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Fantastic finishes could fuel fun starts in 2019

Fantastic finishes could fuel fun starts in 2019

Minor Leaguers like Rays second baseman Vidal Brujan and Astros right-hander Bryan Abreu may not be Top-100 prospects right now, but their strong finishes last year could portend big seasons in 2019.

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Siri takes over for Estrellas in Finals

Reds No. 15 prospect Jose Siri tore through the first three days of the Dominican Winter Finals, batting .700/.727/.900 as the Estrellas took a 2-1 series lead.
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Vlad Jr. settling into leadership role

He's 19 years old and yet to play a Major League game, but top Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is becoming more comfortable with being a leader off the field.
Goin' back to Memphis

The reigning champion Memphis Redbirds will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game, with the winners of the International and Pacific Coast leagues squaring off on Sept. 17.
Bringin' defunct

A look at the 16 ballparks intrepid business and culture reporter Ben Hill has visited that once hosted a Minor League Baseball team but no longer do.
Alonso, Tebow headed to Mets camp

The Mets extended non-roster invitations to Major League Spring Training camp to Top-100 prospects Peter Alonso and Andres Gimenez and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.
Podcast: Bradley, Murray and more

Indians prospect Bobby Bradley joins the Minors podcast to talk about his 40-man roster spot, Tyler and Sam discuss the Kyler Murray saga and Ben has details on Minor League team stalwarts.

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Tigers prospects flew through 2018

Tigers prospects flew through 2018

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Top plays from the Rockies system!

Top plays from the Rockies system!

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Top moments from the Indians system

Top moments from the Indians system

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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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MiLBY Awards

Hot Rods zoom away with staff MiLBY vote

Coming off seasons that made franchise history, the Bowling Green Hot Rods (staff choice) and Lakewood BlueClaws (fans' selection) won the MiLBY Awards for Best Team.
Rays take home Best Farm System MiLBY
Peterson's dive snares Top Play MiLBY
Trick shot, score: Frisco nets a MiLBY
Healthy Kirilloff claims Breakout MiLBY

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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

Davidson's moonshot secures AFL title for Peoria

Braves prospect Braxton Davidson crushed a walk-off home run in the 10th inning to give Peoria a 3-2 victory over Salt River and the AFL Championship Game.
Top prospects vie for Fall League title
Whitley dominates in final AFL start
The Show Before the Show: Episode 185
Alonso busts out of skid in big way

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Ben's Biz

Staying the same amid changing landscape

Taking into account team name, affiliation and stadium, Ben Hill presents a level-by-level look at the most consistent franchises in Minor League Baseball.
A promotion takes shape in Charleston
Batting Around: 2020 vision sees new parks
'50 Summers' tells story of Omaha baseball
Strike up the band: Mariachis win the cup

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Toolshed

Toolshed: Hot finishes may lead to hot starts

The Tampa Bay Rays' Vidal Brujan and the Houston Astros' Bryan Abreu finished 2018 strong, but didn't crack the Top 100 Prospects list. That might change early in 2019.
2019 Prospect Projections: AL Central rookies
Toolshed: Vientos building up to big time
2019 Prospect Projections: NL East rookies
2019 Prospect Projections: AL East rookies

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