Nats' Garcia shines in big league debut
It had been 11 months since Luis Garcia played in a game that counted. He made it worth the wait with a sparkling big league debut. The second-ranked Nationals prospect began his Major League career with a 2-for-5 night, collecting a double, two RBIs and a run scored to help
Kieboom breaks through for Nationals
The offensive prowess that carried Carter Kieboom through the Minor Leagues was on full display in The Show for the Nationals on Thursday. Baseball's No. 21 overall prospect reached base four times, going 2-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored to help lead Washington to a 6-4 victory over
Cream of the crop opening 2020 in the Majors
The kids are all grown up. Some of the best and brightest prospects baseball has to offer have found their way onto Major League rosters for the opening of the 2020 season. In a sport in which players are conditioned to pace themselves for a six-month marathon, the 60-game schedule
Prospects in the Nationals' 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
The Road to The Show™: Carter Kieboom
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom. All Carter Kieboom has done since he was selected 28th overall in the 2016 Draft is prove why he
Toolshed dream lineup: The 22-year-olds
There may be no Minor League Baseball games yet, but that's not going to stop us from dreaming about lineups.In the coming weeks, Toolshed will craft the best possible prospect lineups, sorted by age. The opening edition focused on teenagers, the second looked at 20-year-olds and last week's featured 21-year-olds. This time, we
Kieboom fuels late Washington rally
A late battle against another of the game's top prospects might have helped Carter Kieboom tighten his grip on the Opening Day third-base job in Washington.The top Nats prospect contributed a one-out double and a bases-loaded walk as Washington scored all its runs in the ninth inning during a 6-2
Farm system rankings: Position players, 20-11
With the 2020 season rapidly approaching, MiLB.com is looking at the state of all 30 farm systems over the next month and ranking them in several different ways. The first installment, broken into three parts, focuses on position players and considers the quality and quantity of top talent in each
2020 Prospect Projections: NL East rookies
This is the second in a six-part Toolshed series that uses FanGraphs' Steamer600 projections to look at how prospects would fare over a full Major League season in 2020. The system bases its forecast on 600 plate appearances for position players, 450 plate appearances for catchers, 200 innings for starting
Kieboom, Cate form next wave for Nats
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 Nationals' first World Series-winning roster boasted a collection of several homegrown first-round picks,
Sluggers dominate 2019 PCL All-Star list
As expected, this group features a real murderer's row of hitting talent from the Minors' top level.Top-100 prospectsKyle Tucker, Carter Kieboom and Isan Díaz combined with dominant sluggers like Kevin Cron, Ty France and Jared Walsh to form the 2019 Pacific Coast League end-of-season All-Stars, the Triple-A circuit announced Monday.
Fresno Grizzlies announce 2019 player awards
The Fresno Grizzlies, in their debut season as Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, have announced individual player awards for the 2019 season, as selected by the club's front office. In addition, Carter Kieboom has been selected to the 2019 All-Pacific Coast League Team (shortstop). Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez is Fresno's 2019 Most Valuable Player,
Brandon Snyder goes deep but Albuquerque beats Fresno
Albuquerque, NM (Saturday, August 24) - The Albuquerque Isotopes (57-74) overwhelmed the Fresno Grizzlies (57-74) 17-7 Saturday evening from "The Lab." Both clubs combined for 38 hits with 18 of them going for extra-bases. Albuquerque recorded five runs in the third and another nine in the fifth to seal the
Hernandez homers but Fresno stumbles 5-3 to Memphis
Fresno, California (Sunday, August 11) - The Fresno Grizzlies (54-65) couldn't ruffle the feathers of the Memphis Redbirds (54-65), falling 5-3 Sunday from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has now dropped six straight contests and 14 of their last 15. Chris Ellis (4-5) relished the decision after five fantastic frames of work.
Fresno ousted by Nashville 8-6 Thursday evening
Fresno, California (Thursday, August 8) - The Nashville Sounds (49-65) beat the Fresno Grizzlies (54-62) 8-6 from Chukchansi Park Thursday evening. Despite allowing five runs in the eighth, Nashville scored two in the ninth to hold on for the win. David Carpenter (2-0) earned the victory while Dakota Bacus (4-5)
San Antonio clips Fresno 9-8 to take series
San Antonio, Texas (Monday, August 5) - The San Antonio Missions (71-43) mustered a 9-8 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies (54-60) Monday morning from Nelson Wolff Stadium. San Antonio won the four-game series despite each contest being a one-run affair. Angel Perdomo (3-0) relished the decision and Joan Baez (0-2)
Grizzlies go quietly in 9-1 setback to River Cats
Fresno, California (Wednesday, July 24) - The Sacramento River Cats (56-47) defeated the Fresno Grizzlies (52-51) 9-1 from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, Fresno dropped four games back of Sacramento for first place in the Pacific Northern Division. The Grizzlies will also try to avoid being swept for the first
Tacos shelled 8-6 (10) by Sacramento in series-opener
Fresno, California (Tuesday, July 23) - The Fresno Tacos (52-50) crumbled to the Sacramento River Cats (55-47) 8-6 in 10 innings from Chukchansi Park. Despite tying the game in the ninth, a four-run 10th was too much for the Tacos to overcome. Derek Self (4-2) suffered the decision while Jandel
Fresno sweeps Reno behind Brandon Snyder's huge afternoon
Reno, Nevada (Sunday, July 21) - The Fresno Grizzlies (52-49) rocked the Reno Aces (42-59) 11-4 from Greater Nevada Field. Behind a six-run seventh, Fresno earned their first sweep of the 2019 campaign while extending the win streak to four games (ties season-long). The Grizzlies finished the 11-game road trip
Crowe dazzles as Fresno outlasts Reno 8-5 in 11 innings
Reno, Nevada (Friday, July 19) - In a back-and-forth contest, the Fresno Grizzlies (50-49) conquered the Reno Aces (42-57) 8-5 in 11 innings from Greater Nevada Field. The win improved Fresno to 7-4 in extras with a 4-1 mark on the road. Grizzlies starter Wil Crowe did not factor in
Grizz drop third straight to 'Topes on Wednesday in ABQ
Albuquerque, NM (Wednesday, July 17) - A pair of three-run homers in consecutive innings helped the Albuquerque Isotopes (43-54) defeat the Fresno Grizzlies (48-49) by 9-4 final on Wednesday evening. The Grizzlies have dropped three consecutive games to open the series, and will try to avoid being swept for the
July 4 crowd of 13,466 at Chukchansi Park watch Grizzlies shutout Tacoma
Fresno, California (Thursday, July 4) - A raucous crowd of 13,466 witnessed the Fresno Grizzlies (45-42) defeat the Tacoma Rainiers (41-46) 3-0 at Chukchansi Park on Independence Day. It was the fifth shutout this year by Fresno pitching and the fourth where Kyle McGowin (7-2) received the nod. The righty
Prospect Roundup: Games of July 2
Nationals IF Carter Kieboom, Triple-A Fresno: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 R -- A night after going hitless in five at-bats, the top Washington prospect got back on right track with his eighth game with at least three hits this year. His biggest blow came in the third inning when he
Grizz out-slug El Paso 11-9 on Tuesday
El Paso, Texas (Tuesday, July 2) - The Fresno Grizzlies (44-41) won for the fourth time in five games on Tuesday evening, outlasting the El Paso Chihuahuas (51-33) by an 11-9 final. The victory secured a series win for Fresno, with the fifth game and series finale on deck for
Hernandez in the limelight for 7-4 Tacos triumph of Margaritas
El Paso, Texas (Sunday, June 30) - The Fresno Tacos (43-40) celebrated a 7-4 victory over the El Paso Margaritas (50-32) Sunday evening from Southwest University Park. Fresno won their third straight game and improved to 9-4 on Sunday affairs (4-2 on the road). The Tacos offense sizzled for 11