'This is for you': Mets prospect pitches in front of parents for first time stateside
Leaving his home country for an opportunity with the Mets, Joshua Cornielly finally pitched in front of his parents. Of course, it wasn't the first time he's toed the rubber with them in person, but it was Cornielly's first-ever professional appearance with his parents, Miguel and Magdalena Cornielly, in the
Jonah rising: Mets prospect Tong unhittable again in ascendant season
New York’s hottest pitching prospect is Jonah Tong. Each time the 21-year-old right-hander takes the mound lately, he seems to set the world on fire. Tong (NYM No. 4/MLB No. 99) added another dominant outing Wednesday, firing five no-hit innings in Double-A Binghamton’s 4-3 win over Somerset at Mirabito Stadium.
Tong, Williams, Brignac Win Eastern League Yearly Awards
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Minor League Baseball announced Tuesday that RHP Jonah Tong was named Eastern League (EL) Pitcher of the Year, IF/OF Jett Williams was named MLB Top Prospect in the league, and Binghamton Rumble Ponies manager Reid Brignac was named Eastern League Manager of the Year, as part of
These are the greatest Minor League promos happening in June
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
'I'm going to dedicate that to my mom': Tong pens perfect game at Double-A
For 99 pitches on Saturday, Jonah Tong was nothing short of perfect. In Game 2 of Double-A Binghamton’s doubleheader, the Mets’ No. 6 prospect carved through Reading’s lineup, setting down all 20 batters he faced and handling the lion’s share of the Rumble Ponies’ first perfect game in franchise history
Fans in this Minor League town are hungry for ... the Spicy Meatballs?!?
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Marvelous promos Taylor Swift fans will love
It’s Pop Girl Summer! Are you ready for it? Teams from across the Minors are celebrating pop stars, friendship bracelets and mascots reclaiming ownership of their work. And some teams are in their ERA era. Fans of all levels can enjoy these specialty games, whether they're a Swiftie or have
Ben's Biz: 2024 Double-A promotional night highlights
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Last week, I provided a rollicking round-up of notable 2024 Triple-A promotions. Today, we’ll gingerly
The quirkiest mascots from across the Minors
Standing out in the Minor Leagues requires talent, commitment and persistence. If you've got none of those things, a ridiculous costume might do. The world of the Minors is filled with all kinds of characters -- from prospects making pro debuts to rehabbing Major League veterans -- but perhaps none
Ben's Biz eats: Best of NY and PA
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.
The Road to The Show™: Mets’ Acuña
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While he may never outgrow his brother’s exceedingly large
Depth shines among Mets' Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the New York Mets. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Syracuse: 61-85
Another Go-Round with the Rumble Ponies
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Here’s the itinerary of Ben’s next trip
This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE.
Binghamton celebrates Bobby Bonilla Day
No fan base -- anywhere in the world -- marks the start of July quite like that of the New York Mets. July 1 has become widely known as "Bobby Bonilla Day," when the former Mets slugger receives a check for $1,193,248.20 (from 2011-35) as part of deferred payments on
MiLB clubs embrace communities on Juneteenth
Over the past week, Negro League Baseball has had a welcome presence on the Minor League landscape. Teams have taken on alternate identities, worn Negro League-inspired jerseys and welcomed special guests to the stadium in honor of Juneteenth. Declared an official holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery
Wanna have a catch? MiLB celebrates Father's Day
"Hey, Dad, you wanna have a catch?" The timeless quote from "Field of Dreams" film resonates much deeper on a certain Sunday in June. Several teams around Minor League Baseball paid tribute to that moment by bringing out fans and their fathers to have a catch (or play catch, however
Binghamton not short on love for strawberries
The 41st annual Strawberry Festival in Owego, N.Y., takes place this weekend, and one Mets affiliate is uniquely positioned to celebrate it. The Double-A Rumble Ponies, located just a 25-minute drive away in Binghamton, have transformed into the Southern Tier Shortcakes for the next three days. But a strawberry-themed weekend
Copa de la Diversión: ¿Qué hay de nuevo?
With 90 participating Minor League teams, the Copa de la Diversión program is larger than ever in 2023. This season, eight clubs have joined Copa for the first time, four returning members have adopted a new identity and one -- Lehigh Valley -- has added a second logo to the
Álvarez, Baty rake their way through upper levels
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the New York Mets.