Holliday tops Minor League hitters in 2023
The No. 1 pick in the Draft always has a lot of expectations heaped upon them. Like it or not, the spotlight on that prospect always burns brighter, with intense scrutiny from the get-go. Jackson Holliday clearly doesn't mind having all eyes on him, and the harshest critics have to
Thorpe hurls way to Prospect Pitcher of Year
When the Yankees selected Drew Thorpe 61st overall in the 2022 MLB Draft, they chose to not have him pitch the rest of the season, instead building him up in the weight room for a debut in 2023. That decision paid off immediately, as the 6-foot-4 right-hander turned in one
Here are the Prospect Teams of the Year
Another incredible Minor League season is in the books, one that was full of amazing performances across all levels. On Monday, those accomplishments were honored, from Hitting and Pitching Prospect of the Year Awards to best home run and defensive play. As has been the custom every year there’s been
The inaugural MiLB Awards Show results
The inaugural MiLB Awards Show aired on MLB Network on Monday night, with a lot of hardware getting handed out. Miss the show? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got you covered. Here’s a rundown of the finalists for each award and who walked away with the wins. Minor League Hitting Prospect
Arizona Fall League set for Opening Day
October is here, and while that means postseason baseball in the bigs, it also signals the start of the 31st Arizona Fall League season. Over the next six weeks, prospects from all 30 organizations will have the chance to build off their Minor League campaigns.
'This team is just unreal': Tides claim Triple-A crown
LAS VEGAS -- Colton Cowser stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and his team down by a run in the top of the seventh. This scenario was nothing new for MLB’s No. 14 overall prospect, who has been optioned from the Majors twice in the past two months,
Minor League Baseball unveils new logo
Minor League Baseball announced the launch of a new logo to represent its 14 leagues across four classification levels. The modernized logo features the iconic MLB silhouetted batter design, representing the lasting connection between MiLB and MLB as part of the new “MLB Player Development” league structure, as well as
Curve honor 'worst baseball player of all time'
Throughout MLB history, over 20,000 players have taken the diamond. A common debate among fans is who is the best of this group, Babe Ruth? Barry Bonds? Willie Mays? The list goes on. However, a rarely explored topic is who is the worst player of all time? Never fear, we
The finalists for the inaugural MiLB Awards Show
The 2023 Minor League season was one for the books. Now it’s time to hand out some hardware. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 2 as MLB Network showcases the best of what Minor League Baseball has to offer with the inaugural MiLB Awards Show. The first-of-its-kind hour-long
Mayo, Holliday lead Tides to first IL title in 38 years
On the same night the big league club clinched its first AL East crown since 2014 with its 100th victory of the season, the Triple-A Norfolk Tides put an exclamation mark on their winningest season by capturing the International League championship for the first time in 38 years. Norfolk captured
Seasoned Oklahoma City sweeps to PCL crown
The Oklahoma City Dodgers roster has undergone a lot of change throughout the 2023 season. Key players have been promoted to the Majors, and some have returned. But all of that big-game experience paid off as the Triple-A club swept the best-of-3 Pacific Coast League Championship Series against the Round
Sod Poodles win second TL title in past five years
Amarillo set up shop as a Double-A affiliate five years ago, and the Sod Poodles have scored two Texas League championships in that time. The second one was secured by D-backs affiliate in grand fashion Wednesday night. Behind a bases-loaded homer by Camden Duzenack, the Amarillo Sod Poodles routed the
Podcast: MiLB Awards Show preview, new logo
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Jen Pawol to work home plate in Triple-A championship
The Triple-A National Championship game is a way for fans to see future stars on the mound and at the plate. But it’s also a chance to see those behind the plate before they reach The Show. Jen Pawol, who earlier this season became the first woman to umpire at
Baseball Champions League beginning in Mexico
International soccer fans know it well: When the greatest clubs in the world face off in the UEFA Champions League and the iconic theme song kicks in, it just feels different. Well, baseball is now getting in on the international club action, too, with the Baseball Champions League. Starting Thursday
Forget last year: Erie wins its first EL crown
Last season was bittersweet for Detroit's Double-A affiliate. The Erie SeaWolves made it to the Eastern League Championship Series, but were no-hit in a winner-take-all Game 3 15-0 loss to the Somerset Patriots. This season was a completely different story. Erie won all four of its playoff games, capping the
2023 International League playoffs coverage
Championship Series Sept. 28
Smokies scorch way to first outright title in 45 years
With Cade Horton on the mound Tuesday, the Cubs' Double-A affiliate had reason to be confident about their prospects of winning the franchise's first outright Southern League title in 45 years. And once the Tennessee Smokies scored four runs in the first three innings, it felt like that was very
That's 20-20 vision! Minors set record in 2023
The decade of the 2020s is turning out to be the decade of the 20/20s. Thirty-three Minor League players met or exceeded the 20-homer, 20-steal plateau during the 2023 season, beating out the previous record (since data first became available in 1958) total of 27 set just last year. Most
Road to the Show: Big names in new places
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 the Top 100 prospects that made the biggest impact on their new organization. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Each
The 2023 Double-A All-Stars and award winners
As summer ebbs into fall, Minor League Baseball has started to reveal its end-of-season award winners and All-Star teams. Last week it was the three Single-A and High-A circuits. Now it's time to reveal this year's Double-A honors, as voted on by league managers. In the Eastern League, Baltimore's Coby
2023 Pacific Coast League playoffs coverage
Championship Series Sept. 27
2023 Texas League playoffs coverage
Championship Series Sept. 27
Standout efforts in Copa de la Diversión 2023
Each month, MiLB.com spotlights an aspect of Copa de la Diversión, Minor League Baseball's Hispanic fan engagement initiative sponsored by Nationwide, the program's official insurance partner. This edition looks back on some Copa efforts that stand out from the 2023 season. Check out our look at the Copa-inspired ballpark entertainment,
Scott II, Simpson just can't outrun each other
It was a season-long race, completed 90 feet at a time. With the regular season all but over in the Minor Leagues, the sprint to be the stolen base champion, perhaps fittingly, ended in a tie. Cardinals No. 4 prospect Victor Scott II appeared to edge Rays No. 21 Chandler