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Alonso, Gimenez a big part of Mets' upswing

Alonso, Gimenez a big part of Mets' upswing

A system in need of rehabilitation did just that in 2018 thanks to breakout seasons from key players, notably first baseman Peter Alonso, who led the Minors in RBIs, and shortstop prospect Andres Gimenez.

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OFFICIAL: We've acquired Minor League RHP Trent Thornton from the @astros in exchange for INF Aledmys Díaz. pic.twitter.com/yJekdHIPZI
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 17, 2018
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Rays prospect Fox visits podcast

Rays No. 9 prospect Lucius Fox joins the show from the Arizona Fall League, plus discussion of the Amarillo Sod Poodles.
Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew

High-ceiling prospects Corey Ray and Keston Hiura put their offensive talents on full display in 2018, earning each of them a spot among Brewers Organization All-Stars.
Sounds hit classic notes with remixed look

The Nashville Sounds revealed a new logo suite along with four new uniforms at a Thursday evening event dubbed "Remastered" at First Tennessee Park.
Ben's Best: Memorable ballpark characters

Over nine seasons of ballpark travel, MiLB.com's Ben Hill met a lot of people. His latest entry to the "Ben's Best" Series lists his favorite Minor League characters.
Hey @MiLB, we've seen a lot of new crazy logos and team names.

That's cute 😁 pic.twitter.com/5dPYGYxWlo
— Lansing Lugnuts (@LansingLugnuts) November 16, 2018
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Hot Stove's fun with MiLB names

The crew on MLB Network's Hot Stove plays a game of "Name That Fake Team," in honor of the Padres' new affiliate, the Amarillo Sod Poodles.
Minoring in Twitter

Tim Tebow rides in a fighter jet, Mets prospects debate the definition of pizza, Alec Asher gets engaged and more in the latest Minoring in Twitter.

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SRR@PEJ: Braxton Davidson's walk-off home run

SRR@PEJ: Braxton Davidson's walk-off home run

NOV 17, 2018 | 00:40

SRR@PEJ: Nevin recovers nicely to end the 3rd

SRR@PEJ: Nevin recovers nicely to end the 3rd

NOV 17, 2018 | 00:33

SRR@PEJ: Harrison opens scoring with single to center

SRR@PEJ: Harrison opens scoring with single to center

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Gimenez, Alonso hope to be kings of Queens

Andres Gimenez and Peter Alonso lead a quickly improving Mets system, which had its share of eye-opening performances among the club's Organization All-Stars.
Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew
Neidert, Miller headline Marlins All-Stars
Peters, Lux lead Dodgers' All-Stars
Angels' emerging stars waiting in the wings

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Davidson putting it all together in Arizona

After another disappointing regular season, Braves infield prospect Braxton Davidson has turned a corner and is finding his groove in the Arizona Fall League.
Chisholm building on strong season in AFL
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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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Organization All-Stars

Gimenez, Alonso hope to be kings of Queens

Andres Gimenez and Peter Alonso lead a quickly improving Mets system, which had its share of eye-opening performances among the club's Organization All-Stars.
Hiura, Ray next in line for Brew Crew
Neidert, Miller headline Marlins All-Stars
Peters, Lux lead Dodgers' All-Stars
Angels' emerging stars waiting in the wings

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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 Best: Memorable ballpark characters

Over nine seasons of ballpark travel, MiLB.com's Ben Hill met a lot of people. His latest entry to the "Ben's Best" Series lists his favorite Minor League characters.
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Toolshed: 40-man roster protection preview

Players eligible for this year's Rule 5 Draft must be added to 40-man rosters soon to be protected. Toolshed runs down the top prospects who could get big news by Tuesday.
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