Padres Prospect Report: June 25, 2009

Matt Antonelli goes yard in a loss. San Antonio gives up three hits but still takes a loss. Ali Solis has been an RBI machine for the Storm. Fort Wayne gets contributions from Blake Tekotte and Drew Cumberland. Nate Freiman breaks out but Pedro Hernandez is hammered hard again. Steve Garrison returns to the hill in the AZL. Erick Ojeda continues to throw well in the DSL.   Full Story

Tim Stauffer returned to the starting rotation with a well-pitched game but got a no-decision while Michael O’Connor debuts. Stephen Faris struggles out of the gate while Carlos Guevara and Philip Barzilla debut. Jeremy McBryde pitches well but is saddled with the loss. Manuel Nuno and Carlos Garcia have five-RBI games while Luis Domoromo touches home five times.   Full Story

Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced the team signed former George Washington shooting guard Maureece Rice to a free agent contract for the preseason training camp. An invitation was also extended to former Temple Owl Antywane Robinson.   Full Story

It was a month where the organization's farm teams were led by their first basemen. Everyone has heard about Ryan Strieby's power streak, but who else got hot in July?   Full Story

After taking to be really sure of his decision, Cowley (Kan.) College small forward Montrell McDonald (6-6, 190) ends a drawn out recruiting process by signing with the University of Arkansas.   Full Story

Cowley (KS) College small forward Montrell McDonald (6-6, 190) likes what he has found at the University of Arkansas on his official visit.   Full Story

In his weekly column, Dudley E. Dawson chats with current Texas Tech commit Montrell McDonald (6-6, 190) and Cowley head basketball coach Steve Eck about the prospect's upcoming visit to Arkansas this weekend. This story is sponsored by the Arkansas Toyota Dealers. It's free and so is a special offer to attend a Razorback event. Click on the Arkansas Toyota banner for details.   Full Story

Tuesday, the British Basketball Federation announced Great Britain's senior men's team for their EuroBasket campaign later this year.   Full Story

The Mets’ 24th round selection in last June’s draft had an award-winning rookie season with Kingsport as he was named the Appalachian League Player of the Year. Yet, Parker does not allow the distinction to carry too much weight as he reported to camp over a month early in preparation for his first full season. Inside Pitch caught up with Parker over the weekend to discuss his progress.   Full Story

We continue our examination of leaders at each position. In this feature, the focus is on the middle infielders. Though there are not many players at the highest levels of the farm who fill out this list, there is a competitive group in the lower ranges of the farm who will all get their opportunity in the future.   Full Story

We had many more than the Top 50 to consider in our rankings. However, we will not overlook those on the fringe of those rankings. This is a rundown of who missed the mark, what keeps them right on the other side of Thursday’s list, and what they need to do to break into that group. Here is a list of those Beyond the Top 50.   Full Story

The rookie infielder was a middle of the pack draft pick this season for the Mets, but certainly did not play like it as he found instant success with the Kingsport Mets. Michael Parker, who played all over the infield this season, was both effective with the glove and at the plate—the latter earning him league-wide merit. Inside Pitch spoke with Parker about his dynamic year.   Full Story

Drafted in the 24th round of the 2007 MLB Draft, the 22-year-old George Washington University alum has started his career in fine fashion. Parker sat down with Inside Pitch to discuss his game, the differences between college and proball, and much more.   Full Story

Great Britain's National Team completed the 'tryout' camp on Friday at IMG Academies in Sarasota, Fla., a familiar 'spring break' setting for the Dukes' second semester sports. No word yet on which players made the team: in the meantime, here's additional information (college, position, etc.) on the roster including news about GW's Pops Mensah-Bonsu. And a surprise DU connection.   Full Story

PITTSBURGH - Duquesne forward/center Kieron Achara (Stirling, Scotland/Maine Central Institute) has been named to the 20-man roster of the Great Britain National Basketball Team which opens its Florida Training Camp on Friday, July 20 in Sarasota, Fla.    Full Story

Outstanding pitching leads the way in a shutout for San Jose. Augusta gets another quality start, but the bullpen collapses late, as they fall from the top spot for the first time all year. Connecticut rallies late, and Fresno gets off to a great start before getting suspended. Just another Wild and Wet Day in the Minors!   Full Story

Augusta’s bats are handcuffed by Columbus as they are kept off the scoreboard. The bullpens implode late for Fresno and San Jose, and Connecticut drops another game in walk-off fashion. Just Another Winless Day in the Minors!   Full Story

Around the A-10 - couple commitments for A-10 schools along with two transfers. On the other hand, one senior will not get to play at all this season. Richmond gets a player back, reporters look at a few coaches' decision to not play regulars, players battlingm injuries, women's bnasketball news, and ...    Full Story

Duquesne alum Bryant McAllister, who led the Atlantic 10 in scoring and was second in assists last year with the Dukes, was placed on the injured reserve by the CBA Pittsburgh Xplosion on Saturday.   Full Story

Why is Sergio Romo so far down the list? What are Schoop's chances of becoming a major leaguer? Where's Jake Wald? And just how important are Draft-And-Follows, really? SFDugout.com answers these questions in the first Top 50 Q&A!   Full Story

Initially, Mike O'Connor was just a stopgap solution for the Nationals' starting rotation. Now, with John Patterson still having problems with his forearm and the success that O'Connor has had, the young lefty could be in the majors for much longer than expected.   Full Story

It's never easy to make a major league debut, but to make that debut as a pitcher against the St.Louis Cardinals lineup makes it a little tougher. That's the task ahead of lefty Mike O'Connor.   Full Story