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Prospects in the Indians' 2020 player pool

Young bunch will mostly play at alternate site in Lake County
July 10, 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

Toolshed dream lineup: Ages 24 and up

Murphy, McKay, Kopech bring star power to older prospect group
April 28, 2020

There may be no Minor League Baseball games yet, but that's not going to stop us from dreaming about lineups.Toolshed has crafted the best possible prospect lineups, sorted by age. To date, the series has focused on teenagers, 20-year-olds, 21-year-olds, 22-year-olds and 23-year-olds. This time, we turn our attention to prospects who will be 24

Jones, Freeman ready to rock for Cleveland

Infield duo took center stage in talent-filled Indians farm system
October 28, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Indians continue to reap the benefits of a solid farm system and remain

Clippers, Cats gear up for final title game

Resilient Indians, Giants prospects seek Triple-A championship
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September 17, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Anything can happen in one game. Early in the postseason, the River Cats found themselves on the brink of elimination. But one game changed everything."Got down to Vegas, 2-1, and came back and won the last two games," said Steven Okert, a reliever in the Giants system.

Bradley steers Clippers to IL semifinal lead

Seventh-ranked Indians prospect plates two runs in Game 1 win
September 4, 2019

After arguably the best overall season of Bobby Bradley's career, the slugger took advantage of the opening of the playoffs.Cleveland's No. 7 prospect doubled, singled and drove in two runs to help Columbus edge Gwinnett, 5-4, on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the International League Governors' Cup semifinals. 

Prospect Roundup: Games of August 29

Home runs aplenty for Indians' Bradley, Dodgers' Downs
August 30, 2019

Indians 1B Bobby Bradley: 4-for-5, 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R -- Cleveland's No. 7 prospect matched a season high with eleven total bases in the Clippers' 9-1 rout of Louisville. He ripped solo shots in both the fourth and sixth innings, and drove in the final two runs

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.

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 20

Padres' Urias snaps out of funk, Twins' Lewis goes deep again
June 21, 2019

Padres SS Luis Urías, Triple-A El Paso: 4-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBIs, 2 R -- There might not be much left for San Diego's No. 2 prospect to prove in the Minors. Even a brief slump didn't keep Urias down long as he fell a triple shy of the cycle during

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 16

Indians' Bradley homers twice; Brewers' Dubon keeps raking
June 17, 2019

Indians 1B Bobby Bradley, Triple-A Columbus: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R -- Cleveland's sixth-ranked prospect added to his International League-leading home run total by belting two solo shots in the Clippers' 3-1 win at Lehigh Valley. It was his second two-homer game in three days and fourth this season.

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 14

O's' Diaz homers again; Tribe's Bradley goes yard twice
June 15, 2019

Orioles OF Yusniel Díaz, Double-A Bowie: 2-for-4, HR, RBI, R -- The second-ranked O's prospect continues to break through with the power stroke. Diaz has gone deep in three straight games, driving in six runs during that stretch. In the eighth inning, the 22-year-old outfielder connected on a 1-1 offering from

IL notes: Bradley finds comfort level

Indians No. 6 prospect coming off big month with Clippers
June 10, 2019

Bobby Bradley has been weighing in on his future in a big way this season.Feeling better about his weight has been one of the factors that have turned the Columbus Clippers first baseman into one of the International League's most feared sluggers over the first two months of the season.

MiLB announces May Uncle Ray's Players of the Month

June 5, 2019

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced the Uncle Ray's Player of the Month Award winners for each of the 10 leagues for the month of May. In recognition of the honor, each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray's, the "Official Potato

Bobby Bradley Honored As May International League Player of the Month

June 5, 2019

The International League announced today that Columbus first baseman Bobby Bradley has been named the League's Player of the Month for May. Along with winners from other leagues, Bradley will be presented with an award from Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray's Potato Chips in recognition of his outstanding performance

Prospect Roundup: Games of June 1

Rays' Lowe homers twice; Robert collects three hits for Barons
June 2, 2019

Rays OF Josh Lowe, Double-A Montgomery: 2-for-6, 2 HR, 3 RBIs -- Commanding the leadoff spot for the Biscuits, Lowe put on a power show in Birmingham. The Rays' 15th-ranked prospect sent the first pitch of the night over the center field fence, then drilled a two-run shot to right in

Bradley continues to slug for Clippers

Indians No. 6 prospect goes yard twice, drives in six runs
May 28, 2019

Bobby Bradley didn't record a hit Monday, so he made up for lost time by mashing a pair of homers on Tuesday.Cleveland's sixth-ranked prospect collected three hits, including a grand slam and a two-run jack, and a season-high six RBIs to power Triple-A Columbus over Norfolk, 9-2, at Harbor Park.

Bradley keeps raking for Columbus

Cleveland's No. 6 prospect follows four-hit night with three more
May 8, 2019

Bobby Bradley had his best game of the season Tuesday night. A day later, he showed no signs of cooling off.Cleveland's No. 6 prospect followed a four-hit performance with three more knocks Wednesday -- his first time with seven hits over two games -- as Triple-A Columbus beat visiting Charlotte,

Clippers' Bradley puts on power show

Indians No. 6 prospect clubs two homers on four-hit night
May 7, 2019

Before Bobby Bradley stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning with a chance at the cycle, his Triple-A Columbus teammates told him to keep on racing to third if he hit anything into the gap. The slugger did indeed hit one into the gap, it was just too

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 24

Astros' Tucker blasts third homer; Padres' Urias triples twice
April 25, 2019

Astros RF Kyle Tucker, Triple-A Round Rock: 2-for-4, HR, 2B, BB, 2 R, RBI -- What's been a slow start for the Astros' second-ranked prospect could have hit a turning point Wednesday when he collected a pair extra-base knocks, including a game-tying homer in the ninth inning. Facing R.J. Alvarez

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 16

Dodgers' May deals and hits; Royals' Singer records first win
April 17, 2019

Dodgers RHP Dustin May, Double-A Tulsa: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K; 1-for-3, 2 RBIs, R -- May dazzled both on the mound and at the plate, tossing five scoreless frames and driving in two runs with a second-inning single against Springfield. With runners on second

Indians Prospect Primer: The kids are alright

Jones, Freeman bring bats; relievers Sandlin, Karinchak rise fast
March 21, 2019

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 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining Star: Nolan Jones, 3BThe

The Show Before the Show: Episode 192

Tribe's Bradley discusses 40-man spot, MLB opportunities
January 17, 2019

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 "The Show Before the Show" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via

New age of Indians led by Jones, Bradley

Slugging duo paving way for tomorrow's stars in Cleveland
October 22, 2018

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.In an era in which developing homegrown talent has become paramount to Major League

Bradley provides spark in Clippers' walk-off

Indians No. 7 prospect caps four-hit night with game-winner
August 5, 2018

Since being taken by the Indians in the third round of the 2014 Draft, Bobby Bradley has steadily climbed the ranks of the Minors as a prototypical power hitter. His latest promotion brought him to the Major Leagues' doorstep with Triple-A Columbus. "It's a fun league. There's a great bunch of

Bradley's bomb sinks SeaWolves, Ducks win 3-2

July 27, 2018

RubberDucks Game RecapRubberDucks 3, SeaWolves 2WP: Henry Martinez (2-1) LP: Mark Ecker (4-6) Save: NoneSummaryBobby Bradley hit his Eastern-League leading 22nd home run to snap a 2-2 tie while leading off the top of the ninth inning, giving the RubberDucks a 3-2 win over the SeaWolves on Friday night at

Akron's Bradley shows two-way value

Fifth-ranked Indians prospect displays defense, power in win
July 15, 2018

Bobby Bradley has been known to make noise with his bat. But his defensive prowess might have flown under the radar ... until Sunday.Both were on full display by the fifth-ranked Indians prospect as he belted his 18th homer of the season and made a diving catch into the stands