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Anthony, Yorke lead Red Sox Organization All-Stars

System sees youngsters break out as potential Boston stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
October 17, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. First up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series is the Boston Red Sox. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Worcester: 79-68

Rafaela expanding profile with power, discipline

No. 2 Red Sox prospect goes yard in fifth straight for WooSox
August 6, 2023

If there is a solution to slowing down Ceddanne Rafaela, opposing pitchers have yet to discover it. Following a torrid month of July in which the No. 2 Red Sox prospect sported a .337 average, Rafaela has homered in five consecutive games to begin the month of August. He teed

Gone in 11 seconds: Rafaela manufactures run

No. 2 Red Sox prospect goes from first to home on pitch in dirt
July 28, 2023

Blinking during Thursday night's Triple-A Worcester game in the fourth inning might have been a big mistake. Because in just over 11 seconds, Ceddanne Rafaela zipped around the basepaths. Basically, it probably took less time for the No. 79 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, to dash from first base to

Rafaela sets a franchise record with 6 stolen bases

Portland swipes a total is nine bases in a 6-2 loss
May 13, 2023

Portland, Maine – The Portland Sea Dogs (21-11) fell to the Somerset Patriots (20-11) 6-2 on Saturday afternoon in front of 7,063 fans at Hadlock Field. Ceddanne Rafaela stole a franchise record six bases in the loss. The previous record was four and set by Jeremy Hazelbacker on July 22,

Prospect Primer: American League East

Stars align for Rodriguez-Mead; future tense for Yanks/Sox rivalry
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 28, 2023

Some prospects are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. As the 2023 season approaches, MiLB.com goes through each MLB division to take a look at the most intriguing prospects. Other Prospect Primers:

The Road to The Show™: Ceddanne Rafaela

Show-stopping athleticism fuels breakout for No. 86 prospect
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 7, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Ceddanne Rafaela stole the show on a frequent

Kavadas looks to build upon impressive 2022 season

Red Sox 2022 Minor League Offensive Player of the Year slugged 26 homers last season
January 4, 2023

The echo of metal cleats meeting the pavement grows louder as a cluster of white jerseys makes its way into the clubhouse. The excitement from the field pours into the locker room as the Portland Sea Dogs celebrate another late regular-season victory, taking them one step closer to their first

Rafaela, Kavadas barreling toward Boston

Free-swingers, big thumpers loom large among Red Sox All-Stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 30, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Boston Red Sox.

Playoff Matchup Set as Sea Dogs Celebrate in Somerset

September 14, 2022

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots (81-51) were defeated 12-7 by the Portland Sea Dogs (73-61) at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday night, as Portland clinched its spot in the Eastern League playoffs. The Patriots will host the Sea Dogs in their first playoff game as the Yankees' Double-A

Eleven-Inning Shootout Belongs to Portland in Series Opener

September 13, 2022

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots (81-50) were outlasted by the Portland Sea Dogs (72-61) in an 11-inning shootout that resulted in a 10-9 final score at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night. Somerset took two separate leads early in the game (third and fifth innings) and tied the