Winter ball roundup: Dominican League
Without a Minor League season in 2020, top prospects headed to various locations across the globe for offseason work. Over the next few weeks, MiLB.com will look at the highlights from winter ball seasons worldwide. First up: the Dominican Winter League. Season summary Perhaps baseball’s most iconic current winter circuit,
State of the System: Houston Astros
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. This year was an unorthodox one, to
Astros system blossoming at the top
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.The Astros went all-in on their quest for another World Series title at the
Woodpeckers Ride Big Inning, Sweep Mudcats
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers swept their sixth opponent of the year with a series finale win over the Carolina Mudcats at Segra Stadium. Down 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth, the Woodpeckers bats exploded to tack on five runs and take a lead they'd never waiver. Jeremy Pena launched a
Dash Wash Away Woodpeckers
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers went back and forth with the Winston-Salem Dash for the first three innings of play, but a four run top of the fourth inning cemented a lead for the Dash they'd never waiver. The Woodpeckers knocked on the door of a rally multiple times, with the team
Valdez Walks It Off As 'Cats' Steal Victory
Despite being against the odds for most of Tuesday night's game at "The Joe," the Tri-City ValleyCats were able to snatch a series-opening victory away from the Auburn Doubledays on Enmanuel Valdez' walk-off single.