Omaha, Sugar Land aim for MiLB history
At the end of the first half, it seemed like two Triple-A clubs might challenge for the ever-elusive 100-win season.
Renegades Roc their way to combined no-hitter
It's not every day a combined no-hitter ends in a walk-off home run. In fact, it's happened just four times at the Major League level in AL/NL history. But for Yankees No. 18 prospect Roc Riggio , Friday's series opener at High-A proved to be the stage for the unlikely
Holliday break's over: Tides slugger swats a pair
Jackson Holliday's All-Star break was quite a restorative one. MLB's top prospect had just spent three weeks solely as a designated hitter following an injured list stint due to left elbow inflammation and got a chance to return home. After wrapping up Triple-A Norfolk's series in Memphis, he watched his
Brooklyn to host ALS Awareness Night
More than 85 years have passed since Lou Gehrig issued his famous farewell speech to baseball. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS and perhaps more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, continues to mystify medical experts. The Mayo Clinic defines it as “a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in
Anything's possum-ble: Ben visits the Travelers
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The following ballpark road trip recap is presented by Wyndham, proud sponsor of Minor League
Podcast: 2024 Draft, All-Star Futures Game
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Hats all folks: Top MiLB caps at the Futures Game
This year's Futures Game featured more old-fashioned, Minor League-style fun than ever, and the most visible addition was one fans could see at every moment. Each of the 45 players who appeared in the game wore on his head the cap of his Minor League team. As a result, some
Road to The Show™: Mets’ righty Sproat
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at sixth-ranked Mets prospect Brandon Sproat. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There are few players in the Minor Leagues who
Collier's clout leads to Futures Game MVP Award
ARLINGTON -- As Cam Collier rounded second base in the third inning of Saturday’s All-Star Futures Game, he spotted his family in the crowd, pointing at them after his solo home run had accounted for the game’s first run. “To look in the stands as I rounded the bases was
Prospect-by-prospect look at the Futures GameÂ
The next generation took a turn in the spotlight in Saturday's All-Star Futures Game. An American League team hosted the festivities at Globe Life Field, but it was the National League that pulled out the 6-1 victory behind the big bats of the game's Most Valuable Player Cam Collier and
Futures Skills Showcase hits a home run in debut
ARLINGTON -- First things first, MLB Pipeline's No. 14 overall prospect Roman Anthony would like to apologize to Double-A Portland manager Chad Epperson. After failing to score points via the bunt in the first round and finding himself in sixth entering the third and final challenge of the inaugural Futures
Top moments from the 2024 All-Star Futures Game
The 25th annual MLB All-Star Futures Game took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday with the National League earning a 6-1 victory over AL prospects. This year’s contest was followed by the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase, a three-round hitting challenge inspired by fan-favorite baseball video games,
Mascots, Minor League fun part of Futures Game
ARLINGTON -- In case you haven’t noticed, Globe Life Field is BIG. It measures 1.8 million square feet. The distance from the playing field to the highest point of the 5.5-acre retractable roof is 278 feet. Each exterior side measures 785 by 815 feet. There isn’t just a “third deck,”
All-Star Futures Game to have distinctly MiLB flair
The All-Star Futures Game is the biggest stage on which top prospects from around the Minor Leagues have the opportunity to demonstrate their talent and give us a glimpse of baseball’s future. It has been played annually each summer since 1999. But this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday
The weirdest MiLB stats, plays from June
Welcome to Crooked Numbers, a monthly column dedicated to Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. The June edition features a doubles deluge, oppositional surnames, way too many walks and, of course, much more. Keeping track of this type of thing is a team effort, so get in touch if
Ben's Biz: Dancing like a chicken in Memphis
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Clifford Rumbles forward for Binghamton
Ryan Clifford's introduction to Double-A in mid-June began with a 1-for-20 slump. But ever since the calendar flipped to July, MLB’s No. 71 prospect has been hard to keep off the bases. That was the case in Double-A Binghamton’s 8-5 win over New Hampshire on Wednesday night at Delta Dental
How did this Phillies catcher actually catch that?
Just how did Guillermo Rosario catch that fouled-off pitch? You can watch the video dozens of times and still not be sure. It seems like a glorious combination of luck, skill and reflexes.
These are the best ballpark promos in July
Welcome to Promo Preview, a monthly roundup of Minor League Baseball promotions to look forward to. Incendiary Independence Day ballpark spectacles are now in the rearview mirror, but July has plenty more in store. Highlights include meaty aromas, computer-generated jerseys and taking it easy on the water. Jump in.
Road to The Show™: Cubs’ outfielder Caissie
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Cubs prospect Owen Caissie. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There’s not much more that the prospect experience has
MiLB, Joe Torre Safe at Home partner for eighth season
For the eighth year, Minor League Baseball and Joe Torre Safe At Home have teamed up to raise awareness about violence and abuse and to empower fans at MiLB ballparks to join them in building a safer, braver world together. More than 45 MiLB teams will participate in this year’s
Sea Dogs' partnership improves accessibility
PORTLAND, Maine -- Randy and Sarah Bellavance love coming to Double-A games here at Hadlock Field. This year -- the second year the diehard Portland Sea Dogs fans have had season tickets -- their local ballpark feels more welcoming than ever. The Bellavances, a married couple who are both blind,
Munoz in stable condition following injury exit
TUESDAY UPDATE: Yeuni Munoz has been discharged from the hospital and is in MLB Concussion protocol. Blue Jays outfielder Yeuni Munoz is being evaluated at a local hospital and is in stable condition Saturday night following an injury suffered in the bottom of the fifth inning of a game between
Clark takes it to the max with first Lakeland slam
The tools are galore for Max Clark, and on Saturday, he showed off his upside from the plate. MLB’s No. 10 prospect tallied a career-high five RBIs for Single-A Lakeland. The 19-year-old drove four of those runs in on his first professional grand slam, en route to a 9-2 victory
Ben's Biz: An evening with the Trash Pandas
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