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'That's just one dream': Two of the Salas brothers face off in Single-A ball

May 1, 2025

The Salas brothers had been dreaming of this moment their entire lives. Still, nothing could compare to the reality of it as Twins prospect Jose Salas and Single-A Fort Myers hosted youngest brother Andrew Salas, the Marlins' No. 5 prospect, and Jupiter this week. “A lot of emotions,” said Jose,

14 prospects to watch for as Rookie ball gets underway

@SamDykstraMiLB
May 1, 2025

Who is ready for another Opening Day? The Arizona and Florida Complex Leagues begin play Saturday, officially kicking off the Rookie-level portion of the 2025 Minor League schedule. That might still feel early for those who have been following the Minors for a while. The Complex League schedules were moved

Pitching stars live up to billing atop Thursday's top prospect performers

@MavalloneMiLB
11:35 PM MDT

Two of the game's best young pitchers played the part with dominant starts while stealing some of the spotlight from their offensive counterparts. There were more multihomer games -- including a trio of jacks from a Clingstone -- among plenty of action from another day in the Minors:

Mey Day! Hardest-throwing Triple-A pitcher makes MLB debut

May 1, 2025

CINCINNATI -- With the Reds demoting former closer Alexis Díaz on Thursday, the club promoted one of professional baseball's hardest-throwing pitchers. Right-handed reliever Luis Mey was recalled from Triple-A Louisville and made his big league debut during a 9-1 win over the Cardinals. Mey threw a perfect ninth inning and

Watch FREE: Top 100 prospects De Paula, Hope (Dodgers) headline matinee today

@brendan_samson
May 1, 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

April's hottest hitting prospects -- one for each organization

@SamDykstraMiLB
April 30, 2025

The Minor League season is a month old and several of the game's best hitting prospects are off to fast starts. Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is tearing up Triple-A (just like he did at the end of last year), Padres shortstop Leo De Vries is leading the High-A Midwest

NEW! Top 150 Draft Prospects: Major changes, big jumps highlight list

April 29, 2025

The Washington Nationals are on the clock. OK, not quite yet, but they do have the No. 1 pick in this year’s Draft, and MLB Pipeline has an updated and expanded Draft Top 150, ranking the players all 30 teams are criss-crossing the country to see to line up their

A's No. 14 prospect Hoglund expected to make MLB debut Friday vs. Miami

May 1, 2025

ARLINGTON -- Amid ongoing difficulties at the bottom of their starting rotation, the Athletics plan to call up No. 14 prospect Gunnar Hoglund and start him Friday night in Miami, where he will make his Major League debut against the Marlins. Hoglund has been impressive in six starts for Triple-A

Power-laden prospects flex their muscles on a homer-happy Wednesday

@MavalloneMiLB
May 1, 2025

On a day in which homers were flying out of Minor League ballparks across the country, a few particularly stood out. Top 100 prospects Coby Mayo and Moisés Ballesteros slugged a pair of homers apiece, although even those were outdone by a Mets slugger who took three jogs around the

Here are 6 storylines to watch ahead of the '25 Draft

April 30, 2025

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MLB's No. 4 catching prospect Salas battling back spasms

April 30, 2025

Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:

Family of Royals fans filled with pride as Cameron flirts with no-no in debut

Kansas City's No. 5 prospect was 8 outs away from history in super first start against Rays
@anne__rogers
May 1, 2025

TAMPA -- Over two decades ago, a 4-year-old Noah Cameron walked along the warning track at Kauffman Stadium with his mom, Diane, as part of a school field trip. The Royals’ starter that day was a sensational rookie named Zack Greinke, making his home debut. According to Diane Cameron, Noah

Facing his former club, Smith produces solid outing

May 1, 2025

CHICAGO – White Sox right-hander Shane Smith made just the sixth start of his Major League Baseball career during Milwaukee’s 6-4 victory Wednesday night at Rate Field. But Smith, the top pick in the ‘24 Rule 5 Draft who just recently turned 25, pitched with the look of a veteran

Pirates No. 2 prospect Griffin's HR makes for memorable game of Rock, Paper, Scissors

April 30, 2025

Konnor Griffin probably should've gone with rock. It might have been the ideal choice for his celebratory game of Rock, Paper, Scissors after the Pirates' No. 2 prospect rocked a line drive over the right-field wall for Pittsburgh's Single-A affiliate Bradenton on Wednesday at LECOM Park.

'Just a tough one': Petty pays for two-strike misses in MLB debut

April 30, 2025

CINCINNATI -- Called up for his Major League debut on Wednesday night, starting pitcher Chase Petty (No. 6 Reds prospect) enthusiastically bounced and bounded from the dugout to the mound to face the Cardinals.

This Nationals top 10 prospect is raking -- and earned a promotion

@jessicacamerato
April 30, 2025

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

Cameron, KC's No. 5 prospect, makes MLB debut in spot start for Ragans (groin)

@anne__rogers
April 30, 2025

TAMPA -- The Royals are skipping ace lefty Cole Ragans’ start on Wednesday as he continues to recover from the mild left groin strain that he suffered on Thursday against the Rockies. Instead, the Royals called up lefty Noah Cameron, their No. 5 prospect, to make his Major League debut

D-backs Reddit AMA: What will it take for Lawlar to get the call?

April 30, 2025

On Wednesday, MLB.com D-backs senior reporter Steve Gilbert held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with D-backs fans at r/azdiamondbacks. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity.

Mets prospect mashes historic trifecta for High-A affiliate

@RobTnova24
April 30, 2025

Jacob Reimer found his power dial on Wednesday ... then he promptly set it to max. The Mets' No. 20 prospect not only surpassed his home run total on the season with a three-jack milestone effort in High-A Brooklyn's 15-1 romp of Wilmington at Maimonides Park, he also etched his

Teenage phenoms, hard-hitting prospects among Tuesday's top performers

@MavalloneMiLB
April 30, 2025

Youth was served in the Minors on Tuesday, which featured a pair of heavy-hitting outbursts from two teenagers who rank among the best in their respective organizations. But they weren't alone as a number of Top 100 prospects came through with notable performances to kick off another week of Minor

Top 100 prospect Farmelo goes deep in High-A debut, first game since ACL injury

April 30, 2025

Jonny Farmelo kicked off his 2025 with a bang. The Mariners’ No. 6 prospect starred in his first game since tearing his ACL midway through the 2024 season, debuting for High-A Everett. The dynamic outfielder flashed the power portion of his five-tool kit Tuesday night vs. Eugene, mashing a two-run

Pipeline Podcast: Diving into the Top 150 Draft Prospects list

April 29, 2025

April showers bring May flowers and a growing sense of anticipation for the MLB Draft! The annual event may still be more than two months away, but MLB Pipeline is just getting into gear. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff dive into the hot-off-the-presses Top 150 Draft Prospects list

Top prospect Chandler nearing callup? Skenes 'fired up to see that'

@AlexJStumpf
April 29, 2025

PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes hasn’t had a chance to watch Bubba Chandler pitch this year. He doesn’t know how many hits he has allowed so far offhand or what the scouts are saying right now. But is Skenes excited about the prospect of having Chandler join the Pirates’ rotation? Well,

Angels top prospect Moore volunteers up a homer in Tennessee homecoming

April 29, 2025

Baseball fans in Knoxville are used to seeing this. Christian Moore got a hold of one for the Angels' Double-A affiliate in the former Tennessee Volunteers standout's return to the city Tuesday night. MLB.com's No. 64 prospect homered for the first time this season for Rocket City in a 9-6

Twins' top prospect Jenkins (left ankle) sidelined until at least end of May

April 29, 2025

CLEVELAND – The Twins announced Tuesday that Walker Jenkins, the organization’s No. 1 prospect and Pipeline’s No. 3 prospect in MLB, has lingering left ankle soreness and will remain out for at least a few more weeks.