Greinke throws five strong innings in rehab start win over IronPigs
Papillion, Neb. – The Omaha Storm Chasers (29-29) defeated the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (35-26) 10-0 on get out day. The IronPigs won the first ever series between the two teams 2-4. Omaha started their half of the first with two runners in scoring position with one out. RF Edward Olivares
Princely trio of sluggers ready to become Royals
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 Royals are coming ... the Royals are coming! The backbone of Kansas
Minor League Baseball names 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® winners
NEW YORK -- Minor League Baseball™ and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced the nine recipients of the 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence. The announcement was made during Thursday night’s MLB Network broadcast of the 2021 Defensive Awards. The winners at each position were selected from
Royals’ McBroom recalls wild long ball
The box score of Tuesday night’s game between Omaha and Toledo preserves a record of Ryan McBroom’s 25th homer of the season. It was the long ball that vaulted him into a four-way tie for the Triple-A lead and extended the gap for the Storm Chasers in a game they’d
Martinez leads Storm Chasers to win with quality start
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Left-hander Marcelo Martinez tossed 6.1 innings of one-run ball while catcher Nick Dini, right-fielder Ryan McBroom, and first baseman Nick Pratto each hit home runs to lead the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 7-4 win over the Columbus Clippers on Thursday at Huntington Park. Dini gave Martinez
Pratto's slam, Olivares' ninth-inning homer, help Chasers out-slug Mud Hens
TOLEDO, Ohio -- First baseman Nick Pratto launched a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning and right-fielder Edward Olivares smacked a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning to lead the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 14-12 win over the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday at Fifth Third
WITT JR. AND PRATTO GO BACK-TO-BACK IN 9-5 LOSS TO TRAVELERS
Despite back-to-back home runs in the third inning from Bobby Witt Jr.* and Nick Pratto*, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals could not overcome a large deficit early on, falling to the Arkansas Travelers 9-5 on Wednesday night. After the top of the third inning, the Travelers led 8-0 and the Naturals
NATURALS DOMINATE MISSIONS IN 8-2 SERIES FINALE WIN
Northwest Arkansas came out of the gates scoring Sunday and maintained a comfortable lead all afternoon long, with an 8-2 win over the San Antonio Missions to split the week-long series. Nick Pratto** (MLB Pipeline’s No. 9 Royals prospect) launched his Double-A-best 12th home run of the season in the
Even without games, Pratto making strides
After watching dozens of his team’s prospects battle it out all summer at the alternate training site and into the fall at two instructional camps, Royals vice president and assistant general manager of player personnel J.J. Picollo didn’t hesitate when asked which player made the biggest jump. "I think if
State of the System: Kansas City Royals
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. Much was made of the previous generation
Blue Rocks roll to first Mills Cup since '99
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Tad Ratliff would like to make this a habit.The right-handed Kansas City prospect was on the mound for the final pitch of the Carolina League season, completing another pitching masterpiece for the Class A Advanced Blue Rocks."It's just so cool to throw the last pitch of
Toolshed: Hot finishes may lead to hot starts
When Hall of Fame infielder Rogers Hornsby was asked what he did in the winter without the national pastime, he reportedly answered, "I stare out the window and wait for spring." Sure, anyone could do that. And while staring, you could reflect on the last few games you watched and
Toolshed: Players of the MiLB postseason
The champions have been crowned. The trophies have been hoisted. Every league has a winner, all because of team efforts. But now, it's time to focus on the individuals.The 2018 Minor League postseason was full of memorable moments, from a no-hitter to a crazy comeback to a walk-off hit from
Pratto paces Legends into series lead
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey -- A thick, perpetual mist during a gloomy Thursday night at FirstEnergy Park proved as tricky as a carnival game on the Jersey Shore boardwalk. In a contest that featured nine errors Class A Lexington's ever-dependable Nick Pratto has continued to remain consistent in the postseason.The sixth-ranked
Pratto executes at plate for Lexington
A sweltering second half for Nick Pratto carried over to the South Atlantic League playoffs. Kansas City's No. 6 prospect belted a homer, plated two runs and stole two bases Wednesday night en route to Class A Lexington's 3-1 win over Rome in Game 1 of the best-of-3 semifinals at Whitaker
Pratto busts out, named All-Star MVP
GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- One of the best things that happened to Nick Pratto at the South Atlantic League All-Star Game on Tuesday night might have been losing his bat.A couple of pitches after his bat flew into the crowd and he had to use a backup, he slugged a
Pratto, Battenfield headline SAL All-Stars
The South Atlantic League All-Star rosters may not feature any of baseball's top-100 prospects, but there will still be plenty of intriguing players showcasing their talents in two weeks' time. A quartet of Class A Lakewood hurlers highlight the Northern Division team, while a power-heavy lineup leads the way for the
SAL notes: Pratto living up to expectations
Despite what the naysayers suggested over the winter months, two-way standouts Shohei Ohtani and Brendan McKay have posted impressive performances thus far this season. Yet, as amazed as some observers may be, Class A Lexington's Nick Pratto has a greater appreciation for their feats."What they're doing is extremely special," the Royals'
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 25
Theme of the nightHow much longer?No. 10 overall prospectMichael Kopech turned in another gem for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. The 21-year-old right-hander struck out eight and allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks over six frames against Louisville. He now has a 2.14 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .189
The Show Before the Show: Episode 134
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