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
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
Aces' Widener picks up Pitcher of the Week
After three straight stellar seasons shot him up to Triple-A Reno to open 2019, Taylor Widener experienced some growing pains with the Aces as his ERA ballooned into the double digits on multiple occasions. As the All-Star break draws near, however, he appears to be correcting course on his early
Jupiter's Garrett unhittable for seven
After missing nearly two years following Tommy John surgery, Braxton Garrett had been making up for lost time in the first half of the season. On Tuesday, he took it to another level.Miami's seventh-ranked prospect tossed seven hitless innings in Class A Advanced Jupiter's 3-0 win over Bradenton at Roger
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 9
Tigers RHP Casey Mize, Class A Advanced Lakeland: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K -- After going five innings for the first time in his professional career last week in his season debut, Mize was just as impressive in his second start. The top Tigers prospect struck
Marlins Prospect Primer: On the upswing
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 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Sixto Sanchez, RHPThe
The Show Before the Show: Episode 143
Check out the latest episode 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 The Show Before the Show on iTunes. The podcast is also available via
Marlins' Garrett has Tommy John surgery
The Marlins took it slowly with their 2016 first-round pick, but that didn't prevent him from getting hurt.Braxton Garrett, MLB.com's No. 37 overall prospect, underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday after being diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow two weeks ago. He'll miss
Report: Garrett may need Tommy John surgery
Four starts into his professional career, the Marlins' 2016 first-round pick is potentially facing a lengthy absence.According to the Miami Herald,Braxton Garrett, MLB.com's No. 37 prospect, was diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, an injury which often requires Tommy John surgery.
Prospect Roundup: Games of May 14
Rays OF/1B Jake Bauers, Triple-A Durham: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R -- Patience has been key for the Rays' No. 4 prospect -- who entered Triple-A at just 21 years old and hit .229 with a .619 OPS in 21 April games -- and it's starting to show at
Garrett finds success in first pro start
Braxton Garrett has already done several great things on the diamond. He posted a 0.54 ERA while striking out 131 batters in 65 2/3 innings as a senior at Florence High School in Alabama. He won a gold medal in Japan with Team USA. He was drafted seventh overall by
Toolshed: Most, least aggressive assignments
In a lot of ways, Opening Day assignments for the game's most promising prospects can be a predictable game. If a player succeeded the year before, he's likely to move up one level for a new test. If there remains a lot to work on, they'll likely repeat the level
Farm System Rankings: Overall (30-21)
With Spring Training underway and the 2017 season almost upon us, MiLB.com has been looking at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranking them according to certain changing criterion with each edition. Our final series of rankings focuses on the overall quality and quantity of top talent in
System Rankings: 21 and younger (30-21)
With Spring Training underway and the 2017 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com looks at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranks them, according to certain changing criteria with each edition. This week, we focus on prospects who will be 21 or under on Opening Day and consider the quality
Farm System Rankings: Pitchers (30-21)
With Spring Training opening and the 2017 season almost upon us, MiLB.com looks at the state of all 30 farm systems and ranks them, according to certain changing criteria with each edition. This week we focus on pitching prospects and consider the quality and quantity of top talent in each