Mets' Gilbert, Acuña rocket back-to-back homers
The future is bright in Flushing largely because the Mets’ farm system is deeper and more robust than it’s been in a long time. And once the 2024 Triple-A season opened Friday, two of their top prospects didn’t waste any time proving that point. The future was plain to see
The Road to The Show™: Mets’ Acuña
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While he may never outgrow his brother’s exceedingly large
Road to the Show: Big names in new places
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at the Top 100 prospects that made the biggest impact on their new organization. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Each
Suarez Throws Franchise’s Eighth No-Hitter in First Game of Twin Bill at Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (34-25, 69-59) split the doubleheader with the Hartford Yard Goats (26-34, 55-72), as Joander Suarez threw a seven-inning no-hitter in the first game of the twin bill. Game One: Rumble Ponies 2, Yard Goats 0 Suarez (2-0) twirled the eighth no-hitter in franchise
Acuña ponies up first two homers for Bingo
It took until the 30th game since Luisangel Acuna was traded to the Mets organization, but MLB's No. 38 overall prospect launched his first home run for Double-A Binghamton. The wait for his second was much shorter. Acuña led off the Rumble Ponies game with a homer to left field,
Binghamton's Gilbert in a New York groove
There are two main types of Trade Deadlines: the first is the kind where a team bolsters its roster for a deep playoff run; the second is where they move on from big league pieces in hopes of success down the line. The Mets chose to do the latter in
Luisangel Acuña Expected to be Assigned to Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday
BINGHAMTON, NY – Infielder Luisangel Acuna, who ranks as the No. 2 prospect in the New York Mets system by MLB Pipeline and the No. 44 overall prospect in Major League Baseball, is expected to be assigned to Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. The Mets acquired Acuña from the Texas Rangers
Carter, Acuña bring out the bats for Frisco
The Rangers have made headlines in recent years for their promising crop of young arms in the farm system. But Evan Carter and Luisangel Acuña are here to remind everyone that the future is bright at the plate, too. Carter -- the club’s No. 1 and baseball’s No. 6 overall
Harris hits grand slam in blowout of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 16, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders slugged their way to a 12-2 win over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday afternoon from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score Evan Carter started the game for the Riders (5-4) with a leadoff home run, his third home
Roby's seven strikeouts not enough in Riders defeat
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 15, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 4-1 loss to the San Antonio Mission on Saturday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score As they had in the last three games, the Riders (4-4) found the scoreboard
Frisco collects 16 hits, dominates San Antonio on Friday
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 14, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders smacked 16 hits and shut down the San Antonio Missions on Friday night, winning 7-0 from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score The Riders (4-3) jumped out in front early with two runs in the first inning against Missions
Big innings, strong pitching send Riders to win over Missions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 13, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders dominated the San Antonio Missions behind two big frames in an 8-1 win on Thursday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score The Riders (3-3) wasted no time in the top of the first inning finding the scoreboard
Evan Carter homers twice to lead Riders to victory
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 12, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders used two big innings and two Evan Carter home runs to drop the San Antonio Missions 7-1 on Wednesday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score The Riders (2-3) jumped out in front in the second inning when
RoughRiders offense falters in series opener
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 11, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders were tamped to just three hits in a 4-0 loss to the San Antonio Missions on Tuesday night from Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Box Score In his start for Frisco (1-3), Ryan Garcia (0-1) turned in a strong Double-A
Frisco falls short in series finale
FRISCO, Texas (April 8, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders canceled out one, but not two deficits on Saturday at Riders Field against the Amarillo Sod Poodles in a 5-3 loss. Box Score Down 3-0 in the fifth inning, Frisco (1-2) rattled off four consecutive hits to dissipate the lead in
Dallas Reunion Tower Ball to display light show for RoughRiders title
FRISCO, Texas (September 28, 2022) – In honor of the RoughRiders first Texas League Championship since 2004, the iconic Reunion Tower Ball in Dallas will feature a Frisco RoughRiders-themed light show on Wednesday, September 28th. The show will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Dallas. Located in
Riders sweep Wind Surge to win Texas League title
WICHITA, Kansas (September 27, 2022) – Facing a 2-0 deficit into the eighth inning, the Frisco RoughRiders scored four runs in the top of the tenth to defeat the Wichita Wind Surge, 7-5, and take the Texas League Championship Series, 2-0. With Tuesday’s win, the RoughRiders claim their first Texas
Jung, Foscue finding their place in Rangers' plans
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. Things are getting interesting deep in the heart of Texas. The Rangers have
White Tosses Seven No-Hit Innings in Woodies Win
Kinston, N.C. – Thanks to a three-run first inning, the Down East Wood Ducks took the 5-2 win against the Charleston RiverDogs, Sunday afternoon. Owen White took a no-hitter to the eighth inning and finished with 11 strikeouts to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game. Down East (72-48) opened
Inoa Drives in Four As Woodies Take Win Over Charleston
Kinston, N.C. – Thanks to six runs over the first two innings, the Down East Wood Ducks came away with a 6-5 win over the Charleston RiverDogs, Thursday night. Cristian Inoa tallied three hits with four RBIs, including a home run to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game. Charleston
Wood Ducks Fall Behind Early and Lose to Charleston
Kinston, N.C. – After winning in extra innings last night, the Down East Wood Ducks struggled at the plate as they fell to the Charleston RiverDogs 8-2 Wednesday night. Charleston plated six early runs and never looked back. Luisangel Acuña homered for the second night in-a-row to earn the Suddenlink
Acuña Powers Wood Ducks to Win Over Charleston
Kinston, N.C. – Needing extra innings, the Down East Wood Ducks walked off the Charleston RiverDogs 7-5 Tuesday night in ten innings. Luisangel Acuña blasted a grand slam (11) to give Down East the walk off win and earn him the Suddenlink Player of the Game. Charleston (80-35) took the
Wood Ducks Pitching Hammered by Carolina
Zebulon, N.C. – After sweeping the doubleheader yesterday, the Down East Wood Ducks struggled as they fell 14-10 to the Carolina Mudcats, Saturday night. Carolina clubbed three home runs against Down East pitchers and all four allowed at least two runs. Carolina (65-48) struck first in the bottom of the
Late Rally Falls Short In Loss to Carolina
Zebulon, N.C. – With two outs in the top of the ninth, the Down East Wood Ducks stranded the bases loaded and fell to the Carolina Mudcats, 8-6 Wednesday night. Cristian Inoa tallied two hits in four at-bats and drove in three RBI to earn the Suddenlink Player of the
Wood Ducks Run Away With 12-Run Win Over Carolina
Zebulon, N.C. – The Down East Wood Ducks set a new single-game high in runs as they defeated the Carolina Mudcats 17-5, Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks also tallied season-high 23 hits. Aaron Zavala had a monster game, going four-for-four with three RBI to earn the Suddenlink Player of the