The largest of the leagues in the restructured Minors, the Triple-A East features 20 teams spanning 14 states with one joining from independent ball, one moving up from Double-A and another relocating to a brand-new ballpark.
Wander Franco absolutely crushed one for Tampa Bay while Seattle's Jarred Kelenic and Boston's Bobby Dalbec also went yard to lead Wednesday's prospect performances.
Forrest Whitley probably would have pitched in The Show last year had he stayed healthy. But the top Astros prospect feels ready to compete for a spot in the rotation this year.
Saturday's @PlayBall event at Mother Emanuel AME church was a tremendous success! Hear more from @csingleton__2, Coach Johnson and Reverend Manning about the importance of introducing baseball to children from all backgrounds.#Here4HC pic.twitter.com/1khbKIWfv9
— Charleston RiverDogs (@ChasRiverDogs) March 3, 2021
Joe Altobelli, who enjoyed a six-decade career as a player, manager and GM before moving to the radio booth and was known as Rochester's "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 88.
There will be a slight delay before the 2021 Triple-A season gets underway. The campaign was scheduled to begin April 6, but games will be pushed back to early May,
Top-100 hurlers Casey Mize (Tigers), Ian Anderson (Braves) and Matthew Liberatore (Cardinals) twirled scoreless outings in their respective Spring Training debuts.
Hunter Greene hit triple-digits during his first Cactus League start. The No. 2 Reds prospect allowed three runs in one frame, but his fastball against the Angels turned heads.
The only general manager in Carolina Mudcats history, Joe Kremer retired after a near four-decade run as one of the top executives in Minor League Baseball.
29-year-old becomes pro baseball’s first Black female coach
Front office executives reflect on their careers, state of the industry
Detailing the rapid growth of a game-changing diversity effort
Hispanic Star aims to become a symbol of empowerment, pride
Smithsonian exhibit exploring impact of Latinas/os on American culture and the sport of baseball
'Piñatas' represent youthful dreams of Mexican-American owner
St. Paul broadcaster Aronson helps introduce Saints to Minors
Blue Jays' Groshans shares spring expectations, 2020 growth
Mets farm director Howard discusses development philosophy
Mariners Triple-A manager Negrón shares expectations of role
Rangers pick Foscue shares stories about early days in pro ball
Pirates' Crowe breaks down trade from Nats, 2020 MLB debut
Longtime Atlantic League entity becomes Yanks' Double-A affiliate
