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sports1 day ago•14 min saved

White Sox Call Up Rikuu Nishida Ahead of Monday vs. Twins

The White Sox will add Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte to their active roster before Monday’s game against the Twins, triggering 26-man and 40-man moves since Nishida isn’t on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old Osaka native, who played college baseball at Oregon and was an 11th‑round pick in 2023, is set to make his MLB debut at some point this season. Nishida is a speed-first talent with a .347/.454/.395 line and 110 stolen bases in his minor-league career, but he has minimal power (two homers in 448 minor-league games). He’s versatile defensively and carries strong on-base skills (.410 OBP in the minors); White Sox leadership has praised his clubhouse impact. Chicago could use him in a platoon at second base with Chase Meidroth, particularly as Nishida has shown better production against right-handed pitching in 2026.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#chicago-white-sox #minor-league-baseball #mlb-debut

sports10 days ago•4 min saved

Cabrera fuels RailRiders' 11-3 rout of Mets with homer, three walks and three RBIs

Oswaldo Cabrera went 2-for-2 with a homer, three walks and three RBIs to power Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 11-3 win over the Syracuse Mets, part of a night where the RailRiders' 3-7 hitters all went deep and Marco Luciano also homered; Yovanny Cruz earned the relief win as Yankees prospects shone across Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Low-A.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#minor-league-baseball #oswaldo-cabrera #railriders

sports22 days ago•3 min saved

Spencer Jones Belts Two Long Balls as Yankees Prospect Shines

Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones went 2-for-4 with a 117-mph solo homer and a 111-mph grand slam for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in a 7-1 win, highlighting a standout performance amid a weekend of mixed results across Yankees’ minor-league affiliates.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#home-runs #minor-league-baseball #scrantonwilkes-barre-railriders

sports23 days ago•4 min saved

Yankees Farm System Delivers Mixed Results Across Debut Weekend

Across the Yankees’ farm system, results were mixed: Somerset Patriots routed Portland 11-0 in a standout performance led by Tyler Hardman (3-5 with two homers and 4 RBI) and Jace Avina (HR, 2 RBI); the Florida Complex League Yankees opened their season with a 10-6 win over the FCL Tigers, with Luis Puello going 3-5 with a HR and 3 RBI and Gabriel Lara adding a homer; Tampa Tarpons beat St. Lucie 5-2; Scranton/WB RailRiders dropped a 4-2 extra-innings loss; Hudson Valley Renegades fell 4-5 in 10 innings. Notably, Anthony Volpe’s rehab assignment ends today as the system shifts into full-season action across its affiliates.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#florida-complex-league #minor-league-baseball #prospects

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Arias Extends Hot Start with Leadoff Homer as Sea Dogs Win

Franklin Arias homered on the first pitch and went 2-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base as the Portland Sea Dogs beat Altoona 8-6, extending his hot start with five multi-hit games in seven starts. The day also featured Nashville beating Worcester, Greenville homering four times but falling, and Hickory edging Salem RidgeYaks, with Arias currently slashing .542/.613/.875 through eight games and eight RBIs.

via SoxProspects News|

#baseball #eastern-league #franklin-arias

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Prospects Deliver Across Yankees Minor Leagues, Highlighted by Walk-off and Grand Slam

Yankees farm teams produced big nights across four levels: Jasson Domínguez fueled Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 3-for-4 day; Ali Sánchez hit a ninth-inning walk-off homer for the RailRiders; Somerset Patriots rolled 12-2 behind George Lombard Jr. and Owen Cobb’s seven-run seventh-inning slam; Hudson Valley’s Luis Serna spun seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts and Tampa’s pitching duo combined for a 2-1 win, with Tyler Boudreau’s 9 K effort and Jose Martinez earning the win.}

via Pinstripe Alley|

#baseball #minor-league-baseball #prospects

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Olympics could spark MLB-vs-minor leaguers exhibitions in 2028

MLB and the players' union are optimistic that MLB players will compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which could lead to midseason exhibitions against minor leaguers during an extended break; the idea is still under discussion, not guaranteed, and would depend on logistics and separate bargaining from the new CBA, with Olympic baseball slated mid-July and three of six spots already allocated.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #labor-relations #minor-league-baseball

baseball3 months ago•7 min saved

Pirates Weigh Fast-Track for Konnor Griffin to Opening Day

Konnor Griffin, the Pirates’ top prospect, is being discussed as a potential Opening Day roster addition in 2026, a move that would make him the youngest MLB hitter in years. His 2025 breakout across Low‑A to Double‑A (.333/.415/.527 in 563 PAs over 122 games, plus Minor League Player of the Year honors) plus elite speed, power and defense fuel the case to fast‑track him, despite relatively few minor‑league games/plate appearances. If he debuts early, he would join a rare group of teenagers who reached the majors early, a path trodden by the likes of Griffey Jr., Rodriguez, Harper and Soto.

via Baseball America|

#baseball #konnor-griffin #minor-league-baseball

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

MLB to Regulate Data and Tech Use in Minors for Fair Play

Major League Baseball will regulate in-game data and technology in minor leagues starting next season to ensure all teams have equal access, aiming to promote fairness and curb the current arms race in technological investments, though it raises concerns about innovation and existing investments.

via The New York Times|

#data-parity #minor-league-baseball #mlb

sports8 months ago•8 min saved

2025 Minor League Baseball All-Star Highlights and Award Winners

Baseball America announced the 2025 Minor League All-Star teams, highlighting top prospects across various positions, including standout performances by players like Konnor Griffin, Samuel Basallo, and Max Clark, with detailed stats and achievements from the season.

via Baseball America|

#2025-season #all-star-teams #minor-league-baseball

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

Jen Pawol Prepares to Make History as MLB's First Female Umpire

Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire in a century and a half of major league baseball, after a long journey through the minor leagues, driven by her passion for baseball and overcoming gender barriers. Her debut will take place during a doubleheader in Atlanta, marking a significant milestone for women in sports.

via CNN|

#baseball-umpire #gender-barrier #jen-pawol

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Erie Moon Mammoths Make Debut After Rebranding by John Oliver

The Erie Moon Mammoths, a minor league baseball team rebranded by John Oliver and his team, played their first game to a record crowd, generating significant merchandise sales and media attention, though they will revert to their original name for most games.

via Rolling Stone|

#attendance-record #erie-moon-mammoths #john-oliver

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Gerrit Cole Shines in Scoreless Rehab Debut with 5 Strikeouts

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made a successful rehab start for the Double-A Somerset Patriots, pitching 3⅓ scoreless innings, striking out five batters, and allowing just two singles. This was his first game action since being sidelined with nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow in mid-March. Cole expressed satisfaction with his performance and is expected to make another rehab start before potentially rejoining the Yankees.

via ESPN|

#gerrit-cole #injury-recovery #minor-league-baseball

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Yankees' Jasson Domínguez Shines in Rehab with Double-A Homers

Yankees prospects Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez both hit home runs in a thrilling 13-5 victory for the Double-A Somerset Patriots over the Bowie Baysox. The game featured a strong offensive performance from Somerset, including a 17-hit attack and notable contributions from Ben Rice and Anthony Seigler.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#home-runs #minor-league-baseball #prospects

sports2 years ago•14 min saved

"2024 MLB Prospect Watch: Top Breakout Candidates and Impact Players to Watch"

As the 2024 Minor League Baseball season begins, a prospect watch column highlights one breakout candidate for each MLB team. Some notable prospects include Jansel Luis of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Spencer Schwellenbach of the Atlanta Braves, and Marco Vargas of the New York Mets. These young players are expected to make an impact and potentially enjoy breakout seasons as they progress through the minor leagues.

via CBS Sports|

#breakout-candidates #minor-league-baseball #mlb