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CINCINNATI -- Jimmy Crooks made sure Sunday that the family, friends and former coaches that came to Great American Ball Park from parts far and wide to see his first Major League start were rewarded with a day to remember. The rookie catcher, called up Friday from Triple-A Memphis after

ST. LOUIS -- Two of the top performers all season for Triple-A Memphis, catcher Jimmy Crooks and infielder César Prieto, were promoted to the Cardinals on Friday and made their debuts in the club's 7-5, 10-inning win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Crooks, 24 and the No.

Talk about the Sunday Scaries. Try showing up at the ballpark, stepping into the box and seeing these guys staring back at you. That was the scenario Sunday across the Minor Leagues as multiple top pitching prospects returned to the hill in fearsome fashion, most notably the second dominant performance

Things are busy around the Minors. Top 100 prospects Bubba Chandler (Pirates), Samuel Basallo (Orioles), Carson Williams (Rays) and Jhostynxon Garcia (Red Sox) were all called up in the past seven days. But there are still plenty of other names making their case for a late-season bump to The Show.

TAMPA -- After a lifetime of wondering what it might be like to reach the big leagues, Nathan Church was astonished to find that reality was even better than he ever dreamed it would be.

Jordan Lawlar (D-backs) didn't look like he's missed many beats since returning from injury, capping his comeback with his first long ball since June 17. Top 100 prospects Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Jesús Made (Brewers) and Spencer Jones (Yankees) also went deep while a pair of 2025 Draft picks -- Ike

It's mid-August, the dog days of summer. But players are acting like the season just began, still motivated and energized. On Sunday, the best performances from across the Minor Leagues came from familiar faces excelling at higher levels, both at the plate and on the mound. Here is a sampling

ST. LOUIS -- With Willson Contreras (right foot contusion) and Brendan Donovan (left foot/groin soreness) already out for days, the short-handed Cardinals had no choice other than to make a roster move when speedy center fielder Victor Scott II sprained his left ankle. When Scott was placed on the 10-day

A busy August weekend in the Minors got off to an electric start, highlighted by Leo De Vries, who came through with his best performance since he was dealt at the Trade Deadline. JJ Wetherholt's penchant for leadoff jacks continued, while a new addition to the professional ranks and the

A busy night around the Minors included a cycle, a Triple-A first and plenty of strong performances at the plate and on the mound. The Reds' Sal Stewart continues to take Triple-A by storm, hitting .400 during his first three weeks there, while the Mets' Jett Williams cleared the fence

Kevin McGonigle, the newly anointed No. 2 prospect in baseball, paced a homer-happy night around the Minors, slugging a pair for the first time in his professional career. Fellow Top 100 prospects JJ Wetherholt, Franklin Arias, Owen Caissie, Cooper Pratt and Jeferson Quero got in on the long ball fun,

ST. LOUIS -- Picking in the top 10 of the MLB Draft twice in as many years for the first time in more than two decades, the Cardinals ultimately landed two prominent prospects who sit atop their Minor League system. In infielder JJ Wetherholt and hard-throwing left-hander Liam Doyle, the

Youth was served on a busy Thursday night around the Minors. Teenage sensations and Top 100 prospects Konnor Griffin (Pirates) and Jesús Made (Brewers) left the yard while Nelson Rada (Angels) joined the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jackson Holliday as 19-year-olds who have gone deep

The dog days of August are upon us, and they bring familiar faces in new places across the Minor Leagues. To that end, prospects acquired at the Trade Deadline and players adjusting to recent promotions within their own systems made impressions on their new clubs. Some big names enjoyed big

There was a little bit of everything as the calendar flipped to August. Double-A firsts by Top 100 prospects Braden Montgomery and Josue Briceño highlighted the offensive exploits, while Trey Yesavage, Robby Snelling and Quinn Mathews all stood out on the mound.