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This road trip will give you the spirit of '76

Revolutionary sojourn salutes General George Washington
@JoshJacksonMiLB
June 26, 2024

Because there's no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than getting out to a ballgame, earlier in the week we presented a breakdown of must-catch Minor League games with Independence Day celebrations, with one entry for each farm system. But let's say you're not satisfied with one Independence

Kinsler, Fielder named Futures Game coaches

Former Rangers stars to help lead Minor Leaguers in Arlington
June 26, 2024

Two former Rangers All-Stars have been added to the coaching staffs for the 2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Once traded for each other, Ian Kinsler and Prince Fielder will find themselves in opposite dugouts for the 25th edition of the Futures Game on July

Windish launches way into history on 4-HR night

Mariners prospect second pro to plate all 9 of club's runs in a game
@MavalloneMiLB
June 26, 2024

The day began like any other for Hogan Windish. It ended much differently. The Mariners' first-base prospect launched himself into baseball lore on Tuesday night, homering four times and driving in nine runs for Double-A Arkansas during a 9-4 win over Springfield at Hammons Field. And if that memorable performance

Stormy weather: De Vries swats first pro homer

Youngest player in full-season affiliated ball goes yard in 36th game
@thevandalorian
June 26, 2024

It took 36 games, but Leodalis De Vries connected on his first professional home run at age 17. MLB’s No. 78 prospect received an aggressive assignment to Single-A Lake Elsinore after signing with the Padres in January as the top-ranked international free agent. He racked up a four-RBI performance in

Check out newfound footage of Jackie Robinson

Watch Robinson in Spring Training at Daytona Beach in 1946
@SamDykstraMiLB
June 25, 2024

Always bring your camera to the ballpark. You never know what historic moment you’ll capture. That’s what Robert Bates Sr. learned – and taught the rest of us – 78 years ago. Filming his sons George and Robert Jr. as batboys on April 2, 1946, the elder Bates also recorded

The Fourth of July is poppin' off at the ballpark

Here's one Independence Day celebration from every farm system
@JoshJacksonMiLB and @BensBiz
June 25, 2024

Have you made plans for the Fourth yet? If not, we're here to help. If so, change 'em! There's no better way to celebrate America's Independence Day than taking in a baseball game amid your compatriots.

Here are 11 first-half Minor League MVPs

@SamDykstraMiLB
June 25, 2024

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Road to The Show™: Reds’ infielder Collier

No. 92 overall prospect advancing from prodigy to power threat
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 25, 2024

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 fourth-ranked Reds prospect Cam Collier. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Cam Collier popped up on prospect radars at a

Rickwood Field road trip -- Part III

Epic conclusion of the journey to legendary Rickwood Field
@SamDykstraMiLB
June 22, 2024

Birmingham’s Rickwood Field – the oldest professional baseball stadium in America, standing since 1910, and the former home of the Negro American League’s Birmingham Black Barons – hosted Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball games this week, and on the way to the hallowed ground, MLB Pipeline took a

Klassen in session for High-A hitters: no hits, 8 K's

Phillies 2023 draftee lowers ERA to 0.96 across first 11 pro starts
June 22, 2024

When George Klassen walked into Chase Field for his first day of the 2023 MLB Draft Combine last June, he soothed his nerves by telling himself that he was chosen to be there for a reason. He went on to showcase the talents that earned him a coveted spot at

Chandler ahead of the Curve after 10-K gem

MLB's No. 64 prospect retires 16 straight in career-best outing
@alyssam_gomez
June 22, 2024

As the season continues on, Bubba Chandler continues to fire away on the mound. MLB's No. 64 prospect piled up a career-best 10 strikeouts en route to Double-A Altoona’s 5-0 victory over Bowie at Prince George’s Stadium on Friday night. Chandler allowed just three baserunners via two hits and a

Rickwood Field road trip -- Part II

Exploring Mobile and Montgomery before Rickwood Field
@SamDykstraMiLB
June 21, 2024

Birmingham’s Rickwood Field – the oldest professional baseball stadium in America, standing since 1910, and the former home of the Negro American League’s Birmingham Black Barons – hosted Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball games this week, and on the way to the hallowed ground, MLB Pipeline took a

Podcast: Reporting from MiLB at Rickwood Field

Reporting from historic MiLB at Rickwood Field game
June 21, 2024

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

Lee's homer-happy week continues for St. Paul

MLB's No. 14 prospect goes deep for third time in past three games
@Jesus_Cano88
June 21, 2024

Remember when Brooks Lee was sidelined earlier in the year with a herniated disc? You wouldn’t be able to tell with how he’s swinging the bat. MLB’s No. 14 prospect continued his hot stretch by launching two homers -- the first time he has accomplished that feat in his professional

Hence humbled by MLB at Rickwood Field invite

Cards' top prospect, other Minor Leaguers take in historic event
June 20, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Still recovering from the tightness and cramping that knocked him out of a Double-A game after just two innings on June 5, Cardinals top pitching prospect Tink Hence was set to make his return to action this weekend before being invited to Alabama for Thursday’s MLB at

Giants' Bandura attends MLB at Rickwood Field

Outfield prospect, fellow Minor Leaguers honored by historic event
June 20, 2024

For just about everyone in attendance at the game at Rickwood Field Thursday night, it was perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for Giants prospect Scott Bandura, there was a familiarity about being at this old, historic ballpark that not many would understand. Bandura, currently an outfielder with Single-A San Jose,

Rickwood Field road trip -- Part I

Stops at Daytona Beach and Jacksonville en route to Alabama
@SamDykstraMiLB
June 20, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – When the Negro Leagues Statistical Review Committee – containing baseball historians and journalists as well as former executives and players – released its findings last month that led to the incorporation of Negro Leagues stats into the Major League database, it made sure to highlight how fans

MiLB at Rickwood Field in photographs

Birmingham, Montgomery honor Negro Leagues on memorable night in Alabama
June 20, 2024

The Birmingham Barons and Montgomery Biscuits turned back the clock to honor the Negro Leagues on June 18 at Rickwood Field, kicking off a three-day celebration in Alabama that included a celebrity softball game and a Major League contest between St. Louis and San Francisco. The Minor League clubs played

Simpson electrifies during MiLB at Rickwood Field

Rays No. 10 prospect pens fitting tribute to legendary Hall of Famer
@SamDykstraMiLB
June 19, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Chandler Simpson was on his way back toward the field when he heard the news. The Double-A Montgomery center fielder tweaked his calf while trying to make a play in the bottom of the seventh inning and had exited the game with the team trainer. Simpson was