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Here are 8 prospects standing out in winter ball

@JoeTrezz
November 25, 2024

Now that the Arizona Fall League has crowned a new champion and MLB's awards season is winding down, the baseball world in the United States is preparing to turn its attention to the Hot Stove. But that doesn't mean baseball isn't being played. There are plenty of exciting and talented

These rookies could win a Gold Glove in '25

@SamDykstraMiLB
November 6, 2024

Defense is increasingly becoming a young man’s game. From 1957, the year they were first handed out, to 2012, only nine rookies won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. The same amount have captured the game’s top defensive prize since 2013, including six in the past three seasons alone. Red Sox right

Crawdads auctioning jerseys worn by stars to raise money for Helene relief

@BensBiz
October 2, 2024

In the wake of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina-based Hickory Crawdads are giving back. The Single-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers launched an online auction Wednesday featuring over 80 game-worn player jerseys. The auction runs through Saturday, Oct. 12, with all proceeds benefiting Red Cross Hurricane

Road to The Show™: Trade Deadline lookback

How current Top 100 prospects have fared since switching systems
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 30, 2024

Each week, MiLB.com profiles prospects by chronicling the steps they’ve taken toward achieving their Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. The 2024 Trade Deadline is upon us, and with it comes a slew of deals that are sure to shake

Mets' Gilbert, Acuña rocket back-to-back homers

N.Y.'s No. 2, 3 prospects hit first Triple-A homers consecutively
@JoeTrezz
March 29, 2024

The future is bright in Flushing largely because the Mets’ farm system is deeper and more robust than it’s been in a long time. And once the 2024 Triple-A season opened Friday, two of their top prospects didn’t waste any time proving that point. The future was plain to see

The Road to The Show™: Mets’ Acuña

No. 38 prospect continues to make name for himself with new club
@Gerard_Gilberto
October 31, 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 top Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While he may never outgrow his brother’s exceedingly large

Road to the Show: Big names in new places

Draft picks, traded prospects make their presence felt quickly
@Gerard_Gilberto
September 26, 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 the Top 100 prospects that made the biggest impact on their new organization. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Each

Suarez Throws Franchise’s Eighth No-Hitter in First Game of Twin Bill at Hartford

Mets prospect throws Binghamton’s first individual no-hitter since Pinango in 2006
September 7, 2023

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (34-25, 69-59) split the doubleheader with the Hartford Yard Goats (26-34, 55-72), as Joander Suarez threw a seven-inning no-hitter in the first game of the twin bill. Game One: Rumble Ponies 2, Yard Goats 0 Suarez (2-0) twirled the eighth no-hitter in franchise

Acuña ponies up first two homers for Bingo

Top Mets prospect breaks long ball drought with authority
September 7, 2023

It took until the 30th game since Luisangel Acuna was traded to the Mets organization, but MLB's No. 38 overall prospect launched his first home run for Double-A Binghamton. The wait for his second was much shorter. Acuña led off the Rumble Ponies game with a homer to left field,

Binghamton's Gilbert in a New York groove

No. 2 Mets prospect homers during three-hit, four-RBI game
@brendan_samson
August 19, 2023

There are two main types of Trade Deadlines: the first is the kind where a team bolsters its roster for a deep playoff run; the second is where they move on from big league pieces in hopes of success down the line. The Mets chose to do the latter in

Luisangel Acuña Expected to be Assigned to Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday

No. 2 prospect in the New York Mets system could be headed to Eastern League
July 31, 2023

BINGHAMTON, NY – Infielder Luisangel Acuna, who ranks as the No. 2 prospect in the New York Mets system by MLB Pipeline and the No. 44 overall prospect in Major League Baseball, is expected to be assigned to Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. The Mets acquired Acuña from the Texas Rangers

Carter, Acuña bring out the bats for Frisco

Rangers prospects combine for six hits, RBIs in 19-run outburst
@Steph_Sheehan
July 26, 2023

The Rangers have made headlines in recent years for their promising crop of young arms in the farm system. But Evan Carter and Luisangel Acuña are here to remind everyone that the future is bright at the plate, too. Carter -- the club’s No. 1 and baseball’s No. 6 overall

Harris hits grand slam in blowout of San Antonio

Carter homers again in 12-2 win
April 16, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 16, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders slugged their way to a 12-2 win over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday afternoon from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score Evan Carter started the game for the Riders (5-4) with a leadoff home run, his third home

Roby's seven strikeouts not enough in Riders defeat

Roby whiffs seven over six innings, but Frisco fall 4-1
April 15, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 15, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 4-1 loss to the San Antonio Mission on Saturday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score As they had in the last three games, the Riders (4-4) found the scoreboard

Frisco collects 16 hits, dominates San Antonio on Friday

Evan Carter ties career high with four hits in 7-0 win
April 14, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 14, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders smacked 16 hits and shut down the San Antonio Missions on Friday night, winning 7-0 from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score The Riders (4-3) jumped out in front early with two runs in the first inning against Missions

Big innings, strong pitching send Riders to win over Missions

Saggese plates three, White throws 4.2 shutout innings in 8-1 victory
April 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 13, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders dominated the San Antonio Missions behind two big frames in an 8-1 win on Thursday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score The Riders (3-3) wasted no time in the top of the first inning finding the scoreboard

Evan Carter homers twice to lead Riders to victory

Jack Leiter strikes out seven in 7-1 Frisco win
April 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 12, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders used two big innings and two Evan Carter home runs to drop the San Antonio Missions 7-1 on Wednesday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score The Riders (2-3) jumped out in front in the second inning when

RoughRiders offense falters in series opener

Frisco falls 4-0
April 11, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 11, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders were tamped to just three hits in a 4-0 loss to the San Antonio Missions on Tuesday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score In his start for Frisco (1-3), Ryan Garcia (0-1) turned in a strong Double-A

Frisco falls short in series finale

RoughRiders erase three-run deficit but fall
April 9, 2023

FRISCO, Texas (April 8, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders canceled out one, but not two deficits on Saturday at Riders Field against the Amarillo Sod Poodles in a 5-3 loss. Box Score Down 3-0 in the fifth inning, Frisco (1-2) rattled off four consecutive hits to dissipate the lead in

Dallas Reunion Tower Ball to display light show for RoughRiders title

Light show to take place on September 28th from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
September 28, 2022

FRISCO, Texas (September 28, 2022) – In honor of the RoughRiders first Texas League Championship since 2004, the iconic Reunion Tower Ball in Dallas will feature a Frisco RoughRiders-themed light show on Wednesday, September 28th. The show will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Dallas. Located in

Riders sweep Wind Surge to win Texas League title

Frisco claims its first Texas League Championship since 2004
September 28, 2022

WICHITA, Kansas (September 27, 2022) – Facing a 2-0 deficit into the eighth inning, the Frisco RoughRiders scored four runs in the top of the tenth to defeat the Wichita Wind Surge, 7-5, and take the Texas League Championship Series, 2-0. With Tuesday’s win, the RoughRiders claim their first Texas

Jung, Foscue finding their place in Rangers' plans

Top 100 prospects charging toward freshly loaded Texas infield
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 6, 2022

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. Things are getting interesting deep in the heart of Texas. The Rangers have

White Tosses Seven No-Hit Innings in Woodies Win

Down East wins 2021 season finale
September 21, 2021

Kinston, N.C. – Thanks to a three-run first inning, the Down East Wood Ducks took the 5-2 win against the Charleston RiverDogs, Sunday afternoon. Owen White took a no-hitter to the eighth inning and finished with 11 strikeouts to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game. Down East (72-48) opened

Inoa Drives in Four As Woodies Take Win Over Charleston

Bullpen tosses three scoreless innings
September 16, 2021

Kinston, N.C. – Thanks to six runs over the first two innings, the Down East Wood Ducks came away with a 6-5 win over the Charleston RiverDogs, Thursday night. Cristian Inoa tallied three hits with four RBIs, including a home run to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game. Charleston

Wood Ducks Fall Behind Early and Lose to Charleston

Acuña homers in loss
September 15, 2021

Kinston, N.C. – After winning in extra innings last night, the Down East Wood Ducks struggled at the plate as they fell to the Charleston RiverDogs 8-2 Wednesday night. Charleston plated six early runs and never looked back. Luisangel Acuña homered for the second night in-a-row to earn the Suddenlink