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Nationals treasure: 2025's No. 1 pick enjoying homer streak at High-A

June 12, 2026

If there were any questions about how Eli Willits would handle his recent promotion to High-A, he's answering them emphatically. Washington's No. 1 prospect went deep for a third consecutive game and for the fourth time this week for High-A Wilmington, which lost, 7-6, to Greensboro on Friday night at

Leo De Vries rocks number 12. Naturally, he can't stop homering on the 12th!

@JesseABorek
12:45 AM EDT

Baseball and magic numbers go hand in hand. But this run from Leo De Vries has nothing to do with clinching a playoff spot. Rather, it’s a bit of celestial happenstance that seems fitting for one of the game’s youngest rising stars. The Athletics’ No. 1 prospect crushed his sixth

New York, New York: Yankees' top prospect delivers two-HR day at Triple-A

@allisonmast13
12:16 AM EDT

The Yankees are big believers in George Lombard Jr.'s talent. It's why they gave him a run during Grapefruit League play this spring and it's why they pushed their top prospect to Triple-A at just 20 years old in late April. What's a surefire way to prove you're ready for

Men's College World Series: Complete results, recaps, box scores

June 12, 2026

The most exciting event of the college baseball calendar is officially underway as eight teams face off in Omaha this weekend in their quest to be crowned the best in the nation at the Men's College World Series. West Virginia vs. Troy got things started at 2 p.m. ET on

Watch FREE: Aces-in-the-making Anderson, Sloan headline today's SEA/KC Double-A tilt

@brendan_samson
12:05 AM EDT

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

Finding a rhythm at High-A, Tigers' 2024 first-rounder mashes go-ahead HR

1:21 AM EDT

After a slow month of May, things have finally begun to click for Bryce Rainer these past two weeks at High-A. The Tigers' No. 2 prospect played the role of hero in West Michigan’s 8-6 win over Lake County at Classic Auto Group Park, swatting a go-ahead two-run homer in

Inbox: If 1st-round Draft picks were tradable who could they fetch?

June 12, 2026

I'm not sure which is greater, my College World Series fever or my Draft fever. And I couldn't be more excited about the Guardians promoting Daniel Espino to the big leagues, so I have Espino fever too. Let's try to abate at least one of those things by answering some

Farmelo, Celesten tee off in same game at High-A for second time in '26

June 12, 2026

Jonny Farmelo and Felnin Celesten as a duo are as dialed in as any hitters in June. Ranked just one spot apart among the top prospects in the Mariners' system, Farmelo -- No. 6 -- and Celesten -- No. 7 -- took inspiration from one another and homered in the

Espino on long-awaited promotion: 'I was crying a lot'

@tim_stebbins
June 12, 2026

CLEVELAND -- After Triple-A Columbus’ game against Omaha on Wednesday, Clippers manager Andy Tracy pulled Daniel Espino aside to deliver news that, understandably, caused the 25-year-old to become overcome with emotion. For most of the past four years, Espino’s development within the Guardians’ farm system was at a standstill. The

The Draft is one month away! Check out our latest mock

June 11, 2026

I’m not the only one hearing the ticking clock get louder, right? It happens every year when we’re just one month away from the MLB Draft. There are still games to scout, from the College World Series starting in Omaha on Friday to high school playoff games (highly touted Massachusetts

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

One way to kick off College World Series? Steal home!

June 12, 2026

The West Virginia Mountaineers didn’t wait long to make a statement in the Men’s College World Series. In the first inning of the program’s first MCWS game Friday, they scored a run. Actually, they stole a run.

Cards' Rodriguez joins elite prospect who's who with 2-HR game at Double-A

@JesseABorek
June 12, 2026

It was nearly impossible to take your eyes off Rainiel Rodriguez on Thursday night, and it wasn't solely because of the high neon green socks that he wore as part of the unveiling of Double-A Springfield's Ozarks Snipe Hunters alternate identity. The Cardinals’ No. 2 prospect drilled not only his

1 year after NCAA title, Boston's No. 2 prospect Eyanson carving up Double-A

June 12, 2026

READING, Pa. – One year ago, Anthony Eyanson was coming up on the game of his life, and he wanted to take the day easy. He kept his phone time limited, except to scroll through his camera roll some to look at pictures of Regionals, Super Regionals and other highlights

Willits homers for 3rd time in just 3 High-A games

@@maxralph_
June 12, 2026

Eli Willits is quickly making himself at home with High-A Wilmington. Willits -- the No. 1 pick from the 2025 Draft -- homered on Thursday to aid a 9-5 win for the Blue Rocks over Greensboro at First National Bank Field. It was already Willits’ third big fly in just

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

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

Braves' top prospect Caminiti lights up radar gun in impressive return to the bump 

June 12, 2026

A week ago, Cam Caminiti missed a scheduled start due to a minor wrist issue. It doesn't look like the Braves organization will have to worry about that moving forward. The Braves' No. 1 prospect returned to the bump and dazzled in High-A Rome’s 8-7 victory over Bowling Green on

Dodgers' No. 4 prospect Sirota extends on-base streak to 50 games during three-walk night

June 12, 2026

As his prospect stock continues to rise, so too does Mike Sirota's on-base streak. The Dodgers' No. 4 prospect reached safely for the 50th consecutive game during Double-A Tulsa's 7-6 walk-off win over Wichita on Thursday night at ONEOK Field. Demetrio Crisantes (AZ No. 5) was the last Minor Leaguer

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

Top 100 prospects: Injuries & roster moves

June 12, 2026

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

'He looked like death': Sullivan's MLB debut cut short due to illness

2:30 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS – Albeit short-lived, the big league debut of Rockies’ No. 11 prospect Sean Sullivan left Colorado with a platform to build on – not only in their eventual 6-4 loss to the Athletics, but also for the future. The 23-year-old lefty tossed three scoreless innings at Las Vegas

'He certainly made a case': Aldegheri zeroing in on open rotation spot

2:11 AM EDT

ANAHEIM -- Growing up in Italy, it would’ve been a much more conventional path for Sam Aldegheri to pick playing soccer over baseball. But Aldegheri took a different route and he’s been making the most of being a rare European-raised Major Leaguer, including throwing five strong innings in a spot

Off to blazing start: Jordan notches RBI single in 1st at-bat, goes 2-for-4

1:57 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cardinals made a flurry of moves on Friday, selecting the contract of infielder Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis, recalling right-hander Chris Roycroft from Memphis and optioning third baseman Nolan Gorman and right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Memphis. The team also transferred Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list.

Relying on inexperienced bullpen putting Pirates in precarious position

12:01 AM EDT

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates’ pitching puzzle has taken another turn. Pittsburgh’s bullpen entered Friday night with a 4.57 ERA, the fourth-worst mark in the National League. A solution could be coming as the Aug. 3 MLB Trade Deadline approaches. For now, however, the Pirates are forced to play a dangerous