Marlins name Sanchez Pitcher of the Year

Top Florida prospect went 8-4, posted 2.53 ERA for Shrimp

Sixto Sanchez hurled 24 consecutive scoreless innings through four starts for Jacksonville. (Danielle Bleau/TwigPics Photography)

By Brian Stultz | September 21, 2019 12:47 PM ET

Marlins top prospect Sixto Sanchez has been named the organization's Pitcher of the Year and MVP for Double-A Jacksonville after posting a 8-4 record and 2.53 ERA for the Jumbo Shrimp.

Brian Stultz is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @brianjstultz. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Jays' Quinones among four suspended

Right-hander highlights quartet punished for drug violations

Luis Quinones held opponents to a .138 batting average and posted a 0.98 WHIP in 36 2/3 innings in 2019. (Jared Ravich/MiLB.com)

By Chris Tripodi | September 20, 2019 5:49 PM ET

Blue Jays right-hander Luis Quinones was among four Minor Leaguers suspended by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball on Friday, receiving an 80-game ban for Nandrolone.

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Toolshed: Players of the 2019 postseason

Sod Poodles' Trammell, Blue Wahoos' Kirilloff among standouts

Taylor Trammell's Game 5 grand slam for Amarillo proved to be one of the highlights of the playoffs. (John Moore/Amarillo Sod Poodles)

By Sam Dykstra | September 20, 2019 10:06 AM ET

With the 2019 season fully at a close, Toolshed offers its picks for the top individual player performers from league postseasons across the Minor Leagues.

Sam Dykstra is a reporter for MiLB.com. Follow and interact with him on Twitter, @SamDykstraMiLB. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Bohm drops four hits in Scorpions' debut

Top Phillies prospect doubles, knocks in two runs, scores once

Alec Bohm had 47 multiple-hit games during the regular season, including 11 three-hit efforts. (Kevin Pataky/MiLB.com)

By Duane Cross | September 20, 2019 1:24 AM ET

Top-ranked Philadelphia Phillies prospect Alec Bohm doubled an collected three singles in his first AFL game as the Scottsdale Scorpions downed the Surprise Saguaros, 8-6, on Thursday.

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Dodgers tab Lux top Minor League player

Fourth-ranked Gray named organization's Pitcher of the Year

Gavin Lux began his Triple-A stint with a 16-game hitting streak and went on to bat .392/.478/.719 in 49 games. (Jerry Espinoza/MiLB.com)

By Duane Cross | September 19, 2019 8:14 PM ET

Top-ranked Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Gavin Lux and fourth-ranked Josiah Gray were named the organization's 2019 Branch Rickey Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year respectively.

Duane Cross is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @DuaneCrossMiLB. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Been a while: Minors' longest title droughts

A league-by-league look at teams waiting the longest to win it all

By Benjamin Hill | September 19, 2019 10:34 AM ET

In Minor League Baseball, as in life itself, glory is not equitably distributed. Ben Hill takes a look at the teams with the longest title droughts.

Benjamin Hill is a reporter for MiLB.com and writes Ben's Biz Blog. Follow Ben on Twitter @bensbiz. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Bart slugs his way through AFL opener

Top Giants prospect homers twice, drives in three for Scorpions

Joey Bart hit .307 with four homers during 21 games in August in the Eastern League. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

By Andrew Battifarano | September 19, 2019 12:44 AM ET

Top San Francisco Giants prospect Joey Bart mashed two homers and drove in three runs to lead Scottsdale to a 5-4 win over Mesa in the first game of the AFL season.

Andrew Battifarano is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter, @AndrewAtBatt. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Toolshed: Arizona Fall League preview

Finding strengths, weakness, prospects to follow for each team

After climbing to Triple-A Salt Lake, Jo Adell is poised to command the spotlight in the Arizona Fall League. (Brent Asay/MiLB.com)

By Sam Dykstra | September 18, 2019 10:05 AM ET

With the 2019 Arizona Fall League season beginning on Wednesday, Toolshed previews the strengths, weaknesses and prospects to follow for each of this year's six teams.

Sam Dykstra is a reporter for MiLB.com. Follow and interact with him on Twitter, @SamDykstraMiLB. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Stingy Baragar, Cats take Triple-A crown

Giants southpaw spins five scoreless frames, Maris goes yard

With three wins, Sacramento boasts the most Triple-A National Championships since the format began in 2006. (Memphis Redbirds)

By Kelsie Heneghan | September 17, 2019 10:50 PM ET

Behind a strong start by San Francisco Giants lefty Caleb Baragar, the Sacramento River Cats blanked the Columbus Clippers, 4-0, in the Triple-A National Championship.

Kelsie Heneghan is a reporter at MiLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @Kelsie_Heneghan. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Giants, River Cats try new approach

GM Zaidi, manager Brundage provide opportunities, analysis

Sacramento celebrates a walk-off single by Abiatal Avelino in Game 1 of the PCL Finals. (Ralph Thompson/Sacramento River Cats)

By Kelsie Heneghan | September 17, 2019 7:34 PM ET

New Giants executive Farhan Zaidi and River Cats manager Dave Brundage use analytics while putting an emphasis on versatility, development and winning.

Kelsie Heneghan is a reporter at MiLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @Kelsie_Heneghan. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.