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The Show Before the Show: Episode 291

Pirates' Crowe breaks down trade from Nats, 2020 MLB debut
January 14, 2021

Check out the latest episode 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 "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify,

Crowe, Yean heading to Pirates in Bell deal

Two right-handers may brighten future for Pittsburgh rotation
December 24, 2020

The Pittsburgh Pirates did a little late shopping on Christmas Eve and brought home a pair of talented pitching prospects. In sending All-Star first baseman Josh Bell to Washington, Pittsburgh acquired third-ranked Nationals prospect Wil Crowe and sixth-ranked Eddy Yean, according to an announcement by Pirates general manager Ben Cherington.

Prospects in the Nationals' 2020 player pool

Kieboom on deck, next generation of pitchers prep for future
@jtbloss
July 6, 2020

As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an

Grizz beat Cats 3-1 in final Highway 99 Rivalry meeting of 2019

Fresno pulls back within three games of Sacramento in division standings
July 25, 2019

Fresno, CA (Thursday, July 25) - The Fresno Grizzlies (53-51) avoided a sweep at the hands of the Sacramento River Cats (56-48) on Thursday night, rallying for a 3-1 victory after two sterling six-inning outings by starters Dereck Rodríguez (Sacramento) and Wil Crowe (Fresno). Rodriguez did not allow a run

Crowe dazzles as Fresno outlasts Reno 8-5 in 11 innings

Wil Crowe: 7.1 IP (ties career-high), 6 K; 1-3, 1B
July 19, 2019

Reno, Nevada (Friday, July 19) - In a back-and-forth contest, the Fresno Grizzlies (50-49) conquered the Reno Aces (42-57) 8-5 in 11 innings from Greater Nevada Field. The win improved Fresno to 7-4 in extras with a 4-1 mark on the road. Grizzlies starter Wil Crowe did not factor in

Rally at Raley: Grizz cap off series against SAC with 5-4 comeback win

Brandon Snyder goes deep twice, including the game-winner in the 9th
July 14, 2019

West Sacramento, Calif. (Sunday, July 14) - The Fresno Grizzlies (48-46) survived the Sacramento River Cats (48-45) 5-4 from Raley Field. With the victory, the Grizzlies moved a half game back of the River Cats for first place in the Pacific Northern Division standings. Fresno split the series and improved

Nats' Crowe puts in well-rounded effort

No. 4 prospect homers, sets career high with 7 1/3 innings
May 27, 2019

Wil Crowe had heard Max Scherzer kept detailed notes after each start, and just a few weeks ago, decided to take up the strategy for himself. The entry for Monday, May 27, 2019 could be the most interesting yet.Washington's No. 4 prospect hit the first home run of his professional career

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 28

Dodgers' May posts five zeros; O's Mountcastle gets three hits
April 29, 2019

Dodgers RHP Dustin May, Double-A Tulsa: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 HB, 1 BB, 7 K -- The Dodgers' No. 2 prospect picked up his second win of the season in the Drillers' 5-0 blanking of Corpus Christi. May (2-1) needed all of 11 pitches to get through

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 22

Boston's Houck fans nine; Angels' Rojas homers twice
April 23, 2019

Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck, Double-A Portland: 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9 K -- If it weren't for rain, a career start for the No. 6 Red Sox prospect may have been even better. The Sea Dogs and Yard Goats played five innings on Monday, and

Nats' Crowe, Barrera combine for big day

Righty takes perfecto into sixth; Catcher homers twice, plates five
April 10, 2019

Baseball may be a team sport, but the partnership between a pitcher and a catcher stands apart. Nationals No. 5 prospectWil Crowe and No. 21 Tres Barrera combined on something special for Double-A Harrisburg in a matinee Wednesday.Crowe took a perfect game into the sixth inning and finished with one

2018 P-Nats Sweep Washington Nationals Minor League Awards

Carter Kieboom, Ben Braymer, Wil Crowe, & Jake Noll Each Honored by Washington
September 27, 2018

Woodbridge, VA---The Washington Nationals named four 2018 P-Nats as organizational award winners for the 2018 season. The Nationals named SS Carter Kieboom  their 2018 Minor League Player of the Year, LHP Ben Braymer  and RHP Wil Crowe  their 2018 co-Minor League Pitchers of the Year, and INF Jake Noll  as the winner of the

Nats honor Kieboom as Player of the Year

No. 34 prospect hit .280 with 16 homers for Potomac, Harrisburg
September 26, 2018

Back in March, the Nationals were just hoping prospects Juan Soto and Carter Kieboomwould be healthy for all of the upcoming 2018 season. Now, Soto is a National League Rookie of the Year contender, and on Wednesday, Kieboom was presented with his own award.The Nationals named Kieboom -- MLB.com's No.

P-Nats RHP Wil Crowe Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Year, Crowe, 3B Ian Sagdal & OF Rhett Wiseman Named Post-Season All-Stars

Northern Division Champions Well Represented in Post-Season Accolades
September 13, 2018

Woodbridge, VA---In conjunction with the Carolina League, the Potomac Nationals are excited to announce that three members of the 2018 Northern Division Championship team have earned Post-Season accolades. RHP Wil Crowe  was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Year, while Crowe, 3B Ian Sagdal , and OF Rhett Wiseman  were each named

Dalbec, Dash highlight Carolina All-Stars

Salem slugger wins MVP; Winston-Salem boasts four honorees
September 13, 2018

The Carolina League crowned its champion Tuesday when Buies Creek defeated Potomac, 2-1, in a winner-take-all, one-game Mills Cup Final. Two days later, it's handed out more awards.No. 6 Red Sox prospectBobby Dalbec is Carolina League MVP, No. 5 Nationals prospect Wil Crowe takes home Pitcher of the Year honors

Six P-Nats Named to Northern Division All-Star Team

Three Starting Pitchers Join Three Position Players for 6/19 Matchup at Five County Stadium
June 11, 2018

Woodbridge, VA---The Potomac Nationals are excited to announce that RHP Tyler Mapes , RHP Sterling Sharp , RHP Wil Crowe , C Tres Barrera , SS Carter Kieboom , and 3B Jake Noll  have been named to the 2018 Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star Game. The six players will represent the P-Nats and the Northern Division in