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Angels' Nimmala ends lull at the plate with five-hit night in the Fall League

11:42 AM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- You can’t keep Arjun Nimmala down for long, especially in an Angels uniform. MLB Pipeline's No. 34 overall prospect went 5-for-7 with a homer, a double, three runs scored, two RBIs and a stolen base on Thursday in Mesa's 21-5 rout of Salt River at Salt River

Mariners' No. 3 prospect Arroyo has right elbow surgery

September callup expected to be ready for game action in April
5:02 PM EDT

SEATTLE -- The Mariners announced Friday that another player among their active roster to finish the regular season has since undergone offseason surgery. Michael Arroyo, their promising hitting prospect who was a September callup, underwent an elbow scope procedure on Wednesday with Dr. Keith Meister to clean up cartilage and

Inbox: Drafting top choices for the Fall League HR Derby

2:33 PM EDT

Now that the World Series is over, what’s a baseball fan to do? Check out your team’s -- and the game’s -- best prospects and what they’re up to, of course! Most of that action is still going on in the Arizona Fall League, which doesn’t wrap up until Nov.

Here's baseball to watch now that the World Series is over

@brendan_samson
5:04 PM EDT

The World Series is over but you can still watch live baseball featuring many of baseball's top up-and-coming players. The 34th annual Arizona Fall League season is in full swing, and you can watch top prospects from all 30 MLB organizations throughout November as AFL matchups are once again streaming

Road less traveled: Red Sox RHP prospect Blum capping unlikely first pro season in the desert

@JesseABorek
October 29, 2026

MESA, Ariz. -- No two paths to the Arizona Fall League are the same. But it’s difficult to chart a more improbable one than what Harry Blum undertook this year. Before standing on the mound in a Red Sox uniform under the Arizona sun in October, Blum was standing inside

Balancing act: Braves OF prospect succeeds by slowing things down in the desert

October 29, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Owen Carey has one word on his mind a lot. Jumpy. Finding the right balance between the positive and negative sides of that adjective has been one of the defining parts of his life dating back to his days as a baseball and hockey star in his

Here are the 2026 Arizona Fall League rosters

October 25, 2026

The release of the Arizona Fall League rosters always acts as a wonderful balm for prospect fans. The Minor League season is winding down with the postseason and the fear of not being able to track future stars until next season is assuaged with the knowledge that some of the

'How awesome is this?' Pratt sets World Series rookie record to help Crew to 1st title

October 29, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- About 23 hours before the Brewers won the World Series, Cooper Pratt stood conflicted at his locker. Pratt had just contributed the hit of his life in Game 4 against the Rays, but the celebration did not last. That moment was over, Pratt stressed. It was time

Braves' No. 3 prospect is back and making noise in the AFL

Young pitchers McKenzie, LaPorte also turning heads in Arizona
October 29, 2026

ATLANTA -- Tate Southisene’s rapid rise through the Braves’ system was halted when he fractured his right wrist during his first game at Double-A Columbus. But the highly regarded prospect’s recent success indicates he’ll be ready to resume his ascent next year.

17-year-old Royals prospect Gomez showing off his 'incredible talent' in AFL

@JesseABorek
October 28, 2026

MESA, Ariz. – The Arizona Fall League is perennially stacked with the game’s top prospect talent. This go-round, there are 15 members of the Top 100 list in the desert, including those who might soon go on to serve as the face of their respective franchises. Former big leaguer Daniel

‘Love you, Boston': Mariners' No. 13 prospect thrives against old friends in the desert

October 28, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. –- When you’ve traveled as much as Boston Smith has in 2026, you’re bound to bump into old friends. The Mariners’ No. 13 prospect did that twice in the Arizona Fall League on Wednesday, facing White Sox right-handers Mathias Lacombe (who he caught 10 times in the Chicago

Yankees' nondrafted RHP Etheridge building on momentum in Arizona Fall League

@JesseABorek
October 28, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- J.T. Etheridge left the Louisiana-Lafayette dugout on June 2, 2024, and figured that might be the end of his baseball journey. Looks from Major League organizations had been limited, and although he punched out 52 batters in 32 2/3 frames during his senior year, Etheridge ran a

118.2 mph exit velo! 103.8 mph fastball! These are the Arizona Fall League Statcast leaders

October 27, 2026

The Arizona Fall League is roughly midway through its 34th season, its second with Statcast technology available at all six of its ballparks. While only one Top 100 prospect shows up on the positional leaderboards (covering games through Oct. 25) below, the developmental circuit's highest-rated pitcher has dominated in terms

Top 100 prospects: Injuries & roster moves

5:34 PM EDT

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

How are Pirates prospects performing in Arizona Fall League?

9:53 AM EDT

Wyatt Sanford hammered the second pitch of the game on Oct. 23 to deep center field, quickly breaking into a celebratory trot. The ball traveled 454 feet for a no-doubt home run. It was the peak of what the Pirates' No. 5 prospect has turned into an impressive October. Sanford,

A's trade RHP prospect to Red Sox for outfielder Eaton

October 29, 2026

It took less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the World Series for the Athletics and Red Sox to connect for the first trade of the offseason. The A’s acquired outfielder Nate Eaton from Boston on Thursday in exchange for Minor League right-hander Jareth Rayo. In addition to the

Best rookie postseason performances

October 28, 2026

Contributions from rookies can do wonders for a team during the regular season. They’re even more valuable in the playoffs, when a player’s production and performance can potentially make or break a series. It’s for that reason that the postseason can also serve as a coming-out party for a rookie

Here's how Angels prospects are performing in Arizona Fall League

October 28, 2026

With the Arizona Fall League in full swing, it’s time to check in on how Angels prospects have been faring with the Mesa Solar Sox this year. Shortstop Arjun Nimmala is the headliner, and he’s been on an incredible run since being acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for

Rox OF prospect Arguelles grew up admiring CarGo. Now he's drawing comparisons

October 28, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies No. 5 prospect Cristian Arguelles sparked some dreams on a backfield in Scottsdale during a baking midday in early October. There was something familiar in Arguelles’ front leg lift and left-handed swing path as he launched a single into an open outfield spot against the Angels

Cubs' catching prospect makes most of opportunity once again, this time in the AFL

@JesseABorek
October 27, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Miguel Useche was a first-team All-Southland performer for the University of New Orleans in 2024, having hit .349 with a 1.005 OPS with more walks than strikeouts. He figured that even if he didn't get an opportunity to get his pro career started via the MLB Draft,

Nats' Susana turns in longest outing since '25 with refreshed arsenal in Fall League

October 27, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Jarlin Susana has grabbed plenty of attention with his triple-digit fastball velocity in the Arizona Fall League this year. On Tuesday, the Nationals right-hander’s line turned plenty of heads too. MLB Pipeline's No. 66 overall prospect lasted five innings in a start for the first time since

A look at Arizona Fall League alum in the 2026 World Series

October 27, 2026

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These Padres prospects have been standouts in the Arizona Fall League

October 27, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres sent a handful of intriguing prospects to the Arizona Fall League this month. Now, with the season about halfway over, a few of those prospects are standing out. From a big-time power bat to a big-time power arm to a utilityman making his presence felt,

Former two-sport star Sam Horn getting first taste of pro ball in Fall League

October 26, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Sam Horn had to flip the mental switch immediately. A two-sport athlete at the University of Missouri, Horn went to the Dodgers in the 17th round of the 2025 Draft despite pitching only 15 total innings over three seasons in the SEC. Tommy John surgery got in

Guards' No. 19 prospect puts 'impact player' tools on display in Fall League

@JesseABorek
October 26, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When the Guardians announced Welbyn Francisca as the headliner of their 2023 international signing class, he was seen as a prospect with enormous upside despite his modest stature. Even as a teenager, Francisca had oodles of bat speed, which gave credence to the idea that as he