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And he could be Royal: Melendez catching on for KC

And he could be Royal: Melendez catching on for KC

Royals No. 3 prospect MJ Melendez is entering his second Spring Training hoping to mold himself into an increasingly rare breed in the Major Leagues: a catcher who's a strong all-around player.

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— Carolina Mudcats (@CarolinaMudcats) February 23, 2019
Alonso picks up where he left off

Top Mets prospect Pete Alonso, who shared the Minor League lead with 36 homers last season, belted a two-run shot on the first Grapefruit League pitch he saw.
#RedSox No. 1 prospect Michael Chavis with an oppo 🌮 to put the @RedSox ahead of the #Yankees in #SpringTraining action. Here's Chavis on the #Top100Prospects list: https://t.co/y1XBAFDhMx pic.twitter.com/M5LlmoR4Du
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 23, 2019
Braves' Soroka sidelined

No. 24 overall prospect Mike Soroka has been shut down temporarily after experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder, Braves manager Brian Snitker told the media Friday,
From Chattanooga to Seoul

How did the Chattanooga Lookouts go viral with a tweet about K-pop boy band BTS? Ben Hill goes on a voyage of discovery with help from the #BTSArmy.
Growth spurt

Which Minor League teams posted the biggest attendance gains in 2018, and why? From the Oklahoma City Dodgers to the Lake Elsinore Storm to the Greeneville Reds, Ben Hill takes a look.
Splitting up

The Eastern League is changing its schedule to a split-season format, with the first-place team from each division during both the first and second halves of the season qualifying for the postseason.
Diversity & inclusion spotlight

Throughout Black History Month, MiLB will spotlight the people and programs that champion diversity and inclusion in the industry. This edition features Akron Account Executive Thyran Nowden.

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Heinemans apply magic touch in community

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Tyler Heineman and his brother, Rangers prospect Scott Heineman have always felt a sense of giving back and have done so with a local California charity, leading a poker night that raised $80,000.
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Team Rebrands

Rounding up the Minors' new names, looks

During the 2018-'19 Minor League Baseball offseason, nine teams revealed new looks. Ben Hill provides a rebranding overview for the new year.
Fresno reimagines 'Growlifornia' dream
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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.
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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.
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Let the gains begin: MiLB's most improved

Which Minor League teams posted the biggest attendance gains in 2018, and why? From the Oklahoma City Dodgers to the Lake Elsinore Storm to the Greeneville Reds, Ben Hill takes a look.
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Toolshed: KC's Melendez rounding out skills

Third-ranked Kansas City Royals prospect MJ Melendez enters his second Spring Training hoping to mold himself into an increasingly rare breed: a catcher who's a strong all-around player.
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