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Top prospects making cut in Major Leagues

Ohtani, Brinson, Kingery find spots on 2018 Opening Day rosters
March 29, 2018

It's the "Will they, won't they" of the prospect world.Every spring, dozens of prospects are brought to Major League camp either as members of the 40-man roster or as non-roster invitees, and over the course of Grapefruit and Cactus League play, they get a chance to prove they're ready to

Reds' Mahle spins two perfect frames

No. 5 prospect has five K's in two outings; Jays' Alford keeps raking
February 27, 2018

Cincinnati got an impressive firsthand look at what Tyler Mahle is capable of in 2017. If his early Cactus League appearances are any indication, 2018 should be quite an encore.The Reds' fifth-ranked prospect struck out three over two innings of perfect relief in a 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday

Senzel centers blossoming Reds system

Third baseman, other first-round picks highlight emerging talent
October 13, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.While the Reds struggled to a third consecutive last-place finish

Reds call up Mahle for big league debut

Club's No. 4 prospect's 2.06 ERA leads system; Wallach also tapped
August 27, 2017

In a season in which he's thrown a perfect game, Tyler Mahle might pitch his most memorable game Sunday.The Reds promoted their No. 4 prospect to the Majors where Mahle is set to make his big league debut against the Pirates in Cincinnati.

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 1

Harrison goes deep twice; Manning continues NYPL dominance
August 2, 2017

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Louisville's Mahle earns first Triple-A win

Reds No. 8 prospect allows one hit in six scoreless frames
July 15, 2017

After a dominant first half highlighted by a gem with Double-A Pensacola, it took some time for Tyler Mahle to get adjusted to the competition level in Triple-A. It looks like he's figured things out. In his fourth start with Louisville, the Reds' No. 8 prospect allowed one hit and struck out seven

Blue Wahoos Announce Second Half Transactions

Mahle and Blandino promoted to Louisville.
June 22, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - After an exciting first half of the 2017 season with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos capturing the South Division title, the Cincinnati Reds have announced the following roster changes for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. 

Report: Senzel tops Reds' promotions

Club's top prospect heads to Pensacola, Mahle goes to Louisville
June 21, 2017

Nick Senzel appears to be one step closer to becoming the first member of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft class to make it to the Major Leagues. According to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds promoted their top prospect from Class A Advanced Daytona to Double-A Pensacola. 

Pensacola Overcome by Mississippi, 4-2

Blue Wahoos remain in first place in South Division.
June 10, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Pensacola Blue Wahoo fans were shown again Saturday why the 22-year-old right hander Tyler Mahle is considered the team's ace.The No. 10 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization pitched six scoreless innings and tied his career-high with nine strikeouts.

Six Blue Wahoos Named To 2017 All-Star Team

Gabriel Guerrero, Jimmy Herget, Ariel Hernandez, Deck McGuire, Tyler Mahle, Josh VanMeter to represent Pensacola at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
June 7, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Southern League announced the 2017 South Division All-Star team roster on Wednesday. The Blue Wahoos, who currently lead the Southern League South Division, had six players, Gabriel Guerrero, Jimmy Herget, Ariel Hernández, Deck McGuire, Tyler Mahle and Josh VanMeter, named to the team. 

Blue Wahoos Hold on for, 3-2, Win over BayBears

Herget throws 2.2 scoreless innings for save.
June 4, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., -  Pensacola Blue Wahoos closer Jimmy Herget turned in his longest outing this season, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings for his Southern League-leading 15th save.Herget protected a one-run lead as the Blue Wahoos held on for a, 3-2, victory Sunday over the Mobile BayBears in Hank Aaron Stadium. 

Mahle posts seven zeros for Blue Wahoos

No. 9 Reds prospect matches career high with nine strikeouts
May 30, 2017

Having thrown a perfect game and with a near-miniscule ERA two months into the season, a scoreless start might seem rather ordinary to Tyler Mahle. But he prefers to keep things as simple as possible."I go out with the same gameplan every game. Get ahead, throw strikes, throw good pitches

Mahle Strikes Out Career-High Nine Hitters in Win

Pensacola takes first game against Jacksonville, 6-0.
May 30, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., -  Pensacola Blue Wahoos right-hander Tyler Mahle didn't know that the Cincinnati Reds top dog, Dick Williams, was in the stands watching his performance.But he said it wouldn't have mattered if he did know that the Reds president of baseball operations and general manager was there. 

Hudson Knocks in Three Runs as Wahoos Top Barons

Pensacola ends five game losing streak.
May 8, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have struggled since Tyler Mahle threw a perfect game against the Mobile BayBears April 22.The antidote? Playing a home series against the Birmingham Barons with the worst record (11-20), worst ERA (4.52) and tied for the worst in hitting (.210) in the Southern

MiLB announces April Players of the Month

Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball
May 8, 2017

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 full season leagues for the month of April. Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball in recognition of the honor.Durham Bulls (Rays) third baseman Patrick Leonard

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 27

Mets' Lindsay breaks out; Mahle follows up perfecto with gem
April 28, 2017

Rockies OF Raimel Tapia, Triple-A Albuquerque: 3-for-4, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB -- The Rockies' No. 5 prospect pushed his average to .381 with his second straight three-hit game Thursday night. In fact, Tapia has a collected at least one hit in 13 of his 14 games with the

Mahle Extends Scoreless Inning Streak to 19

Pensacola drops opener, 4-3, to Biloxi.
April 27, 2017

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Mahle's perfecto highlights Pitchers of the Week

Pensacola righty claims Southern League honor after historic start
April 24, 2017

Tyler Mahle accomplished something only one other pitcher had ever done in the Southern League -- a nine-inning perfect game.Mahle's brilliance on April 22, which followed a strong five-inning outing five days earlier, earned him the league's Pitcher of the Week award as he became the first player to complete the feat

Mahle's Perfect Game First in Southern League Since 1970

Righty credits defense and fastball for historic outing.
April 22, 2017

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Blue Wahoos' Mahle achieves perfection

Reds No. 10 prospect makes Southern League history in Mobile
April 22, 2017

Pensacola's Tyler Mahle stared down Caleb Adams as the Mobile left fielder stood in the batter's box, knowing Adams was the only man standing between him and perfection.Adams took a swipe at a 2-2 fastball and sent it back toward the mound. Mahle had little time to get his glove on

Blue Wahoos Down Jumbo Shrimp, 3-1, in Series Opener

Brian O'Grady showing power with second homer.
April 18, 2017

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Blandino Doubles in Shutout of Biloxi

Mahle throws five perfect innings in Pensacola's 3-0 win.
April 12, 2017

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Wahoos' Mahle flirts with perfection again

Reds No. 10 prospect allows one hit, two walks in seven innings
April 12, 2017

Tyler Mahle knows a thing or two about flirting with history on the mound.After tossing a no-hitter last season and starting his 2017 campaign with 4 1/3 perfect innings, the Reds' No. 10 prospect retired the first 15 batters he faced on Wednesday for Double-A Pensacola. He ended up allowing

Sparks, Jagielo Blast Homers for, 4-1, Blue Wahoos Win

Pensacola's Mahle throws 4.1 perfect innings on Opening Day.
April 6, 2017

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Tortugas' Mahle goes distance in no-hitter

Reds No. 11 prospect faces the minimum in nine-inning gem
June 13, 2016

There's dominance and then there's what Tyler Mahle accomplished Monday. The Reds' No. 11 prospect tossed a nine-inning no-hitter as Class A Advanced Daytona beat Jupiter, 4-0, at Roger Dean Stadium. Mahle allowed just one baserunner, hitting Brian Schales with a pitch with one out in the third. The 21-year-old