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Prospect Roundup: Games of April 10

Mariners' Long caps 4-for-4 night with walk-off homer
April 11, 2019

Mariners 2B Shed Long, Triple-A Tacoma: 4-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 R, BB -- Acquired as part of a three-team trade in January, Long is fitting in splendidly with his new organization. His latest impressive feat involved some late heroics. The 23-year-old clobbered a two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth

Mariners acquire Long in three-way trade

Seattle picks up No. 7 Reds prospect, sends Stowers to Yanks
January 21, 2019

Shed Long seemed to be closing in on the Majors. Now he has a new destination in mind.Cincinnati's No. 7 prospect is headed to the Mariners in a three-way trade that sends Major League right-hander Sonny Gray and Minor League left-hander Reiver Sanmartin to the Reds and No. 10 Seattle

Trammell busts loose for Scottsdale

Reds third-ranked prospect collects three hits, two RBIs in victory
October 20, 2018

After swinging a hot bat throughout the day, there was no one better to deliver in extras than Taylor Trammell. The Reds No. 3 prospect delivered a go-ahead single in the 11th inning to lead the Scorpions to a 9-7 victory over the Saguaros at Surprise Stadium on Saturday. Trammell doubled,

Long, Blue Wahoos walk off on wild play

Reds No. 5 prospect scores from first on series of miscues
July 4, 2018

Down to their final out against Mississippi on Tuesday, Double-A Pensacola didn't exactly need a miracle to keep the game alive. But it got one to beat the Braves, 4-3 at Blue Wahoos Stadium.The Blue Wahoos entered the ninth inning needing three runs and got two on a sacrifice fly

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 14

Quantrill proves All-Star bona fides; Mejia returns with vengeance
June 15, 2018

Theme of the dayThere will be few hits on this day: Thursday was not a great day to be a hitter in the Minor Leagues. Justin Donatella, Daniel Gibson, Kirby Bellow, Kevin Ginkel and Brad Goldberg combined to throw a no-hitter for Double-A Jackson, the 13th no-hitter in the Minors

2018 All-Star Game: South Division Lineup

Pair of Shuckers Leading Off, Pensacola's Mella on the Mound
June 8, 2018

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are proud to announce the South Division starting lineup for the 2018 Southern League All-Star Game. This year's game is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19 at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama. First pitch is slated for 7:05 pm. The 2018

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 7

Brewers' Hiura collects more hits; Mets' Peterson polishes gem
May 8, 2018

Theme of the dayLet's talk about Vlad:Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was already becoming a viral sensation Monday when he hit an opposite-field home run off the tee in front of MLB Network cameras. How did he follow that up? With two homers that actually counted, including one that hit the hotel

Southern notes: Long enjoys leading role

Reds prospect heats up after moving to top of Pensacola lineup
May 3, 2018

It may not be as transformative as his position switch two years ago, but Shed Long's latest move also appears to be paying off in a big way.Pensacola manager Jody Davis moved catcher-turned-second baseman Long to the leadoff spot in the Blue Wahoos' lineup at the end of the season's

Pensacola Snaps Two Game Losing Streak, 3-1, over Jacksonville

Ross allows one run in six innings to improve to 9-0.
September 2, 2017

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., - In his sixth start since spending a month on the disabled list for shoulder tightness, Pensacola Blue Wahoos starting pitcher Austin Ross finally looks 100 percent healthy.

Pensacola Rallies for Three Runs in the 9th

Blue Wahoos even series, 2-2, with Biscuits.
July 22, 2017

MONTGOMERY, Ala., - Thanks to back-to-back two out hits by right fielder Aristides Aquino and second baseman Shed Long, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored three runs in the top of the ninth to overcome the Montgomery Biscuits.

Pensacola Gives Up Eight-Run Inning to Montgomery

Blue Wahoos drop second straight game.
July 22, 2017

MONTGOMERY, Ala., - The game was all tied up, 2-2, and then the bottom of the sixth inning happened.That's when the Montgomery Biscuits sent 11 batters to the plate and scored eight runs on four hits, including a grand slam to left field by right fielder Justin Williams to beat

Prospect Roundup: Games of July 17

Astros' Martin stays hot with four hits; Braves' Sims fans 11 again
July 18, 2017

Mariners OF Tyler O'Neill, Triple-A Tacoma: 3-for-5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R -- Seattle's No. 2 prospect put to bed any worries that his hot July was about to cool off by following up an 0-for-5, four-strikeout Sunday with a powerful Monday. O'Neill has seen his OPS rise with every

Long and VanMeter Homers Lead Blue Wahoos

Pensacola wins, 5-2, to clinch series over Mississippi.
July 17, 2017

PENSACOLA, Fla., - Pensacola Blue Wahoos Josh VanMeter and Shed Long both belted pitches from Atlanta Braves top pitching prospect, Kolby Allard, out of Blue Wahoos Stadium to left field.

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. 

FSL notes: Long turning heads with Tortugas

Reds prospect thriving at the plate since hanging up catcher's gear
June 20, 2017

The Daytona Tortugas are as loaded with high-priced talent as any Minor League team.Third baseman Nick Senzel received $6.2 million from Cincinnati as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 Draft, while shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez and right-handed pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez received nearly $12 million combined last year from the

Infield trio reps Tortugas at All-Star Game

Reds prospects Senzel, Long, LaValley enjoy friendly competition
June 17, 2017

LAKELAND, Florida -- Daytona Tortugas second baseman Shed Long insists on having the "trifecta" present before talking to the media."I want Nick with me. Where's Gavin?"When Long gathers teammates Nick Senzel and Gavin LaValley, a discussion finally can begin. Well, after reporters are turned into impromptu photographers with the players'

MiLB announces May Players of the Month

Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball
June 6, 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 May. Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball in recognition of the honor.Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies) right-hander Tom Eshelman

LaValley takes over FSL home run lead

Top-ranked Cincinnati prospect Senzel, No. 13 Long also go deep
June 6, 2017

Gavin LaValley crept close to the Florida State League lead in home runs with a power surge at the end of May, but still sat in second behind Bradenton's Logan Hill. With two swings of the bat Monday, the Reds No. 26 prospect vaulted into the top spot.

Lugnuts' Bichette leads Players of the Week

Blue Jays No. 9 prospect keeps rolling, hits .458 over six games
May 30, 2017

Lansing boasts one of the best lineups in the Class A Midwest League but hadn't yet claimed an Offensive Player of the Week award through the first six weeks of the 2017 season -- that is, until the club's hottest hitter put together a week that simply could not be

Long dials long distance twice for Tortugas

Reds' No. 13 prospect plates four in first multi-homer game
May 28, 2017

Shed Long doesn't want to slap a particular label on his hitting style. In his mind, he's just one thing with a bat in his hands: a hitter.The Reds' No. 13 prospect went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and tied his career high with four RBIs on Saturday to