The Omaha Storm Chasers' 'Take Meow-t' cat night included a Litter Box Sundae
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4 straight games with a homer! Royals' Caglianone belts 2, including 459-foot dinger
Jac Caglianone has been electric throughout his young pro career, and his home runs seem to defy the laws of nature. It’s only fitting then that the Royals' top prospect has rumbled into Triple-A with the Omaha Storm Chasers and, in a flash, strung together a home run streak. But
116 mph homer AND potential HR robbery? MLB's No. 1 prospect stars at Triple-A
Roman Anthony reminded everyone why he’s the No. 1 prospect in baseball during Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader for Triple-A Worcester at Polar Park -- despite a 7-3 loss to Durham.
Six players team up for two outs on this wacky double play
If you were involved in a double play between the South Bend Cubs and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Saturday, raise your hand. Didn't raise your hand? You're in the minority. South Bend managed to record two outs with six players touching the ball at least once -- seven if
Watch FREE: Blue Jays top 2 prospects (Nimmala, Yesavage) face Giants' Davidson tonight
All season long, baseball fans will be able to watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and MLB app subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games are available on MiLB.TV, on the
Here are Saturday's top prospect performances from the Minors
The stars were out across Minor League Baseball, with the sport's top prospect, Roman Anthony, leading the way. Fellow Top 10 prospects Bubba Chandler, Leo De Vries, Sebastian Walcott and Jac Caglianone all stood out, while a number of other Top 100s came through with big-time performances. All that and
A's No. 4 prospect Morales trusts 'process' in no-hit debut at Triple-A
Luis Morales didn’t just ease into Triple-A -- he stormed in and took command. The 22-year-old Cuban right-hander spun six no-hit innings in his Triple-A Las Vegas debut, helping lead the way in a 6-1 win over Sugar Land (Astros) at Constellation Field.
Debating best Minor League home caps on MiLB podcast
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Each club's most pleasant prospect surprise
Every Minor League season features its share of pleasant developments. Dodgers outfielder Mike Sirota is topping the Minors in slugging (.745) and OPS (1.214) in his pro debut. Royals outfielder Asbel Gonzalez is challenging for the Minor League lead in steals (35 in 37 games) in his first extended taste
Friendly foes, 2024 first-rounders Moore and Caglianone trade first Triple-A homers
For years, Christian Moore and Jac Caglianone laced up their cleats against one another in the SEC. A rivalry that spanned Florida, Tennessee and other landmarks across the South moved to Salt Lake City this week as the Royals and Angels' top prospects got simultaneous Triple-A promotions. So it was
Worcester throws birthday bash for Roman Anthony
With all the hype that has surrounded Roman Anthony over the past two seasons, it’s easy to forget how young he really is. MLB's No. 1 prospect played 70 games at the highest level of the Minors before he could order a beer. But he can now. Roman Anthony turned
Triple-A club wins in a walk-off fashion you've almost certainly never seen before
There have been some bizarre walk-off wins in baseball history. Remember how Game 4 of the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and Rays ended? Well, this one might top them all. In a Pacific Coast League game between Triple-A Reno (D-backs) and Albuquerque (Rockies) on Wednesday night at Greater
Everett's Montes homers to same spot -- over batter's eye! -- on consecutive nights
Much of the baseball world has been fascinated with the Mariners' High-A affiliate this spring because of switch-pitching sensation Jurrangelo Cijntje, but the Everett AquaSox also hold the unique distinction of having four Top 100 overall prospects among their everyday starting nine. And no one among that group has light-tower
D-backs No. 4 prospect Crisantes (shoulder) to miss remainder of '25
One of the D-backs’ most promising hitting prospects will miss out on the rest of the 2025 season. Demetrio Crisantes has suffered a posterior labral tear in his left shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery, D-backs director of player development Chris Slivka told MLB.com on Wednesday. Arizona's No. 4 prospect
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New Era Clash of the Caps -- in which fan voting will select one winner from the 120 unique and creative home caps of Minor League Baseball teams -- is rounding first base.
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These are some of the most interesting pitches in Triple-A
When a pitcher throws 103 mph, you’re likely to shoot up in your chair. Even in this era of elevated velocity, that isn’t a reading you see very often, especially in the Minor Leagues. Only 15 Major Leaguers have touched such a number in the Statcast era (since 2015), and
What to expect from MLB's No. 8 overall prospect Mayer in bigs
The Red Sox selected fifth, fourth and third in the first three Drafts from 1965-67, but just once have they picked that early in the subsequent 57 Drafts. That came in 2021, when their wretched pandemic-season performance the year before and some fortunate circumstances allowed them to grab the consensus
A wave of MLB's Top 10 prospects headed toward the bigs
The prospects are coming, the prospects are coming. Entering the weekend, five of MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 overall prospects -- including both of the top two -- were at Triple-A and staring down potential Major League debuts. And one of those five, Boston’s Marcelo Mayer, has reportedly already been called
New-look A's call up No. 5 prospect Clarke, option Bleday and DFA Brown
WEST SACRAMENTO -- When a team is scuffling through a prolonged losing skid, there comes a point where changes need to be made. For the Athletics, that day came on Friday.
Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors
The weekend kicked off with some of baseball's best and brightest prospects coming through. Homers by Top 10 prospects Marcelo Mayer and Jac Caglianone provided fireworks at Triple-A, while Kumar Rocker got back on the mound and tossed zeros during a rehab start. Not to be outdone, Mariners Single-A prospect
Inbox: Could Draft make Mariners' farm system the best?
As the end of May draws near and we recognize the 2025 Draft is less than two months away, it's hard not to catch Draft fever. We'll be talking about it more and more as the big event draws near. Sometimes, you don't even realize it enters into your thinking.
Here are Thursday's top prospect performances from the Minors
Lovers of the long ball had a lot to feast upon in Thursday's Minor League action. Angels 2024 first-rounder Christian Moore continued his torrid start at Triple-A while a pair of catchers -- the O's Samuel Basallo and the Kyle Teel of the White Sox -- both cleared the fences
Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors
Outstanding nights in the Minor Leagues came from a wide variety of sources and across almost every level on Wednesday. While Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter racked up a season high in strikeouts at Triple-A, a High-A prospect found the seats not once, not twice, but three times. Meanwhile out