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Hesslink still has his head in the game with Mariners

Drafted by Seattle out of M.I.T. last year, David Hesslink has retired from the mound but not the game. He's a baseball operations assistant with a seemingly bright front office future.

M.I.T. products follow unique path Branton gets analytical White catches fire

The bizarre and unusual always loom in Minors

In Minor League Baseball, things can, and often do, get weird at any moment. In Crooked Numbers, Ben Hill recaps some of the oddest occurrences of the season's second half.

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MiLB expanding 'Copa de la Diversión' for 2019

Minor League Baseball has revealed an expanded roster of 72 teams set to participate next season in the "Copa de la Diversión," or "Fun Cup," fan engagement initiative.

Learn more about 'Copa de la Diversión'The inaugural 2018 Copa campaign

Mets' Gimenez steps right up with improved power

Andres Gimenez has shown plus ability in everything but pop, but with the way his ISO beat expectations in 2018, he might have a more powerful profile than previously thought.

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Robinson's history lives at Daytona Beach stadium

The Daytona Tortugas' Jackie Robinson Ballpark isn't just named after the Dodgers legend -- it's where he first played in the Brooklyn organization. Ben Hill looks at the history.

Stinnett an artist on mound and off Read Ben's Biz Blog Follow @BensBiz

Promotional ideas ready to take shape in heartland

Minor League Baseball's annual Promotional Seminar heads to the heartland next week. The four-day idea-sharing event will take place in Des Moines, Iowa, from Sept. 24-27.

Promo Seminar registration Pass the mic: Promo Seminar ignites offseason

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The Toolshed

Surprising power
With the way top Mets prospect Andres Gimenez's ISO beat expectations, he might have a more powerful profile than previously thought. MORE »

Ben's Biz

Mr. Milestone
With a visit to Grand Junction, MiLB.com's Ben Hill completed his quest to visit the 159 active Minors ballparks. He reflected on his unique journey. MORE »

Affiliation changes

2018 Minor League affiliation changes
Every two years, Minor League teams with expiring player development contracts have the option to change the MLB club with which they affiliate. Check back here to see who is going where as the dominoes fall. MORE »
Minoring in Twitter

Freeman pays tribute to grandpa's shoes
Minoring in Twitter returns as Tyler Freeman transforms his grandfather's footwear into "legendary" cleats, Ryan Lillie misses In-n-out and Michael Chavis gives his followers what they want. MORE »
Copa de la Diversion

Copa de la Diversion expanding in 2019
"Copa de la Diversion," or "Fun Cup," is a season-long event series embracing the culture and values that resonate most with participating teams' local U.S. Hispanic/Latino communities. MORE »
Podcast

The Show Before the Show
Listen in as MiLB.com writers Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra break down Minor League Baseball's biggest storylines with guests including top prospects, managers and player development experts. MORE »