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Meet the Minor League hot dog vendor who ... rides an ostrich?!

@BensBiz
June 16, 2025

Superhero alter-egos aren’t limited to comic books and movies. For a real-life example look to Reading, Pa., where Matt Jackson is the Clark Kent to the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor’s Superman. The Crazy Hot Dog Vendor has been a staple at Reading Fightin Phils games since 2004, executing a schtick

O's Minor Leaguer Luis Guevara passes away at age 19

June 17, 2025

BALTIMORE -- Luis Guevara, an infielder in the Orioles’ Minor League system, has died, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 19. Guevara was involved in a jet ski crash on Sunday in Sarasota, Fla., where two watercrafts had a head-on collision off Lido Key. The O’s postponed their Florida

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
1:36 AM EDT

The hitters came to play as another week of Minor League action took flight. Up and down the farm, prospects swung the heavy lumber and a number of Top 100 prospects did the heavy lifting. More roundtripper hijinks by Jordan Lawlar and Samuel Basallo plus a four-hit performance by Owen

Watch second Triple-A start by Reds' Burns against Yankees prospects FREE

June 16, 2025

All season long, baseball fans will be able to watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and MLB app subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games are available on MiLB.TV, on the

Miami's top prospect White promoted to Double-A

June 16, 2025

MIAMI -- The Marlins have promoted their top prospect, left-hander Thomas White, to Double-A Pensacola. He is expected to make his debut later this week against Montgomery at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

A deep dive into the prospects the Red Sox got for Rafael Devers

@bmags94
June 16, 2025

Sunday’s blockbuster trade that dealt Rafael Devers to the Giants sent shockwaves through the baseball industry. In trading a star hitter in the middle of his prime at 28 years old, the Red Sox received right-hander Jordan Hicks, lefty Kyle Harrison, outfielder James Tibbs III (Giants No. 4 prospect at

Nationals call up No. 3 prospect House for MLB debut

@jessicacamerato
June 16, 2025

WASHINGTON – Looking for an offensive spark, the Nationals called up third baseman Brady House, the organization’s No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 91 overall, before Monday night's game against the Rockies at Nationals Park. House started at third and batted sixth in his Major League debut. "[You] try

Imanaga to make next rehab start in Triple-A, with possible Cubs return nearing

June 15, 2025

CHICAGO -- Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy went through the video of Shota Imanaga’s latest Minor League rehab outing and liked what he saw, especially given the environment that the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League presents. It is a far cry from working in a big league setting.

Capitol views, baseball history and pork carnitas sandwiches -- a night with the I-Cubs

@BensBiz
June 13, 2025

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

MiLB Podcast celebrates The Show Before the Show Night with Somerset

June 13, 2025

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

White Sox promote top prospect Schultz to Charlotte

June 14, 2025

CHICAGO -- The challenge for Noah Schultz, the No. 1 left-handed pitching prospect in the game and the No. 1 White Sox prospect (per MLB Pipeline) seemingly grew a little tougher as he was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Truist Field, which is home to the Knights, is a

The tiny six-field, island paradise that boasts one pro ballplayer

June 17, 2025

When you think of Bermuda -- a lush British Caribbean island off in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean -- you're likely not also thinking about baseball. Maybe your mind goes to its pink sand beaches, its posh resorts, its rich scuba-diving culture. Maybe it makes you think of the

'It's unreal': Infectious winning aura spreading through Tigers' system

June 17, 2025

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

How switch-pitching prospect's routine is evolving

June 17, 2025

This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Keep an eye on these 10 prospects at the Draft Combine

June 16, 2025

This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. Subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Facing rare adversity, Painter shows resilience in bounceback start

@paul_casellaMLB
June 16, 2025

This story was excerpted from Paul Casella's Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

How Royals' No. 3 prospect turned his season around

@anne__rogers
June 16, 2025

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers' Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 16, 2025

The Minor Leagues were full of big performances as top prospects flexed their "Dad energy" on Father's Day -- especially at the plate. The majority of Sunday's top performers came from big days at the dish, with a couple top pitching prospects enjoying fine outings as well.

What to expect from Nats No. 3 prospect Brady House in The Show

@SamDykstraMiLB
June 16, 2025

At a time when the Nationals lineup could certainly use some help, they are making a House call. Washington is promoting No. 91 overall prospect Brady House, MLB.com's Jessica Camerato reported Sunday night. Riding an eight-game losing streak, the Nats are set to begin a four-game series at home against

Anthony Nunez highlights

June 15, 2025

Here are Saturday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@JesseABorek
June 15, 2025

Competition is rife in the National League Central with five clubs perpetually jockeying to dethrone one another. A consistent factor in determining who does that? Prospect development. These top performers have a uniquely NL Central bent and it’s no surprise, given that the division accounts for 23 of the Top

Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 14, 2025

There was offense galore to kick off a weekend of Minor League action, with Top 100 prospects Jordan Lawlar, Kevin McGonigle and Co. leading the way. Burgeoning slugger Michael Arroyo continued his power surge, as did Brice Matthews, who came within one extra-base hit of cycling on consecutive days earlier

MLB's No. 23 prospect delivers 5-hit outing to punch High-A club's playoff ticket

@WeintraubCole
June 14, 2025

The West Michigan Whitecaps have been dominant all season long -- but on Friday night, their offensive outburst took it to another level.

Inbox: Best Draft prospects not currently on rankings?

June 13, 2025

For those of us who have covered the Draft, or those who have been in the scouting industry for that matter, for a long time, our body clocks haven’t quite adjusted to the Draft taking place in July. If we were still operating under the old system, we’d be doing