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The Road to The Showâ„¢: Brandon Marsh

Angels could bring another great outfielder into Major League fold
February 23, 2021

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.

After narrowing his focus to just

The Road to The Showâ„¢: Ryan Mountcastle

Baltimore slugger the first of young core to contribute to rebuild
March 9, 2021

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Baltimore Orioles prospect Ryan Mountcastle. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.

With no Minor League

The Road to The Showâ„¢: Jazz Chisholm

Marlins speedster looking to make lasting impact in the Majors
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March 16, 2021

It’s no longer a matter of if but when Jazz Chisholm will find permanent residence with Miami at the big league level. And judging by the performance of the fourth-ranked Marlins prospect at camp this spring, the answer might very well be now.

Signed by the D-backs for $200,000 out of

Third day's a charm in Fall League

Mead, Tork bring hot bats to desert; Criswell deals on hill
October 16, 2021

Scottsdale 4, Glendale 3
Curtis Mead brought his scorching bat from the regular season with him to the desert as the 20-year-old connected on a go-ahead three-run dinger in the seventh inning to provide the difference for the Scorpions. It was the first Arizona Fall League

Bradenton clinches Low-A Southeast title

Pirates prospect Gutierrez homers twice as Marauders sweep
@TrujilloReports
September 24, 2021

Break out the bottles, Bradenton, it’s time to celebrate.

The Marauders completed their three-game sweep of Tampa with an 11-3 victory powered by four home runs, two by designated hitter Abrahan Gutierrez, to clinch the Low-A Southeast title, the second league title in the franchise’s

Nootbaar completes cycle in desert

Cardinals outfielder notched fourth hit in the 11th inning
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October 29, 2021

Scottsdale 6, Glendale 5 (F/11)
Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar completed a cycle with a bloop single in the 11th inning for the Desert Dogs. Hitting out of the leadoff spot, the 24-year-old worked a four-pitch walk in the first, doubled to left in the third, tripled to

Cardinals of the future ready to take flight

Gorman knocking on door to the bigs after power-packed year
January 3, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.

Gonzales primed for future success in Steel City

Bucs' sparkplug second baseman highlights system on the upswing
December 17, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.

Yorke leads next wave of Red Sox stars

Boston's well-balanced system has club set up nicely for future
November 1, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.

Busch, Pages take center stage in Dodgers system

Top 100 prospects leading next generation toward Los Angeles
November 22, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.

Wells' perfect day propels Surprise to finals

Sixth-ranked Yankees prospect homers during three-hit afternoon
November 19, 2021

Surprise 5, Glendale 3

With a trip to the Arizona Fall League championship game at stake, Austin Wells came up big.

The No. 6 Yankees prospect ignited the Saguaros' rally from an early 3-0 deficit with a two-run homer and finished with three hits for the second time

Velazquez marches on towards AFL MVP

No. 29 Cubs prospect stays hot with three hits, three RBIs
November 18, 2021

Mesa 3, Salt River 1

With less than a handful of games left on the docket, it's almost impossible to envision a scenario where Nelson Velazquez doesn't win Arizona Fall League MVP honors.

The No. 29 Cubs prospect started off hot and with the season winding down, hasn't

Lee slugs first Arizona Fall League homer

Top Astros prospect gets back on track with game-tying blast
November 17, 2021

Glendale 3, Mesa 2
Sometimes all it takes is one swing. For Korey Lee, Wednesday's sixth-inning at-bat might have been the one.

Mired in a 2-for-25 slump entering his third plate appearance of the afternoon, the top Astros prospect evened the score with a two-run homer. The

Wells paves way for Surprise with 4 RBIs

Sixth-ranked Yankees prospect collects two doubles and a single
November 16, 2021

Surprise 9, Scottsdale 7
As a whirlwind debut season comes to a close for Austin Wells, he can be forgiven for wanting it to go on a little bit longer.

The No. 6 Yankees prospect doubled twice, singled and drove in four runs to

Vilade busts loose in perfect day at the plate

No. 5 Rockies prospect paces offense with three hits, four RBIs
November 15, 2021

Salt River 12, Surprise 5
The final week of the AFL season offered Ryan Vilade an opportunity to clear away a 2-for-20 skid that had dropped his average and OPS down to .215 and .578 respectively.

The No. 5 Rockies prospect took full advantage of that on

Rays' Mead extends AFL-best hit streak

The infielder has recorded a knock in 18 straight games in the desert
November 12, 2021

Scottsdale 4, Glendale 2

Curtis Mead extended his league-best hitting streak to 18 games with a single to left field in the opening frame. The 14th-ranked Rays prospect has 24 hits in 75 at-bats over 18 AFL games with three home

Red-hot Moreno keeps on hitting in AFL

Top Blue Jays prospect leads offense with three hits, three RBIs
November 12, 2021

Mesa 15, Salt River 10
With each passing day, Gabriel Moreno backs up his status as MLB Pipeline's No. 32 overall prospect. The 21-year-old tallied three more hits and drove in three runs to pace Mesa's offensive onslaught on Thursday night. Toronto's top prospect helped his

Hoese heats up with first two AFL homers

No. 13 Dodgers prospect breaks out with three-hit game for Dogs
November 11, 2021

Glendale 9, Mesa 4
What has been an less-than-stellar AFL campaign took a turn for the better for Kody Hoese on Wednesday. The 13th-ranked Dodgers prospect slugged a pair of solo homers, his first two of the season, singled and scored three times to lead the

White keeps piling up zeros for Saguaros

No. 29 Rangers prospect lowers league-best ERA to 1.16
November 9, 2021

Scottsdale 2, Surprise 1
Owen White continued his dominance in the desert with four more scoreless innings. The right-hander worked around a hit and a pair of walks while striking out four. The No. 29 Rangers prospect is sporting an AFL-best 1.16 ERA

Cubs' Weber keys AFL comeback with grand slam

Outfield prospect ties game with bases-loaded homer, also triples
November 8, 2021

Mesa 11, Scottsdale 10

A game-tying grand slam from Andy Weber powered the Solar Sox in an 11-run come-from-behind victory over the Scorpions on Monday. The Cubs infield prospect mashed his second Fall League home run to right field in the sixth as part of a five-run frame

Tena claims Arizona Fall League batting lead

Cleveland's No. 12 prospect doubles, tallies three more hits
November 7, 2021

Scottsdale 11, Peoria 7

Jose Tena put together a three-hit performance that catapulted him into the AFL batting lead. The trio of base hits brought Cleveland’s 12th-ranked prospect’s slash line to .442/.537/.558 with five doubles in 12 Fall League games. The 20-year-old notched 116 total

Braves' Lugbauer powers Peoria in big day

Atlanta's catching prospect found the seats twice, drove in five
November 6, 2021

Peoria 12, Scottsdale 1

Drew Lugbauer powered the Javelinas with a 4-for-5 effort that included a pair of long balls, five RBIs and three runs scored. The 25-year-old’s first homer went 406 feet at 105 mph, while his second tater traveled 434 feet at 106 mph. The backstop

Texas' White continues AFL breakout campaign

Club's No. 29 prospect allows a run on two hits in Surprise's victory
November 3, 2021

Surprise 3, Salt River 2

Texas No. 29 prospect Owen White kept his Arizona Fall League roll going with with 4 1/3 solid innings in the Saguaros' victory over the Rafters on Wednesday afternoon. The 22-year-old allowed a run on two hits and four walks while striking out

Boston's Cottam plays hero for Scottsdale

Catching prospect goes yard twice, adds walk-off single
November 2, 2021

Scottsdale 10, Salt River 9

The Scorpions rallied for four runs in the eighth before walking off in the 10th inning Tuesday. Boston catching prospect Kole Cottam did the heavy lifting. The 24-year-old belted his first two homers of the Arizona Fall League campaign during a 4-for-5, four-RBI day that included

Bleday lighting up the Arizona Fall League

No. 5 Marlins prospect collects five hits, drives in four runs
November 1, 2021

Peoria 15, Mesa 15
In a score more reminiscent of those found on the gridiron, the Javelinas and Solar Sox turned up the heat by combining for 30 runs and 28 hits on Monday afternoon. JJ Bleday led the charge with a homer and a double among his five