D-backs' Varsho sidelined with ankle sprain

Arizona's No. 5 prospect suffered injury in Premier12 tournament

Daulton Varsho has crushed 37 home runs since being drafted in 2017. (Danny Parker/MiLB.com)

By Andrew Battifarano | November 14, 2019 8:20 PM ET

Fifth-ranked Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Daulton Varsho suffered a Grade 3 ankle sprain and is expected to be in a walking boot for two weeks, Arizona general manager Mike Hazen told reporters Thursday.

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

Larnach caps season with Twins' honor

No. 78 overall prospect starred at two levels in first full season

Trevor Larnach was promoted to Double-A on July 16 after playing in the Florida State League All-Star Game. (Pensacola Blue Wahoos)

By Tyler Maun | September 29, 2019 4:30 PM ET

The Twins named Trevor Larnach, MLB.com's No. 78 overall prospect its 2019 Minor League Player of the Year on Sunday. Right-hander Randy Dobnak took home Pitcher of the Year honors.

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.

Marlins name Sanchez Pitcher of the Year

No. 23 overall prospect went 8-4 with 2.53 ERA at Double-A

Sixto Sanchez hurled 24 consecutive scoreless innings from July 23-Aug. 10 for Jacksonville. (Ed Gardner/MiLB.com)

By Brian Stultz | September 21, 2019 12:47 PM ET

Top Marlins prospect Sixto Sanchez has been named the organization's Minor League Pitcher of the Year and MVP for Double-A Jacksonville after going 8-4 with a 2.53 ERA.

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

Generals command Southern League again

Vargas helps Jackson wrap up third championship in four years

Jackson became the first Southern League team to win back-to-back titles since Mobile in 2011-12. (Chris Dishman/Jackson Generals)

By Joe Bloss | September 15, 2019 10:32 PM ET

Arizona D-backs righty Emilio Vargas allowed one run over seven frames as Double-A Jackson topped Biloxi, 6-2, in decisive Game 5 for its third title in four years.

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

Gatewood helps Biloxi stave off elimination

Brewers prospect homers as Shuckers force SL Finals Game 5

Jake Gatewood has amassed 74 career regular-season homers in the Minor Leagues. (Ed Gardner/MiLB.com)

By Andrew Battifarano | September 14, 2019 10:40 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jake Gatewood launched his fourth home run of the postseason to lead Double-A Biloxi past Jackson, 4-2, and force a Game 5 in the Southern League Finals.

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

Varsho lifts Generals to brink of title

D-backs No. 5 prospect posts two hits, RBI in Game 3

Daulton Varsho is 3-for-8 with two doubles, three runs scored and two RBIs in the past two games. (Danny Parker/MiLB.com)

By Duane Cross | September 13, 2019 10:00 PM ET

Fifth-ranked D-backs prospect Daulton Varsho went 2-for-4 with an RBI double as Jackson blanked Biloxi, 2-0, to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-5 Southern League Finals.

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

DeLuzio sparks Generals to Game 2 win

Four-run ninth evens Southern League Championship Series

Ben DeLuzio has a five-game playoff hitting streak and has RBIs in his last three contests. (Brian McLeod/MiLB.com)

By Shlomo Sprung | September 11, 2019 11:37 PM ET

Ben DeLuzio delivered an RBI double to spark a four-run ninth inning as Jackson pulled out a 6-2 victory over Biloxi to even the best-of-5 Southern League Championship Series at 1-1.

Shlomo Sprung is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @sprungonsports View More

Shuckers' Aviles goes 5-for-5 in Game 1

Brewers prospect homers, scores four times in Southern Finals

Luis Aviles Jr. is batting .462 (12-for-26) with eight runs scored in six postseason games. (Danny Parker/MiLB.com)

By Jordan Wolf | September 10, 2019 11:05 PM ET

Brewers prospect Luis Aviles Jr. went 5-for-5 with a homer and four runs scored to lead Biloxi to a 9-7 win over Jackson in Game 1 of the best-of-5 Southern League Championship Series.

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

Hinojosa leads Shuckers back to Finals

Brewers prospect rips go-ahead double as part of four-RBI night

Biloxi will play for the Southern League championship for the third time in five years. (Katy Knauss/Biloxi Shuckers)

By Michael Avallone | September 8, 2019 10:11 PM ET

Milwaukee prospect C.J. Hinojosa stroked a go-ahead two-run double to lead Double-A Biloxi to a 8-4 win over Pensacola and into the Southern League Finals for the second straight season.

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

Generals return to Southern League Finals

Jackson reaches third Championship Series in last four years

Pavin Smith's three-run homer in the fourth inning ended up being a necessary cushion. (David Rosenblum/Jackson Generals)

By Joe Bloss | September 7, 2019 10:59 PM ET

Double-A Jackson got a three-run homer from Pavin Smith and fended off a late rally by Montgomery to win Game 4 of the Southern League semifinals, 6-5, and return to the Championship Series.

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