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Marlins find disappointed dog from viral hot dog video, schedule return to loanDepot park

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11:24 AM MDT

If you, like so many over the past week, saw the video of a disappointed pup watching another canine eat a hot dog at the Marlins’ Bark in the Park night, we have some good news for you. The dog, a 6-year-old cunucu named Jonah, has been found. And the

3-sport star canine and extra-innings thriller kick off epic Signature Series for AUSL

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9:29 AM MDT

The AUSL turned one very good doggo into a three-sport star on Thursday. And no, we’re not talking about Air Bud. We’re talking about the multi-talented Champ, who served as the bat dog on Thursday during the first game of the AUSL’s Signature Series, an absolute thriller between the Utah

Lagrange earns 1st pro save with huge 2-strikeout appearance

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8:57 AM MDT

Carlos Lagrange is looking more and more comfortable in the relief role that could get him to the big leagues sooner rather than later. The fireballing righty earned his first professional save Thursday, shutting the door on a 6-4 win for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre over Indianapolis at Victory Field. It marked

Montes drives huge Double-A power display with 4-hit, 2-homer day

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8:54 AM MDT

The Mariners’ farm, tied for the MLB lead with seven Top 100 prospects, is seeing standout performances left and right. Lazaro Montes is just one of the latest. Montes hit two home runs on Thursday, his 10th and 11th long balls of a scorching hot June. He had four hits

Cubs bring back veteran lefty Pomeranz on Minor League deal

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June 25, 2026

Left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz returned to the Cubs on a Minor League contract this week. Pomeranz, who signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Angels this offseason, was designated for assignment on June 16. Pomeranz, 37, was 0-3 with a 5.01 ERA for Los Angeles across 25 appearances. He

3 key reasons Peterson should improve after trade to Cubs

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June 25, 2026

The Cubs, in dire straits with a banged-up pitching staff, made an intriguing addition via trade Thursday by acquiring left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the Mets for Minor League prospect Cole Mathis. You should hardly expect flashy trades at this point in the season, and Peterson is not that. He’s

Rodriguez, St. Louis No. 2, among 4 Cardinals prospects to crush homers for Double-A Springfield

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June 25, 2026

It was a massive power display for Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, with No. 2 Cardinals prospect Rainiel Rodriguez (MLB Pipeline’s No. 22 overall) leading the way. Rodriguez stayed hot in June with a 2-for-3 night, including a home run. Meanwhile, Tre Richardson III, Jesús Báez (STL No. 19) and Won-Bin

Hurd continues strong debut year with 10-K, 1-hit start

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June 25, 2026

Thatcher Hurd had to wait quite some time to make his professional debut, but he’s now taking advantage of his time on the mound in the lower levels of the Minor Leagues. Hurd, the Yankees’ No. 9 prospect, struck out 10 on Wednesday en route to 4 2/3 scoreless innings.

First grand slam in AUSL team's history was done the hard way

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June 24, 2026

Another day, another piece of history for the Utah Talons. This time, it came on a highlight-reel play that was the first of its kind for the AUSL-leading Talons. With Utah already ahead of the Oklahoma City Spark 2-0, outfielder Jadelyn Allchin roped a fly ball to the gap in

Jerseys from Judge's debut, Jeter's dive head to auction

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June 24, 2026

The game-worn jerseys from Aaron Judge’s historic debut and Derek Jeter’s famous “The Dive” game will hit auction this July at Sotheby’s Summer Sports Marquee. Pre-sale estimates have Judge’s debut kit valued at $3 million to $5 million and Jeter’s jersey at $500,000 to $700,000. The auction will begin at

Veen's 3-double day extends huge hitting streak at Triple-A

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June 24, 2026

Zac Veen, the Rockies’ first-rounder back in 2020, has hit his stride in Triple-A. Veen (COL No. 13) extended his hitting streak to 23 games on Tuesday, turning in a three-double performance for Albuquerque in an 11-3 win over Salt Lake at The Ballpark at America First Square. Veen additionally

Celesten keeps raking in '26, homers for 3rd straight game

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June 24, 2026

“On-fire” may not even be enough to describe Felnin Celesten right now. The Mariners’ No. 7 prospect and MLB's No. 97 overall, Celesten homered in a third consecutive game on Tuesday, aiding a 5-2 win for High-A Everett over Eugene at PK Park. Celesten went 3-for-5 overall, his fourth game

Dog who stoically watched other pup chow down offered 'dream day' at ballpark

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June 23, 2026

The Marlins had quite a crowd on hand for Monday night’s game against the Rangers at loanDepot park, including the Tartan Army of Scottish football supporters making the rounds with the World Cup taking place in Miami. That crowd also featured a bevy of four-legged friends. At the Marlins’ “Bark

'Unrealistic' to expect Steele starting for Cubs in 2026, Hoyer says

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June 23, 2026

The Cubs, dealing with a multitude of starting pitching injuries in 2026, now appear unlikely to get one of their key pieces back to the rotation before 2027. Left-hander Justin Steele, who is recovering from left elbow surgery, likely won’t be stretched out and ready to start games by the

Can this AUSL star take home the league's 1st Triple Crown?

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June 23, 2026

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has already seen some history in its second season, including an incredible 12-strikeout game from Utah Talons pitcher Montana Fouts. It’s not absurd to say we’re also watching the best offensive season to date in the league’s young history. Maya Brady is officially on Triple

PCA, Gilbert earn Player of the Week honors

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June 22, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his hot streak and Logan Gilbert spun a pair of excellent starts to earn the duo this week’s NL and AL Player of the Week awards, respectively. A jaw-dropping catch made while leaping onto the top of a wall also helped earn the Athletics’ Colby Thomas Play

Lagrange K's 2 in scoreless inning, continuing transition into 'pen

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June 22, 2026

As he continues adjusting to his new role out of the bullpen, Carlos Lagrange delivered the goods on Sunday. Lagrange, the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 72 overall, struck out a pair in a scoreless seventh inning Sunday. The flamethrowing righty helped preserve a narrow lead for

Fien collects 1st multi-homer game, Willits homers AGAIN in big day for Nationals prospects

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June 22, 2026

Gavin Fien has been tearing up Single-A in June. The Nationals’ No. 8 prospect went yard twice on Sunday, the first multi-homer game of his young career, to power Fredericksburg to a 3-0 win over Salem. Fien finished the day 2-for-4 with two RBIs on the pair of solo shots,

Angels' No. 10 prospect Jordan K's 10 for 2nd time this year

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June 19, 2026

After impressing with a scoreless outing in the Spring Breakout for the Angels this year, Dylan Jordan's strikeout stuff is turning some heads at Single-A. Jordan (LAA No. 10 prospect) racked up 10 K’s with 17 whiffs in five scoreless innings for Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, earning the win in

Giants' No. 3 prospect Level continues rise with 1st High-A homer

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June 19, 2026

Jhonny Level has been one of the fastest-rising prospects in the Minor Leagues this season, and a bump to High-A at just 19 years old hasn’t slowed him yet. The Giants’ No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 60 overall, Level crushed his first home run with Eugene on Thursday

History! Fouts' 12 Ks set new AUSL record

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June 19, 2026

We just saw one of the greatest pitching performances in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s young history. Utah Talons ace Montana Fouts set a new league record with 12 strikeouts in Thursday’s 4-3 win over the Texas Volts. She completed all seven innings, scattering five hits and taking home a

Votto shares heartwarming reason he named dog after a Hall of Famer and Reds legend

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June 18, 2026

Joey Votto has become a weekly fixture as a guest on “MLB Now,” and he provided some cuteness overload on Thursday with an excellent story to go with it. Making this television appearance from his car, Votto also had a furry friend traveling alongside him. Host Brian Kenny asked Votto

Olson just did something for the 1st time since 2017

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June 18, 2026

The Braves have been hit -- hard -- by injuries in 2026. And it’s turning them toward extreme measures just to get through nine innings. For the first time in an MLB game since Aug. 21, 2017, Atlanta star Matt Olson did not take the field at first base. He

Welcome to the Leit(er) show! No. 21 prospect K's 7 in another dominant start

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June 18, 2026

The Leiter family has its fingerprints all over MLB’s pitching history. Another hurler is starting to follow in the footsteps of those that have come before him. Cam Leiter, the Dodgers’ No. 21 prospect, twirled his second consecutive start with seven strikeouts in three innings or fewer. On Wednesday, he

What a celebration! Petry homers twice on 22nd birthday

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June 18, 2026

I don’t know about you, but Ethan Petry was definitely feeling 22 on Wednesday, assuming another trip around the sun provides a boost in home-run pop. Petry, the Nationals’ No. 13 prospect, hit a pair of big flies for Double-A Harrisburg in an 11-6 victory over Erie at FNB Field.