Watch top prospects in Arizona Fall League action on Friday

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The 34th annual Arizona Fall League season is underway, and you can watch top prospects from all 30 MLB organizations throughout October and November as AFL matchups are once again streaming for free on both MLB.com (here and on the AFL site) and MLB.TV.

All but five games of the 90-game regular season are available to stream completely free, along with the AFL Home Run Derby, Fall Stars Game, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Championship Game. Additionally, the Fall Stars Game and Championship Game will be broadcast on MLB Network. All contests have Gameday available as well.

Here are the Fall League teams and their MLB affiliations:

Glendale Desert Dogs: Braves, Dodgers, Marlins, Pirates, White Sox
Mesa Solar Sox: Angels, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Red Sox
Peoria Javelinas: Cardinals, Mariners, Orioles, Padres, Reds
Salt River Rafters: D-backs, Nationals, Rockies, Twins, Yankees
Scottsdale Scorpions: Astros, Brewers, Giants, Rays, Tigers
Surprise Saguaros: Guardians, Mets, Phillies, Rangers, Royals

And here's a look at the upcoming matchups:

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FRIDAY

Mesa (ATH, BOS, CHC, LAA, TOR) vs. Scottsdale (DET, HOU, MIL, SF, TB), 4:30 p.m. ET
It took Arjun Nimmala (LAA No. 1/MLB No. 34) a few weeks to settle in with his new organization after changing teams at the Trade Deadline, but he caught fire down the stretch for Double-A Rocket City, hammering seven homers over his final 16 games of the season, including playoffs. The 2023 first-rounder looks to build on his power output in the desert as he slots into the heart of Mesa’s lineup. On Scottsdale’s side, the offense features several dynamic talents. Top 100 prospects Zyhir Hope (DET No. 1/MLB No. 26), Bryce Rainer (DET No. 2/MLB No. 44) and Nathan Flewelling (TB No. 4/MLB No. 63) all possess plus pop and finished the regular season with at least 19 big flies.

Glendale (ATL, CWS, LAD, MIA, PIT) vs. Salt River (AZ, COL, MIN, NYY, WSH), 4:30 p.m. ET
This year’s Arizona Fall League rosters feature 15 Top 100 prospects, and four of them are on Glendale. After spending the season tearing up the High-A Midwest League, Dodgers prospects Eduardo Quintero (LAD No. 2/MLB No. 15) and Charles Davalan (LAD No. 6/MLB No. 79) are rejoining forces in the desert. The pair has a strong blend of hitting ability and power -- Quintero also sports elite speed. Slugging 21-year-old Caleb Bonemer (CWS No. 2/MLB No. 27) and speedy infielder Tate Southisene (ATL No. 3/MLB No. 58) round out the group. Salt River’s offense is propelled by middle infielders Dax Kilby (NYY No. 1/MLB No. 78) and Demetrio Crisantes (AZ No. 1/MLB No. 84). Kilby reached in all 32 games he played for Single-A Tampa this year, while Crisantes -- an excellent contact hitter -- slashed .292/.377/.477 across four levels.

Peoria (BAL, CIN, SD, SEA, STL) vs. Surprise (CLE, KC, NYM, PHI, TEX), 4:30 p.m. ET
Boston Smith (SEA No. 13) spent time with three organizations last year, but the movement didn’t stop him from putting up eye-popping numbers. The 2025 sixth-rounder -- one of Peoria's top bats -- ended the season with 31 roundtrippers and a .990 OPS, tops among Mariners full-season Minor Leaguers. Opposite Smith will be three Top 100 prospects, including Angeibel Gomez (KC No. 2/MLB No. 76). Signed internationally in January, Gomez earned Dominican Summer League All-Star honors after slashing .361/.467/.653 with nine homers and 15 steals in 47 games. The 17-year-old -- whose first game in the Fall League was his first stateside -- is the second-youngest player in the history of the circuit.

SATURDAY

Peoria (BAL, CIN, SD, SEA, STL) vs. Mesa (ATH, BOS, CHC, LAA, TOR), 3:30 p.m. ET
One of the Fall League’s hottest hitters out of the gate has been Ike Irish (BAL No. 5/MLB No. 95) of Peoria. The 22-year-old, who had his season cut short by injury in July aims to provide support for Kannon Kemp (SD No. 13). The right-hander gets the start for the Javelinas after being limited to just 38 2/3 frames during the regular season. For Mesa, Arjun Nimmala (LAA No. 1/MLB No. 34) started the campaign with four hits, including a homer, through his first three games in the desert. The 2023 first-rounder is riding high after claiming a Double-A title with Rocket City. Nimmala posted a .966 OPS with eight homers and nine doubles in 27 regular-season Southern League games after being traded to the Angels.

Scottsdale (DET, HOU, MIL, SF, TB) vs. Salt River (AZ, COL, MIN, NYY, WSH), 6:30 p.m. ET
A trio of Top 100 prospects with plenty of firepower headlines the Scottsdale offense -- outfielder Zyhir Hope (DET No. 1/MLB No. 26), shortstop Bryce Rainer (DET No. 2/MLB No. 44)  and catcher Nathan Flewelling (TB No. 4/MLB No. 63). Right-handed Brewers prospect Miqueas Mercedes takes the hill for the Scorpions after posting a 2.61 ERA over 21 appearances (16 starts) during the regular season. He’ll be opposed by flamethrower Jarlin Susana (WSH No. 4/MLB No. 66), who makes his second appearance in the desert after a scoreless debut in which he yielded one hit and two walks with four punchouts over 3 1/3 frames. Dax Kilby (NYY No. 1/MLB No. 78) and Demetrio Crisantes (AZ No. 1/MLB No. 84) anchor Salt River’s lineup.

SUNDAY

Glendale (ATL, CWS, LAD, MIA, PIT) vs. Surprise (CLE, KC, NYM, PHI, TEX), 8 p.m. ET
This matchup could feature up to seven of MLB’s Top 100 prospects. Glendale boasts the most talented lineup in the Fall League with Eduardo Quintero (LAD No. 2/MLB No. 15), Caleb Bonemer (CWS No. 2/MLB No. 27), Tate Southisene (ATL No. 3/MLB No. 58) and Charles Davalan (LAD No. 6/MLB No. 79). Left-handed prospect Luke Fox takes the hill for the Desert Dogs after posting a .156 average-against and an 0.88 WHIP in the regular season. Surprise counters with a heavy-hitting lineup that contains Sebastian Walcott (TEX No. 1/MLB No. 8), Aidan Miller (PHI No. 2/MLB No. 59) and Angeibel Gomez (KC No. 2/MLB No. 76), who can all make hard contact and send the ball flying to all fields.

MONDAY

Glendale (ATL, CWS, LAD, MIA, PIT) vs. Scottsdale (DET, HOU, MIL, SF, TB), 4:30 p.m. ET
Former organization mates will turn into foes in this desert duel. Trade Deadline headliner Zyhir Hope (DET No. 1/MLB No. 26), who spent the majority of the 2026 season with Double-A Tulsa, leads Scottsdale against top Dodgers prospects Eduardo Quintero (LAD No. 2/MLB No. 15) and Charles Davalan (LAD No. 6/MLB No. 79). The trio never appeared in the same lineup, but were often discussed in tandem when referring to Los Angeles' stacked system. Fellow Top 100 prospect Caleb Bonemer (CWS No. 2/MLB No. 27), Bryce Rainer (DET No. 2/MLB No. 44) and Nathan Flewelling (TB No. 4/MLB No. 63) fill out the contest's rosters.

Salt River (AZ, COL, MIN, NYY, WSH) vs. Mesa (ATH, BOS, CHC, LAA, TOR), 9:30 p.m. ET
The Fall League is often referred to as “baseball’s finishing school," where prospects nearing the bigs can go for final seasoning before getting the call. Demetrio Crisantes (AZ No. 1/MLB No. 84) fits that mold perfectly. The pure-hitting infielder -- one of two Top 100 prospects on Salt River's roster along with Dax Kilby (NYY No. 1/MLB No. 78) -- could hit his way into Arizona's 2027 plans this fall. Free-swinging teenage outfielder Breyson Guedez (ATH No. 9) joins Arjun Nimmala (LAA No. 1/MLB No. 34) in a Mesa offense filled with talent. Guedez showcased advanced bat-to-ball skills in 2026 -- both inside and outside of the zone -- but will need to refine his approach to unlock his power.

Peoria (BAL, CIN, SD, SEA, STL) vs. Surprise (CLE, KC, NYM, PHI, TEX), 9:30 p.m. ET
There’s something about the Orioles’ Vance Honeycutt and Spring Training stadiums. After swatting homers in his first four at-bats this past spring, the 2024 first-rounder went yard in two of his first three games in Arizona. Honeycutt has been a force in the Javelinas lineup alongside system mate Ike Irish (BAL No. 5/MLB No. 95). Opposing the duo will be Surprise’s trio of Top 100 prospects -- Sebastian Walcott (TEX No. 1/MLB No. 8), Aidan Miller (PHI No. 2/MLB No. 59) and Angeibel Gomez (KC No. 2/MLB No. 76). Walcott missed most of the season after undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow, but validated his elite prospect status upon his return by slashing .325/.401/.590 with 10 homers over 41 games.

TUESDAY

Salt River (AZ, COL, MIN, NYY, WSH) vs. Glendale (ATL, CWS, LAD, MIA, PIT), 4:30 p.m. ET
Since at least 2005, only one Twins prospect has swiped 50+ bases and hit 15+ homers over the course of one season -- Yasser Mercedes (MIN No. 17) in 2026. The 21-year-old has strong bat speed and generates plenty of hard hits, making him a prime candidate to drive in on-base gurus Demetrio Crisantes (AZ No. 1/MLB No. 84) and Dax Kilby (NYY No. 1/MLB No. 78) at the top of Salt River’s lineup. On Glendale’s side, Eduardo Quintero (LAD No. 2/MLB No. 15), Caleb Bonemer (CWS No. 2/MLB No. 27), Charles Davalan (LAD No. 6/MLB No. 79) and Tate Southisene (ATL No. 3/MLB No. 58) form a potent core packed with athleticism and power.

Mesa (ATH, BOS, CHC, LAA, TOR) vs. Surprise (CLE, KC, NYM, PHI, TEX), 9:30 p.m. ET
The Red Sox selected a pair of high-ceiling prep prospects among their first three picks of the 2023 Draft, and after slow starts, they’re beginning to emerge. Nazzan Zanetello (second round) and Antonio Anderson (third round) showcased their raw abilities during the regular season and are aiming to bolster their progress with Mesa -- which also features Arjun Nimmala (LAA No. 1/MLB No. 34). Another toolsy infielder, Welbyn Francisca (CLE No. 19), highlights a Surprise lineup that includes Top 100 prospects Sebastian Walcott (TEX No. 1/MLB No. 8), Aidan Miller (PHI No. 2/MLB No. 59) and Angeibel Gomez (KC No. 2/MLB No. 76). Francisca has a knack for finding the barrel and collected five knocks, including a homer, in his first fall showing.

Peoria (BAL, CIN, SD, SEA, STL) vs. Scottsdale (DET, HOU, MIL, SF, TB), 9:30 p.m. ET
Tai Peete (STL No. 17) found a new gear after he was dealt to the Cardinals in the Brendan Donovan trade last winter. The 2023 No. 30 overall pick -- who is making up for lost at-bats due to injury -- slashed .296/.359/.549 with 13 homers across 66 games, besting his previous career marks. He helps key a Peoria offense that also includes polished hitter Ike Irish (BAL No. 5/MLB No. 95). Headlining Scottsdale’s lineup is the elite prospect trio of Zyhir Hope (DET No. 1/MLB No. 26), Bryce Rainer (DET No. 2/MLB No. 44) and Nathan Flewelling (TB No. 4/MLB No. 63). All three have a penchant for leaving the yard as some of the top bats in the Fall League.