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Outdueling the Yankees' young ace? Maybe Yesavage is still getting better

10:41 PM PDT

NEW YORK -- What if this is just who Trey Yesavage is now? What if there’s no sophomore slump and no regression, only more of the same brilliance we saw in the Blue Jays’ 2025 World Series run? All offseason, it felt like a pipe dream, but look at him

Duno does it again: Reds' top prospect homers in 3 consecutive games for 2nd time this month

May 20, 2026

Throwing anything remotely hittable to Alfredo Duno over the past two weeks is quite possibly the worst decision an opposing hurler can make. Cincinnati's No. 1 prospect went deep twice -- giving him homers in three consecutive games for the second time in a week and a half -- and

The most pleasant prospect surprises so far -- one for each team

8:10 AM PDT

This is the time of year when we like to look at pleasant developments in the early part of the Minor League schedule. When we did so a year ago, we spotlighted several prospects who were steaming toward MLB Pipeline's Top 100 list: A.J. Ewing, Carlos Lagrange, Joe Mack, Rainiel

Red Sox No. 6 prospect Bennett finds another level (11 K's!) back at Triple-A

May 20, 2026

The Red Sox have some startling pitching depth in their pipeline. And one of the recent additions beginning to make a name for himself is Jake Bennett. After making a couple of starts this season for the big league club, Boston's No. 6 prospect is back at Triple-A Worcester honing

Watch LIVE: Slugging prospects Báez (Cardinals), Alcántara (Cubs) meet in Triple-A action

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9:58 AM PDT

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Mets considering Tong for spot start in Miami 

May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The Mets scratched second-ranked prospect Jonah Tong from his scheduled start at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, with possible plans to insert the right-hander as a spot starter this weekend in Miami. That much, however, is no guarantee. While the Mets would like to use Tong to give their

Can this dog see the future? Giants prospect helps fulfill pup prophecy

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9:12 PM PDT

Dogs have long been known as man’s best friend. They can detect when you’re happy, sad or somewhere in between. But predicting who will hit a home run or deliver a walk-off hit? That's a new one. After Romeo's performance at Double-A Richmond’s CarMax Park on Wednesday night, we’re not

This Marlins prospect focused on getting better after injury-plagued pro start

May 20, 2026

This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola’s Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

'Wasn’t going to miss this': Thornton's dad sees debut despite temporary paralysis

May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Paul Thornton was sitting in the wheelchair section behind Section 114 at Nationals Park on Wednesday when the bullpen door swung open and his son, Zach Thornton, stepped onto the warning track. "Here he comes!” Paul’s wife, Julie, said. She pulled out her phone and began recording, as

NEW! Top 150 Draft prospects: Cholowsky still No. 1, but plenty of movement behind him

April 30, 2026

As the calendar gets ready to turn to May, the Draft buzz is starting to grow louder. And we’re leaning into it with an updated and expanded Draft Top 150. With two-plus months left before the 2026 Draft gets underway in Philadelphia, there’s a ton of movement on every team’s

New No. 1 prospect Made smacks walk-off for Double-A Biloxi

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May 20, 2026

“What can’t he do?!” Jesús Made has us all thinking it while he continues his march up the Minor League ladder. Double-A Biloxi broadcaster Javik Blake simply said it out loud Wednesday night as Made added another show-stopping moment to his resume.

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Dodgers top prospect De Paula has turned into veritable RBI machine at Double-A

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May 19, 2026

You’ve likely heard the proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But Josue De Paula has put his own twist on it in 2026 -- an RBI a day keeps the opposition at bay. Or in De Paula's latest case, four RBIs in a day. The Dodgers’ No.

Forming an All-Breakout Prospect Team

May 19, 2026

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O's Irish (wrist) sidelined; Dodgers promote Sirota, Morales

May 20, 2026

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

Astros' Santa is coming to town, and he throws 94! (source)

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HOUSTON -- It’s seven months early, but the Astros are turning to Santa for some help for their bullpen. Right-hander Alimber Santa, the team’s No. 16-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, is coming to town -- as in Chicago for the Astros’ series against the Cubs this weekend at Wrigley Field.

No. 14 prospect Wolkow follows near cycle with 3-hit night

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George Wolkow just had the best two days of his young career. After finishing a double shy of the cycle on Tuesday, the White Sox No. 14 prospect tallied three more hits on Wednesday in a 19-8 win for High-A Winston-Salem over Greensboro at First National Bank Field.

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Jump, A's No. 3 prospect, dazzles to extend scoreless streak

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8:59 AM PDT

After a bit of a shaky start to his first stint in Triple-A, Gage Jump is starting to find his footing. The Athletics’ No. 3 prospect (MLB Pipeline’s No. 41 overall) delivered seven scoreless innings in his start Wednesday, striking out nine and extending a scoreless streak to 11 innings

1 player to watch at each level of the Blue Jays' farm system

8:09 AM PDT

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson's Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Not even ball to face could slow this O's LHP prospect's quick rise through system

Dzierwa promoted to Double-A Chesapeake after strong start to pro career at High-A Frederick
3:47 AM PDT

BOWIE, Md. -- On Tuesday afternoon, Joseph Dzierwa arrived at the Orioles’ new state-of-the-art player development facility at Prince George’s Stadium -- the home of the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox -- fresh off a promotion from High-A Frederick. The 22-year-old had a white bandage above his right eye, with some light

Hoglund to miss all of '26 season following another hip surgery

May 20, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Gunnar Hoglund’s 2026 season is over before it even began. The Athletics announced on Wednesday afternoon that Hoglund, rated the club’s No. 18 prospect by MLB Pipeline, underwent successful left hip surgery on May 19 with Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo. The procedure involved a hip labral

Pirates recall their No. 11 prospect Dotel, option Mattson

May 20, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Pirates manager Don Kelly said on Tuesday night in St. Louis that there would be opportunities for relievers both inside and outside the Pittsburgh clubhouse to demonstrate the ability to get consistent outs. The Bucs delivered on some of that promise on Wednesday, recalling RHP Wilber Dotel

Jackson Steensma highlights

May 20, 2026

Jhonan Coba highlights

May 20, 2026

Mets call up lefty prospect Thornton to pitch Wednesday

May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Needing a rotation fill-in for injured starter Clay Holmes, the Mets will turn to one of the most polished strike-throwers in their farm system. The Mets called up 13th-ranked prospect Zach Thornton to start Wednesday against the Nationals. Thornton, a 24-year-old left-hander who was the organization’s fifth-round Draft

If baseball is this Sox prospect's 'hobby,' what's his job?

May 20, 2026

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