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
Depth shines among Mets' Organization All-Stars
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 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the New York Mets. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Syracuse: 61-85
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
Asheville Tourists 2023 Season Recap
ASHEVILLE- The 2023 season of Asheville Tourists Baseball is in the books. The campaign was filled with memorable games, down-to-the-wire finishes, and a record number of fans that came out and saw the Tourists play.
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
Hooks Blank SA in Third Straight Landslide Win
Box Score SAN ANTONIO - Corpus Christi picked up its 11th win in a 12-game span Saturday night, a 10-0 rout of the Missions before 4,652 fans at Wolff Stadium. Since their eight-game winning streak was snapped on Wednesday, the Hooks have answered with triumphs of 13-2, 8-1 and 10-0.
Red Hot Hooks Win Big over SA
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Kenedy Corona and Drew Gilbert, batting first and second for CC, were both a triple shy of the cycle Friday night as the Hooks upended the Missions, 8-1, before 5,095 fans at Wolff Stadium. Corpus Christi has won 10 of 11 games and stands 15-5
Kouba Leads CC to Sixth Straight Win
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Rhett Kouba blanked Midland over seven innings Saturday night as the Hooks upended the RockHounds, 5-2, before 4,788 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi has won a season-best six games in a row, as well as 11 of the last 15 contests. Doubles by Drew
High Five: Hooks Secure Series Win
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks ran their win streak to a season-best five games as they knocked off the RockHounds, 6-3, Friday night before 5,822 fans at Whataburger Field. By winning the first four vs. Midland this week, Corpus Christi has captured its sixth series triumph. Colton Gordon
Stubbs Strikes Again, Hooks Walk Off Hounds
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - In the wake of his walk-off home run Tuesday, C.J. Stubbs delivered a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning Wednesday night as the Hooks prevailed in a back-and-forth, 8-7 win over Midland at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi has won eight of its last 12
Deja Vu: Red-Hot Hounds Walk Off Hooks
Box Score MIDLAND - On Sunday evening, for the second time in as many nights, the RockHounds managed a pair of ninth-inning runs to beat the Hooks, 4-3, at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Corpus Christi has lost a season-high seven games in a row, with Midland picking up its seventh-straight win.
Sod Poodles Snare Sunday Win
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Amarillo produced five runs from the fifth through the sixth for a 6-3 win over Corpus Christi before 5,991 fans Sunday evening at Whataburger Field. The Hooks, who played Sunday as the Corpus Christi Cumbias, finished the first half of play in the Texas League
Hooks Plate Three in Ninth to Win Opener
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Will Wagner lined a bases-loaded single into left field in the ninth inning Tuesday, punctuating a three-run frame as Corpus Christi rallied for a 4-3 win over Midland in the series opener at Whataburger Field. The Hooks, who had not recorded a walk-off win in
Hooks Walk Off Drillers Before Sellout Crowd
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks saved their first walk-off win of the year for one of the largest crowds in club history as they beat the Tulsa Drillers, 5-4, before 8,798 fans Sunday evening at Whataburger Field. The come-from-behind effort began in the fifth as Drew Gilbert rocketed
Hooks Pen One-Hitter for Third Straight Win
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Julio Robaina matched his personal best with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 dominant innings Wednesday night, leading the Hooks to a 1-0 win over the Drillers before 5,532 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi has pitched a pair of 1-0 wins over the last three
Tourists Have No Answer for Mayer, Drive
ASHEVILLE- The McCormick Field faithful were quieted Saturday night by the Greenville Drive and their shortstop Marcelo Mayer. The Asheville Tourists fell behind at the start and the Drive used a pair of big innings to pull away. The Tourists mustered some offense late; however, still lost 13-5.
Tourists Drop a Heartbreaker in Extras, 10-9
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists lost their first extra-inning game of the season on Friday night, 10-9 in ten innings to the Greenville Drive. Asheville was previously 3-0 in extra-innings; however, the Drive plated two runs in the top of the tenth and the Tourists were held to one.
Santos II Slams the Door on the Drive
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists snapped a four-game home losing skid on Thursday night with an impressive 7-5 win over the Greenville Drive. Alex Santos II took the mound in the sixth inning with a two-run lead. The Tourists right-hander went on to pitch four shutout innings and earn his first
Santos and Ullola Pitch Well but Tourists Come Up Short
BOWLING GREEN- Friday night’s game in Bowling Green between the Asheville Tourists and the Bowling Green Hot Rods came down to one inning. The Hot Rods hit two Home Runs and scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth. That was the difference in the contest as Asheville fell
Tourists Split Double-Header with Hot Rods
BOWLING GREEN- The Asheville Tourists nearly came away with a double-header sweep on Wednesday afternoon; however, they were unable to close out Game Two and had to settle for a split with the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Asheville won Game One 7-2 and lost the second game at the end
Gilbert has got game in first multihomer outing
Consider it an achievement unlocked for Gillygoobear. . Who's that? Well, that's the moniker Drew Gilbert uses for his Twitter and Instagram handles, a nickname he created in 2015 when choosing a gamertag for his Xbox. The top Astros prospect has come a long way since then. On Tuesday night,
Gilbert, Palma, and Dezenzo Tee Off in 14-7 Win
BOWLING GREEN- The Asheville Tourists throttled the Bowling Green Hot Rods 14-7 on Tuesday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. This was the first time the Tourists won in Bowling Green since May 13, 2021 and it snapped a ten-game skid over the last two years in games played in Kentucky.
Yacumamas Drop Series Finale 8-5
ASHEVILLE- The Yacumamas de Asheville fell to the Winston-Salem Dash 8-5 on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, Asheville dropped the six-game series to Winston-Salem four games to two. The Yacumamas fought to their very last out when they had the tying run at the plate.
Tourists Take Over Late to Beat the Dash 8-3
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists rallied to defeat the Winston-Salem Dash on Saturday night by a final score of 8-3. Asheville fell behind 2-0 then plated eight unanswered runs before Winston-Salem closed with a run at the end. Tim Borden II and Tommy Sacco Jr. each hit Home Runs for the
Scoring Position Struggles Loom Large in 7-5 Defeat
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists lost a close contest to the Winston-Salem Dash on Wednesday night 7-5 at McCormick Field. The game was strange in several ways, but remained entertaining until the end. Neither team hit well with runners in scoring position and both teams had to use their bullpens for