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Chasers comeback falls short in second straight loss to I-Cubs

McBroom ties Storm Chasers-era record for home runs in a single season
September 15, 2021

PAPILLION, Neb. -- The Omaha Storm Chasers put the potential tying run at third base and the potential winning run at first base in the bottom of the ninth inning, but failed to complete a comeback, falling, 6-5, to the Iowa Cubs on Wednesday at Werner Park. The loss moves

Prospect Roundup: Games of July 22

Pirates' Mitchell stays scorching; Rangers' Irizarry drives in six
July 23, 2019

Pirates OF Cal Mitchell, Class A Advanced Bradenton: 3-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBIs-- Pittsburgh's No. 6 prospect hit a two-run dinger in the fifth inning of the Marauders' 7-3 rain-shortened win over Clearwater. The effort extended Mitchell's hitting streak to 10 games and his multi-hit streak to three. The 20-year-old raised

Travs' Crismatt immaculate, overpowering

Mariners righty K's side in nine-pitch second, fans pro-best 14
July 10, 2019

Nabil Crismatt pitched an immaculate second inning and was pretty close to perfect the rest of the night. The Seattle right-hander tossed a two-hitter, striking out a career-high 14, as Double-A Arkansas blanked Northwest Arkansas, 3-0, on Wednesday at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 19

Rockies' Welker homers again; Royals' Rivera drives in five
June 20, 2019

Rockies 3B Colton Welker, Double-A Hartford: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 1 BB -- Colorado's No. 2 prospect continued his June power binge with his fourth blast of the month, belting a two-run shot to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning. The third baseman's big fly followed

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 29

Rockies' Rodgers homers again, Mariners' Lewis drives in four
April 30, 2019

Rockies INF Brendan Rodgers, Triple-A Albuquerque: 1-for-3, 1 HR,1 RBI, 1 R -- For the third time in four games, Colorado's top prospect went deep, this time a solo shot to left field off Sacramento lefty Steven Okert as the Isotopes defeated the River Cats, 4-3, at Principal Park. Rodgers,

Tatis stars again in Caribbean playoffs

Top Padres prospect races for extra bases in Dominican Republic
January 6, 2019

The playoffs have arrived in most Winter Leagues around the globe. Here's a look at some of baseball's top ranked prospects who have fared best in their leagues' postseasons.Fernando Tatis Jr. (Estrellas Orientales, Dominican Winter League) -- 11 G, 12-for-39, 2 HR, 2 2B, 1 3B, 6 RBISan Diego's top

Marlins' Diaz still red-hot in Puerto Rico

Club's No. 9 prospect has raised average 70 points in two weeks
December 16, 2018

Though the Arizona Fall League is in the books, that doesn't mean baseball is over for the year. Winter leagues are going on across the globe with top prospects getting in extra at-bats and innings before the 2019 season. Here's a look at some of baseball's top ranked prospects who

Blue Rocks' Rivera delivers in return

Royals No. 10 prospect collects four hits, drives three runs
July 7, 2018

Having been on the disabled list and out of the Class A Advanced Wilmington lineup for more than a month, Emmanuel Rivera did his best to make up for lost time on Saturday. The Royals' 10th-ranked prospect matched a career best with four hits and drove in three runs as the

Rivera, Vallot rock and roll for Wilmington

Kansas City's No. 10 prospect remains steady, No. 25 breaks out
May 2, 2018

The Blue Rocks had a field day at the plate, keyed by two of the Royals' top 25 prospects.Tenth-rankedEmmanuel Rivera posted four hits, four RBIs and two runs while No. 25 Chase Vallot went yard twice and plated four in Class A Advanced Wilmington's 12-7 victory over Potomac at G.

Rocks Roll Past P-Nats in Lopsided Win

All Nine Starters with a Hit, Six Drive in a Run
May 2, 2018

Woodbridge, VA- The Wilmington Blue Rocks (12-13) brought their lumber for the middle game of the series as Wilmington cruised past the Potomac Nationals (15-11) 12-7 Wednesday night at Pfitzner Stadium. All nine starters recorded a hit as the offensive unit set a season-high with 16 hits. Chase Vallot hit

Blue Rocks Hold off Dash to Even Series

Bullpen Shines in Win
April 28, 2018

Wilmington, DE - The Wilmington Blue Rocks (10-12) used strong pitching and run-scoring hits from three different hitters to defeat the Winston-Salem Dash (12-11) 3-1 Saturday night at Frawely Stadium. Emmanuel Rivera , Rudy Martin and Brandon Downes all drove in runs while the bullpen of Wilmington tossed the final

Blue Rocks Blank P-Nats to Salvage Series

Hernandez, Tatum, and Camp Combine for Shutout
April 26, 2018

Wilmington, DE - Timely hitting and dominant pitching powered the Wilmington Blue Rocks (9-11) to a 5-0 win over the Potomac Nationals (11-10) to salvage the three-game series Thursday night at Frawley Stadium. Brandon Downes smacked a home run in his season debut while right-hander Arnaldo Hernandez worked around early

Rocks Lose Heartbreaker to Split Series

Blue Rocks Suffer First Walk-Off Defeat of Season
April 8, 2018

Woodbridge, VA - Just four outs away from a wire-to-wire victory, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (2-2) suffered a heart-breaking loss to the Potomac Nationals (2-2) by the score of 3-2 Sunday afternoon at Pfitzner Stadium. The Blue Rocks committed a pair of errors with two outs in the bottom of

Blue Rocks Pull Away Late in Season Opening Victory

Rivera and Cancel Power the Offense
April 5, 2018

Woodbridge, VA - The Wilmington Blue Rocks (1-0) were resilient at the plate and ultimately earned a 5-3 victory against the Potomac Nationals (0-1) on Opening Day at Pfitzner Stadium Thursday night. Third baseman Emmanuel Rivera highlighted the offense with a pair of RBI doubles in his Wilmington debut, Gabriel

Rivera's legend grows in Mayagüez

Royals prospect playing for hometown team, pride in Puerto Rico
January 24, 2018

For many natives of Puerto Rico, baseball does not have an offseason. As the calendar flipped last January, Royals third baseman Emmanuel Rivera was, in fact, still playing. He wrapped up his rookie season in Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (Puerto Rico Baseball League) in a cheerful beginning to

Schwindel knocking loudly for Kansas City

First-base prospect states his case with .329 average, 24 homers
November 10, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Two seasons removed from their World Series title, the Royals