Tyler Maun
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Back from cancer, Hess dominates for Durham
Time can pass in inexplicable ways. An offseason of normal length that feels like an eternity. An inning that stretches out like a rubber band in the moment only to snap back to a whirlwind when recounted. David Hess has seen it all now. In his first game back at → Read More
Meyer's blast etched in Minor League lore
This is a story about a chair. Actually, this is a story about two chairs, both of which occupy a place in history and one of which has been lost to it. On a late spring night in the largest Minor League stadium in the nation, a man bashed a → Read More
McKenna leaves yard three times for Tides
Ryan McKenna hadn’t put one over the wall through 18 big league games or six back at Triple-A this season. On Wednesday night, he liked being reintroduced to the feeling so much, he did it three times. McKenna belted his first three homers of the season and drove in four → Read More
PCL gets new logo alongside restored name
The Pacific Coast League’s hallowed name is back, and with it comes an all-new look. Along with the return of the historic league names across the Minors for 2022, the reborn PCL unveiled a new logo that pays tribute to its nearly 125-year history and the places it calls home. → Read More
Tides' identity rolls along for Norfolk
Triple-A baseball has counted Norfolk, Virginia, among its ranks since 1969. But the Norfolk team's identity predates that by nearly a decade. After a six-year absence following the folding of the Piedmont League in 1955, professional baseball returned to Norfolk in 1961 with an entrant into the South Atlantic League. → Read More
Drillers' identity links Tulsa's past and future
Baseball in Tulsa existed under one name almost exclusively for the first three quarters of the 20th century. Sure, the Tulsa Railroaders (Western Association, 1911), Terriers (Oklahoma State League, 1912) and Producers (Western Association, 1915-17) came and went, but for baseball fans in Tulsa, one name reigned supreme: Oilers. When → Read More
Explore the D-backs' Minor League destinations
For D-backs prospects, the road to the big leagues ends in the desert. Along the way, that journey hits four ballparks in four states, and Arizona fans who want to explore them all now have a new resource to do so. From MLB and MiLB.com, all four installments of D-backs → Read More
Balkovec to be first female skipper in Minors
Rachel Balkovec has made history throughout her career. In 2022, she’ll do it again. Balkovec is set to be named manager of the Tampa Tarpons, the Low-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The initial report from Lindsey Adler of The Athletic was confirmed by Balkovec late Sunday night. The → Read More
Visit Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits
Welcome to Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, a franchise founded in 1960, the stadium has been around even longer and is now the fourth-oldest ballpark in the Minor Leagues. Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals since 2021) Established: 1960 (in the Class A Midwest League) Ballpark: Modern Woodmen Park (opened 1931)… → Read More
IronBirds soaring into 2022 with updated look
The Aberdeen IronBirds are going back to the future. Entering their 20th season, the High-A IronBirds unveiled a new look for 2022 that takes a page from the franchise’s original identity while creating a fresh image for the next generation of Aberdeen baseball. “We call him Ace the Jet, and → Read More
New tricks: RockHounds roll out logo refresh
Of all the teams in the Double-A Central, the Midland RockHounds sported the oldest look in 2021. Starting next season, the circuit’s old dogs will have some new tricks. For the first time in over two decades, the RockHounds will take the field with a fresh set of logos. “We → Read More
Visit Dunkin' Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats
Welcome to Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, Connecticut. With unique dimensions and a lively atmosphere from night to night, the park is home to the Hartford Yard Goats, who have been a Minor League phenom since they came on the scene in 2016. Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies since 2016) Established: 2016 (in the Double-A Eastern League) Ballpark: Dunkin’ Donuts… → Read More
Scouting report: Rockies' Zac Veen
MiLB.com's Scouting Report series spotlights players who are just starting their professional careers, focusing on what the experts are projecting for these young phenoms. Here's a look at top-ranked Rockies prospect Zac Veen. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. The Colorado Rockies needed to → Read More
Miller leads I-Cubs' combined no-hitter
Not in 621 days had a Minor League Baseball team celebrated a milestone such as this. On Sunday, the Iowa Cubs brought the drought to an end. Led by starting pitcher Shelby Miller, four Triple-A Iowa pitchers -- including Tommy Nance, Brad Wieck and Ryan Meisinger -- combined for a → Read More
Honeywell, Kopech dominating in returns
Two of baseball’s most electrifying young pitchers spent considerable time away from the mound due in part to Tommy John surgeries. On Sunday, Rays starter Brent Honeywell Jr. and White Sox reliever Michael Kopech took turns in the spotlight. Honeywell hadn’t stepped onto a mound in a regular-season baseball game → Read More
Winter ball roundup: Australian League
Without a Minor League season in 2020, top prospects headed to various locations across the globe for offseason work. In January and Feburary, MiLB.com has looked at the highlights from winter ball seasons worldwide. Past recaps include the Dominican Winter League, Mexican Pacific League, Puerto Rican League and Venezuelan League. → Read More
Rox acquire four prospects from Cards for Arenado
The Colorado Rockies are wagering a lot on trading one of their best players in franchise history. Now, they know the package that will try to make the deal worthwhile. Colorado has acquired third baseman Elehuris Montero (St. Louis’ No. 8 prospect), right-handed pitcher Tony Locey (No. 19), shortstop Mateo → Read More
Cubs nab ranked quartet from Padres
The San Diego Padres keep fueling the hot stove, and the Chicago Cubs are adding a haul of prospect talent. What was first reported Monday is now official. Chicago has officially acquired four ranked prospects from San Diego in shortstops Reginald Preciado and Yeison Santana along with outfielders Owen Caissie → Read More
State of the System: Los Angeles Dodgers
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlighting prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offering a peek at 2021. Finally. After more than three decades of → Read More
State of the System: New York Mets
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. The offseason is barely a week old → Read More