Righties Jon Duplantier (D-backs) and Kyle Wright (Braves) are the top pitching prospects in their respective systems. Tonight they're going head-to-head in the Southern League.
In "Perfect Pitch," Joseph L. Price provides an account of his cross-country journey made in pursuit of an unusual hobby: singing the national anthem in professional ballparks.
Since the death of his mother in the Charleston church shooting in 2015, South Bend's Chris Singleton has forged ahead with an inner strength that's rooted in faith and family.
A's No. 2 prospect Jesus Luzardo joins the show to talk about his scorching start and promotion to Double-A, plus Tyler and Sam react to Ronald Acuña Jr.'s arrival in the Majors.
Melanie Newman is occupying a unique role for the Frisco RoughRiders this year, serving as both assistant play-by-play voice on radio and sideline reporter for televised games.
Lansing's Ryan Noda leads the Minor Leagues in walks, walk rate and percentage of pitches seen outside the zone -- numbers that are reminiscent of another Cincinnati alum.
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