As Sterlin Thompson rounded the bases after smacking a seventh-inning homer off Brandon Sproat, the highly touted right-hander gave his former Gators teammate a little nod. Sproat and Thompson played together at the University of Florida from 2021-22 before the Rockies selected Thompson 31st overall in the 2022 Draft and

Spokane, Wash. - The 2023 season started with enormous expectations as Spokane’s Opening Night roster featured five of Colorado’s top 10 prospects, two top 10 overall draft picks, and highly-regarded international talents like Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez. Fate intervened early for Spokane, as three consecutive rainouts in Vancouver allowed

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 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Colorado Rockies.

The Surprise Saguaros won their second straight Arizona Fall League title on Saturday, with their 6-5 victory closing the book on the AFL’s 31st season. As has been the case for the past three decades, the Fall League has been a place to catch the best prospects in action, and

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 how some 2022 Draft picks have fared in their first month of full-season action. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here.

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, September 20) – For the second straight season, the Fresno Grizzlies (0-2) fell just short of a California League title, as they were swept by the Lake Elsinore Storm (2-0) in the best-of-three series. Lake Elsinore beat Fresno 3-2 in Game 2 of the California League Championship

Fresno, CA (Thursday, September 15) – The Fresno Grizzlies (2-0) advanced to the California League Championship Series with a 7-3 win over the San Jose Giants (0-2) Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno finished 19-13 against San Jose in 2022 and enjoyed some sweet, sweep revenge after last year’s Championship

San Jose, CA (Tuesday, September 13) – In Game 1 of the California League Northern Divisional Series, the Fresno Grizzlies (1-0) routed the San Jose Giants (0-1) 12-3 Tuesday night from Excite Ballpark. Fresno improved to 18-3 on Tuesdays and 20-4 in the first game of a series this season.

San Jose, CA (Sunday, September 11) – The Fresno Grizzlies (83-49, 42-24) finished the 2022 regular season on a high note, outlasting the San Jose Giants (74-58, 34-32) 12-10 Sunday evening from Excite Ballpark. Fresno picked up their 83rd victory of the season, the second most wins in Grizzlies history

San Jose, CA (Saturday, September 10) – The Fresno Grizzlies (82-49, 41-24) sparked a comeback victory over the San Jose Giants (74-57, 34-31) 4-3 Saturday evening from Excite Ballpark. Fresno picked up their 82nd win of the season, tying the franchise record for second most wins in Grizzlies history (84

San Jose, CA (Wednesday, September 7) – The Fresno Grizzlies (80-48, 39-23) were defeated by the San Jose Giants (73-55, 33-29) 9-3 Wednesday afternoon from Excite Ballpark. The Grizzlies have won 17 of their last 20 contests and fell to 12-8 in day games. Fresno and San Jose still have

Fresno, CA (Saturday, September 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (79-46, 38-21) beat the Modesto Nuts (61-64, 31-28) 12-5 Saturday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won 16 of their last 17 games with seven contests left in the regular season. The Grizzlies brought their Minor League best run differential to

Fresno, CA (Thursday, September 1) – The Fresno Grizzlies (77-46, 36-21) silenced the Modesto Nuts (61-62, 31-26) 11-0 Thursday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has won 14 of their last 15 games as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. The Grizzlies enjoyed their fourth shutout of