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Indians prospect Mercado on the rise for Clippers

Indians prospect Mercado on the rise for Clippers

Having collected 18 hits and scored 10 times in his last nine games, outfielder Oscar Mercado is leading the first-place Clippers against visiting Norfolk tonight on MiLB.TV.

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Vlad Jr. delivers parting shot

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits an opposite-field homer for Triple-A Buffalo before his promotion to Toronto.
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Franco clocks first Class A homer

Top Rays prospect Wander Franco shows off a sweet swing from the left side with his first Midwest League homer for Bowling Green.
Don't forget, 1st 1,000 fans to enter Werner Park tonight get a "spare tire" thanks to @krispykreme! (gates open at 530pm)

There's also rocky road ice cream (with shovels to use as spoons), "Pothole Phillies" & "Potholes Chasers Ale" for purchase!

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— Omaha Potholes (@OMAStormChasers) April 24, 2019
We got a 🐪 day special announcement!

The Aberdeen Legacy take the field Saturday, August 3rd at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium.

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— Aberdeen IronBirds (@IronBirds) April 24, 2019
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Hoerner smoked by a pitch

Another top prospect departed with an apparent injury Tuesday. Tennessee's Nico Hoerner -- the No. 95 overall prospect -- was plunked by Chattanooga's Tejay Antone.
Mize continues to amaze

Top Tigers prospect Casey Mize allowed one hit over a career-high eight scoreless innings to lead Class A Advanced Lakeland to a 4-1 win over St. Lucie.
Bichette suffers broken hand

Second-ranked Blue Jays prospect Bo Bichette has been diagnosed with a broken left hand after he was hit by a pitch Monday night in a game for Triple-A Buffalo.
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Thorpe sets down another dozen

For the second straight game, Twins No. 8 prospect Lewis Thorpe racked up 12 strikeouts for the Red Wings, this time over eight innings against the RailRiders.

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SmokiesCenter: 4/23 vs Chattanooga

SmokiesCenter: 4/23 vs Chattanooga

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Red Wings starter Lewis Thorpe notches 12th K

Red Wings starter Lewis Thorpe notches 12th K

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Hot Rods' Franco hits third double

Hot Rods' Franco hits third double

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Diversity & Inclusion

Ambassadors for Change: Mike Abramson

This feature series spotlights the people and programs that champion diversity and inclusion in Minor League Baseball. This week we profile Yard Goats' general manager Mike Abramson.
Ambassadors for Change: Women in Baseball initiative
Ambassadors for Change: Ashley Paxton
Ambassadors for Change: Emily Jaenson
Ambassadors for Change: Sydney Glover

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Top Prospects

Vlad Jr. officially coming to Major Leagues

Top overall prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is headed to the Major Leagues. The Blue Jays purchased the 20-year-old third baseman's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Vlad Jr., Biggio power up for Bisons
Rolison shines vs. Gore in Cal debut
Wings' Thorpe ties career high ... again
Padres' Morejon hits seven-day IL

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Organization All-Stars

Kieboom leads charge for Nats All-Stars

Shortstop Carter Kieboom, MLB.com's No. 37 overall prospect, impressed with an .801 OPS across two levels and cemented his place as a Nationals Organization All-Star.
Blue Jays system ready to make an impact
Fast-rising Gorman leads Cards All-Stars
Franco, McKay shine brightly for Rays
White stands tall among Mariners All-Stars

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Arizona Fall League

AFL to begin earlier, open up player pool

Major League Baseball announced big changes to the Arizona Fall League for the 2019 season, including moving up the schedule and opening up the roster restrictions.
Davidson's moonshot secures AFL title for Peoria
Top prospects vie for Fall League title
Whitley dominates in final AFL start
The Show Before the Show: Episode 185

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Ben's Biz

On the Road: Amarillo, El Paso and the ABQ

Ben Hill -- a.k.a. Ben's Biz -- has visited ballparks. His second trip of 2019 will take him to Amarillo's new stadium as well as El Paso and Albuquerque.
Promo Preview: Omaha joke becomes reality
On the Road 2019: Woodpeckers and more
'Almost Yankees' chronicles Columbus club
Charleston takes inside-out look at NBA Draft

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Toolshed: Teams taking spotlight early on

With the first couple weeks of the 2019 season in the books, Toolshed looks at the lineups, pitching staffs and overall rosters that already grabbing plenty of attention across the Minor Leagues.
Toolshed: Top 10 Vlad Jr. moments
Toolshed: Murphy making good for Jays
Toolshed: Top prospects getting early jumps
Toolshed: Tigers' Hill back on upswing

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