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7 wild occurrences that show the Minor League season is off to a wacky start

@JoshJacksonMiLB
10:33 AM EDT

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Josh Jackson filled in on this edition. Read the full newsletter here,

Here's a potential impact callup for each organization

@SamDykstraMiLB
April 17, 2025

Make no bones about it, cracking the Major Leagues on Opening Day is a big deal. But sometimes we get so wrapped up in that initial roster that we lose sight of the fact that early-season callups can be just as effective whenever they occur. We’ve already seen notable prospects

MLB's top hitting prospect more than merely grand on 2-HR day

@brendan_samson
April 17, 2025

That’s why he’s the top position player prospect in all of baseball.

Pitchers stand tall on the mound to lead Thursday's prospect performers

@MavalloneMiLB
2:04 AM EDT

There was power in bunches around the Minors on Thursday, including one of baseball's best homering twice to steal the spotlight from a no-hitter. But collectively, some of the best young pitchers in the game decided it was their time to shine. A heavenly performance in Triple-A, a 12-strikeout masterpiece

Watch FREE: After 2 homers Thursday, what will Roman Anthony do for an encore?

1:22 AM EDT

All season long, baseball fans will be able to watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and MLB app subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games are available on MiLB.TV, on the

Cubs' Top 100 prospects pace offense in 8-homer, 20-run Triple-A outburst

@MavalloneMiLB
April 16, 2025

Missing the extra point didn't come back to haunt the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate. Led by Moisés Ballesteros and Kevin Alcántara, Iowa rolled to a record-setting 20-6 win over visiting St. Paul at Principal Park on Wednesday afternoon. The 20 runs established a new franchise record while the offense tied a

Heavy hitters, elite mound work highlight Wednesday's prospect performances

@brendan_samson and @MavalloneMiLB
April 17, 2025

A pair of Top 100 prospects and their teammates led the way in a record-setting performance at Triple-A, but there were plenty of other offensive standouts, including not one, but two players named Josue who had a grand old time. A healthy number of pitchers stood tall on the mound,

Kershaw K's 2 over 3 scoreless in first rehab start

@sonjamchen
April 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw still has a ways to go in his rehab from offseason left toe and left knee surgeries, but his first game action went just about as smoothly as he could have hoped. Making his first rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kershaw struck

The first ballpark where Jackie made history (and it's still active)

@BensBiz
April 15, 2025

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2018. We present it here as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day.

Albuquerque scores 3 runs ... on a walk?! You have to see this

@brendan_samson
April 16, 2025

A bases-loaded walk seems like a relatively innocuous play, right? The batter strolls to first base, the runners advance and the next hitter digs into the box. That's how it usually plays out. But on Tuesday night – Jackie Robinson Day across affiliated baseball -- Rockies Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque did

Jensen spearheads NW Arkansas' first no-no since 2013

@benweinrib
April 16, 2025

There are a lot of moments on a career bucket list for a catcher. High up on it is calling a no-hitter. Five years and 383 games into his pro career, Carter Jensen can officially check that off. And it's a testament to how much he's grown behind the plate.

No. 1 prospect Kurtz's big bat looking Major League-ready

@MartinJGallegos
April 15, 2025

This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos’ A’s Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Q&A with Tigers' Clark: What does he need to do to earn a promotion to Double-A?

April 15, 2025

This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. Subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

A look at Dodgers prospects who are impressing 

@sonjamchen
11:32 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen's Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

With switch-pitcher Cijntje, Mariners are learning as they go -- and having fun

11:29 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer's Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Rays prospect Murray building on eye-opening spring

10:33 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry's Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

This 'freak athlete' Mets prospect is creating a buzz

9:46 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo's Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Twins' No. 3 prospect Keaschall headed to The Show (source)

April 17, 2025

An extremely busy week continues for the Twins, as they will call up Luke Keaschall from Triple-A St. Paul, a source told MLB.com. The club has not confirmed the imminent promotion. The move comes shortly after the club added Jonah Bride to the active roster following a trade and placed

This statue honors Jackie Robinson's first Minor League game

@JoshJacksonMiLB
April 17, 2025

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2009. We present it here as Major League Baseball commemorates the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's Minor League debut.

Catching prospect Quero bats 7th in debut; Benintendi off IL

April 17, 2025

CHICAGO – Catcher Edgar Quero is in The Show. That news percolated about an hour before the first pitch of a 3-1 victory for the Athletics at a chilly Rate Field Wednesday night, and Quero’s arrival from Triple-A Charlotte was made official on Thursday. The club's No. 6-ranked prospect, per

What to expect from White Sox prospect Quero in the big leagues

April 17, 2025

The White Sox feature six Top 100 Prospects, tied for the third-most in baseball, and five of them have a realistic chance to make their big league debuts this season. The first arrives today. Catcher Edgar Quero will start against the Athletics in hopes he can add some life to

Story paying it forward as prospect Mayer nears MLB

April 17, 2025

This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Carlos Duran highlights

April 16, 2025

Ernesto Martinez Jr. highlights

April 16, 2025