Jays reassign Bichette to Minors

Pirates send down No. 2 prospect Hayes as well

Bo Bichette participated in the All-Star Futures Game during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. (Nathan Denette/AP)

By Chris Bumbaca | March 18, 2019 6:36 PM ET

Toronto reassigned its No. 2 prospect Bo Bichette to Minor League camp on Monday, while Pittsburgh did the same for its second-ranked prospect, Ke'Bryan Hayes.

Chris Bumbaca is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @BOOMbaca. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Copa de la Diversión bigger, bolder in 2019

MiLB rolls out identities for expanded Hispanic-focused program

Arkansas, Bradenton, Charleston, Chattanooga, Clinton, Columbia, Columbus, Delmarva, Carolina and Down East are new to the program.

By Tyler Maun | March 18, 2019 5:21 PM ET

The Copa de la Diversión program is back, bigger and bolder for this season with more than double the participants of a year ago. Minor League Baseball rolled out the new season's identities on Monday.

Tyler Maun is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @TylerMaun. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Cards' Hudson makes case for rotation

Right-hander fans eight as St. Louis cruises past Philadelphia

Dakota Hudson went 13-3 with a 2.50 ERA in 19 starts for Triple-A Memphis in 2018. (Brynn Anderson/AP)

March 18, 2019 4:48 PM ET

Cardinals No. 4 prospect Dakota Hudson fanned eight Phillies over five innings in St. Louis' 4-1 victory Monday. He allowed four hits and walked one.

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Kirilloff continues to rake for Twins

Ninth overall prospect hitting .364 in Grapefruit League play

Alex Kirilloff is expected to open the season with Double-A Pensacola in the Southern League. (John Bazemore/AP)

March 17, 2019 6:25 PM ET

Second-ranked Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff notched three hits, drove in a run and swiped a bag in Minnesota's 9-8 Grapefruit League loss to Toronto on Sunday.

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Marlins' Stewart excited about latest rebuild

No. 22 prospect used breakout '18 to propel him into Phils swap

Will Stewart ranked second in the South Atlantic League in both ERA (2.06) and WHIP (0.98) last season. (Chris Robertson/MiLB.com)

By Sam Dykstra | March 16, 2019 9:41 PM ET

Marlins No. 22 prospect Will Stewart has been a part of a rebuilding system before and is prepared to carve out a bigger role in his new organization following his trade from the Phillies.

Sam Dykstra is a reporter for MiLB.com. Follow and interact with him on Twitter, @SamDykstraMiLB. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Rockies assign Rodgers to Minors camp

No. 10 overall prospect batted .222 in Cactus League play

Brendan Rodgers went 8-for-36 with a double and a pair of walks in 18 Cactus League games. (David Monseur/MiLB.com)

By Joe Bloss | March 16, 2019 7:49 PM ET

Top Rockies prospect Brendan Rodgers, who hit .222 in Cactus League play, was one of six players assigned to Minor League camp on Saturday.

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Report: Yankees' Florial out several weeks

No. 57 overall prospect suffered a fractured, dislocated wrist

Estevan Florial has hit .281 with 34 homers in 318 games across six Minor League seasons. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

By Andrew Battifarano | March 16, 2019 6:59 PM ET

No. 1 Yankees prospect Estevan Florial suffered a non-displaced right wrist fracture and dislocation right wrist in Saturday's game, according to NJ.com.

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Tatis continues strong spring for Padres

Second overall prospect collects three hits, pair of doubles

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit 16 homers and stole 16 bases in 88 games at Double-A San Antonio last season. (Kevin Abele/AP)

March 16, 2019 6:37 PM ET

Top Padres prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled twice and singled in a run in a 10-5 Cactus League triumph over the Royals on Saturday afternoon.

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Whitley spins another gem for Astros

No. 7 overall prospect fans four over four hitless innings

Forrest Whitley has a 1.50 ERA over 12 innings in four Grapefruit League appearances. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

March 15, 2019 5:29 PM ET

Top Astros prospect Forrest Whitley struck out four and walked two over four hitless innings in a 5-0 blanking of the Cardinals on Friday night in Grapefruit League play.

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Toolshed: Rays' Lowe powering up

First baseman crushing baseballs, expectations to climb ranks

Nate Lowe went from hitting seven home runs in 2017 to smashing 27 across three levels last season. (Chris Baird/MiLB.com)

By Sam Dykstra | March 15, 2019 10:11 AM ET

Eighth-ranked Rays prospect Nate Lowe has made power his focus, which has helped him become one of the most promising first-base prospects in the game while putting him on the cusp of the Major Leagues.

Sam Dykstra is a reporter for MiLB.com. Follow and interact with him on Twitter, @SamDykstraMiLB. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.