Mejia traded to Padres for Hand, Cimber

Loaded San Diego system adds No. 15 overall prospect from Indians

By Sam Dykstra | July 19, 2018 12:32 PM ET

The Padres have acquired No. 15 overall prospect Francisco Mejia from the Indians for closer Brad Hand and right-handed reliever Adam Cimber, the clubs confirmed Thursday.

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Prospect Roundup: Games of July 18

Orioles' Mountcastle shows off pop; Padres' Allen tosses gem

By Sam Dykstra | July 19, 2018 12:08 PM ET

Orioles prospect Ryan Mountcastle homered for the second game in a row for Double-A Bowie while Padres lefty Logan Allen tossed his longest gem yet for Double-A San Antonio.

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MWL notes: Beloit's Beck producing at plate

Lessons from instructs, spring camp have A's prospect thriving

By Curt Rallo | July 19, 2018 10:08 AM ET

Beloit Snappers outfielder Austin Beck is off to a strong start after adjusting his swing and refining his approach during a stint in the Instructional league following the 2017 season.

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On the Road: Cross words in Jacksonville

Jumbo Shrimp wear Scrabble jerseys, host board game champ

By Benjamin Hill | July 19, 2018 10:08 AM ET

Jacksonville's "Words With Fans" game was a celebration of Scrabble, featuring jerseys, giveaways and a Scrabble celebrity. Ben Hill was on the scene.

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Hernandez rolls up five hits for Osprey

D-backs prospect hikes average 34 points on career night

By Tyler Maun | July 19, 2018 1:25 AM ET

D-backs prospect Eddie Hernandez singled four times and added a double for the second five-hit game of his professional career as Rookie-level Missoula fell to Ogden, 9-8, on Wednesday.

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Wahoos' Siri busts out with two homers

Reds No. 7 prospect collects three hits, drives in four runs

By Josh Horton | July 19, 2018 12:41 AM ET

Reds No. 7 prospect Jose Siri homered twice on a three-hit night, powering Double-A Pensacola to an 11-3 victory over

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Gonsalves posts more zeros for Red Wings

Twins No. 4 prospect allows three hits over six shutout innings

By Gerard Gilberto | July 19, 2018 12:04 AM ET

Twins No. 4 prospect Stephen Gonsalves allowed three hits and five walks over six scoreless innings on Wednesday, but Triple-A Rochester dropped a 2-0 decision to Louisville.

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Kirilloff posts third four-hit game of '18

Twins No. 3 prospect drives in three runs, scores twice

By Nathan Brown | July 18, 2018 11:47 PM ET

Twins No. 3 prospect Alex Kirilloff recorded his third four-hit game of the season, driving in three runs and scoring twice, as Class A Advanced Fort Myers pounded St. Lucie, 13-7, on Wednesday.

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Arozarena perfect at plate for Springfield

Cardinals No. 7 prospect goes yard twice on 4-for-4 night

By Rob Terranova | July 18, 2018 11:27 PM ET

Cardinals No. 7 prospect Randy Arozarena went 4-for-4 with a pair of homers, a double, four RBIs and four runs scored on Wednesday as Double-A Springfield outslugged Northwest Arkansas, 10-6.

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Johnson City's Woodall hits three homers

Cards prospect draws go-ahead walk, plates career-high six

By Tyler Maun | July 18, 2018 10:41 PM ET

Cardinals prospect Kevin Woodall left the yard three times and drew a go-ahead walk in the eighth inning, driving in six runs in Rookie-level Johnson City's 7-5 victory over Bluefield.

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