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Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
1:48 AM EDT

A no-hitter, a seven-inning complete game and continued excellence from Top 100 prospects highlighted another busy day of Minor League action. Alex McFarlane helped High-A Jersey Shore make history while extending his own unhittable streak and Lazaro Montes continued to feast on Double-A pitching. Not to be outdone, Carter Jensen

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@MavalloneMiLB
July 2, 2025

The first day of July featured some early holiday fireworks, including a pair of Top 100 prospects tallying multihomer games at Triple-A. Carter Jensen and Joe Mack represented their catching brethren well, but they weren't the only heavy hitters. Midwest League sluggers Zyhir Hope and Josue Briceño tried to one-up

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@allisonmast13
June 29, 2025

Any given Sunday, there’s plenty of MiLB action to go around, but this week’s edition featured yet another home run in a series finale by Carson Williams (Rays), the second multihomer game of the week by fellow shortstop Colson Montgomery (White Sox) and some near-perfect pitching by Connelly Early (Red

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Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 26, 2025

It was a busy night around the Minors filled with hard-hitting performances, ace-level pitching gems and even a milestone. A number of Top 100 prospects flexed their respective muscles, including Lazaro Montes on his first Double-A homer, Robby Snelling with arguably his best start of the season and a cycle

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 25, 2025

As summer officially gets underway, some of baseball's most talented prospects have been bringing the heat. C.J. Kayfus lit things up at Triple-A with a grand slam and four hits, Travis Sykora continued his remarkable pitching at Triple-A and teenager Sebastian Walcott put on a show during the Pipeline Showcase.

After working on defense in Minors, speedy Simpson returns to Rays

June 24, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- The energizer outfielder is back. Chandler Simpson, who made a splash with his speed earlier this season for the Rays, was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and was in the lineup, going 0-for-4 as Tampa Bay began a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 23, 2025

The penultimate weekend of June has come and gone, and in the Minor Leagues that means first-half clinchings were on the line and big performances were just as important as ever. Sunday featured no shortage of those across the Minors, and as the weather continued heating up, the bats led

Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 21, 2025

The weekend kicked off in style around the Minors, with a pair of milestones at Double-A. Tink Hence returned to regular action by leading the way during a nine-inning no-no, while Hendry Mendez took a spin on the cycle thanks to a late-game double. In between, there were plenty of

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 16, 2025

The Minor Leagues were full of big performances as top prospects flexed their "Dad energy" on Father's Day -- especially at the plate. The majority of Sunday's top performers came from big days at the dish, with a couple top pitching prospects enjoying fine outings as well.

Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 14, 2025

There was offense galore to kick off a weekend of Minor League action, with Top 100 prospects Jordan Lawlar, Kevin McGonigle and Co. leading the way. Burgeoning slugger Michael Arroyo continued his power surge, as did Brice Matthews, who came within one extra-base hit of cycling on consecutive days earlier

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June 10, 2025

BOSTON -- Ian Seymour had been to plenty of games at Fenway Park. His hometown of Westborough, Mass., is roughly 30 miles from the historic home of the Red Sox. He’s seen the field from plenty of angles. He’s seen postseason baseball here, most recently the 2021 American League Wild

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 8, 2025

It's summer time and the weather is warm in the Minor Leagues. Maybe that's why Sunday was marked by big swings and big performances with hitters around the Minors standing out for what they did at the dish.

Rays No. 1 prospect Williams taps into power potential in career game

@benweinrib
June 8, 2025

Carson Williams' first full season at Triple-A Durham has had its ups and downs. The Rays' top prospect has shown his signature shortstop defense and ample power. There's also been plenty of swing-and-miss, and he hasn't been above the Mendoza Line since April 13. Beneath it all, though, Williams has

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June 8, 2025

TAMPA -- The Durham Bulls had just given up a two-run lead in the eighth inning Saturday night, falling behind by one run at Vystar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. They were coming to hit in the top of the ninth inning when the whole team started cheering in the dugout.

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@thevandalorian and @benweinrib
June 2, 2025

As temperatures continue to heat up, so have top prospects across the sport. Multiple top hitters kicked off June by sending baseballs out of the yard. Although dominated by a handful of sluggers, Sunday's top performers also featured a few rising arms turning the corner in 2025.

Rays option speedster Simpson to Triple-A in 'tough decision'; Mangum reinstated

May 30, 2025

HOUSTON -- The Rays made the surprising, difficult decision to option rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday morning as they reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum from the 10-day injured list.

No. 5 prospect Gillen not fazed by jump from high school to Minors

May 30, 2025

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Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
May 24, 2025

The weekend kicked off with some of baseball's best and brightest prospects coming through. Homers by Top 10 prospects Marcelo Mayer and Jac Caglianone provided fireworks at Triple-A, while Kumar Rocker got back on the mound and tossed zeros during a rehab start. Not to be outdone, Mariners Single-A prospect

Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
May 22, 2025

Outstanding nights in the Minor Leagues came from a wide variety of sources and across almost every level on Wednesday. While Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter racked up a season high in strikeouts at Triple-A, a High-A prospect found the seats not once, not twice, but three times. Meanwhile out

These are some of the most interesting pitches in Triple-A

@SamDykstraMiLB
May 21, 2025

When a pitcher throws 103 mph, you’re likely to shoot up in your chair. Even in this era of elevated velocity, that isn’t a reading you see very often, especially in the Minor Leagues. Only 15 Major Leaguers have touched such a number in the Statcast era (since 2015), and

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May 20, 2025

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry's Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. TAMPA -- In some ways, it’s been a productive start to the Rays’ Minor League season. With their big league outfield depth depleted by

Simpson rests sore right hand ahead of finale with Marlins

May 18, 2025

MIAMI -- Chandler Simpson was not in the Rays’ lineup on Sunday afternoon after injuring his right hand on Saturday night during a slide at home plate in the ninth inning of Tampa Bay’s 4-0 win over Miami.

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