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Domínguez, Jones turn on the power in Somerset

Yankees Top 100 prospects match each other homer for homer
@alyssam_gomez
12:51 AM EDT

While the Yankees stand atop the American League East standings with an already star-studded lineup, the rumblings from future stars could be heard at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night. The Yankees' top two prospects -- Jasson Domínguez (MLB’s No. 31) and Spencer Jones (No. 68) -- each mashed a

Teel caps red-hot month with clutch homer

Red Sox No. 3 prospect comes through with game-tying clout
@allisonmast13
12:45 AM EDT

On the first day of the NCAA Regionals last season, Virginia coasted to a 15-1 victory over Army thanks in part to a two-hit performance by Kyle Teel. Fast forward 364 days, and it’s clear that while a lot changes over the course of a year, some things stay the

Road to The Show™: Padres’ Lesko

No. 71 overall prospect showing his talent was worth the wait
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 28, 2024

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 Padres prospect Dylan Lesko. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Dylan Lesko seems to finding his footing in professional

It's a grand night of firsts for Drillers' Rushing

Bases-loaded homer highlights his career-high five-RBI night
@thevandalorian
May 28, 2024

With two swings, Dalton Rushing marked off two career milestones on Monday. And with the second one, he added something he hadn't yet done this season. MLB's No. 51 prospect brought early fireworks to Double-A Tulsa's 12-3 win at ONEOK Field. Rushing -- who entered the game with six home

'The Martian' launches into orbit for Somerset

Yankees' top prospect slugs first homer of '24 in three-hit night
@Jesus_Cano88
May 25, 2024

Jasson Domínguez checked off another box while rehabbing with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Saturday night. MLB's No. 31 prospect crushed a fastball off New Hampshire right-hander Trent Clifton, sending the ball over the steel fence at Delta Dental Stadium for a two-run homer, his first long ball of 2024

Yard Goats' Amador busts out with career day

Top Rockies prospect collects five hits, with a pair of home runs
@RobTnova24
May 25, 2024

In a game that contained 29 runs on 33 hits -- including 13 for extra bases -- Adael Amador stood out among the rest on Saturday. The top Rockies prospect balled out for a career day for Double-A Hartford as he collected five knocks -- including a pair of dingers

Rodriguez gets into great routine with Wind Surge

Twins No. 3 prospect homers off Snelling, makes tough OF catch
@Jesus_Cano88
May 24, 2024

Emmanuel Rodriguez has always believed he has the tools to become a dominant player. That’s why he spent countless hours during the offseason perfecting his swing and working on reading the strike zone. Well-rounded performances like the one MLB’s No. 32 prospect delivered in Double-A Wichita's 8-0 win over San

Player of the Week Spotlight: Rays' Williams

MLB's No. 16 prospect posted a 1.787 OPS in 5 games with Biscuits
@RobTnova24
May 22, 2024

Carson Williams is coming into his own. At 20 years old and playing at the Double-A level, Williams understands that he's not a polished product just yet -- still learning and developing into the player that will produce at the big league level. But if the first two months of

Salas 'rewarded' with first homer for TinCaps

Top Padres prospect, 17, working hard as youngest High-A player
@JoeTrezz
May 21, 2024

Since signing Ethan Salas for $5.6 million out of Venezuela as the prize of the 2023 international signing period, the Padres have had no problem challenging him with aggressive assignments. It's been a challenge at times this year for the game’s No. 6 overall prospect in High-A Fort Wayne, where

Road to The Show™: Tigers’ Clark

No. 13 overall prospect begins to flash five-tool potential
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 21, 2024

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 Tigers second-ranked prospect Max Clark, who will be spotlighted each month as a Nationwide Road to The Show "featured player" in 2024. For more stories about players

Ford flourishes in leadoff spot for Travelers

Seattle's No. 2 prospect collects season-high four hits, stolen base
@benweinrib
May 19, 2024

Harry Ford is not your typical catcher. He has rare athleticism behind the plate, with plus speed and an advanced approach that gives him a high offensive ceiling. MLB's No. 28 prospect put that well-rounded profile on display on Sunday with four hits -- the sixth such game of his

Kjerstad caps week in grand fashion for Tides

O's No. 4 prospect plays hero with bases-loaded walk-off homer
@thevandalorian
May 19, 2024

Heston Kjerstad slapped an exclamation point on his return to Triple-A. MLB’s No. 22 prospect clubbed a home run off the first pitch he saw Wednesday and ended his week with an even bigger added roundtripper. Kjerstad -- who had 10 homers in the International League prior to his promotion

Giant performance from San Jose's Eldridge

San Francisco's No. 3 prospect belts his first pro slam, logs 6 RBIs
@thevandalorian
May 19, 2024

Bryce Eldridge felt stuck. Returning from a hamstring injury in April, the Giants’ No. 3 prospect and 2023 first-round selection tried gaining his timing back at the plate on the fly. While his swing felt right, his rhythm felt off, as he made late movements toward pitches.

Cards' Hence, Chiefs' Mathews rack up K's in droves

St. Louis pitching prospects display merits across system Saturday
@brendan_samson
May 19, 2024

It was a good night for Cardinals prospects -- pitchers, to be exact. In a Saturday Minor League slate that featured Top 30 prospect starting pitchers for three of the four St. Louis affiliates, the trio delivered on their rankings and then some. Tink Hence (Double-A), Quinn Mathews (High-A) and

Minor League Player Spotlight: James Wood

MLB's No. 5 prospect hitting .462 with a 1.608 OPS in past week
@RobTnova24
May 18, 2024

James Wood entered the season with one goal on his mind -- finding consistency in his game. After a bit of a roller coaster season last year, the 21-year-old just wanted to create continued success on the field. Early on in 2024, it's safe to say: so far, so good.

M-Braves' new dynamic duo twirls pair of gems

Waldrep, Schwellenbach both dominate in Double-A twin bill
May 16, 2024

If Wednesday night's Mississippi doubleheader is any indication, the future on the Braves' hill looks scary good. As in the opposition should be scared. Two of Atlanta's top three prospects, Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach, dominated their respective starts en route to the Double-A Braves' sweep of visiting Biloxi at

Kjerstad homers on first pitch back at Norfolk

O's No. 4 prospect launches 11th Triple-A homer of the season
@JoeTrezz
May 15, 2024

Heston Kjerstad needed only one swing to herald his return to Triple-A -- with that loud, distinctive thwack of bat hitting ball destined for the seats. Optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk after a three-week stint in the Majors, MLB's No. 23 prospect wasted no time. Kjerstad homered on the first

'The Martian' doesn't waste time in first rehab start

Domínguez singles on the very first pitch he sees as DH for Tarpons
@JoeTrezz
May 14, 2024

“The Martian” is back. Healthy again, Jasson Domínguez got back in the batter's box for the first time since last September. MLB's No. 32 overall prospect grounded a single to right field on the first pitch he saw from former Yankees starter Domingo Germán, a 90.9 mph four-seam fastball. Domínguez

Here are the top switch-hitters in the Minors

Check out these 11 handy prospects (with one more to grow on)
@benweinrib
May 14, 2024

In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in

Bringing the Wood for Rochester in bunches

Nats' No. 2 prospect enjoys second two-homer game of the week
@JoeTrezz
May 11, 2024

It's become glaringly clear over the past few years that the future in the nation’s capital is bright. The Nationals took a step forward in 2023 and are improving again this year with a young core led by CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore. Not to mention that Washington has a

Wood Ducks' Figuereo on path to carving legacy

Rangers' No. 25 prospect was molded by former All-Star pitcher
May 10, 2024

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -- Gleider Figuereo grew up in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic, with two former Rangers pitchers as his role models: his dad, Victor, and former Major Leaguer Edinson Volquez. Unlike his dad or Volquez, Figuereo showed potential at the plate and a love for playing the infield,

Isaac perfect, powerful in Hot Rods double dip

Rays No. 3 prospect launches two home runs on 5-for-5 night
@MavalloneMiLB
May 10, 2024

A doubleheader provided Xavier Isaac not one but two opportunities to get his engine revved up. The Hot Rod didn't disappoint. Isaac homered twice, collected five hits and reached safely in all seven plate appearances during High-A Bowling Green's twin bill on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark. MLB's No. 51

Tale of the Tape: Skenes and Strasburg

How two of the game's best pitching prospects ever match up
May 9, 2024

Paul Skenes could be Stephen Strasburg. Stephen Strasburg could be Paul Skenes. Send Skenes back in time or bring Strasburg forward, and one easily could stand in for the other. Both overmatched college hitters, leading CAA Division I in strikeouts while posting the highest K rates in D-I history for

Miller putting it all together with Threshers

Phillies No. 3 prospect has career night with HR, 4 hits, 4 RBIs
@benweinrib
May 9, 2024

Already in the midst of a breakout season, Aidan Miller turned in his best game yet as a professional Wednesday night. As Phillies Minor League infield coordinator Adam Everett sees it: "It's all falling into place."

Holliday back in the swing of things with Tides

MLB's top prospect homers for first time since his Triple-A return
@JoeTrezz
May 9, 2024

The Orioles sent Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A to get everyday at-bats so he could find his swing, the idea being that if all went according to plan, MLB's top prospect would return to Baltimore in short order. More nights like Wednesday, and that day might approach quickly.