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Clippers sail behind Bradley's two homers

Sixth-ranked Indians prospect ranks third in IL with 27 long balls
July 30, 2019

Bobby Bradley is trying to ensure that his whirlwind July ends on a positive note.Cleveland's No. 6 prospect belted a pair of solo homers in Triple-A Columbus' 10-6 win over Indianapolis on Monday at Victory Field.

Escobar makes MLB debut with Pirates Saturday

The 2017 West Virginia starter becomes the 87th former Power player to debut in the bigs
July 13, 2019

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (July 13, 2019) - After having his contract recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis July 6 by the Pittsburgh Pirates, RHP Luis Escobar became the 87th former Power player to make his MLB debut Saturday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago. The Cartagena, Colombia, native turned in two scoreless frames of relief,

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 20

Keller turns in another quality start; Jackson tees off twice
June 21, 2018

Theme of the dayWelcome back: Wednesday's theme was multi-faceted. First, it applies to the biggest story of the night: Randy César returning to the Double-A Corpus Christi lineup after missing six games with a sore thumb and extending his hitting streak to 37 games, tying the Texas League record in

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 27

Halos' Hermosillo homers twice; Wells continues walkless streak
August 28, 2017

Angels OF Michael Hermosillo, Triple-A Salt Lake: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, BB -- The No. 13 Angels prospect added another impressive chapter to his ascendant season Sunday with his first career two-homer game in an 8-1 win at Albuquerque. A 28th-round pick in 2013, Hermosillo put himself on

Power's Escobar puts up zeros into seventh

Pirates No. 17 prospect wins for the third time in four starts
August 5, 2017

Over the last few months, Class A West Virginia pitching coach Drew Benes has worked with Pirates No. 17 prospect Luis Escobar on getting his delivery and release point to sync up in one fluid motion.All of the extra practice is translating into solid results on the field.Escobar allowed three hits

Toolshed: April's prospect numbers of note

Arroyo's wRC+, Turley's strikeout rate stand out in first month
May 3, 2017

The first Toolshed of each month during the Minor League season will explore the most eye-popping statistics from the previous month. This edition explores noteworthy numbers from Opening Day on April 6 through Sunday, April 30.0.40, Sam McWilliams, Class A Kane County, WHIP: The last time McWilliams made major news

Escobar fans career-high 12 for Power

Pirates No. 12 prospect goes five strong frames in first 2017 start
April 9, 2017

Judging by his line, you probably wouldn't have guessed that strikeouts weren't a part of the gameplan for Luis Escobar. In his first Class A start, the Pittsburgh's No. 12 prospect set a career high with 12 punchouts and allowed one run on one hit in five innings as West Virginia

Pirates Prospect Primer: Meadows waiting

One level away and rising fast, five-tool outfielder on path to MLB
March 29, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2017 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Austin Meadows ,