayNYPL steals the spotlight: The New York-Penn League held the final All-Star Game of the 2018 season in State College. Before the exhibition even began, Pirates first-rounder Travis Swaggerty was told that he was being promoted from Class A Short Season West Virginia to ... Class A

Prospect Roundup: Games of July 23

Cards' Knizner homers twice; Houck turns in first walkless start
July 24, 2018

Theme of the dayInjuries and coming back from injury: Want the good news or the bad news first? Monday brought news that No. 3 overall prospectFernando Tatis Jr. will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his fractured left thumb. (Also, Tim Tebow is out for the

Salem duo falls out short of no-hitter

Red Sox No. 3 prospect Houck ties career high with six frames
June 14, 2018

Tanner Houck was probably as surprised as anyone that he had a no-hitter going Thursday."Honestly, I didn't know]," the third-ranked Red Sox prospect said. "I kind of zoned out and stayed on attack mode and continued to work in the zone. It was just one of those days. In the

Toolshed: Taking stock of the 2017 Draft

Twins' Lewis, Angels' Adell among top picks taking off a year later
May 30, 2018

Nobody even knew where these guys would be in 2018 at this point last year. In mock drafts, their names were being moved around boards, then moved again. Rumors abounded about which club would take them.And then on June 12, they all officially became members of the 2017 Draft class.

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 21

Astros' Alcala adds up K's in short stint; Rays' Adames goes deep
May 22, 2018

Theme of the dayBrought to you by the letter K: Angels' No. 11 prospect Jose Suarez set the tone for the day when he struck out 11 in five innings for Double-A Mobile, moving into the Minor League lead with 69 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings. But he wasn't the only

Red Sox Prospect Primer: Chavis coming

Slugger set to press issue in '18; Groome ready to bounce back
March 22, 2018

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 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization. Shining star: Michael Chavis,

Houck spins three hitless innings for Lowell

No. 5 Red Sox prospect walks none, fans four in best pro start
August 1, 2017

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