Willie Calhoun

Last week in Dynasty Dugout, we went over a handful of top prospects that struggled during the 2017 season. This week is the exact opposite.Every season you always have prospects that blow everyone away and exceed expectations. Never has that statement been truer than in 2017. There have been so many spectacular performances, I could honestly write five or six of these articles, but I’ll keep it to just two. This week is about the hitters, with pitchers on deck for next week. Ronald Acuna (OF – ATL) Was there really…

The Minor League season may be coming to a close, but a lot of prospects and their respective seasons aren't. Players are making a push for a call-up when rosters expand in September and are preparing for the possibility of making an impact for their MLB team down the stretch.At 59-60, the Texas Rangers are a team right on the cusp of a playoff spot. The American League West has long been out of reach, but they're just two games out of a Wild Card spot. A strong final month and a half will make or break the Rangers'…

In last week's top 10, we took a look at some of the top closers in waiting. This week we turn our attention to some rookies that can make a big difference for your fantasy squad down the stretch.Let me start by saying this list is for recent and future call-ups only that are still available in fantasy leagues. You won’t find Aaron Judge or Cody Bellinger on this list, so don’t get mad. I’m warning you ahead of time.I honestly could have done a top-20 list here instead of just top-10. That’s how many good prospects…

With All-Star festivities having taken place in the minor leagues, it’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the lesser known prospects making names for themselves. These are all players who jumped on my radar with their performances during the first half of this season and who you should keep an eye on in dynasty leagues.CATCHER Danny Jansen (TOR) Age: 22 Level: AA Current stats: .351 avg, 7 HR, 30 R, 27 RBI, 26K/19BB in 54 games (205 AB)- Drafted in 2013, Jansen has come out of nowhere this season. The Jays…

The NL West is in order in part 4 of the series of MiLB players who should get promoted at some point this season (or have been called up recently).MiLB Players Watch-List: NL Central MiLB Players Watch-List: AL East MiLB Players Watch-List: AL Central  MiLB Players Watch-List: AL West MiLB Players Watch-List: NL East NL WEST Arizona Diamondbacks 1. Ildemaro Vargas 2B/SS and Ketel Marte SS/2B Ildemaro Vargas is a relatively unknown prospect. He has been in the minors since 2008 and has slowly…