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3 HRs in 1st 3 at-bats?! Cards prospect Báez first to accomplish feat in epic big league debut

August 15, 2026

CHICAGO -- Joshua Báez spent five years working toward his first Major League at-bat. He needed one pitch to make it unforgettable. Then, somehow, he kept going. Báez homered on the first pitch he saw in the Majors, homered again in his second at-bat and then stepped to the plate

Watch FREE as 3 Top 100 prospects take their cuts today in a Cubs/Dodgers High-A tilt

@brendan_samson
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Dodgers top pitching prospect deals second straight scoreless start at Double-A

At Single-A, No. 13 LAD prospect Lindsey homers off 2-time MLB All-Star
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The Dodgers are trying to be careful with Christian Zazueta's prized right arm, which was on display Saturday for Double-A Tulsa.

HBP? Nope. HR? Yes! Marlins 1st-rounder takes one deep after almost taking one for team

@allisonmast13
August 15, 2026

The Machiavellian guidance to “hit them where it hurts” was seen in two different forms during Saturday’s duel between Jupiter and St. Lucie at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, with Jacob Lombard at the center of both. After taking a couple of literal blows, the Marlins’ No. 4 prospect delivered a

MLB's top prospect highlights 'All-Teen' team

@brendan_samson
August 15, 2026

With the MLB Draft and Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, MLB Pipeline's prospect rankings underwent a full renovation this week. The update added dozens of new draftees and 2026 breakout performers, but one thing -- specifically when it comes to the Top 100 -- stands out: The sheer number

Mariners No. 2 prospect Sloan reaches 100-K mark in latest stellar start

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For all of the buzz that's been rightfully bestowed upon Mariners top pitching prospect Kade Anderson, let's not overlook their No. 2 pitching prospect Ryan Sloan, because he is having a fantastic season as well. That continued Saturday.

Who is Joshua Báez? Get to know the MLB record-setter

August 15, 2026

Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez made Major League history in his debut on Saturday against St. Louis' arch rival Cubs, becoming the first player ever to homer in each of his first three big league plate appearances. Here's a closer look at the 23-year-old slugger: FAST FACTS MLB Pipeline rankings: Cardinals

This Red Sox prospect is crushing everything during his 2026 stateside debut

@JesseABorek
11:13 PM MDT

A hot-hitting prospect named Franklin has captivated Red Sox Nation this summer. While 2026 has in many ways been about Franklin Arias’ meteoric rise to MLB’s No. 3 prospect, Franklin Primera has been demolishing pitching everywhere he’s been in his own right. Primera, now the Red Sox’s No. 4 prospect,

2026 second-round pick hits HR harder than any Phillie in Statcast era

August 15, 2026

Don’t blink or you’ll miss the ball Caden Bogenpohl demolished for his second career homer. The Phillies’ 2026 second-rounder had the swing of the night in Single-A Clearwater’s 12-10 victory over Fort Myers at Hammond Stadium on Friday night, smacking a three-run home run in the fifth inning off right-hander

Braves prospect tallies 10 RBIs (!) in night to remember at High-A

August 15, 2026

It was a night to remember for Dixon Williams. The Braves' prospect turned in a remarkable 4-for-5 night that featured a pair of long balls and 10 RBIs in High-A Rome's 19-6 victory over Asheville on Saturday night at HomeTrust Park. Williams' 10-RBI performance is the first non-complex 10-RBI game

Cards' Báez tops best debuts in MLB history

August 15, 2026

Every player's Major League debut is one of the most memorable moments of their life. But only a select few are just as memorable for baseball fans everywhere. Braden Montgomery of the White Sox enjoyed one of the latter on June 9, 2026, when the 23-year-old sent Chicago's Rate Field

NEW Top 100 and Top 30 Prospects lists are here!

August 13, 2026

The prospect landscape has changed a lot since we launched our first 2026 Top 100 back in January. After the Draft, a Trade Deadline and the bulk of the 2026 season, we figured it was time to update our rankings. And it’s not just a new Top 100 we’re unveiling.

After long journey through injuries in Minors, Tiedemann makes his MLB debut

August 15, 2026

TORONTO -- Ricky Tiedemann is here. The Blue Jays have dreamed of this day, detours and all. Sitting in the Blue Jays’ dugout just hours after being added to the big league roster, Tiedemann is right where he belongs. The talent has been there all along, but Tiedemann has just

Electric arm Jays acquired in Hoffman trade flashes potential at High-A

@allisonmast13
11:26 PM MDT

With the chaos of the Trade Deadline in the dust, the Blue Jays are suddenly hurtling back into the American League Wild Card chase. Meanwhile, on the farm, trade chips are settling into their new affiliates. Dasan Hill, who joined the Blue Jays in the Jeff Hoffman trade with the

Mets' 2026 third-rounder -- 'Baseball Jesus' -- rips first pro homer at Single-A

August 15, 2026

It hasn't taken long for Aiden Robbins, an All-SEC performer in 2026, to make an impact in pro ball. The Mets’ 2026 third-rounder lofted a breaking ball from left-hander Dameivi Tineo (Marlins) just over the center-field fence’s 400-foot marker for a solo shot at 104.9 mph off the bat in

Name a key pitching category, odds are Kade Anderson leads the Minors in it

August 14, 2026

Kade Anderson has reached the point where dominance in his starts is no longer a surprise but rather the expectation. Baseball's top-ranked pitching prospect twirled 5 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out seven on Friday night, extending a scoreless streak that dates back more than five weeks for Double-A Arkansas,

Reds 2026 first-rounder Lebron enjoys 'surreal feeling' of 1st pro homer

August 15, 2026

Justin Lebron officially has liftoff. The No. 18 overall pick in last month's Draft -- now the Reds' No. 3 prospect -- drilled a moonshot for his first professional home run, accounting for High-A Dayton's offense in a 5-1 loss to Lake County on Friday night at Classic Auto Group

Eyanson, Witherspoon combine for 16 K's to continue strong start in O's organization

@maxralph_
August 15, 2026

Two of the key pieces in the blockbuster Adley Rutschman trade, Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon have each pitched twice with their new organization. Each time, they’ve flashed their big-time stuff on the same night, just at different levels. The duo combined for 10 1/3 innings with 16 strikeouts while

2026 Draftee Lavey's 1st pro hit goes ... over the fence!

@maxralph_
August 15, 2026

In just his second professional game, Robbie Lavey checked off a pair of milestones -- with one swing. Lavey notched his first hit and home run for High-A Fort Wayne on Friday, just one month after the Padres selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 Draft. The TinCaps,

Royals' Chourio set to return to mound on Sunday after 'workload' break

12:07 AM MDT

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

After leading Triple-A in homers, Báez bringing his barrel to The Show

August 14, 2026

The Cardinals already boast one homegrown power-hitting corner outfielder in Jordan Walker. Joshua Báez has set them up to have two as early as this weekend. The Cardinals plan to call up their No. 3 prospect on Saturday for his Major League debut against the Cubs, manager Oliver Marmol said

Where Jesús Made lands among our No. 1 prospects since '04

August 14, 2026

Since 2004, MLB.com has been ranking prospects. Between our preseason rankings, and, more recently, midseason updates, we’ve had 24 different players rank as the No. 1 prospect in baseball. How would the best prospects rank amongst themselves? What would this tournament of champions, so to speak, look like? Measuring them

First walk-off knock! 2026's No. 6 pick delivers in clutch at High-A

@allisonmast13
August 15, 2026

It may be only five games into Zion Rose’s pro career, but so far, things have been coming up, well, roses. The Royals’ 2026 first-round pick delivered a walk-off knock for High-A Quad Cities on Friday night, securing a 5-4 win for the home Modern Woodmen Park audience over visiting

Pirates' 2022 1st-round Draft pick Johnson out for season with torn left ACL

August 14, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- Termarr Johnson, the Pirates' 2022 first-round Draft pick, will miss the rest of 2026 with a torn left ACL and LCL. He’ll undergo surgery next Thursday and be examined in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper. Johnson injured the knee while lunging for first base in the top of

Here are 11 top performers from the High School All-American Game

August 12, 2026

DYERSVILLE, Iowa -- Fans got a look at many of the top high school players in the country on a national stage on Wednesday, and the prospects did not disappoint. Potential future top Draft picks shined in the 2026 MLB High School All-American Game as the National League edged the