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Ward tosses one-hitter, extends shutout streak

Ward tosses one-hitter, extends shutout streak

Thad Ward grew up a Red Sox fan in their spring home of Fort Myers, Florida. Drafted by Boston in the fifth round last year, he pitched a one-hit shutout for Greenville to run his scoreless streak to 21 1/3 innings.

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This Buc stops in Pittsburgh

Top Pirates prospect Mitch Keller, who's fifth in the International League with a 3.45 ERA, is expected to make his big league debut in Monday's doubleheader.
The prelude to the debut.
The premier AAA bullpen session for @RaysBaseball #BrendanMcKay on a 94-degree #Charlotte Saturday afternoon.#McKay makes his @DurhamBulls debut Tuesday night v @LouisvilleBats at the #DBAP.#RaysUp #BULLieve pic.twitter.com/DPC7NeqB9i
— Patrick Kinas (@PatrickKinas) May 26, 2019
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Nats' Hernandez makes a glove save

Northwest Arkansas pitcher Arnaldo Hernandez makes a between-the-legs stop on a comebacker off the bat of Tulsa's Cristian Santana in the first inning.
This biscuit now has a name. Please welcome Gumpy to the Biscuits family! pic.twitter.com/ouG1l4l7Fd
— Montgomery Biscuits (@BiscuitBaseball) May 26, 2019
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Tuck everlasting

Astros No. 2 prospect Kyle Tucker extends his home run streak to three games, going back-to-back with Alex De Goti in Round Rock's 11-5 win at Nashville.
Line for @66ersBaseball three hours ahead of first pitch on California Burritos/Mike Trout Bobblehead Night. pic.twitter.com/jtdg9FEdQs
— Josh Jackson (@JoshJacksonMiLB) May 25, 2019
To set the record straight, the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor (right) will still be slinging hot dogs at Fightin Phils games next week.
JD Hammer(left) is the one who is now playing in Philly for the Big Phils. pic.twitter.com/bY5guop2sw
— Reading Fightins (@ReadingFightins) May 25, 2019
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Nick of time

Northwest Arkansas right fielder Nick Heath leaps over the wall to steal a homer from Tulsa's Cody Thomas in the fourth inning of the Naturals' 7-2 loss.

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Ambassadors for Change: Craw

This series spotlights the people and programs that champion diversity and inclusion and advance the mission of Minor League Baseball. This week we profile Jumbo Shrimp GM Harold Craw.
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Prospect Roundup: Games of May 25

Marlins infielder Isan Diaz homered in his fourth straight game for Triple-A New Orleans, while Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went yard in his third consecutive contest for Triple-A Round Rock.
Beer produces another big night for Hooks
Pirates to call up Keller for debut
Blue Wahoos' Graterol lands on injured list
Gore continues stingy Cal League stint

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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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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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On the Road: A new era in Lynchburg

When Ben Hill visited the Lynchburg Hillcats, he found a different gameday experience than that which had existed just a few years prior. What changed?
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Toolshed: Revisiting the 2018 Draft

One year after the 2018 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, Toolshed looks at how each of the 30 first-round picks have done since hearing their names called.
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