Sánchez returns to Jacksonville on rehab assignment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Miami Marlins’ outfielder Jesús Sánchez will begin an injury rehabilitation assignment for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Wednesday, as they face off with the Charlotte Knights at 7:05 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark.
State of the System: Miami Marlins
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. The Major League season was barely underway
Toolshed: Prospects with World Series connections
This is not a World Series for the prospect lover. Then again, not many World Series are. Sure, there are two ranked prospects left -- both from the Rays roster -- and they have their own stories to tell. No. 19 Tampa Bay prospect Randy Arozarena has been one of
Prospects in the Marlins' 2020 player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Top prospects among Marlins re-assignments
The Marlins got an excellent look at the future of the franchise during the first month of Spring Training. But the time has come for some potential stars of tomorrow to head back to the Minor League incubator.Top 100 prospects JJ Bleday, Jazz Chisholm and Jesús Sánchez headline a group
Sanchez goes deep twice for Baby Cakes
The true payoff won't come until he reaches the Majors, but Jesús Sánchez took two more giant steps toward that goal on Friday night.The third-ranked Marlins prospect homered twice and went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored to lead Triple-A New Orleans to a 10-6 triumph over Salt Lake
Marlins acquire Sanchez from Rays
Having already added Jazz Chisholm earlier in the day, the Marlins picked up their second Top-100 prospect just before the Trade Deadline.Miami acquired No. 42 overall prospect Jesús Sánchez from the Rays in a four-player deal Wednesday. Right-handed reliever/opener Ryne Stanek also heads to the Marlins as part of the
Rays promote Sanchez to Triple-A Durham
Another big-time Rays prospect is on the move.Tampa Bay promoted No. 33 overall prospectJesús Sánchez from Double-A Montgomery to Triple-A Durham, the club made official on Thursday.
Robert leads loaded Southern All-Star rosters
Luis Robert was the Carolina League's best hitter during his short time with Class A Advanced Winston-Salem. Since his late-April promotion to Double-A Birmingham, he's proven himself as the best hitter in the Southern League -- and now he has an All-Star nod to prove it.MLB.com's No. 17 prospect headlines a
2019 All-Star Game: North Division Roster
MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce the North Division's initial roster for the 2019 Southern League All-Star Game. This year's contest is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi with first pitch slated for 6:35pm local time. Votes
Mets' Mazeika among week's top hitters
Patrick Mazeika doesn't think of himself as a first baseman yet. He was drafted as a catcher. He's on the Double-A Binghamton roster as a catcher. Even if he's made 17 of his 32 starts at first base this season, he still identifies as a catcher. The way he's been
SL Weekly Awards: May 13-19
MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to name Montgomery Biscuits outfielder Jesús Sánchez the league's Player of the Week and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp RHP Robert Dugger the Pitcher of the Week. Both awards recognize these players' performances for games during the week of May
McKay shines again on hill for Biscuits
Brendan McKay hasn't been exceptional at the plate to start this season, but he was dominant on the mound again on Sunday.Tampa Bay's No. 3 prospect allowed three hits and a walk while striking out six across five scoreless frames before Double-A Montgomery dropped a 7-3 decision to Birmingham at
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 19
Rays OF Jesús Sánchez, Double-A Montgomery: 2-for-4, 3 RBIs -- Last season's 27-game stint with the Biscuits following his promotion to the Southern League did not have many positives for Tampa Bay's fourth-ranked propsect. But 2019 is off to a much better start for Sanchez, who plated a pair of
Rays' Sánchez goes yard on three-hit day
Jesús Sánchez already was off to a strong start this season, but he took it to another level Sunday.The Rays' No. 4 prospect went 3-for-5 with his first homer of the year and four RBIs in Double A Montgomery's 11-7 loss to Chattanooga at AT&T Field. He boosted his slash line
2019 Preview: Montgomery Biscuits
Last year, the Montgomery Biscuits were just one game away from reaching the Southern League Championship Series. This year the team has retooled as they look to make history by reaching the playoffs for a fifth straight season.2018 RECORD: 79-61, 1st in the Southern League's North Division2018 PLAYOFFS: Lost in
Franco, McKay shine brightly for Rays
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.Finishing third in the American League East did nothing to diminish what Tampa Bay
Toolshed: 40-man roster protection preview
With a single transaction, a bunch of prospects are about to take big steps in their careers, while others will be left to await their fate.Next Tuesday, Nov. 20, brings the deadline in which organizations must protect eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man
Pujols, Murphy take top FSL honors
Four of MLB.com's top 100 prospects were honored by the Florida State League on Wednesday, but it was two players outside their respective farm systems' top 30 that took home the biggest awards in the Class A Advanced circuit.Clearwater outfielder Jose Pujols was named the FSL Player of the Year
Toolshed: Prospects pushing for playoffs
Most fans know the impact that players like Manny Machado, Chris Archer and Kevin Gausman -- all dealt before last month's Trade Deadline -- could have on the Major League postseason picture. The hope in all three cases (and many others) is that these additions will provide that extra push
Rays promote Sanchez to Montgomery
Jesús Sánchez is leaving Florida, but he's taking one step closer to St. Petersburg.The Rays are promoting MLB.com's No. 31 overall prospect from Class A Advanced Charlotte to Double-A Montgomery, the Florida State League club announced Friday. Fellow top-100 prospects Jo Adell and Cristian Pache -- both of whom are
Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 1
Theme of the dayAlmost no-nos: There were no actual no-hitters in the Minor Leagues on Wednesday, but there were some really close calls. Class A Advanced Florida, led by No. 40 overall prospectIan Anderson, didn't allow a hit for 10 innings before eventually falling, 6-3, to Charlotte. Astros No. 28
Fraley, Sanchez lead Stone Crabs to 9-8 win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (July 28, 2018) - Jake Fraley and Jesús Sánchez both had three hits and drove in multiple runs to lead the Charlotte Stone Crabs to an exciting 9-8 victory over the St. Lucie Mets Saturday night at First Data Field. Fraley reached base in his first
FSL notes: Rays' Sanchez a 'steady' force
Jesús Sánchez has been a force in the middle of the Charlotte Stone Crabs order.His production at the plate was rewarded when Sanchez received the honor of representing the Tampa Bay Rays on the World Team in the Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game.
Sanchez grand slam powers Crabs to 10-1 win
JUPITER, Fla. (June 21, 2018) - Jesús Sánchez' fifth inning grand slam powered the Stone Crabs to a 10-1 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals to start the second half Thursday at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.The Stone Crabs (1-0, 35-33) racked up 16 hits after posting 18 on Wednesday. Six