Chipper Jones is a Braves legend. The Hall of Famer was the first overall pick in the 1990 Draft and went on to become an eight-time All-Star, MVP Award winner and a World Series champion with the franchise. So when the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett adopted a rescued cat

What do the Amarillo Calf Fries, the Jersey Diners and the Barkansas Dizzys have in common? The answer, of course, is that they have all won an MiLB award for Best New Alternate Identity. Now it's time to determine who will join their vaunted company in 2026. Before we begin,

It’s not every day you get to throw a bullpen with a Major League All-Star, but Bryan Woo recently gave one young fan such a chance. Woo strolled over to a group of fans scouting the Mariners’ bullpen before a home game and spotted the young fan who happened to

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Scorching line drives can give any Major League fielder trouble: Even in the outfield, the force of a screamer with a triple-digit exit velocity can knock a defender off his feet.

This story was originally published a few days before the RedPocket Mobiles snapped their pro baseball-record losing streak at 40 games with a 14-5 win over the Billings Mustangs on Sept. 4, 2026.

Sean Matson made his mom proud in more ways than one in Friday’s outing for Double-A Akron. The right-hander tossed the final two innings of Game 1 of a doubleheader, earning his second save of the season in a 3-1 victory over Richmond at 7 17 Credit Union Park. Matson

Rookie traditions are still alive and well across Major League Baseball, and the Nationals began their West Coast road trip with one of their own. The club shared photos on social media of rookies Yohandy Morales, Harry Ford, Riley Cornelio and Andrew Alvarez leaving for Dodger Stadium dressed like America’s

The White Sox have earned the official designation this season of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite team, from receiving his own White Sox “Pope Hat” recently to confirming he attended the 2005 World Series. At least one Astros fan was feeling a bit left out, though. The Houston broadcast spotlighted a

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. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here. The

Luis Durango, a left-handed slap hitter with blazing speed, is enjoying a breakout campaign in the New York Yankees system. Over 79 games across three levels, the 23-year-old Panamanian outfielder -- currently with the Double-A Somerset Patriots -- is batting .331 with a .387 on-base percentage and 44 steals. Durango,

We have reached the final month of the season. Remarkable, isn’t it? Feels like we just got started, and now we’re in the stretch run. By the end of September, the Wild Card Series will be in full swing; some of them may, in fact, already be over. (They start

Baseball is meant for young and old alike. After all, from a child playing tee-ball for the first time to a baseball lifer who has been a fan for decades, the game has been passed down from generation to generation in all its glory.

A version of this article was originally published in 2024.

Welcome to 2026's final edition of Promo Preview, a monthly round-up of the best promotions taking place throughout Minor League Baseball. The season ends soon: Sept. 6 in Single-A and High-A, Sept. 13 in Double-A and Sept. 20 in Triple-A. Get out to a game while you still can!

You might have seen an old video making waves on social media the last week or so. The grainy footage shows a scene from a high school production of the movie "High School Musical," highlighting one of the more famous numbers from the 2006 hit film: Lead character Troy Bolton,

ST. PETERSBURG – “Nice catch.” That’s what Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. said as he leaped high to fist bump a 12-year-old fan who caught Cedric Mullins’ seventh-inning home run on the fly during the Padres’ 9-4 loss to the Rays on Friday night at Tropicana Field.​

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We don’t blame you if this clip makes you want to say, “OMG!” Former Met and 15-year big leaguer Jose Iglesias made his long-awaited debut on Broadway on Thursday, appearing as the Narrator in the show “Buena Vista Social Club.” Iglesias -- who is also known by his pop-star alter

Pope Leo XIV has already proven he’s a real, legitimate White Sox fan, dating back to his roots as a Chicago native. He attended the 2005 World Series, met with A.J. Pierzynski to receive the final out ball from Game 1 of that Fall Classic and even wore a South

Hope they'll play "Hot To Go" at a Minor League Baseball game? You're probably about to get your wish. The Springfield Cardinals are paying tribute to a hometown kid made good with Chappell Roan Night tonight. Roan was born in nearby Willard, Mo., and her roots are reflected in the

A ballpark is one of the best places to spend a summer evening. Apparently, even squirrels agree. A squirrel spent much of Tuesday night’s Mets-Brewers game perched atop a mesh netting down the third-base line at Citi Field.

NEW YORK – Every Yankees season opens with the intent of being the last ones standing. If Mike Pinsky carries that same mindset into reality television, he ought to feel right at home.