When DJ Peters made his Triple-A debut last month, Oklahoma City knew it was getting a power-heavy right-handed bat. But after nearly three weeks in the Pacific Coast League, the Dodgers' No. 10 prospect is managing to exceed the already high expectations. Peters capped his second straight two-homer game with a blast

One of the best hitters in Double-A and one of the level's most promising pitchers will now get their chance to show what they can do with Triple-A baseballs.The Dodgers are promoting No. 31 overall prospectGavin Lux and No. 51 Dustin May from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Los

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.As the Dodgers brought Los Angeles its second straight National League pennant, six of

SAN ANTONIO -- There were 10 men in the visitors' dugout Friday night at Nelson Wolff Municipal Stadium who understood all too well that the clinching victory of the Texas League Championship Series is the most difficult to get.Those 10 Tulsa Drillers were on the roster last season when the

Theme of the dayAll's well that ends well: With a few exceptions, Monday brought the 2018 Minor League regular season to a close, and it did not go quietly. Mets No. 2 prospect Peter Alonso hit a walk-off homer for Triple-A Las Vegas that not only gave him a share

One thing's for certain in the Texas League playoffs -- there will be a different champion for the first time in five years.The Midland RockHounds' record-breaking string of four consecutive titles came to an end when they failed to qualify for this year's playoffs, which begin Wednesday in Arkansas and

When DJ Peters hits the ball, it goes far. The Dodgers' eighth-ranked prospect smacked his Texas League-leading 22nd home run of the season on a four-hit night, driving in three runs as Double-A Tulsa beat Arkansas, 10-6, on Sunday at ONEOK Field.  

Tulsa hitting coach Terrmel Sledge likes to refer to the Texas League as "The Jungle," where survival is dependent on how one handles adversity.He harbors little doubt that DJ Peters, despite some early struggles at Double-A, has what it takes to succeed in such an environment."It's trial and error for

DJ Peters likes to collect his home runs in bunches.The sixth-ranked Dodgers prospect left the yard twice Tuesday night, driving in three runs to lead Double-A Tulsa to a 5-3 win over Springfield at Hammons Field. The multi-homer performance was Peters' second of the season and sixth in less than

GLENDALE, Arizona -- When DJ Peters was a boy, he had special cause to get excited every Saturday. Starting at the age of 6, he would climb into a truck and tag along as his father, Donnie, moved pianos around California's San Gabriel Valley.That may not sound like a great

Keibert Ruiz hit .667 with two RBIs and a 1.333 OPS in six Cactus League games. But he doesn't turn 20 until July and on Saturday night was among 20 players re-assigned by the Dodgers.Los Angeles' third-ranked prospect was sent to Minor League camp along with outfielders Yusniel Díaz (No. 5) and  DJ Peters (No. 6),

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.Change is afoot in the Dodgers system, but there's no

DJ Peters was born into the Dodgers-Giants rivalry.Peters' hometown of Glendora, California is less than 30 miles from Dodger Stadium. Months before he turned 2, San Francisco rallied in a crucial two-game series at home to overtake Los Angeles on the way to its first division title in eight years.

Statistically speaking, there wasn't much more DJ Peters could have done to warrant his selection as California League MVP and Rookie of the Year in 2017. In his first full season, the No. 17 Dodgers prospect slugged 27 homers and drove in 82 runs for Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga, but

Behind Keibert Ruiz and DJ Peters, Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga is headed home in the driver's seat.The Dodgers No. 7 and 17 prospects combined for eight hits, six runs scored and four RBIs as the Quakes delivered their most prolific offensive performance of the season in a 17-8 win

Rays RHP Brent Honeywell Jr., Triple-A Durham: 5 1/3 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 74 pitches, 51 strikes -- The Rays' top prospect enjoyed a scoreless outing at an opportune time. The 22-year-old right-hander was coming off a four-game suspension that, according to Marc Topkin of

OXNARD, Calif. -- The California League announced its 2017 Field Awards and Postseason All-Star Team. Mitch Canham was named Manager of the Year. In his first year as manager in the Cal League, Canham led the Modesto Nuts to the first-half championship in the North Division. Canham is a former

DJ Peters got to measure himself up to some big-name Major Leaguers last week, and he's very pleased with the results. The Dodgers' No. 18 prospect homered three times -- including twice in one inning off rehabbing Giants star Madison Bumgarner -- ripped five doubles and finished 13-for-29 (.448) over seven