Toolshed: Top 2016 picks meet Rule 5 protection
Next Friday will be an important day on any prospect lover's calendar. Nov. 20 is the date by which Major League clubs have to add eligible players to their 40-man rosters or leave them unprotected for this year's Rule 5 Draft, which will take place on Dec. 10. Rule 5-eligible
Jones, Freeman ready to rock for Cleveland
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
Head of the Class: Full-season Class A
With another Minor League season in the books, members of the MiLB.com staff are looking back at some of the most notable performers from the 2019 campaign for each level. We looked at Triple-A, Double-A, Class A Advanced, Class A Short Season and Rookie Advanced. Here, we turn our attention to the
Twins' Larnach takes home weekly honor
Three hundred and sixty four days ago, Trevor Larnach heard his name called as the 20th overall pick in the 2018 Draft as the Twins' first-round selection. Now, he's backing up Minnesota's hopes for him at Class A Advanced Fort Myers. The Twins' No. 5 prospect has been named Florida
Mets' Mazeika among week's top hitters
Patrick Mazeika doesn't think of himself as a first baseman yet. He was drafted as a catcher. He's on the Double-A Binghamton roster as a catcher. Even if he's made 17 of his 32 starts at first base this season, he still identifies as a catcher. The way he's been
Padres' France among week's top hitters
The last time Ty France played for a team in San Diego, he was an average-over-power third baseman at San Diego State. He could be on the verge of heading back, this time as a slugging second baseman with the Major League club. The Padres prospect has been named the
Benson slams way to three homers
Will Benson is no stranger to the two-homer game. But on Thursday, he entered new territory.The Indians' No. 25 prospect collected his first career three-homer game as his Class A Lake County played host South Bend.
Benson captains rare four-homer game
As Will Benson circled the bases for the fourth time Thursday, he felt shivers throughout his body. Even with 44 career dingers under his belt, he -- or anyone in Class A Lake County history, for that matter-- had ever experienced a night like this. "To look into the eyes of
Tribe's Benson finishes strong, earns award
Will Benson was heading into the final weeks of a rough season with Class A Lake County when he had a talk with his family. The 2016 first-rounder had shown plus power and good speed, but he'd hit below the Mendoza line for much of the campaign and struck out
HR Derby Competitors Announced
LANSING, Mich. - The Lansing Lugnuts announce the following field for the 2018 Midwest League Home Run Derby, to be held on Tuesday, June 19th, before the 54th Annual Midwest League All-Star Game presented by LAFCU at Cooley Law School Stadium:
Benson's blasts steer Captains to victory
Will Benson hadn't notched anything in the home run column of the stat sheet for a while, so he decided to make two trips Wednesday night.The Indians' No. 8 prospect blasted a pair of long balls, including his first Minor League grand slam, and drove in a career-high five runs as
Lugnuts' Young, Vicuña, Buffo and Castillo named MWL All-Stars
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Midwest League's Eastern Division All-Star Team will feature the Lansing Lugnuts' Chavez Young starting in the outfield, Kevin Vicuña starting at second base, and Maverik Buffo and Maximo Castillo among the pitching corps for the 54th annual Midwest League All-Star Game presented by LAFCU at
Prospect Roundup: Games of April 9
Theme of the daySucceeding one way:Hunter Greene and Brendan McKay -- the second and fourth overall picks in the 2017 Draft, respectively -- both entered pro ball as potential two-way stars. Greene has given up the shortstop position -- for now -- to focus on the mound with the Reds'
Indians Prospect Primer: McKenzie moving up
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 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Triston McKenzie, RHPMcKenzie
Scrappers Claim Pinckney Division Crown with Sweep of Batavia
Batavia, NY- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers claimed their first Pinckney Division championship since 2009 on Monday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium. The Scrappers took two games from the Batavia Muckdogs, 4-3 and 6-2, and combined with a State College loss, the Scrappers are heading to the playoffs. In game one,
Benson's Blast Lifts Scrappers over Spikes
Benson Blasts Scrappers Past Black Bears
Jones and Vasquez Carry Scrappers Past Muckdogs
Strong Pitching and Timely Hitting Propel Scrappers to Series Win
Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 3
Rays RHP Brent Honeywell Jr., Triple-A Durham: 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 76 pitches, 57 strikes -- The Rays' top prospect continues to improve at Triple-A, looking more and more ready for a Major League debut with each passing start. Honeywell owns a
Eight Run Tenth Inning Carries Scrappers over Doubledays
Scrappers Beat Batavia for Ninth Series Win of Season
Niles, OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers picked up their fourth win of the year over the Batavia Muckdogs on Monday night, 6-2 at Eastwood Field. With the win the Scrappers have won nine series and are now tied for the most wins in the New York-Penn League with 25.
Scrappers Fall In Series Finale Against West Virginia 7-1
Raul Siri hits a bases clearing double in the 5th inning to send the West Virginia Black Bears on to a 7-1 victory over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.Will Benson drove in the Scrappers only run in the 2nd inning with a double to left field.The Scrappers look to bounce back
Scrappers Offense Too Much for State College
Niles, OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers continued their hottest start in years with a 9-2 win over the State College Spikes on Saturday night. Samad Taylor, Will Benson and Clark Scolamiero all drove in two runs as Mahoning Valley rallied from an early deficit to pick up their third straight
Toolshed: Top 2016 Draft picks ready to roar
Remember the 2016 Draft?It's so easy to get lost in the MLB Draft that took place earlier this month and the fresh batch of prospects it brings to the Minors, we can forget that only 12 months ago, a whole other group was just getting started. One year later, most