The Nationwide Road to the Show™ Ambassadors series, which provides fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at four of the best prospects in Minor League Baseball, returns for a third season in 2023.

Minor League Baseball has announced the end-of-season award winners and All-Star teams for the three High-A leagues, based on votes cast by league managers. In the Midwest League, third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who played for Twins-affiliated Cedar Rapids before being traded to the Reds, was named the Most Valuable Player.

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 Colorado Rockies.

Glendale 11, Salt River 9 Zac Veen led all hitters with four knocks and three RBIs in the Rafters' loss. The top-ranked Rockies prospect finished a triple shy of a cycle, lacing a two-run double to left in the first before walking in the third. Veen slugged a 420-foot solo

Hillsboro, OR (May 15th, 2022) - The Hops walked it off for the sixth time this season at Ron Tonkin Field, as they take five-of-six from the Spokane Indians. Spokane came into the series in sole possession of first place and with one game still pending today, Hillsboro will be

Hillsboro, OR (May 11th, 2022) - For the second time this season, a starter threw six no-hit innings against the Hops. Canadians' pitcher Trent Palmer did that on May 1st and Indians starter Tony Locey did it on Wednesday night at Ron Tonkin Field. In both games, Hillsboro was held

Spokane, WA (April 22, 2022) - Tim Tawa got the start in center field today, with Jorge Barrosa being promoted to AA Amarillo after yesterday’s game. Tawa hit his team leading third home run of the year, with Neyfy Castillo also hitting a solo home run. Hillsboro scored runs in

Spokane, WA (April 20th, 2022) - Wednesday’s game at Avista Stadium featured a pitching duel between two 6’2” right handers, Ross Carver for Hillsboro and Mike Ruff for Spokane. Carver threw 5.2 innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs, while striking out three. Ruff threw six innings, giving

Spokane, WA (April 19th, 2022) - The Hops hit twice the amount of home runs in Tuesday’s game, then they had hit all season long in nine games. They entered game one of a six game series with Spokane, tied with the Indians for the fewest number of home runs

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Fresno, CA – Fresno Grizzlies manager Robinson Cancel, catcher Drew Romo, and outfielder Zac Veen earned Low-A West All-Star honors and league awards, Minor League Baseball announced Friday morning. Votes were casted by league broadcasters, Minor League Baseball executives and select members of the media. Robinson Cancel was named Low-A

MiLB.com's Prospect Season in Review series spotlights players who shined brightest during the 2021 campaign. Here's a look at top Rockies prospect Zac Veen. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. The central Florida area is a hotbed for some of the best amateur prospects

Fresno, CA– It took 610 days between pitches for Fresno Grizzlies baseball to return to Chukchansi Park. During that stretch, the organization went through some major changes, which included a new affiliate (Colorado Rockies), level (Low-A) and group of players and coaches. Under the leadership of manager Robinson Cancel, development

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, September 21) – The Fresno Grizzlies (0-1) dropped Game 1 of the Low-A West Championship series 3-1 to the San Jose Giants (1-0) Tuesday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno and San Jose have met 31 times this year (30 regular season games) and have had 21 of

Fresno, CA (Saturday, September 18) – The Fresno Grizzlies (73-41) stumbled to the San Jose Giants (76-43) 5-2 Saturday night from Chukchansi Park. With the loss, Fresno dropped to second place in the division for the first time since July 8th. The Grizzlies also lost their first series since June

Fresno, CA (Thursday, September 16) – The Fresno Grizzlies (73-39) slipped past the San Jose Giants (74-43) 7-6 in 10 innings Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. The back-and-forth affair ended with the Grizzlies securing their sixth walk-off win of the year with the most recent one coming on August 11th.

Modesto, CA (Tuesday, September 7) – For the first time since 2018, the Fresno Grizzlies (72-37) are headed back to the postseason after defeating the Modesto Nuts (59-50) 11-5 Tuesday evening from John Thurman Field. The Grizzlies become the first of two teams to clinch a playoff bid in Low-A

Stockton, CA (Friday, September 3) – The Fresno Grizzlies (69-37) sprinted past the Stockton Ports (40-63) 3-2 Friday evening from Banner Island Ballpark. With the win, Fresno improved to 9-1 at Stockton, 49-7 when allowing three runs or fewer and pushed their magic number for a playoff berth to four.

Fresno, CA (Sunday, August 29) – The Fresno Grizzlies (66-36) defeated the Modesto Nuts (56-46) 7-3 Sunday evening from Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies and Nuts split both series against one another in Fresno, with one more set to go in Modesto. With the win, the Grizzlies improved to 46-7 when

Fresno, CA (Friday, August 27) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-36) fell to the Modesto Nuts (56-44) 4-1 Friday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has lost three straight games, their first time doing so since July 24-27. Despite the defeat, the Grizzlies still remain one game ahead of the San Jose

Fresno, CA (Thursday, August 26) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-35) were puzzled by the Modesto Nuts (55-44) 5-1 Thursday night from Chukchansi Park. Fresno has lost two straight contests and now hold a one-game lead over the San Jose Giants for the best record in Low-A West. Modesto seized a

Fresno, CA (Wednesday, August 25) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-34) stumbled to the Modesto Nuts (54-44) 6-3 Wednesday evening from Chukchansi Park. Fresno fell to 10-2 in three-run contests, 12-5 in the second game of a series and 34-22 against the Low-A West North Division. The Grizzlies offense notched eight

Fresno, CA (Tuesday, August 24) – The Fresno Grizzlies (64-33) outslugged the Modesto Nuts (53-44) 12-9 Tuesday night at Chukchansi Park. The clubs combined for 21 runs on 28 hits and seven walks. Of those 28 hits, 11 of them went for extra-bases. Fresno improved to 32-17 at home (best

Visalia, CA (Saturday, August 21) – The Fresno Grizzlies (62-33) dropped their second straight game against the Visalia Rawhide (27-68), losing 6-2 Saturday evening from Valley Strong Ballpark. Fresno is now 18-5 against Visalia on the season, outscoring their Highway 99 rival 138-93. The Grizzlies clawed ahead 2-0 in the

Visalia, CA (Friday, August 20) – The Fresno Grizzlies (62-32) were clipped by the Visalia Rawhide (26-68) 3-2 in 10 innings Friday night from Valley Strong Ballpark. Fresno dropped to 18-4 against their Highway 99 rivals with three of those losses coming via walk-off. The Grizzlies have still won 23