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Yankees prospects enjoy homer-happy night across farm system

Ramirez (3-HR game), Rice (homer in 3rd straight) headline power deluge
@JoeTrezz
June 7, 2024

These Yankees prospects are aiming to become Bronx Bombers. That much was plain to see Friday, as prospects up and down the Yankees' system put their power on display on a homer-happy night down on New York’s farm. The most striking example came from Agustin Ramirez, who launched three homers

Prep bat moves up college-dominated Top 10 in latest mock draft

June 6, 2024

Five years ago, the Draft would have taken place this week and we'd already know which prospects were headed where. In 2024, it's still 38 days away. Most players have finished competing, though the three best prospects in the Draft and nine other potential first-rounders will compete in NCAA Super

No. 20 Draft prospect clubs towering walk-off homer in Super Regionals

@allisonmast13
June 7, 2024

There are times when the stars align and the perfect player finds himself in the perfect scenario. That happened on Friday night at the Chapel Hill Super Regional when the Tar Heels’ all-time home run king came to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with the game tied.

Watch FREE as the red-hot Spencer Jones, top Rockies talent dig in at Double-A

@thevandalorian and @brendan_samson
June 7, 2024

Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web

Inbox: These Draft prospects can lead schools to Omaha

June 7, 2024

A year ago, in our first MLB Pipeline Inbox for June, Jim Callis was all in on the Draft, with all four of the questions he answered having some connection to the Draft. He tried to compare Elly De La Cruz to last year’s talented top of the class and

Top Mets prospect Williams has wrist surgery, could return in August

June 7, 2024

LONDON -- Top Mets prospect Jett Williams underwent right wrist surgery Thursday and will be sidelined until at least August as he recovers, the team announced. Williams, who began experiencing wrist discomfort in April, received a pair of cortisone injections in the area in hopes that conservative treatment would allow

Joyce gets delayed gratification in 2nd shot at Majors

June 7, 2024

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The top 12 Draft prospects to watch in the Super Regionals

@brendan_samson and @SamDykstraMiLB
June 4, 2024

The NCAA regionals promised wall-to-wall baseball filled with eye-catching Draft prospect performances and they didn’t disappoint. In the 100 college baseball games that took place from Friday to Sunday, a number of players on the Top 200 Draft list proved their mettle on big stages. The Draft’s top two prospects

Slugging White Sox prospect splitting time in infield

June 7, 2024

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin's White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Is callup near for this rising Mariners talent?

@DKramer_
June 7, 2024

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.

Pair of Guardians prospects double dip on homers in epic 12-run frame

@JoeTrezz
June 7, 2024

They say home runs come in bunches, but what Triple-A Columbus did Thursday night was next level. Powered by Johnathan Rodriguez and Bryan Lavastida , the Guardians' Triple-A affiliate put on a power display in the final innings of a 23-5 rout of host Indianapolis at Victory Field. The Clippers

Top performers from '23 Draft -- one from each team

@SamDykstraMiLB
June 5, 2024

Ten months after the Pirates selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Paul Skenes arrived in Pittsburgh and immediately asserted himself as one of the best pitchers in the big leagues. Two other first-rounders from the Class of '23 preceded him to the Majors, with

Quintuple-double!? Astros prospect pulls off feat never accomplished in MLB

@jesus_cano88
June 6, 2024

Over 20,000 people have suited up in the Majors, but none of them have accomplished what Astros prospect John Garcia did for the High-A Asheville Tourists on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old collected five doubles in a single game en route to an 18-8 win over Bowling Green at McCormick Field.

Orioles impressed by Povich despite uneven debut

@JakeDRill
June 6, 2024

TORONTO -- On the fourth day of his MLB career, Connor Norby was joined in the visitors’ clubhouse at Rogers Centre by a fellow Orioles prospect called up to the big leagues for the first time -- Cade Povich. Having been Triple-A Norfolk teammates as recently as Sunday, Norby (O’s

Reigning Pipeline Pitcher of the Year continues Double-A dominance

Thorpe, the No. 3 White Sox prospect, boasts 1.35 ERA through 11 starts this year
@JoeTrezz
June 5, 2024

A lot has changed in the last calendar year for Drew Thorpe. After MLB Pipeline named Thorpe its Pitching Prospect of the Year following his pro debut in 2023, Thorpe was traded from the Yankees to the Padres as part of the Juan Soto deal in December. Three months later,

MLB's No. 4 prospect Wood returns to full practice

@jessicacamerato
June 5, 2024

WORCESTER, Mass. -- James Wood gathered with his teammates in shallow left field two hours before the Triple-A Red Wings took on the WooSox at Polar Park. A pregame routine he has gone through countless times in his pro career had an extra feeling to it on Wednesday. “It was

Biggio DFA opens door for Blue Jays prospect

Spencer Horwitz (No. 16) expected to get 60/40 split at second, first base for Toronto
@sonjamchen
12:32 AM EDT

OAKLAND -- A subpar start to the 2024 campaign has created plenty of tough decisions for the Blue Jays. The latest one was designating Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to create room for Spencer Horwitz on the 26-man roster before Friday's 2-1 walk-off loss to the A's, a move

Injuries & Moves: Erceg (forearm strain) making progress

June 7, 2024

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Get to know heralded prep prospect Cam Caminiti

@MannyOnMLB
June 7, 2024

He's got the genes and he's proving he's got the talent. Cam Caminiti, the cousin of former MLB All-Star third baseman Ken Caminiti, is one of the top high school prospects for the 2024 MLB Draft. Here's what to know about the hard-throwing left-handed pitcher:

Get to know No. 15 Draft Prospect Tommy White

@Spokes_Murphy
June 7, 2024

Tommy White isn't a perfect prospect. His average arm strength and agility give rise to questions about his ability to stick at third base. His 30-grade speed won't provide much value on the basepaths. But boy, can he hit. And hit. And hit. “He's one of my favorite non-top 11

Get to know switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje

@Theo_DeRosa
June 7, 2024

Jurrangelo Cijntje is for real. A rare switch-pitcher -- able to reach 95 mph with both arms -- the Mississippi State sophomore is no circus act. Cijntje is legitimately able to retire batters with both his left and right arm, and Draft evaluators have certainly taken notice. Here’s your guide

Get to know unlikely Draft prospect Seaver King

@HarriganMLB
June 7, 2024

Just a few short years after he wasn’t recruited by a single Division I program, Seaver King is one of the top hitters in the 2024 MLB Draft crop. Here’s what you need to know about MLB Pipeline’s No. 13 overall Draft prospect and his unlikely journey toward a professional

Get to know MLB's No. 10 Draft prospect, Bryce Rainer

@ColeJacobson32
June 7, 2024

Fresh off a remarkable career as a two-way player at a powerhouse California high school baseball program, Bryce Rainer is MLB Pipeline’s No. 10 overall prospect eligible for the 2024 Draft. Here’s what you need to know about the highly touted shortstop before he gets picked. FAST FACTS Position: SS