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Red Sox top prospect joins 3-time MLB All-Star in exclusive club

@brendan_samson
September 19, 2026

Franklin Arias joined an ultra-exclusive group on Saturday. In fact, it’s actually more of a duo. MLB’s No. 3 prospect built on his impressive age-20 season, belting his 25th big fly of the year in Triple-A Worcester’s 4-3 loss to Durham at Polar Park. The only other Red Sox prospect

They call this award-winning Rangers prospect 'Rake' -- he did just that this year

September 19, 2026

Hitting isn’t supposed to be easy, but Rafe Perich sure made it look that way this season. The Rangers’ No. 19 prospect, who has earned the nickname “Rake” as both a play on his first name and a nod to his hitting prowess, littered his name atop the systems leaderboards

Inbox: Which prospects have above-average tools across the board?

September 18, 2026

I can't wait for the MLB postseason and the Arizona Fall League season in October! Let's answer your prospect questions while I count the days ...

This Italian-born reliever wants to throw 105 mph, 'play like my head is on fire'

September 19, 2026

Mamma mia! Nicolo Pinazzi -- an Italian pitcher from Milan -- etched his name into Minor League history while enjoying a breakout campaign this season. The 26-year-old journeyman prospect climbed three levels of the Angels system, finishing the year with 13 games for the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, who

Watch FREE as Top 100 prospects Miller (PHI), Hope (DET) headline Double-A playoffs on Sun.

@brendan_samson
September 19, 2026

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Here's every ranked prospect on MiLB playoff rosters

@benweinrib
September 15, 2026

The curtain has drawn on the Single-A, High-A and Double-A regular seasons, but the prospect action is far from finished. The playoffs for the lower-level systems got underway last week while Double-A is getting underway with some of the game's brightest up-and-coming stars vying for championships.

MLB's No. 9 prospect Walcott promoted to Triple-A

September 18, 2026

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

Susana makes 102.6 mph opening statement in Triple-A debut

September 19, 2026

Jarlin Susana and his elite heater arrived at Triple-A on Friday. They made their presence known immediately.

  • Get tickets to a Minor League game Susana's first pitch for the Rochester Red Wings -- a four-seam fastball -- was clocked at 102.6 mph. That's tied for the the third-fastest offering

Here are the 2026 Arizona Fall League rosters

September 15, 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

Rangers top prospect Walcott caps Double-A campaign with torrid playoff run

@allisonmast13
September 19, 2026

The Frisco RoughRiders saw their season come to an end on Friday, but Sebastian Walcott was in peak form. The Rangers’ top prospect collected two hits and two stolen bases in a losing effort as Amarillo escaped with an 8-7 win to secure the Texas League South Division title. In

Giants No. 8 prospect Davidson keeps raking after award-winning August

September 19, 2026

Bo Davidson was the Pacific Coast League Player of the Month in August. He might go back-to-back if he keeps performing like he did Friday for Triple-A Sacramento.

Montes' prep for clutch HR at Coors? PlayStation, of course

September 19, 2026

DENVER -- Lazaro Montes delivered the ultimate Coors Field special on Friday night. And it saved the Mariners from letting another winnable game slip away. The massive rookie slugger demolished a solo homer into the second deck beyond right field that put Seattle back in front and led to a

Báez's thrilling debut stint comes to early end as rookie lands on IL

September 18, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- The enthralling debut stint for Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez has met a slightly premature conclusion. St. Louis placed the 23-year-old outfielder on the 10-day injured list (left oblique strain) ahead of Friday night’s series opener against Washington at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals recalled infielder César Prieto in

After shining at 4 levels, catching prospect Bodine joins Rays' taxi squad

September 18, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- This year has already been crazy enough for Rays catching prospect Caden Bodine. Drafted by the Orioles with the 30th overall pick last year, the switch-hitting catcher was traded to the Rays in December and started his first full professional season with Single-A Charleston. Then came a

7 storylines to follow in the Arizona Fall League

September 17, 2026

As the Minor League season continues to wind down, it's time to turn our attention to one of the premiere prospect showcases of the year -- the Arizona Fall League. With the release of the AFL rosters this week, it was only fitting that that was the topic on everyone's

Red Sox prospect Ward boosts playoff roster push with 5-hit game at Triple-A

September 18, 2026

The Red Sox have several roster decisions to make ahead of their highly likely playoff rematch with the Yankees in the American League Wild Card round. As Boston constructs its calvary to head back to The Bronx, speedy prospect Braiden Ward finds himself in the middle of a fascinating scenario.

Mets' top prospect on Triple-A HR heater (3 straight games) since arrival

@JesseABorek
September 17, 2026

The Mets made a bevy of moves at this year’s Trade Deadline, revamping their farm system in a short window of time. The 11 prospects they acquired were the most of any club, but one deal in particular has stood out: In dealing right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor

Made for the moment: Brewers' No. 1 prospect launches his second career postseason homer

September 18, 2026

Jesús Made seems to have saved some of his best baseball for the postseason. MLB’s No. 1 prospect homered on a 2-for-4 day as Double-A Biloxi swept into the Southern League Championship Series with an 8-3 victory over Pensacola on Thursday at Keesler Federal Park. Made’s roundtripper was his second

Flora's flawless Double-A debut: Giants' No. 3 prospect shows his stuff in latest spotless outing

September 18, 2026

Some pitchers need time to find their footing in professional baseball. Jackson Flora appears to be in a hurry. Barely two months after he was selected fourth in the MLB Draft, the flamethrowing hurler made his Double-A debut in Game 2 of the Eastern League playoffs – and wasted little

Nimmala's HR barrage helps lead Halos' Double-A squad to Finals berth

@JesseABorek
September 18, 2026

Since their inception earlier this decade, the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas have been one of the most recognizable clubs in Minor League Baseball. They had never made it to a Championship Series but they’ve had a handful of future Angels make their way through Madison, Alabama, including 2024 first-round

Here are the breakout prospects of the year -- one for each team

September 17, 2026

We live for breakouts here at MLB Pipeline. They’re proof of many things in baseball. For example, players aren’t robots and can improve their standing in the game, and when we say player development isn’t linear, it also means that unforeseen leaps in value are included. The sport’s beauty is

Astros prospect becomes first MiLB catcher with 30-30 season in 45 years!

September 16, 2026

For the first time in 45 years, a primary catcher has achieved a 30-30 season in the Minor Leagues. Jason Schiavone notched his 30th stolen base of the year in the fourth inning of Triple-A Sugar Land's 5-0 loss to Las Vegas on Wednesday Night at Constellation Field. The last

All-Star closer among Giants’ AFL contingent

September 19, 2026

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Doyle shows electric stuff as Cardinals' Double-A team advances to Championship Series

@NoahYingling
September 18, 2026

The Springfield Cardinals punched their ticket to the Texas League Championship Series with a late-inning comeback, backing one of MLB's top prospects on the mound.

Top 100 prospects Rincon, Miller power Double-A Reading to Eastern League Championship Series

@maxralph_
September 18, 2026

Bryan Rincon’s 2026 breakout has done anything but slow down now that Double-A Reading has reached the Eastern League postseason. Rincon homered once again on Thursday -- his third dinger in his past three games -- to help Reading toward a 5-4 win over Hartford at Dunkin’ Park. The Phillies’