Missions pitch in to support Uvalde community
Last month's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that took the lives of 19 students and two teachers shook the United States to its core. Yet a byproduct of evil inevitably leads to an outpouring of love, support and kindness -- all needed to begin the healing. Sports,
Quakes' Quiroz clobbers three home runs
Nelson Quiroz enjoyed hitting his first homer in nearly three years so much he decided to do it again. And then again. The Dodgers prospect went deep three times during his four-hit, six-RBI performance as Single-A Rancho Cucamonga rolled past Stockton, 15-3, on Sunday afternoon at Banner Island Ballpark. Quiroz
Mercedes is magic in first AquaSox no-hitter
After nearly 30 years and 2,059 regular-season games, High-A Everett finally has a no-hitter to call its own. Juan Mercedes struck out a career-high 10 to complete the seven-inning gem against visiting Eugene, 5-0, on Tuesday night. The no-no was the 12th in the Minors this season and the third
Tilien cracks a trio of homers for St. Lucie
Playing in just his 14th game in Single-A, Junior Tilien made some history. The Mets infield prospect set a club record with three roundtrippers and drove in five runs to fuel St. Lucie's offense in Sunday's 11-9 win over Dunedin at TD Ballpark. The five RBIs marked a personal best
Stowers, Gorski, Nootbaar tally trifecta of trifectas
With hockey playoffs in full swing, it's only appropriate baseball put together its own version of a hat trick. Or more appropriately, a hat trick of a hat trick. Kyle Stowers, Matt Gorski and Lars Nootbaar all homered three times Sunday, turning their respective contests into their own personal home
Mighty Mussels trio flexes for nine-inning no-no
The pressure of a no-hitter can be such that not realizing one is in progress might be more beneficial than not. And that's how it went for Hunter McMahon, who got the final three outs of Single-A Fort Myers' no-no ... even if he didn't know what he had done.
Pelicans deliver their second no-no in 10 months
As Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once said, it was "déjà vu all over again." For the second time in less than a year, Single-A Myrtle Beach tossed a no-hitter. And for good measure, it came against the same opponent. Three Cubs prospects combined on the franchise's third no-no with
Swiney, Emeralds polish off seven-inning no-hitter
With just a single Minor League no-hitter the first month of the season, the time was ripe for another. Nick Swiney and two relievers delivered in the first game of a doubleheader. The No. 17 San Francisco prospect struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings for High-A Eugene en route
Then and now: Florida State League
Following Major League Baseball's announcement that historical league names are returning to the Minors in 2022, MiLB.com provides a refresher on each of the 11 circuits from Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A -- including past champions, famous alumni and more.
Then and now: Pacific Coast League
Following Major League Baseball's announcement that historical league names are returning to the Minors in 2022, MiLB.com provides a refresher on each of the 11 circuits from Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A -- including past champions, famous alumni and more. Follow baseball's westward expansion to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League,
Former MiLB president Mike Moore passes away
Former Minor League Baseball president Mike Moore passed away Thursday after a lengthy illness. He was 80. Moore became the 10th president in Minor League history in 1992 and held the position until 2007. His 16 seasons at the helm marked the third-longest tenure in Minor League history.
Mendoza crafting another career with nifty NFTs
For most 25-year-olds, having the chance to fulfill your childhood dream would provide more than enough satisfaction. But Evan Mendoza has never been someone who focuses on just one thing. Selected by the Cardinals in the 11th round of the 2017 Draft, the North Carolina State product has turned another
Cardinals of the future ready to take flight
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.
Gonzales primed for future success in Steel City
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.
Guardians prospect Meléndez passes away at 20
Guardians prospect Andrés Meléndez died suddenly in Miami on Thursday afternoon, the team announced. No cause of death was given for the Venezuela native. Meléndez was 20 years old. As word of the catcher's death circulated Thursday night, former teammates and his organization took to social media with tributes and
Busch, Pages take center stage in Dodgers system
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Yorke leads next wave of Red Sox stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.
Bowling Green rolls to High-A East crown
Very few things rival a winner-take-all contest, so it was only appropriate the High-A East Championship Series went the distance. In a season best described as a long-distance race, it's appropriate a team named after an automobile came out on top. Buoyed by a five-run fourth inning, High-A Bowling Green
Quad Cities celebrates High-A Central crown
With no margin for error and its season on the brink, High-A Quad Cities managed to keep its championship hopes alive with a walk-off victory on Saturday. There was far less drama a day later, but the celebration proved to be even sweeter. Four hurlers combined on a two-hitter and
Wu-Yelland's debut ends in a combined no-hitter
As first impressions go, Jeremy Wu-Yelland couldn't have asked for much more. Boston's first-year hurler struck out a career-high nine over five hitless innings and three High-A Greenville relievers finished off the historic 6-0 victory over Asheville at Fluor Field at the West End on Thursday night. Jose Espada, Oddanier
Erie's Policelli finds calling as a jack of all trades
Labeled a super utility player in the Minors may not conjure up images of future big league stardom, but those within the game know better. For most prospects, a path to the Majors is rarely linear. That includes Brady Policelli, who embraced a suggestion from a former manager to carve
Baltimore's Rutschman, Rodriguez take flight
Birds of a feather apparently do flock together, at least in MLB Pipeline's Top 100 midseason rankings. Led by top overall prospect Adley Rutschman and No. 8 Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles can claim ownership of the top position and top pitching prospects in the sport. It's only the second time
Aberdeen's Jack Graham finds way in 'retirement'
It didn't take Jack Graham long to realize his dream of playing professional baseball, although once realized, it didn't go far. A catcher during his prep and collegiate career, Graham was the 1,152nd player selected in the 2012 Draft, going in the 38th round to the Orioles. After 58 at-bats
Scouting report: Nick Yorke of the Red Sox
MiLB.com's Scouting Report series spotlights players who are just starting their professional careers, focusing on what the experts are projecting for these young phenoms. Here's a look at eighth-ranked Red Sox prospect Nick Yorke. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.
On a mission: Sod Poodles' Tabor twirls no-no
Two outs away from making history, Matt Tabor saw his chances sinking along with a ball that seemed destined to touch the outfield grass. Yet fate -- with the help of a sparkling catch -- stayed on his side, and one pitch later, his historic feat was complete. With the