Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart (thumb) was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his thumb, which will not require surgery. He's expected to be recovered in four to six weeks, so he'll be ready in plenty of time for spring training in 2020. Bart was injured while playing in the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old is the Giants top prospect and No. 19 overall in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. While he probably won't make the big ...

San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart (thumb) suffered a right thumb fracture after he was hit by a pitch in the Arizona Fall League on Tuesday night. He is seeing a hand specialist on Wednesday. Bart just couldn't get away from hand injuries this year, as he also suffered a hand fracture earlier this season. The 22-year-old is San Fran's top prospect and No. 19 in baseball, per MLB.com. Bart hit a combined .278/.328/.495 with 16 home runs, 48 RBI and even five steals in 79 games ...

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (hand), the team's top prospect, went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run on Tuesday in his first game off the injured list for High-A San Jose. Bart missed 45 games with a fractured hand after he was hit by a pitch on April 15. The 22-year-old should rise quickly in San Fran's system and could be an option for the Giants late this year behind the plate, especially if Buster Posey's struggles continue. Bart is now hitting an even .300 and is the No. 23 prospe[...]

The 2019 Amateur Draft is upon us, and owners are either more excited to get more prospects or to finally get away from the creepy MLB Network nursery ad. [...]

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (hand) is progressing from a hand fracture on schedule and could get into an extended spring training game in around 10 days. Outfielder Heliot Ramos (knee) is also improving and could get into extended spring action in the middle of next week. Bart is the team's top prospect and Ramos is their No. 2 prospect, so the Giants would like to see them both return to the minors soon. Bart was hitting .270/.341/.541 with two homers and eight RBI in 10 games for [...]

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San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart, the top-ranked prospect of the Giants organization, according to MLB Pipeline, has been diagnosed with a broken hand. The fracture occurred Monday night as he was hit by a pitch. Bart will be out between four to six weeks -- a major blow to the organization's prized prospect. The 22-year-old hit .294 last season with 13 home runs and 40 RBI in 51 minor league games. [...]

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart left a minor league game on Monday night after being hit by a pitch and is visiting a hand specialist on Tuesday, according to a source. Bart is the club's top prospect and No. 22 overall, per MLB Pipeline, so they'd hate to lose him for an extended period of time. He is hitting .270/.341/.541 with two home runs and eight RBI in the first 10 games with High-A San Jose. Bart has a chance to be Buster Posey's successor as the everyday catcher in another yea[...]

Its not enough to just be overflowing with talent to have a good rookie season. You also need to have an opportunity. And $1 buys, or late-round selections likely wont win you a championship on their own but most championship seasons in fantasy baseball need a little luck from those picks or a lucky waiver wire selection.Today were going to look at rookie catchers (and one sophomore) that may very well help you in 2019 that may have been overlooked by other fantasy managers in your league. Chanc[...]

Catching, as a position, has gotten the brunt of fantasy angst over the past few seasons, with an aggregate wRC+ well below league average. And yet, this is precisely the reason that owners should be looking to add the young talent that will be taking these spots in the Majors sooner rather than later. Owning talent at the spot will save owners from being forced to reach in drafts for catchers, or, on the other hand, stop them from having to scan the waiver wire to get anything out of the positi[...]