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LIVE: Watch 5 of MLB's Top 100 prospects take the field in a Double-A tilt between Tulsa (LAD) and Arkansas (SEA) for FREE

@brendan_samson
5:00 PM EDT

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Why stop at first? A's prospect pounds out 5 XBHs in Triple-A game

@Spokes_Murphy
12:40 PM EDT

Henry Bolte's single-game performance Friday for Triple-A Las Vegas would stand as a good week for most players.

  • Get tickets to a Minor League game The A's No. 5 prospect went 5-for-5 with five extra-base hits -- two homers, two doubles and a triple -- against St. Paul at

Giants acquire LHP Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson in deal with Guardians

12:26 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Buster Posey has made several bold strokes since taking over as the Giants’ president of baseball operations in September 2024. His latest bombshell revolved around a player who was once viewed as his long-term successor behind the plate.

Blue Jays No. 3 prospect Nimmala off to hot start at Double-A

@Spokes_Murphy
10:08 AM EDT

Arjun Nimmala has been in Double-A for less than a week, but it seems like he's already comfortable at his new level.

  • Get tickets to a Minor League game The Blue Jays' No. 3 prospect -- and MLB No. 64 -- recorded four hits and scored twice for the

'I want to play with fire': Bazzana launches first MLB homer through raindrops

@tim_stebbins
1:28 AM EDT

CLEVELAND -- Travis Bazzana was a few feet out of the batter's box and beginning to sprint to first base Friday night when he emphatically pumped his fists and let out a yell. He knew he crushed the fly ball carrying toward center field, but couldn’t be sure how far

Bucs phenom gets 24 whiffs, strikes out 9 and sees K rate DROP?!

May 8, 2026

He’s only six starts into his professional career, but Seth Hernandez continues to look like one of the game's next great young strikeout artists. The Pirates' No. 2 prospect put forth yet another dominant display Friday night, punching out nine batters for a third consecutive outing for Single-A Bradenton, helping

1 at-bat, 1 hit for D-backs' No. 1 prospect Waldschmidt

Outfielder Alek Thomas designated for assignment
1:29 AM EDT

PHOENIX -- The Triple-A Reno Aces were in Sacramento on Thursday night when Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was summoned into manager Jeff Gardner's office. As he started toward the office, he was told he needed to put a shirt on.

Kade Anderson dominating? It's been inevitable to start his career

@allisonmast13
12:44 AM EDT

Death, taxes and Kade Anderson posting a near-perfect outing at Double-A. In the year 2026, few players at any level have been more reliable than MLB’s No. 14 prospect. On Friday, he once again delivered the inevitable for Double-A Arkansas, striking out nine over 5 2/3 innings in the first

Giants prospect known as 'Baby Bo' making early mark with organization

May 8, 2026

Anyone who had the privilege of seeing Bo Jackson at the height of his sports career knows what a marvel it was to watch the only man to claim a Heisman Trophy, MLB All-Star honors and be named to an NFL Pro Bowl. His talent was indisputably 1-of-1. So to

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

Secret sauce to a 2-HR game? For this D-backs prospect, it’s to bunt

@JesseABorek
2:43 AM EDT

JD Dix is perennially on the hunt to reach base. Work the count, get plunked, spray the ball all over the field, or even, drop down a bunt. Which is how he discovered a way to unlock some home run pop. Dix recorded the first two-homer game of his career

Marlins No. 2 prospect Snelling flexes strikeout-stuff in debut with 3-pitch K

May 8, 2026

MIAMI -- Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling is usually his own toughest critic, but even he could make an exception considering the unique nature of Friday night’s start. The Marlins’ No. 2 prospect (No. 31 overall per MLB Pipeline) tossed five innings in a 3-2 defeat to the Nationals at loanDepot

Can Waldschmidt provide the offensive boost the D-backs need?

May 8, 2026

It was only his second Spring Training, but Ryan Waldschmidt had put himself in a position to visualize his first Major League at-bat. All he was hoping was that it could be as productive as the many other ABs he’d taken at various stops along the way. “I think I've

Tong on top: Mets' No. 2 prospect leading Minors in K's once again

May 8, 2026

Jonah Tong finds himself back in a position all too familiar to opposing batters. The Mets' No. 2 prospect racked up eight strikeouts to move back atop the MiLB leaderboard and yielded two runs -- one coming after he departed -- in five-plus frames for Triple-A Syracuse which lost to

Here is the first official 2026 mock draft!

May 8, 2026

The 2026 Draft is taking longer to sort itself out than teams hoped. Shortstops Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Grady Emerson (Fort Worth Christian HS in Texas) have set themselves apart from the rest of the class. The second tier of prospects consists of catcher Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) and right-hander

Inbox: What to make of Cardinals 2025 first-rounder's rocky start

May 8, 2026

We’re at an interesting point in the season, when we bid a fond farewell to a number of young players from the prospect rolls. Guys like Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt have already graduated because they surpassed the 130 at-bat rookie status plateau. Most other prospects who made Opening Day

Battery of Cardinals top prospects Fajardo, Rodriguez shines in High-A Peoria's walk-off

@@maxralph_
May 8, 2026

A pair of top Cardinals prospects helped drive High-A Peoria to a walk-off, 7-6 win over Wisconsin on Thursday at Dozer Park. Yhoiker Fajardo, a piece of this offseason’s Willson Contreras trade, continued his strong start on the mound with five innings on one-run ball, striking out seven and walking

Top White Sox prospect Montgomery has 3-hit game fresh off promotion to Triple-A

@@maxralph_
May 8, 2026

Just three games into his Triple-A career, Braden Montgomery is already making his mark. Montgomery, the White Sox’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 29 overall, tallied his first multi-hit game at the level Thursday in a 16-1 win for Charlotte over Jacksonville at Bragan Field at VyStar Ballpark.

What will slugging prospect Jones bring to the Bronx Bombers?

May 7, 2026

One of baseball's most polarizing prospects is coming to the big leagues. When Jasson Domínguez entered concussion protocol after slamming into the outfield wall during Thursday's win over the Rangers, the Yankees responded by summoning Spencer Jones from Triple-A. Few players can match Jones' combination of size (6-foot-7, 240 pounds)

How the top of the Draft rankings have played out over the past 5 years -- and so far this year

May 7, 2026

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Holliday's latest must-see night at Single-A? Just a single shy of the cycle!

@JesseABorek
May 8, 2026

When Ethan Holliday took a fastball off his left elbow last Thursday, the Rockies organization must have held its collective breath. The 19-year-old doubled over in pain for almost a minute before taking his base. He eventually left that contest, but he wasn't held down for long. Since returning to

Is Snelling the Marlins' next great development story? Here's what to expect

@JesseABorek
May 7, 2026

In 2021, Robby Snelling was a two-sport standout, committed to play both football and baseball at the University of Arizona. In 2022, he was the 39th overall pick in the Draft by the Padres. In 2023, he was a phenom. In 2024, he was a pitcher struggling to get outs.

Dodgers prospect Sirota's hot streak feels like it's out of a Hollywood script

May 8, 2026

Perhaps the only thing that rivals the Dodgers' deep and abiding talent base is the organization's proficiency at finding, developing and incorporating more of it. Mike Sirota appears to be yet another shining gem in an organization teeming with them. A week after homering three times in a doubleheader, Los

One prospect with closer potential from each organization

May 6, 2026

The saying goes that relievers are failed starters. If you believe that, revisit how much the Padres gave up for Mason Miller at last year’s Trade Deadline, and then look at Miller’s dominance to begin his first full season in San Diego. After that, look at the three-year, $69 million

Twins prospects Rodriguez, Jenkins land on Triple-A IL

May 8, 2026

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