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The Double-A Frisco RoughRiders don’t throw no-hitters every day. But when they do, it seems to be against the same opponent. It had been almost 14 years since Frisco’s last no-no before Wednesday, when three RoughRiders hurlers combined to turn their 6-1 victory over San Antonio into the franchise’s fourth

With each passing moment, Nehomar Ochoa Jr. realized it wasn't a small rock approaching his car. The object kept getting bigger, and at the last millisecond, he ducked left as the seven-pound hook crashed through his windshield, lodging into his head. The 19-year-old Astros prospect avoided death -- but only

Wednesday's Minor League action had a little bit of everything. Multihomer games, walk-offs, continued dominance on the mound from the Blue Jays' 2024 first-round pick and other rookies who have made a seamless transitions to the pro ranks. To top it all off, a Rangers southpaw in the Double-A Texas

The role of the closer has evolved in the past decade or so. Managers are less likely these days to have a dedicated arm for the ninth inning and more likely to save their best bullpen pitchers for high-leverage situations, regardless of frame. Consider this: since 2022, there have been

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tim Elko doesn’t look at his 2025 Triple-A Charlotte statistics, although he should, because they are as impressive across the board as any Minor Leaguer currently working. Opposing teams understand the great prowess with which the 6-foot-3, 250-pound first baseman is swinging the bat. It was evident

Jac Caglianone looks like he’s figuring out this Double-A thing and finding his groove at the plate. That's bad news for Texas League hurlers – and great news for the Royals’ top prospect.

MIAMI -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw flashed some no-hit stuff Tuesday night as he continued to build up his arm. In a lopsided matchup between a future Hall of Famer and Rookie-level hitters, Kershaw twirled six hitless innings against the Reds' Arizona Complex League affiliate. Righty Yoryi Simarra extended the

Druw Jones doesn’t just share a name with his 10-time Gold Glove Award-winning father, Andruw, he also shares a penchant for making highlight-reel plays. In the top of the third inning of High-A Hillsboro’s series opener against Eugene on Tuesday night, the younger Jones gave fans the ultimate “like father,

Before Braden Montgomery rounded third base for Texas A&M in the first inning on June 8, 2024, his name was ballied about at the top of Draft projections. Immediately after he slid into home, that future was in question as he needed an air cast placed on his broken right

The past, present and future are about to collide: "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" wants to rebrand a Minor League Baseball team. This wholly unexpected offer was announced during Sunday night's episode of the long-running HBO program. Following segments on more serious topics -- usually the show's focus, albeit

On the HBO show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the titular host provides his take on issues affecting America and the world at large. May 4’s episode featured a lengthy segment on the most important issue of the day: Minor League Baseball promotions. Over the course of 11 minutes

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A handful of baseball's top prospects flexed their muscles on Tuesday, kicking off another week of Minor League action in a loud way. Jac Caglianone, Braden Montgomery and Colby Thomas all left the yard twice, but pitchers did their parts too. Unhittable Chase Petty put together one of the best

Fluffy, emphatic, distracting, comical, memorable and original -- those are just a few of the traits that define a great mascot, and they’ve become synonymous with sports at every level.

Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for April in Major League Baseball’s player development system.

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This story was excerpted from Ian Browne's Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. BOSTON -- While there is a uniqueness to most Minor League baseball cities, not all of them are created equal. In Portland, Maine,