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Twins' No. 2 prospect Culpepper homers for first hit in MLB debut

10:39 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- Kaelen Culpepper was in the shower when the moment he had spent his entire baseball life working toward finally arrived. A clubhouse attendant at Triple-A St. Paul told Culpepper that he needed to report to manager Brian Dinkelman’s office. When Culpepper walked inside and saw the coaching staff

Tuesday's MiLB at Field of Dreams game is loaded with top prospects

@brendan_samson
10:59 AM EDT

Minor League Baseball in the cornfields? Is this heaven? No, it's the MiLB at Field of Dreams game between the Triple-A St. Paul Saints and the Iowa Cubs. The Minors are returning to the iconic "Field of Dreams" movie set in Dyersville, Iowa, for the first time in four years,

Who leads the Minors in K's in 2026? Meet the Mets' No. 3 prospect

10:12 PM EDT

Jonathan Santucci entered his second start at Triple-A on Friday night leading the Minors in strikeouts with 127. The left-hander added six K's to that tally as he tossed 5 1/3 frames while yielding four runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks in Syracuse's 6-5 victory over Columbus

You've seen a home run robbery -- but have you seen one like this?!

9:50 PM EDT

When it comes to tip drills in August, that’s usually left for football defensive backs to handle. Instead, Brewers prospect Mark Coley II wanted in on the fun Friday night for Double-A Biloxi. Starting in center field, Coley II tracked a deep fly ball to right-center off the bat of

Watch MLB's No. 1 prospect at Double-A for FREE on Saturday night!

@brendan_samson
an hour ago

All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

Here are the rosters for Wednesday's High School All-American Game

@benweinrib
12:37 PM EDT

The next generation of baseball stars is set to play in Dyersville, Iowa, as the rosters for the 2026 High School All-American Game were announced on Friday. The seventh iteration of the showcase event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. ET in Dyersville, Iowa, at the

Inbox: Which team has the best trio of top prospects?

4:34 PM EDT

Many of you have asked when we'll release our overhauled Top 100 Prospects list and revamped organization Top 30s (including Draft picks). They'll come out on the evening of Thursday the 13th. Now on to more of your questions...

Cubs' 2026 second-rounder hammers first pro homer at Single-A

@allisonmast13
4 minutes ago

Mere minutes into the second leg of a doubleheader, Caden Sorrell launched the first home run of his pro career onto the terraced berm beyond the right-field fence, sending four young fans scrambling. After a brief scuffle, the ball was secured. Cubs fans would probably agree that it’s a baseball

Royals' No. 11 prospect showcases deep pitch mix in first start since Thomas trade

9:16 PM EDT

Over the past six weeks, few pitchers across the Minor Leagues have delivered better results than Lucas Braun. The Royals' No. 11 prospect looked sharp in his first outing since being acquired in the deal that sent Lane Thomas to the Braves at the Trade Deadline, tossing six innings of

What to expect from Twins No. 2 prospect Culpepper in the big leagues

2:41 PM EDT

I talked with Kaelen Culpepper in Spring Training back in March, not long after he had been sent down to Minor League camp following 14 Grapefruit League games, wrapping things up with a simple question: “In a perfect world, your 2026 season ends how?” His answer was exactly what I

Orioles prospect hits ground running at High-A following Rutschman trade 

7:55 PM EDT

A change in scenery hasn’t slowed down Enddy Azocar at High-A -- he’s received a boost, actually. Azocar joined the Orioles organization at the Trade Deadline in the deal that sent three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox. One of four players Baltimore received in the deal, Azocar

Blue Jays call up CF prospect Bateman for debut vs. Wheeler, Phillies

7:18 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA -- When Brett Bateman got called into the manager’s office Thursday at Triple-A Buffalo, he figured he knew the topic of conversation. Turns out, he had no idea.

'Like a kid on Christmas morning': Jenkins enjoying return and his first multihomer game

1:18 AM EDT

Walker Jenkins had a terrible batting practice Thursday night. It didn't mean a thing once he got into the batter's box during the game. MLB’s No. 14 prospect swatted two homers for the first time in his pro career en route to Triple-A St. Paul’s 5-4 victory over Louisville at

2026 No. 1 pick Cholowsky swats first pro homer on a mammoth night at High-A

August 6, 2026

The third time proved to be the charm for Roch Cholowsky. The No. 1 overall pick in last month's Draft by the White Sox turned in a statement performance in his third professional game -- collecting his first pro homer during his first multihit effort while recording five RBIs --

Nimmala racks up first Angels org hits, RBIs in big night at Double-A

@JesseABorek
12:05 AM EDT

The Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas are definitely one of the more popular teams on the Minor League canvas. But not since last May when Christian Moore was hitting rockets all over Toyota Field was there a Top 100 prospect who called Rocket City home. That all changed with a

18 days after taking liner off head, Jays' top pitching prospect dominates at Double-A

@JesseABorek
August 6, 2026

Nolan Perry went 18 days between starts for Double-A New Hampshire. The last time he stood on a Minor League mound was July 19, when a line drive hit him flush on the side of the head. Toronto originally stated he would be week-to-week in his concussion recovery, but after

What did Nats get in Griffin trade headliner? One of MiLB's premier ground-ball artists

@JesseABorek
2:09 AM EDT

Four times earlier this season, Josh Hartle stepped on the mound and stared across at the Harrisburg Senators in the opposing dugout. But on Thursday night, he took the hill with high red socks and an “H” emblazoned on a cap of his own, having made his Nationals organization debut

Braves' Caminiti, Hartman and Angels' Bremner head to Double-A

August 6, 2026

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

Cardinals hoping investment in farm system paves way for return to prominence

1:11 PM EDT

For three of the last four Trade Deadlines, the Cardinals have been in the “sellers” seat, trading away assets on their Major League roster to acquire prospects as they build toward the future. A position the organization prided itself on avoiding for decades has now become the new norm. But

Orioles' No. 3 prospect continues to climb the K charts in the Minors

11:36 AM EDT

Left-hander Joseph Dzierwa has the foundation to be a reliable big league starter for years to come. He's continuing to show why he can be that -- and then some -- in his first pro season.

Gutierrez tallies 1st hit in High-A debut after trade to Red Sox

@maxralph_
10:55 AM EDT

When the Red Sox traded Marcelo Mayer to the Giants at the Trade Deadline, hard-throwing lefty reliever Erik Miller was the headlining return. But Boston also brought in Carlos Gutierrez, a Mexico-born outfielder who now ranks as the club’s No. 14 prospect. Gutierrez made his debut with High-A Greenville on

Newly acquired Smith homers for 2nd straight game at Double-A

@maxralph_
9:54 AM EDT

Just three games into his time in the Mariners’ organization, Boston Smith already has two home runs. Smith, Seattle’s new No. 14 prospect after the Luis Castillo trade with the White Sox, went deep for the second consecutive game on Thursday. It provided some key insurance in a 4-1 win

Morales homers in 3rd straight game for High-A Great Lakes

@maxralph_
8:38 AM EDT

Emil Morales is on a quite hot streak. The Dodgers’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 24 overall, Morales homered in his third consecutive game Thursday. His 21st long ball of the year was part of an 8-2 loss for High-A Great Lakes against Dayton at Day Air Ballpark.

New Giants prospect Lalane's heater not diminished by relocation across the country

2:00 AM EDT

A lot has changed for Henry Lalane since he last took the mound, but the results have not. Lalane had toed the rubber on July 30 for Hudson Valley -- the Yankees' High-A affiliate. On Thursday, the left-hander -- dealt to San Francisco at the Trade Deadline in the Heliot

Mashing at Triple-A, No. 14 prospect Long working his way toward Marlins' roster

1:26 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- Jonathon Long knew his future was uncertain with Michael Busch blocking first base at the big league level for the Cubs. Long saw what happened to former Triple-A teammate Owen Caissie, who also had little to prove in the Minors but had nowhere to play, and was shipped