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Big night for the Lombard boys: Matching homers during momentous debuts

@brendan_samson
1:50 AM EDT

Aug. 4 will be a day to remember for the Lombard family for a couple of reasons. Eldest son George Jr. -- MLB's No. 20 prospect -- made his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium as the Bronx Bombers took on the Cardinals, while younger son Jacob took the field

2026 8th overall pick Burress shows off power on his very first pro swing

12:24 AM EDT

It didn't take long for Drew Burress to take flight. The eighth overall pick in the 2026 Draft homered on the second pitch of his first professional at-bat for Single-A Stockton in a 5-4 loss to San Jose on Tuesday night at Excite Ballpark.

Guardians to call up No. 2 prospect Genao (sources)

@tim_stebbins
12:27 AM EDT

CLEVELAND -- Angel Genao grew up idolizing Francisco Lindor. Poetically, the Guardians' prospect could make his big league debut with the superstar shortstop in the opposite dugout. The Guardians are set to promote Genao, a switch-hitting shortstop, from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, multiple sources told MLB.com on Tuesday night. It

On his way: 2026 No. 1 Draft pick Cholowsky kicks off pro career at High-A

12:38 AM EDT

For Roch Cholowsky, a dream that began years ago became a reality on Tuesday night. Less than a month after hearing his name called first overall by the White Sox in the 2026 MLB Draft, the club’s newest phenom made his professional debut for High-A Winston-Salem, which dropped a 5-2

Watch Twins' top two prospects take on Triple-A Reds for FREE today

@brendan_samson
1:34 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

Braves' Caminiti, Hartman and Angels' Bremner head to Double-A

12:05 AM EDT

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

Lombard homers for 1st hit, shines on 'D' in debut he -- and Yanks -- won't forget

@jared_greenspan
August 4, 2026

NEW YORK – In the hours leading up to his much-anticipated MLB debut, George Lombard Jr. did not show any nerves. In fact, the 21-year-old went so far as to say he was relaxed. Judging by his performance, it is hard not to believe him.

Tracking every prospect moved before Monday's Trade Deadline

August 4, 2026

Monday's Trade Deadline was, as usual, preceded by a flurry of deals that sent prospects packing as some clubs pushed in their future chips to land big league pieces in an attempt to win now while others restocked their farms systems. In all, 86 prospects changed hands in the two

Already making waves for White Sox, Cholowsky set for pro debut

August 4, 2026

CHICAGO -- The epicenter of White Sox baseball splits into two different locales tonight. In Boston, at Fenway Park, the South Siders take on the Red Sox, featuring the start of a three-game battle between two surprising but sturdy teams in the American League.

What to expect from Yankees No. 1 prospect Lombard Jr. in the big leagues

August 4, 2026

The Yankees have gone 27-27 since Aaron Judge last played on May 31 and are looking for a spark. They hope that adding Luis García and Heliot Ramos via trades will give them a boost, and that promoting their top prospect will do the same. New York called up shortstop

Ranking the 25 top prospects traded ahead of the Deadline

August 4, 2026

It’s Monday night after the Trade Deadline. Do you know where your prospects are? The 2026 Trade Deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET on Monday with yet another flurry of activity this year. The headlining move, of course, came over the weekend when Tarik Skubal moved from the Tigers to

These 7 clubs loaded up on prospects at the Deadline

August 3, 2026

In case you weren’t scoring at home, there were a total of 83 prospects traded in the week leading up to the Trade Deadline, 62 of whom found new homes on Monday alone. A large number of those prospects are on their new team Top 30 Prospect lists -- 51

Tidwell makes most of first start with Giants as he fills one of rotation's vacancies

1:02 AM EDT

ARLINGTON -- The Giants were left with two big vacancies in their starting rotation after trading away left-hander Robbie Ray and right-hander Tyler Mahle ahead of Monday’s Deadline. Their departures created an immediate opening for pitching prospect Blade Tidwell, who was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to plug one of those

'Go be you': Yanks' message to top prospect Lombard ahead of MLB debut

@jared_greenspan
1:01 AM EDT

NEW YORK — George Lombard Jr. grew up in a big league clubhouse. He shadowed his father, George Lombard Sr., a six-year MLB veteran who has spent the past 11 years on a Major League coaching staff, including his current role as the Tigers’ bench coach. That familiarity will help

Reds' No. 3 prospect Rodríguez robbed of 1st hit in MLB debut

August 4, 2026

CINCINNATI — The Reds did have one Trade Deadline acquisition arrive at their clubhouse on Tuesday, but it wasn't someone from the one that just expired on Monday. It was their No. 3 prospect, Héctor Rodríguez, who was once an 18-year-old low-level prospect who came from the Mets at the

George Lombard Jr. joins The Show

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August 4, 2026

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Reds call up No. 3 prospect Rodríguez from Triple-A

August 4, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Although not a Trade Deadline move, the Reds are bringing up one of their own top prospects after making a deal on Monday. Cincinnati called up its No. 3 prospect, outfielder Héctor Rodríguez, from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and he will be in the lineup vs. the A's

Freshly traded prospect hits his way onto Team of the Week

@benweinrib
August 4, 2026

A young player making a Prospect Team of the Week should be reason to celebrate for his respective team, since they're one of the hottest players in the Minor Leagues. That is, unless it's Trade Deadline season and one of those top performers gets traded. Outfielder Enddy Azocar is one

A closer look at the 4 top pitching prospects the Nats acquired at the Deadline

August 4, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- In a series of pitcher-heavy returns, the Nationals added four arms to their Top 30 prospects list at the conclusion of Monday's Trade Deadline. Of the 10 players acquired, nine are pitchers and six of them are still developing toward their Major League debuts.

Breaking down the new prospects from the Giants' Deadline haul

August 4, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Giants’ farm system got an infusion of young talent after the organization pulled off five trades ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline.

From die-hard Mets fan to their new No. 11 prospect: Meet Sammy Stafura

August 4, 2026

Sammy Stafura was on the team bus from Greensboro to Rome on Monday afternoon when he saw a tweet saying his favorite team, the Mets, were trading reliever Luke Weaver. Then Stafura saw that Weaver was sent to the Pirates, his organization. “I was like, 'Oh wow. I feel like

Tigers trade All-Star Mize to Padres in 4-player Deadline deal

Detroit bolsters farm system with San Diego's No. 2 prospect Mayfield
August 3, 2026

DETROIT -- Casey Mize watched his good friend and longtime teammate Tarik Skubal exit the Tigers via trade on Saturday night. On Monday, it was Mize’s turn. The 2025 All-Star and former No. 1 overall Draft pick is headed to the Padres along with infielder/outfielder Gage Workman for left-handers Kash