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Anderson, MLB's top pitching prospect, shows upside in highly anticipated debut

August 22, 2026

SEATTLE -- The leash was longer than maybe expected, and Kade Anderson nearly wiggled through it during the tensest moments of his MLB debut on Saturday afternoon. The Mariners’ wunderkind left-hander had just been backed by a headsy double play while clinging to a one-run lead in the sixth inning,

Braves' top prospect homers while wearing an ice cream cone jersey? We'll explain

@allisonmast13
August 22, 2026

Late August is traditionally referred to as the dog days of the baseball season. If Saturday night’s Columbus Clingstones game was any indication, the best way to get a rejuvenated pep is to play for a worthy cause, all while wearing a whimsical ice cream-themed jersey. And if you’re Eric

Cholowsky (wrist), Carlson (leg) shut down for rest of Minor League season

August 22, 2026

CHICAGO – Shortstops Roch Cholowsky and Billy Carlson, two of the top-rated prospects in the White Sox system, had their Minor League seasons shut down on Saturday, as announced by the team. Cholowsky was the top pick overall in the 2026 Draft, marking the third time in franchise history the

Now ace of his Double-A staff, MLB's No. 8 prospect stacks up 11 strikeouts

@brendan_samson
August 22, 2026

For the first time all season, Mariners' top pitching prospects Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan toed the rubber on the same night. Anderson was making his highly anticipated MLB debut, but that didn't stop Sloan from grabbing his own slice of the spotlight. The 20-year-old right-hander rattled off 11 punchouts,

Watch FREE on Sunday as MLB's No. 1 prospect headlines star-studded Double-A tilt

@brendan_samson
August 22, 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

Is this the catch of 2026?! Minor League outfielder makes jaw-dropping robbery

August 22, 2026

Will Turner made his submission for the best defensive play across the Minors in 2026 in impressive style for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs on Saturday night at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field. In the top of the third, the Red Sox prospect darted back to the center-field wall

NEW Top 100 and Top 30 Prospects lists are here!

August 13, 2026

The prospect landscape has changed a lot since we launched our first 2026 Top 100 back in January. After the Draft, a Trade Deadline and the bulk of the 2026 season, we figured it was time to update our rankings. And it’s not just a new Top 100 we’re unveiling.

Kade Anderson joins list of biggest pitching debuts of the past 20+ years

August 22, 2026

When Kade Anderson takes the mound for the Mariners for his Major League debut on Saturday against the Cubs in Seattle, he’ll be the 16th pitching prospect ranked among the top five overall prospects to make his big league debut. Here’s a look at the group he’s about to join,

Championship Bracket for the Dominican Summer League Cup is set!

August 22, 2026

And then there were four. With the conclusion of pool play in the second-ever DSL Cup on Saturday morning, the road to crowning this year's Dominican Summer League champion has been narrowed to the Padres Gold, Royals Fortuna, Reds and Giants Black squads.

Which system rose the most? Your prospects rerank questions answered

August 21, 2026

We had a feeling people might have a lot of questions and opinions following our full in-season rerank of the Top 100, all 30 team Top 30s and a new farm system rankings. Boy, were we right. We started on this week’s MLB Pipeline Podcast by answering a question about

Kade Anderson joins Skenes, Strasburg as college aces to enjoy meteoric rise

August 21, 2026

When Paul Skenes was taken as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, the clock for his Major League debut started instantaneously. It might have even started during his junior season at Louisiana State as the most dominant pitcher college baseball had seen in a long time. There

Tigers to call up No. 14 prospect LHP Sears for MLB debut Sunday

@Jackson_Stoneee
August 22, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The Tigers will be adding another strong left-hander to their bullpen when they call up No. 14 prospect Andrew Sears for his MLB debut in Sunday’s finale against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The 23-year-old reliever was in the clubhouse prior to Saturday night’s contest so he

2026's No. 3 pick swats first pro homer ... and knows exactly who he's giving the ball to!

August 21, 2026

Vahn Lackey has hit some memorable homers in his baseball career, but his latest dinger is one he won’t ever forget. MLB’s No. 19 prospect showcased his 60-grade power as he slugged his first professional homer in Single-A Fort Myers’ 7-6 loss against Palm Beach at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Giants' No. 4 prospect Level posts 4-hit night, his 2nd in August

@maxralph_
August 22, 2026

Jhonny Level’s breakout 2026 season is not slowing down. In fact, it's speeding up. Level, the Giants’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 47 prospect overall, managed a four-hit night on Friday for High-A Eugene. It was already his second four-hit game in a torrid August and his fourth

Witherspoon twirls 5 no-hit frames, continuing dominance since trade to Orioles' system

@maxralph_
August 22, 2026

Kyson Witherspoon has been simply dominant since joining the Orioles organization as a key part of the Adley Rutschman trade. And he turned in his best start yet on Friday. Witherspoon spun five hitless innings for High-A Frederick, striking out eight and walking three. The Keys couldn’t quite get him

115.9 mph HR moves MLB's No. 56 prospect into 2nd place on Minors leaderboard

@JesseABorek
August 22, 2026

Lazaro Montes has what many young hitters seek -- when he connects, the ball makes a different sound coming off his bat. Such was the case for MLB’s No. 56 prospect Friday night when he whistled a 115.9 mph go-ahead two-run homer for Triple-A Tacoma in its eventual 6-5 win

After overpowering Minor League hitters, Kade Anderson ready to take aim for the M's

August 20, 2026

Kade Anderson was the best pitcher in his Draft class after dominating in the top college conference. He went No. 3 overall to the Mariners last year. Yet somehow, he's still managed to exceed expectations. The 22-year-old made his 18 Minor League starts look absurdly easy, with each one making

Wood's best Double-A start yet includes K of rehabbing Team USA standout

August 21, 2026

While consistency has eluded Gage Wood for much of the summer, his high-octane fastball has consistently been one of the loudest weapons in the Minors. On Friday night, MLB’s No. 33 prospect brought the heat -- and plenty of trouble for opposing hitters. Wood allowed an unearned run and matched

White Sox top prospects Cholowsky, Carlson to miss remainder of 2026

August 22, 2026

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

Back to pumping 103 mph (!), Susana racks up K’s in latest rehab start

@JesseABorek
August 21, 2026

Almost a year to the day of when he recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts, Jarlin Susana and his 103 mph heat are back on the mound and looking in elite form. The Nationals’ No. 3 prospect made his third start of the year on Friday night, striking out seven of

One potential prospect callup for each team

August 21, 2026

Unless you were hiding under a baseball rock last week, you noticed Cardinals’ prospect Joshua Báez made his big league debut against the Cubs in Chicago last Saturday. All he did was make history by becoming the first player in Major League history to homer in his first three plate

Cards prospect Mathews rocked early in 3rd career start

August 22, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – With an overworked bullpen, a rotation that saw two starters land on the injured list in two days in this series, and a team clinging to its postseason hopes, the St. Louis Cardinals needed a solid and deep outing from left-hander Quinn Mathews on Saturday.

It's nearly Kade O'Clock: Top prospect ready for highly anticipated debut

Woo pushed back but not expected to land on IL; Vargas activated
August 22, 2026

SEATTLE -- Kade Anderson arrived at T-Mobile Park on Friday afternoon and so seamlessly looked right at home. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 5 overall will officially be added to Seattle’s active roster on Saturday, when he makes his MLB debut and starts against the Cubs

Kade Anderson joins The Show

MLB's top pitching prospect debuts
August 22, 2026

Reds 1st-rounder Lebron stays HOT with 4th homer in just 8 professional games

@maxralph_
August 21, 2026

Justin Lebron has certainly taken to the Minor Leagues after the Reds made him the 18th overall pick in this summer’s Draft. Lebron clubbed his fourth homer in his past five games on Thursday, giving him at least one hit in six of his first eight professional games. The Reds’