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Mets' Double-A affiliate caps historic season with Eastern League title

@brendan_samson
September 25, 2025

Double-A Binghamton's record-setting season just got even more memorable.

After racking up a franchise-best 90 wins in the regular season, the Rumble Ponies put the perfect bow on top by winning the Eastern League championship for the first time since 2014. Binghamton became the second Mets affiliate to win a title

Runs every time up?! Triple-A club notches mark done just 20 times in MLB history

@brendan_samson
September 10, 2025

In an offensive outburst that resembled playing MLB The Show on Rookie Mode, the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes, racked up 27 hits and plated 21 runs, scoring in all nine innings in its 21-10 victory over El Paso on Wednesday afternoon at Southwest University

This team posted the best record by a Minor League team since '97

@brendan_samson
September 7, 2025

Incredible.

That’s the word High-A West Michigan manager Tony Cappuccilli used to describe his club’s season, and for good reason.

On Sunday, the Tigers affiliate secured its 92nd win of the year -- a 5-0 triumph over Fort Wayne. The victory, which finalized the club's record for the season at

Ultimate hug watch: Angels infielder gets called up to the Majors mid-game

@brendan_samson
July 3, 2025

Every Minor Leaguer dreams of getting the call to The Show. Not many of them find out the news from a teammate while they're in the middle of a game.

With two outs in the bottom of the second inning of Triple-A Salt Lake’s contest against Tacoma at <a

'It's always going to be a show': Walcott, De Vries square off at Double-A

Two of MLB's top 5 prospects flash superstar potential in Texas League matchup
@brendan_samson
September 5, 2025

What do you get when two of MLB’s top four prospects go toe-to-toe?

Offense. And lots of it.

On Thursday, in Double-A Midland’s 8-7 win over Frisco at Momentum Bank Ballpark, Leo De Vries and Sebastian Walcott, MLB’s No. 3 and No. 4 prospects,

Striking out 10 of the first 11 batters?! Yankees Triple-A hurler makes history

@brendan_samson
April 23, 2025

In the modern era of baseball, it is said there are three true outcomes: a home run, a strikeout or a walk.

For most of Allan Winans' start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, there seemed to be only one: the K.

The veteran right-hander fanned 10 of the first 11

This 17-year-old Mets prospect just notched his SECOND three-homer game of the season

@brendan_samson
August 18, 2025

The $5 million bonus the Mets gave Elian Peña for signing was second only to Roki Sasaki for the 2025 international signing period. Through the first 54 games of his young career, the 17-year-old is already showing why.

The crown jewel of the Mets’ international class belted three big

'He's a stud': Top prospects Jenkins, Wetherholt trade homers at Double-A

@brendan_samson
June 29, 2025

The Central divisions are in good hands.

Specifically, the hands of Walker Jenkins and JJ Wetherholt.

The pair of Top 100 prospects are two of nine players from AL or NL Central organizations ranked among the top 20 prospects in baseball, and on Saturday night in Springfield’s 12-6

She said yes! Mariners prospect puts unique twist on ballpark proposal 

@brendan_samson
May 30, 2025

Ballpark marriage proposals are nothing new. The cameras pan to a couple in the stands; the question gets popped and the rest of the stadium eagerly waits to see if the answer is "Yes!"

On Thursday night at High-A Everett’s Funko Field, however, Mariners No. 18 prospect

Boston's Triple-A affiliate throws birthday bash for Roman Anthony

@brendan_samson
May 23, 2025

With all the hype that has surrounded Roman Anthony over the past two seasons, it’s easy to forget how young he really is.

MLB's No. 1 prospect played 70 games at the highest level of the Minors before he could order a beer. But he can now.

Roman Anthony turned

LIVE: MLB's No. 1 LHP prospect faces exciting Reds Double-A duo

@brendan_samson and @benweinrib and @JoeTrezz
May 17, 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

'I'm going to dedicate that to my mom': Tong pens perfect game at Double-A

Mets' No. 6 prospect strikes out 13 in first full-season affiliate ball perfecto since 2017
@brendan_samson
May 10, 2025

For 99 pitches on Saturday, Jonah Tong was nothing short of perfect.

In Game 2 of Double-A Binghamton’s doubleheader, the Mets’ No. 6 prospect carved through Reading’s lineup, setting down all 20 batters he faced and handling the lion’s share of the Rumble Ponies’ first perfect game in franchise

Like father, like son: Druw Jones makes must-see HR robbery

@brendan_samson
May 7, 2025

Druw Jones doesn’t just share a name with his 10-time Gold Glove Award-winning father, Andruw, he also shares a penchant for making highlight-reel plays.

In the top of the third inning of High-A Hillsboro’s series opener against Eugene on Tuesday night, the younger Jones gave fans the ultimate “like

Triple-A club scores 3 runs ... on a walk?! You have to see this

@brendan_samson
April 16, 2025

A bases-loaded walk seems like a relatively innocuous play, right? The batter strolls to first base, the runners advance and the next hitter digs into the box.

That's how it usually plays out.

But on Tuesday night – Jackie Robinson Day across affiliated baseball -- Rockies Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque did

Switch-pitcher Cijntje's encore in second pro start? More goose eggs, K's

@brendan_samson
April 13, 2025

Switch-hitting is cool. But switch-pitching, now that’s the new craze.

Meet Jurrangelo Cijntje, the switch-pitching Mariners first-round Draft pick in 2024, whose appearances for High-A Everett have become appointment viewing.

In his second start (third appearance) of the season for the AquaSox, Cijntje dazzled over three scoreless frames, racking up four punchouts

Here's where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season

@brendan_samson
March 25, 2025

The 2025 Opening Day prospect roster announcements began last week when the Cubs informed Matt Shaw (MLB No. 19) he was making the trip overseas to compete in the Tokyo Series. Roki Sasaki (No. 1) also received the good news, but his assignment was much less

Here's everything you need to know for Year 2 of Spring Breakout

@brendan_samson
March 12, 2025

Spring Breakout is here! The second edition of the four-day prospect showcase kicks off Thursday.

Last year, we had moments like Paul Skenes and Jackson Holliday going head-to-head (Skenes came out on top), Rays first baseman Xavier Isaac (MLB No. 50) and Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones slugging

Answering your Top 100 Prospects list questions

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo answers fans' prospect questions in Reddit AMA
@brendan_samson
January 27, 2025

MLB Pipeline released its new Top 100 Prospects list on Friday, and it was met with a bevy of questions and comments about fans' favorite prospects.

To help make sense of all the inquiries, Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo took to Reddit and responded to fan questions in a Top 100

Check out the 2024 High-A All-Stars and award winners

@brendan_samson
September 19, 2024

As Double-A and Triple-A affiliates navigate playoffs and the final week of the regular season respectively, award season in the lower levels rolls on, and its next stop is High-A.

Every year, managers from across the Minors vote on All-Stars for their given league, as well as the Most Valuable Player,

The MiLB Awards Show is back in 2024!

Watch the event on MLB Network at 9 p.m. ET on Sept. 30
@brendan_samson
September 12, 2024

Grab your tuxedoes and iron your fanciest dresses because the MiLB Awards Show is back for a second season.

The production, which will air on MLB Network on Sept. 30 at 9 p.m. ET and be hosted by MLB Network Emmy Award-winning host and play-by-play announcer Matt Vasgersian, will highlight all

2024 Arizona Fall League teams and schedule

@brendan_samson
September 4, 2024

As the end of the Minor League Baseball season creeps closer, announcements of which top prospects will be competing in the Arizona Fall League have started to trickle in.

While the rosters are still a few weeks away from being finalized, the AFL released the 2024 schedule on Wednesday, signaling fall

Here are the 2024 Rookie-level All-Stars and award winners

@brendan_samson
August 29, 2024

As the four full-season levels of Minor League Baseball enter the last leg of their 2024 campaigns, award season is officially upon us. Kicking off the festivities is the Rookie-level leagues.

Starting in the Arizona Complex League, Rockies outfielder Robert Calaz took home MVP honors, with San Francisco’s Jacob Bresnahan winning