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Here's everything you need to know for the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday

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Ever wanted to look into baseball’s version of a crystal ball? On Sunday, you’ll get your chance. The 27th All-Star Futures Game comes to Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank at noon ET on Sunday. As it stands, 38 of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects will take the same field in Philly after

6 Draft storylines to follow this weekend

July 9, 2026

The 2026 MLB Draft is officially just days away and you won't want to miss a second of the action. The weekend's festivities are set to kick off tomorrow with the High School Home Run Derby at 2 p.m. ET. MLB Pipeline's own Jonathan Mayo will be on the call

Watch MLB's High School Home Run Derby at 1:55 p.m. ET

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The MLB All-Star High School Home Run Derby comes to Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park at 1:55 p.m. ET on Friday. The event will stream live on MLB.com with Melanie Newman, Jonathan Mayo and Sande Charles calling the action. This year's eight Derby participants -- all of whom are eligible for

MLB's No. 1 prospect rises to the occasion with second pro slam on 3-hit night

@JesseABorek
July 9, 2026

There’s a lot that has to go right in order for a grand slam to happen. Batters have to either be patient enough to take a walk or aggressive enough to collect a knock that doesn't clear the fence. Then runners have to avoid overextending themselves. And of course, you

Breaking down the field for today's High School Home Run Derby

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On any given summer night in Philadelphia, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper can be found sending balls screaming into the seats of Citizens Bank Park as the present faces of the Phillies. For one afternoon this week, the next generation will give the baseball world a glimpse of the Major

Quintero! Morales! This High-A Dodgers prospect duo keeps on mashing

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One highly touted Dodgers prospect launched his second grand slam in 10 days. The other posted his third multihomer game of the season on a four-hit night. Just another day in the lives of Eduardo Quintero and Emil Morales at High-A. The Dodgers' No. 4 and No. 5 prospects respectively

Watch MLB's No. 1 prospect for FREE tonight in Double-A Brewers/Cubs tilt

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All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

2026 Draft starts Saturday! Here's what you need to know

July 6, 2026

Once again, the MLB Draft will coincide with All-Star Week, which makes it easy to draw a connection between the two tentpole events. Look at the initial All-Star rosters, and you'll notice 20 first-round picks and another 16 players selected in the first five rounds. Yes, baseball's stars of tomorrow

2026 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed

July 8, 2026

Playing in a city so defined by its history, the next generation of baseball's stars will put the sport's future on full display. The 2026 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced Wednesday morning with 38 of the 50 selected players on the American and National League teams coming from MLB

Episode 2 of the NBC docuseries 'Road to the Show' airs today

July 9, 2026

“Road to the Show,” produced by the Emmy Award-winning MLB Network, debuted with its pilot episode on July 1 and continues with episode 2 on Friday. The five-part series takes viewers through the defining moments that shape baseball's next generation -- capturing the pressure, sacrifice and determination involved in pursuing

Here is a look at each club's best Draft pick from the past 10 years

July 9, 2026

It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs

Here is the top Draft prospect for every state

July 8, 2026

Everybody is from somewhere. The annual First-Year Player Draft helps share the tapestry of baseball’s North American geography with players from all corners of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico expected to hear their names called when Day 1 of the process begins this Saturday in Philadelphia. Just think

Who goes No. 1 in the Draft? Here are the odds and the case for each candidate

July 8, 2026

The start of the 2026 MLB Draft is just days away. On Saturday, shortly after 1 p.m. ET, the White Sox will answer the question everyone has been waiting to have answered: Who will be the No. 1 pick? In these final days, the White Sox still have three players

Twins' Culpepper back on IL with recurrence of glute strain

July 8, 2026

Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:

1 thing to know about each Top 10 Draft prospect

July 6, 2026

The 2026 MLB Draft begins on Saturday in Philadelphia, site of this year's All-Star Game, which will take place the following Tuesday. As the nation's top high school and college players go from prospects to professionals, it's a great time to learn more about the stars of tomorrow. The MLB.com

Long collects career-high 5 hits amid scorching start to July

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Jonathon Long has shaken off a bit of a slow start to the 2026 season to return closer to his lofty standards at the plate, including a career night on Thursday. Long, the Cubs’ No. 6 prospect, went deep as part of a career-high five-hit performance for Triple-A Iowa. Long

Arroyo stays hot, hits 1st Triple-A homer in 3rd game at level

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Michael Arroyo has certainly enjoyed his recent promotion to Triple-A. The Mariners’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 43 overall clubbed his first home run at the level on Thursday, contributing to an 18-4 win for Tacoma over Las Vegas at Las Vegas Ballpark. Arroyo has now been on

Pirates recall pitching prospects Kelly, Harrington (source)

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates have recalled Antwone Kelly and Thomas Harrington, their Nos. 7 and 12 prospects per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Indianapolis, a source told MLB.com on Friday. The team has not confirmed the report.

Giants' No. 11 prospect Whisenhunt 'outstanding' in return to big leagues

Ryan Walker optioned to Triple-A in corresponding move
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SAN FRANCISCO – Things haven’t gone according to plan for the 2026 Giants, but Thursday provided a glimpse of a bright future that the club hopes to see realized soon.

Mets' High-A affiliate falls one out shy of no-hitter on Seaver anniversary

July 9, 2026

The stakes were far less important on Thursday night, but the symmetry was unmistakable. Fifty-seven years to the day that Hall of Famer Tom Seaver lost a chance at perfection with one out in the ninth inning, a group of Mets pitching prospects followed an eerily similar path. Dakota Hawkins

Twins know there'll be a top prospect waiting for them at No. 3

July 9, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – In one sense, the Twins find themselves in the best possible spot in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Conventional wisdom holds that the top tier of this Draft class consists of three players, and the Twins pick third overall. So, just sit and wait, and

Ricki Moneys highlights

July 9, 2026

Multiple early picks put D-backs in strong Draft position

July 9, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- There's no mistaking what the MLB Draft means to the Arizona Diamondbacks each year as a mid-market club. "The Draft is essential for us," GM Mike Hazen said. "For us to be successful, we need to have that consistent pipeline of talent." The good news for the

Pirates have struck gold early in recent Drafts. Can they do it again?

July 9, 2026

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh has the most pool money in this year’s MLB Draft, totaling $19,130,700 to upgrade its organization in 2026. The Pirates have succeeded in the first round in recent years, adding Paul Skenes with the first overall pick in 2023 and Konnor Griffin with the ninth pick in

These two Single-A affiliates combined for offensive showing not seen in at least 2 decades

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July 9, 2026

The Dodgers’ and Mariners’ Single-A affiliates delivered a historic barnburner on Wednesday night, the kind we haven’t seen in at least two decades. Ontario (LAD) defeated Inland Empire (SEA) 22-21 -- yes, you read that correctly -- in a nine-inning game that took three hours and 57 minutes to complete.