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@SamDykstraMiLB
September 9, 2024

We here at MiLB.com can never get enough Minor League Baseball. If you're reading this, we're guessing the same can be said for yourself. Now we've made it easy for you to take in four games at a time and up to eight games total, all from the comfort of

Biscuits' Simpson becomes first player since 2012 to steal 100 bases

@benweinrib
September 8, 2024

Chandler Simpson has run straight into the record books. The Rays' No. 5 prospect became the first Minor or Major League player since 2012 to reach 100 stolen bases in a season on Sunday -- and he didn't need long to do it. In the bottom of the first inning

St. Paul's newest Saint marches around for inside-the-park slam

@alyssam_gomez
September 8, 2024

There’s aggressively introducing yourself at a new level and then there’s what Emmanuel Rodriguez did on Saturday night. MLB’s No. 21 prospect didn't just hit his first Triple-A homer -- he raced around the bases for an inside-the-park grand slam, marking his first roundtripper for the St. Paul Saints in

Flying Squirrels homer history made by Virginia's own

September 7, 2024

Bryce Eldridge’s family drove two hours from Fairfax to Richmond, Virginia, for an important week. Eldridge was returning to his home state as a pro baseball player and they would get to watch his first week at the Double-A level in person. On Saturday, they witnessed MLB’s No. 52 prospect

Former FSU teammates Smith, Tibbs III hit seminal homers on same night

September 5, 2024

Many miles separate the duo that used to hit back-to-back in the Florida State lineup, but their connection seems to extend beyond that. Cam Smith and James Tibbs III both knocked their first High-A homers -- and they both went to left-center field -- on Wednesday night. Tibbs' dinger for

Here are the 10 farm systems with the best outfield prospects

September 3, 2024

Last week, we looked at the top farm systems based on infield talent. This week, let’s go from the dirt to the grass. Below is a ranking of the top 10 organizations when it comes to those who patrol the outfield, using a combination of top-end Top 100 talent and

Road to The Show™: Rays’ Xavier Isaac

No. 20 prospect brings tremendous power to loaded system
@Gerard_Gilberto
September 2, 2024

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Rays prospect Xavier Isaac. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. The Rays recently unseated the Orioles atop the latest

BlueClaws' Miller starts September on perfect note

@thevandalorian
September 1, 2024

Nothing says rebound like a perfect day at the plate. On the heels of an 0-for-5 performance to close August, Aidan Miller started September doing what he had done a lot of last month -- stacking up a lot of hits. MLB's No. 28 prospect logged a career-high five knocks

Top 2 pitching prospects give White Sox glimpse of future

August 31, 2024

CHICAGO -- Noah Schultz took the mound for Double-A Birmingham Saturday night, with the No. 1 White Sox prospect and No. 14 overall, per MLB Pipeline, striking out seven over four scoreless innings in his 21st start of the season and 14th for the Barons. Somewhere around 370 miles away,

Dollander continues domination for Hartford with latest double-digit K outing

@JoeTrezz
August 31, 2024

This week on the MLB Pipeline Podcast and in Jonathan Mayo’s inbox, the question came up: Is right-hander Chase Dollander the best pitching prospect in Rockies history? With the way he's pitching, there might not be much time left for the debate to rage on. But no matter where you

Basallo hits first Tides homer? No ... wait ... yes, he did!

August 30, 2024

Samuel Basallo hit not one, but two balls out of the park Thursday night during the same at-bat and on back-to-back pitches. The first rocket launched by MLB's No. 10 prospect exited Jacksonville's 121 Financial Ballpark outside the yellow poles in right field, and was promptly deemed to be foul.

Kumar rocks Round Rock debut with career-high 10 strikeouts

@thevandalorian
August 29, 2024

There was nothing rocky about Kumar Rocker's introduction to Triple-A. In fact, the Rangers' top pitching prospect worked his deepest outing of the 2024 campaign in his Round Rock debut. Rocker -- Texas' 2022 first-rounder, who had a delayed start to his second pro season as he rehabbed from Tommy

Road to The Show™: Brewers' Misiorowski

@Gerard_Gilberto
August 27, 2024

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Brewers prospect Jacob Misiorowski. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Jacob Misiorowski can provide a boost for the Brewers

Cam you believe it?! Smith homers in sixth straight for Pelicans

@Jesus_Cano88
August 25, 2024

Cam Smith did it again. The Cubs' 2024 first-round Draft pick continued the hotter-than-hot stretch of his early pro career by homering in his sixth consecutive game en route to Single-A Myrtle Beach’s 5-2 win over Charleston. Smith smashed a game-tying two-run homer off left-hander Dalton Fowler (Rays), sneaking it

Mathews extends MiLB strikeout lead, carries perfecto into 7th

August 24, 2024

Quinn Mathews has become something of an expert at getting batters to swing and miss. Double-digit strikeout nights are beginning to become the norm when he steps on the mound. In that regard, Friday night was just another night at the office for the Cardinals’ No. 3 prospect. He fanned

Jenkins' first Kernels homer one-upped by Dragons' Collier

@JoeTrezz
August 23, 2024

The ball was flying in Dayton on Friday night, and two powerful teenage prospects took advantage and stole the show. MLB No. 4 overall prospect Walker Jenkins cranked his first High-A homer and Reds No. 5 prospect Cam Collier went deep three times as Dayton topped Cedar Rapids, 11-4, at

Lowder has opposition seeing Red in Triple-A debut

@Jesus_Cano88
August 22, 2024

Rhett Lowder was packing up on Sunday night in preparation for Double-A Chattanooga’s away series in Mississippi when he got a phone call from Lookouts manager Jose Moreno. As it turned out, the MLB’s No. 35 prospect wasn't going to join the team on the road since he was promoted

Anthony showing leadoff muscle for WooSox

@benweinrib
August 21, 2024

Roman Anthony has made quite the splash seven games into his tenure at Triple-A. Literally. MLB's No. 14 prospect launched his first home run for the Worcester Red Sox and it landed in the Elizabeth River. That highlighted Anthony's first four-hit night at the level in Tuesday's 8-5 win over

Road to The Show™: Red Sox outfielder Anthony

No. 14 overall prospect is making the most of his spotlight
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 20, 2024

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. It’s been quite a month for Roman Anthony.

Shoulder injury sidelines Lake Elsinore's De Vries

Padres' No. 2 prospect could miss remainder of his debut season
August 19, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- Leodalis De Vries' breakout first professional season may be coming to an early end. The Padres' 17-year-old shortstop prospect -- MLB Pipeline's top-ranked international signing in the current class -- suffered a strained right shoulder while diving for a ball on Sunday. Per team sources, De Vries'

DeLauter, Jobe find ways to shine in showdown

Erie slugger homers in third straight; Jobe fans 7 in 5+ innings
@benweinrib
August 18, 2024

It seemed like a preview of future AL Central rivals when two top 50 prospects clashed at Double-A on Sunday afternoon. For the second time this week, the Guardians' Chase DeLauter (MLB No. 42) stepped into the batter's box against the Tigers' Jackson Jobe (MLB No. 8). The former came

Stockton's Kurtz continues first-week power surge

No. 4 overall Draft pick goes deep for fourth time in first six games
@Jesus_Cano88
August 18, 2024

Nick Kurtz tormented college pitchers earlier this year. As it turns out, California League pitching can’t evade the A’s 2024 first-round Draft pick’s 65-grade power either. Oakland’s newly minted No. 2 prospect hasn’t shown any signs of cooling off. The Wake Forest product smashed a three-run homer in Saturday’s 11-1

Mighty Quinn: Springfield southpaw racks up 11 K's

Cardinals' No. 3 prospect reclaims Minor League lead in strikeouts
@allisonmast13
August 18, 2024

For many, a debut professional season played with three teams in three different cities at three different levels would be overwhelming. For Quinn Mathews, it’s the Cardinal way. The 6-foot-5 lefty, who spent four years as part of the Stanford Cardinal, has shot up the St. Louis Cardinals' system since

Chandler dominates, K's 11 in Circle City debut

Indians skipper Perez declares Pittsburgh's top prospect 'special'
@Jesus_Cano88
August 17, 2024

Bubba Chandler pumped his hand in excitement and yelled joyously as the final out of his second start for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians ended on Friday night. For the second consecutive start, the Pirates' No. 1 prospect dazzled with his new team, tossing six scoreless innings and tying his career

Spring Breakout returns for 2025!

See all of the matchups for next year's prospect showcase
@SamDykstraMiLB
August 15, 2024

Remember Paul Skenes squaring off against Jackson Holliday on opening night of the inaugural Spring Breakout? Pitching in his first Spring Training, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick struck out the 2022 No. 1 overall pick while showcasing a fastball up to 101.7 mph, a 90.4 mph splinker and a