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With first pro multihomer game, 2025's No. 1 pick enjoying the High-A life

June 10, 2026

At an age when many kids might be finishing up their first year of college, Eli Willits is taking baseball by storm. The Nats' No. 1 prospect collected his first multihomer game as a pro and finished with three hits for High-A Wilmington, which fell to Greensboro, 4-3, on Wednesday

Here is each team's top performer from the 2025 Draft

June 10, 2026

Several members of the 2025 Draft class are wasting no time tearing up pro ball. No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits (Nationals) already has hit his way to High-A at age 18. No. 3 selection Kade Anderson (Mariners) leads the Minor Leagues with a 43 percent strikeout rate and a

Call him Mr. Milestone: Reds' No. 5 prospect joins Hall of Fame company with rare feat

June 10, 2026

Héctor Rodríguez rode a cycle into the history books. With the completion of the feat hot on the heels of his recent three-homer game, the Reds' No. 5 prospect joined some illustrious Major League company while leading Triple-A Louisville's 20-5 rout of Iowa on Wednesday at Louisville Slugger Park.

Golden Spikes Award finalists revealed, including No. 1 Draft prospect

June 10, 2026

And then there were three. The quest to identify the top amateur baseball player in the nation has officially entered its final stretch as USA Baseball announced the finalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award on Wednesday. Roch Cholowsky (UCLA), Daniel Jackson (Georgia) or Landon Hairston (Arizona State) will be

Watch FREE: Red Sox top prospect Arias faces Phils 2025 first-rounder Wood tonight

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June 10, 2026

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

Cubs prospect Owen Ayers has a sixth sense for hits, RBIs in Double-A doubleheader

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For some, a doubleheader means twice the work. For Owen Ayers, it meant twice the opportunity to wreak havoc. Fresh off being named to the latest Pipeline Team of the Week at catcher, the Cubs' No. 9 prospect laid the groundwork for a second straight nod. He polished off a

Healthy again, D-backs' No. 9 prospect shows off filthy stuff at High-A

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A little less than three months ago, Patrick Forbes toed the rubber as the starting pitcher for the D-backs' Spring Breakout game in what amounted to his unofficial pro debut. Things quickly went haywire (four hits, four walks, two runs in 1 2/3 innings), and he was placed on the

Callihan blasts 1st MLB HR off Ohtani -- and his 2nd lifts Bucs in dramatic rally

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PITTSBURGH -- Tyler Callihan was already riding high entering his pivotal at-bat in the bottom of the eighth. A few innings earlier, Callihan blasted his first MLB home run out of PNC Park -- off starter Shohei Ohtani no less -- as it bounced into the Allegheny River. Coming up

Breaking down the 8 teams heading to Omaha for the Men's College World Series

June 9, 2026

The most exciting event of the college baseball calendar is upon us as eight teams will face off in Omaha this weekend in their quest to be crowned the best in the nation at the Men's College World Series. The action begins on Friday with West Virginia vs. Troy at

NEW Top 200 Draft Prospects list! Here are 7 key takeaways

May 28, 2026

As the calendar gets set to turn to June, Draft buzz is picking up exponentially. Scouts are scattered all over the country with NCAA Division I Regional play kicking off on Friday while also planning to see high schoolers in action for the last time in state playoffs. The Draft

Big Papi's son shows some familiar flair on first pro homer in Red Sox organization 

June 10, 2026

Red Sox Nation seemed to hang on every single one of David Ortiz’s 500 home runs for Boston, including a few of the most clutch swings in franchise history. Now 10 years after the legend’s retirement, his son showed off some of the same power his father revolutionized in the

Guardians' No. 4 prospect Stephen (elbow) placed on IL

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June 10, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Guardians pitching prospect Khal Stephen landed on the 7-day Minor League injured list on Wednesday with right elbow soreness, according to a club announcement. Stephen (who’s ranked as the Guardians’ No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline) most recently pitched on Sunday in a start with Double-A Akron. However,

What to expect from White Sox No. 2 prospect Montgomery in the big leagues

June 9, 2026

Braden Montgomery earning a promotion to the big leagues in mid-2026 is no surprise. The White Sox calling him up to bolster their postseason chances while holding a two-game lead on a Wild Card berth two months into the season? Now that's a shocker.

Looking at the most aggressive recent prospect assignments

June 9, 2026

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Mariners top prospect Emerson (back spasms) will avoid stint on the IL

June 10, 2026

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

No. 5 prospect Lara told Brewers star about contract offer before parents

June 10, 2026

LAS VEGAS – Add it to the long list of ways that catcher William Contreras has contributed to the Brewers’ success: He’s even helping players who don’t play for the Brewers yet. Before outfielder Luis Lara (Milwaukee's No. 5 prospect, No. 91 overall) told his own parents that the team

Daniel Guerra highlights

June 10, 2026

Emerson (back spasm) optimistic he will avoid IL, return to lineup soon

June 10, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Colt Emerson, it appears, will avoid the injured list. The Mariners’ uber-talented infielder was out of the Mariners’ lineup for the third straight day on Wednesday, but he did take swings in the cage for the first time since suffering a back spasm when throwing to first base

Houston (No. 7 prospect) showing encouraging signs in first full pro season

June 10, 2026

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White Sox likely to continue looking within for roster reinforcements

June 10, 2026

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Last year's No. 1 and No. 6 overall Draft picks battled in High-A

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June 10, 2026

Two of the top picks in the 2025 MLB Draft and two of MLB Pipeline’s top prospects did battle on Tuesday in High-A. Seth Hernandez (PIT No. 1 prospect, MLB No. 3) took the bump for Greensboro, while Eli Willits (WSH No. 1, MLB No. 4) made his debut for

Last thread of Crochet trade reaches Majors as White Sox call up Braden Montgomery

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Why is Braden Montgomery prepared for Major League Baseball? That specific question was answered by the No. 21 prospect overall and No. 2 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, after he was called up from Triple-A Charlotte for Tuesday’s series-opening contest against the Braves at Rate Field.

'Young colt' Carrigg shows some hustle -- and gets dirty -- in debut

June 10, 2026

DENVER -- As soon as his first hit bounced past first base and into the right-field corner at Coors Field on Tuesday night, Rockies No. 6 prospect Cole Carrigg had third base in his sights – darn any possible consequence. The batting helmet would not stay on through his long

Lazaro Montes enjoying homer barrage at Double-A -- and you have to see his latest

June 10, 2026

As the calendar flips to June and the weather continues to heat up, so does the bat of Lazaro Montes. The Mariners' No. 4 prospect continued his torrid start to the month Friday night in Arkansas' 11-2 win over Northwest Arkansas at Dickey-Stephens Ballpark, as the outfielder delivered a 3-for-4

White Sox rookie becomes fifth player EVER with walk-off HR in MLB debut

June 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- Forgive Braden Montgomery if he was darn near speechless after the White Sox claimed a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over the Braves on Tuesday night at Rate Field. The 23-year-old rookie just made history in his Major League debut, so he had reason to search a bit