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TWIB: Relive the iconic MLB at Field of Dreams Game

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10:26 AM PDT

The third MLB at Field of Dreams Game delivered all the pageantry you could ask for before, during and after the Phillies defeated the Twins in Dyersville, Iowa. Take a tour through the movie site and the renovated MLB ballpark with former All-Star Nick Swisher, as the iconic showcase takes

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

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9:24 AM PDT

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

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7:45 AM PDT

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

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

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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’

De Paula's 3rd homer in 4 games propels Double-A Tulsa to win

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August 21, 2026

Just days after hitting the first walk-off home run of his illustrious Minor League career, Josue De Paula has turned a scorching-hot month into another homer binge.

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Eyanson goes career-best 7 innings with 8 K's

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August 21, 2026

Anthony Eyanson has only continued his excellent professional debut since being traded to the Orioles in the Adley Rutschman deal, and he reached new heights on Thursday. Eyanson threw a career-high seven innings, allowing just one run while striking out eight. He did not walk a batter and allowed five

Red-hot Hoerner's luck is turning, adding another year to his robot-like consistency

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August 21, 2026

As Pete Crow-Armstrong furthered his case for National League MVP on Monday night, hitting a leadoff and walk-off home run against the crosstown rival White Sox, Nico Hoerner put together a day at the plate that (understandably) went a bit overshadowed. Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a pair of RBIs, including

Crafty lefty Cortes agrees to Major League deal with Phillies

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August 19, 2026

Left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes signed a Major League contract with the Phillies on Wednesday and was optioned to Single-A Clearwater. To make room for Cortes on the 40-man roster, right-hander Brian Keller was designated for assignment.

Mariners' 1st-rounder Reese hits 2nd pro homer to continue torrid start to career

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August 19, 2026

Ace Reese is having an incredible start to his professional baseball career. Reese, the No. 24 pick in the 2026 Draft to the Mariners, launched his second home run on Tuesday to go along with a pair of doubles. The 3-for-4 night helped lead Single-A Inland Empire to a 10-7

Cardinals' top pick Condon posts 2 hits in professional debut

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August 19, 2026

Trevor Condon made his professional debut on Tuesday, and he showed off pretty much everything that made the Cardinals select him with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Condon, now rated as St. Louis’ No. 6 prospect, finished the game 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and

Top prospect Rojas crushes 17th homer, stays hot after trade to Mets

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August 19, 2026

Jefferson Rojas hasn’t let a change of scenery slow him down. Rojas, the Mets’ top prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 76 prospect overall, crushed his second home run since being traded from the Cubs for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor. Rojas’ homer aided a 4-3 victory on Tuesday for Double-A

Red Sox No. 2 prospect Gonzales has 1st multihomer game, gets bump to Double-A

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August 18, 2026

After a sluggish June, Justin Gonzales simply could not be stopped in July and August -- and it has earned him a promotion. The No. 2 Red Sox prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 79 prospect overall is moving up to Double-A Portland.

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Three iconic baseball franchises getting the comic book treatment

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August 18, 2026

Calling all comic lovers and baseball fanatics: All Baseball Comics is debuting a collection of three officially licensed books to expand your collection. Centered on the thesis that baseball is “the story of America,” the trio of issues features one spotlight on each of the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs. They

Rainer goes deep for 3rd straight game amid scorching hot August

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August 17, 2026

Bryce Rainer boasts 60-grade power, and he’s shown why over a red-hot August. The Tigers’ No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 prospect overall crushed a home run in his third straight game on Sunday, his fourth in the month. Rainer went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs Sunday

How has Weathers been so good? By using one of his best pitches less

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August 16, 2026

When the Yankees dealt a quartet of prospects to acquire left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Marlins this offseason, a few things stood out. For starters, Weathers was the seventh overall pick in the 2018 Draft and had flashed the top-line stuff that gave him such a pedigree. His 2024

After historic 3-homer game, Whitmore hits 2 more dingers ... and pitches!

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August 15, 2026

Kelsie Whitmore was the top overall Draft pick in the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League for a reason. And she’s been showing off lately. Whitmore mashed two more home runs on Friday -- including a grand slam -- after recording the first three-homer game in WPBL history

2026 Draftee Lavey's 1st pro hit goes ... over the fence!

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August 15, 2026

In just his second professional game, Robbie Lavey checked off a pair of milestones -- with one swing. Lavey notched his first hit and home run for High-A Fort Wayne on Friday, just one month after the Padres selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 Draft. The TinCaps,

Eyanson, Witherspoon combine for 16 K's to continue strong start in O's organization

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August 15, 2026

Two of the key pieces in the blockbuster Adley Rutschman trade, Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon have each pitched twice with their new organization. Each time, they’ve flashed their big-time stuff on the same night, just at different levels. The duo combined for 10 1/3 innings with 16 strikeouts while

250 for 250: Top 10 fan moments

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August 14, 2026

As part of our celebration of America 250, MLB's content team has created 25 top 10 lists that capture the plays, people, rituals and moments that make baseball America’s game. We’ll be revealing five lists per week over the course of five weeks.

Mets reportedly among teams with early interest in star Japanese slugger

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August 14, 2026

The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers and Phillies are among those to be linked to star Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Sato, 27, could come to MLB in the offseason through Nippon Professional Baseball’s posting system. Heyman specifically pointed out the

Rodríguez K's 7 across 7 scoreless innings to continue Triple-A tear

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August 14, 2026

Elmer Rodríguez has been cruising in his past few starts at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and none have been better than Thursday’s dominance. Rodríguez completed seven scoreless innings, including seven strikeouts and 13 whiffs, during a 5-1 win for his RailRiders over Lehigh Valley at Coca-Cola Park. The 22-year-old righty scattered just

Mayer homers in 1st rehab game since trade to Giants

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August 14, 2026

After being the Giants’ headlining acquisition during this year’s Trade Deadline, Marcelo Mayer began his time in the organization with a bang. Mayer homered in his first rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, aiding a 4-3 win for the River Cats over Las Vegas at Las Vegas Ballpark. Mayer

The Phanatic takes on the Field (trip) of Dreams

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August 13, 2026

There’s plenty of green at Thursday’s MLB at Field of Dreams Game between the Phillies and Twins, but no, it’s not just the corn stalks lining the outfield. There’s also a fuzzy green being roaming the iconic ballpark and its surroundings. That, of course, is the Phillies’ famous mascot, the

Judge, ALL RISE Foundation host annual ProCamp for Bronx Little Leaguers

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August 13, 2026

Aaron Judge helped create a lifelong memory on Tuesday for 232 young baseball players from the Bronx. Judge, through his Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation, hosted his annual free baseball ProCamp at Fordham University. The Little Leaguers, who hailed from nine different Bronx Little League programs, had the chance to

Twins' 2026 2nd-rounder Tinney smacks walk-off in 1st multi-homer game

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August 13, 2026

Now that’s a good early impression. Carson Tinney, the Twins’ second-round pick in this summer’s Draft at No. 43 overall, mashed a pair of home runs on Wednesday, his first multi-homer game in just his 10th appearance with Single-A Fort Myers. That included a walk-off, two-run blast to lift the