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Merrill leads way in new-look Padres system

Despite trades, San Diego farm features exciting young talent
@Jacob_Resnick
December 9, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the San Diego Padres.

Sounds Walk-Off Redbirds, Win 90th Game

Mario Feliciano delivers game-winner in the bottom of the 11th inning
September 26, 2022

Mario Feliciano sent the Nashville Sounds to a 6-5 walk-off win over the Memphis Redbirds with a base hit in the bottom of the 11th inning on Monday night at First Horizon Park. Feliciano’s clutch knock gave Nashville their 90th win of the season, the second-most in franchise history.

Sounds Clinch Division Title in Louisville

Nashville Takes 12th Division Title with Extra Inning Triumph
September 23, 2022

The Nashville Sounds won a thrilling, extra inning affair to secure the International League West Division title, beating the Louisville Bats 6-3 in 10 innings on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field.

Sounds Return Favor with Shutout Win

Nashville’s magic number to clinch the division shrinks to seven
September 17, 2022

Caleb Boushley tossed six shutout innings to lead the Nashville Sounds to a 3-0 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in front of 8,187 fans at First Horizon Park on Saturday night. It was Nashville’s 10th shutout of the season.

Lindblom, Ruiz Lead Sounds to Another Win

Nashville extends division lead to 4.5 games with 12 remaining
September 15, 2022

Josh Lindblom fired his fifth consecutive quality start and Esteury Ruiz hit a two-run homer to lead the Nashville Sounds to a 6-1 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Thursday night at First Horizon Park.

Sal Frelick Homers Twice as Sounds Blast Past Jumbo Shrimp

Nashville extends lead atop International League West Division to 3.5 games
September 14, 2022

The Nashville Sounds put up runs early and often in their 12-4 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Wednesday night at First Horizon Park.

Sounds Come Up Short in Series Finale

Joey Wiemer homers again as Sounds end road trip at 8-4
August 28, 2022

Joey Wiemer homered for the fourth time in the six-game series, but the Nashville Sounds dropped a 4-1 contest to the Durham Bulls on Sunday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Sounds Lose Battle in Durham

Patrick Dorrian homered in third-straight game as Nashville drops first game of series
August 25, 2022

The Nashville Sounds took a tough loss after rallying to tie the game a few times on the night, coming up short in a 7-5 defeat to the Durham Bulls on Thursday night.

Sounds Wrangle Bulls on Wednesday

Joey Wiemer misses triple for cycle, finishes with 5 RBI in Nashville’s 9-2 win
August 24, 2022

The Nashville Sounds’ offense announced their presence with authority for the second-straight game in the Tar Heel State, piling up 11 hits in their 9-2 win over the Durham Bulls on Wednesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Sounds got help from the entire lineup in the win, but

Sounds Outlast Bulls, Improve to 25 Games Over .500

Nashville wins series opener against IL East division leader
August 23, 2022

The Nashville Sounds tallied 14 hits and outlasted the Durham Bulls, 10-7, to win game one of the series between the two International League division leaders. The Sounds improved to 71-46 as every player in the lineup had at least one hit.

Sounds Even Series with Comeback Win

Josh Lindblom delivers quality start and Sal Frelick collects four hits in win
August 17, 2022

The Nashville Sounds got a quality start from Josh Lindblom and four hits from Sal Frelick as they snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Wednesday night at 121 Financial Ballpark.

Sounds Comeback Bid Falls Short in Thriller 

Nashville falls to 5-4 in extra-inning games
August 13, 2022

The Nashville Sounds put forth multiple comeback attempts, including tying the game with two outs in the ninth inning, only to come up short against the Gwinnett Stripers in a 7-6 loss in front of a sellout crowd of 12,140 fans at First Horizon Park Saturday night. The crowd was

Sounds Stay Hot with Huge Win over Gwinnett 

Nashville improves to season-high 24 games over .500
August 12, 2022

The Nashville Sounds got contributions up and down the lineup and Dylan File turned in another quality start in a dominating 11-2 win over the Gwinnett Stripers in front of 8,994 fans at First Horizon Park on Friday night.

Flying Chanclas Walk it Off in the 10th 

Ruiz's bunt single improved his on-base streak to 30 games
May 12, 2022

SAN ANTONIO – After exciting games on Tuesday and Wednesday, San Antonio and Arkansas continued their trend and played a thriller on Thursday night. Both teams were held scoreless through seven innings. After the Flying Chanclas took the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, Arkansas recovered to tie

Agustin Ruiz Homers, Drives in Three During Missions Tuesday Night Victory in Corpus 

August 17, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Following a terrific debut in Midland, Missions outfielder Agustin Ruiz led the way on Tuesday night during the Missions 5-1 victory. Ruiz drove in three runs and hit his second home run with the team. The San Antonio Missions offense came out of the gates red hot.

Dalbec breaks out to earn weekly honor

Red Sox No. 3 prospect batted .500 with four homers for Portland
May 13, 2019

Despite posting a .190 average through his first 21 games of 2019, it was likely just a matter of time until Bobby Dalbec put it all together and looked like the hitter he's been through his first three professional seasons. That time has come. Boston's third-ranked prospect was named the

Prospect Roundup: Games of April 15

Padres' Ruiz takes McKay deep; Adolfo stays hot for White Sox
April 16, 2018

Theme of the day:Excitement in the PCL: The Pacific Coast League is typically a circuit with a lot of offense. Dodgers No. 2 prospectAlex Verdugo had that covered when his pinch-hit, three-run home run gave Oklahoma City a walk-off, 8-6 win Sunday, but Eric Lauer and James Naile showed that

Tatis, hurlers forecast sunny days in San Diego

Strong system shines through with Padres Organization All-Stars
December 4, 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.Since the Padres' last winning season -- 2010, the year

MiLB announces July Players of the Month

August 7, 2017

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball today announced its July Player of the Month Award winners for all leagues. Each winner will receive an award from Minor League Baseball in recognition of the honor.

Video: Rookie umpire hopes to inspire others

GCL's Charlesworth-Seiler living her dream, has eyes on Majors
August 1, 2017

Emma Charlesworth-Seiler, like every one of the players on the field, hopes to reach the Majors some day. Her path, however, is far less common -- and one that started out somewhat unexpectedly."I've loved baseball since I was in elementary school," Charlesworth-Seiler told MiLB.com's Lisa Pride. "I never really thought