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The Atlanta Braves have sent eight minor league players to the 2026 Arizona Fall League, including top prospect Tate Southisene. The league begins October 3, providing a platform for high-potential talent to showcase skills ahead of the offseason.
The Chicago Cubs have announced a robust group of prospects for the 2026 Arizona Fall League, featuring a mix of high-potential hitters and pitchers. The roster includes 18-year-old international signing Juan Cabada, who will make his first professional appearance, and second-round draft pick Myles Bailey, who missed the regular season due to injury. The group also includes pitchers Dominick Reid, Jhon Cabral, and Anhuar Garcia, as well as outfielder Kade Snell and catcher Miguel Useche. This contingent joins other MLB teams' prospects in the league, which runs from October 3 to November 14.
The 2025 Arizona Fall League begins on October 6 and runs until November 15, featuring top prospects including 10 from BA’s Top 100, with games across multiple stadiums in Arizona and special events like the Fall Stars Game and home run derby. The league serves as a platform for injured players, prospects on the cusp of the 40-man roster, and emerging talent, with games broadcast on MLB Network and streamed online. Tickets are available at various prices, and the league offers a comprehensive schedule culminating in a championship on November 15.
Jac Caglianone expressed his enthusiasm after a busy year in baseball, including the Arizona Fall League where he performed well. The AFL concluded with Caglianone and others showcasing their skills. In other baseball news, Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale won the 2024 AL and NL Cy Young awards, respectively. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, leaving behind a significant legacy. Additionally, MLB plans to introduce national TV packages by 2028, and the Red Sox are preparing for a major offseason.
The Orioles prospects playing for the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League came up short in the championship game, losing 3-2 to the Salt River Rafters. Despite the loss, players like Creed Willems and Douglas Hodo III had notable performances, with Willems achieving a .891 OPS and Hodo posting a .443 OBP. Pitching was less impressive, with Zane Barnhart being the standout reliever. The Orioles now look forward to the 2025 season, with Opening Day against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
The Surprise Saguaros won the Arizona Fall League Championship for the second year in a row, defeating the Peoria Javelinas 6-5. This marks the first time the Saguaros have won back-to-back titles and their fourth consecutive appearance in the championship game. The team's strong bond and focus on wins rather than individual stats contributed to their success. Player Otto Palmegiani played a crucial role in the victory with his power and plate discipline. Surprise starter Angel Zerpa delivered a strong performance, and despite a late comeback attempt by Peoria, the Saguaros held on for the win.
Emiliano Teodo of the Texas Rangers has been a standout pitcher in the Arizona Fall League, recording his fifth save with only three hits and three walks in 11 innings. Eric Cerantola of the Kansas City Royals continues to dominate with 18 strikeouts in 12 AFL frames, while Kala'i Rosario of the Minnesota Twins has hit seven home runs in 21 games. Bryan Ramos of the Chicago White Sox hit a walk-off grand slam, his fourth home run of the fall.
Wednesday's top performers in the Arizona Fall League included JT Schwartz of the Mets, who hit a home run and drove in three runs, Jacob Berry of the Marlins, who hit his first Fall League homer and doubled, Dominic Keegan of the Rays, who hit his third homer and added an RBI double, Corey Rosier of the Red Sox, who had three singles and two stolen bases, and DJ Herz of the Nationals, who struck out nine batters in four innings. Additionally, Gabriel Rincones Jr., Oliver Dunn, and Matt Kroon of the Phillies had strong offensive performances, while Cameron Cauley of the Rangers and Carter Bins of the Pirates also stood out.
The author provides evaluations of various baseball prospects seen at the Arizona Fall League, including Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter, Miami Marlins third baseman Jacob Berry, Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo, and Oakland A's shortstop Max Muncy. The author also discusses notable relief pitchers and highlights the lack of pitching talent in the AFL this year.
Atlanta Braves prospects Dylan Dodd and David McCabe had notable performances in the Arizona Fall League. Dodd made his AFL debut, rebounding after allowing three runs in the first inning to strike out nine batters over five innings. McCabe had a strong game, going 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Other Braves prospects, Patrick Halligan, Jake McSteen, Keshawn Ogans, Tyler Tolve, and Brooks Wilson, also had mixed performances in the AFL.
Friday's top performers in the Arizona Fall League included Carson Williams (Rays), Abimelec Ortiz (Rangers), Victor Scott II (Cardinals), Jace Jung (Tigers), and Jakob Marsee (Padres). Williams had a perfect night at the plate, Ortiz hit his first Fall League homer, Scott showcased his speed with stolen bases, Jung had a perfect night at the plate, and Marsee continued his impressive performance with two hits and an RBI double.