Phillies' Harper provides the heroics
(Allentown, PA) – Bryce Harper hit a walk-off two-run double against Michael Tonkin (5-2) in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (66-53) a 6-5 win over the Gwinnett Stripers (58-61). The IronPigs rallied from four runs down to win the game. Donny Sands started
Harper Shines in 10-5 win over Gwinnett
(Allentown, PA) – Bryce Harper homered twice in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,100 on Tuesday evening in his Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Appearance and led the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (65-53) to a 10-5 win over the Gwinnett Stripers (58-60). Gwinnett took a 3-0 lead against Michael Kelly in the
Toolshed: Prospect projections gone right
We used to have so many questions. Now, we have a lot of answers to work through.Back in January, MiLB.com used FanGraphs' Steamer600 projections to look at how some of the game's most prominent prospects were expected to perform over a full season. For this exercise, a full season was
Phillies Prospect Primer: Sanchez sizzles
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Loudest tool: Sixto Sanchez, RHPJoe
Top prospects making cut in Major Leagues
It's the "Will they, won't they" of the prospect world.Every spring, dozens of prospects are brought to Major League camp either as members of the 40-man roster or as non-roster invitees, and over the course of Grapefruit and Cactus League play, they get a chance to prove they're ready to
Phillies' Kingery stays hot with three hits
Scott Kingery gave the Phillies a quick return on their investment.Kingery -- the organization's No. 2 prospect and the No. 35 prospect in baseball -- signed the largest guaranteed contract for a player without Major League experience Sunday and then went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and a walk
Kingery signs six-year contract with Phillies
Scott Kingery's nickname and reputation make it clear he can bolt. For the next six years, however, he's staying put.The Phillies signed their second-ranked prospect to a six-year contract through 2023 on Sunday. The deal, worth a reported $24 million, includes club options for 2024-26 and indicates that Kingery will
Phillies' Kingery enjoyed early success
CLEARWATER, Florida -- It's supposed to be a big year in the Kingery family, and father Tom knows as much, even if he chooses his words carefully."We think so," he said. "Well, we hope so. We'll see."
Teenager Tatis Jr. plates five runs for Padres
A little over two months ago, Fernando Tatis Jr. was celebrating his 19th birthday. On Sunday, MLB.com's No. 8 overall prospect stood out among long-tenured Major Leaguers.The Padres' top prospect collected five RBIs, going 4-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a 7-6 split-squad win over the White Sox at
IronPigs announce four bobblehead giveaways
Four members of last season's 80-win Lehigh Valley IronPigs team will be featured as bobbleheads during the 2018 season at Coca-Cola Park.
Kingery Named Top Second Base Prospect
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Former Thresher Scott Kingery headlines the list of the best second base prospects in Minor League Baseball, as rated by MLB Pipeline.Kingery finds himself on the verge of the big leagues after a powerful 2017 campaign, in which the toolsy infielder smashed a career-high 26 home runs
Kingery, Crawford make top prospects list
MLB Pipeline has released its Top 100 prospect list for 2018 and six members of the Phillies' farm system made the cut.
Kingery, De Los Santos headed to Phillies camp
It won't be long until Scott Kingery will be able to waltz into Phillies' Major League Spring Training camp in Clearwater, Florida without worry. For now, he still needs an invitation.MLB.com's No. 50 overall prospect was one of eight Minor Leaguers to receive non-roster invitations to Phillies camp on Wednesday,
Hoskins, Kingery power Phillies' All-Stars
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.The Phillies feel about ready to pop. The club finished in
Rawlings, Minors announce '17 Gold Glovers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced the nine recipients of the 2017 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence. The winners at each position were selected from players in the 10 domestic-based, full-season Minor Leagues. Each player will receive his own
Cozens Homers Twice, Kingery Sets Record In 5-1 Win
Dylan Cozens drilled his 24th and 25th homers, and Scott Kingery extended his hitting streak to 22 games, breaking Domonic Brown's record of 21 consecutive games as the IronPigs (72-58) defeated the Syracuse Chiefs (50-81) by the score of 5-1 Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park before 9,243fans.
Kingery Ties Franchise Record In 5-4 Loss
A four-run top of the sixth spoiled what was a great Triple-A debut for Pigs starter Tommy Bergjans, as the Syracuse Chiefs (50-80) defeated the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (71-59) by the score of 5-4 Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park before 8,198.
Kingery, Crawford pile up hits in 'Pigs' loss
The Phillies' third- and fourth-ranked prospects again demonstrated why they're near the top of the heap in a deep system on Sunday.Scott Kingery went 3-for-4 with a homer and three runs scored and J.P. Crawford -- a shortstop playing his first professional game at third base -- was 3-for-5 with an
Knights Complete Sweep Of Pigs, Fall 5-4 In Finale
Danny Hayes hit two home runs, including a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Charlotte Knights (53-73) a 5-4 victory over the IronPigs (70-57) Sunday night at BB&T Ballpark.
Three Homers Not Enough, Pigs Fall 5-3
The IronPigs (70-56) hit three solo home runs, but fell 5-3 to the Charlotte Knights (52-73) Saturday night at BB&T Ballpark.
Pigs Fall On Walk-Off Homer In 11th
Chris Johnson hit a walk-off two-run home run as the Norfolk Tides (57-65) defeated the IronPigs (69-53) 2-0 in 11 innings Wednesday night at Harbor Park.
Pigs Fall 2-0 In Opener To Tides
The IronPigs (69-53) fell 2-0 to the Norfolk Tides (56-65) Tuesday afternoon at Harbor Park.
Pigs Fall On Walk-Off Single In 10th
The IronPigs (67-46) fell 1-0 in 10 innings to the Buffalo Bisons (50-64) Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Field.
Kingery Sends Pigs To Walk-Off Win
Scott Kingery hit a walk-off single to left field, scoring Herlis Rodriguez from second to give the IronPigs (65-42) a 2-1 victory over the Durham Bulls (65-41) Saturday night at Coca Cola Park before 10,100 fans. It was the 12th capacity sellout of the season at Coca Cola Park.
Bulls Top Pigs 5-3
Scott Kingery and Rhys Hoskins each hit solo home runs, but the IronPigs (61-37) fell 5-3 to the Durham Bulls (59-38) Friday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.