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O's Means throws seven-inning no-hitter
John Means threw Delmarva's first no-hitter in 17 years, striking out six, walking a batter and hitting another Friday as the Shorebirds beat Charleston, 4-0, in the first game of a doubleheader. → Read More
Want to play in the Minors? Here's how
technically you can't, but that doesn't mean that your hopes of becoming a professional ballplayer are through. → Read More
Report: Padres' Campusano arrested in Georgia
Padres catcher Luis Campusano was arrested and charged with felony marijuana possession over the weekend, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. Ranked as San Diego's No. 4 prospect and No. 46 overall, Campusano was pulled over by police near his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, around 5 a.m. on Oct. 17 → Read More
New Minor League ballpark dogs ready to play in 2020
Bat dogs stole the baseball spotlight last spring after Finn, of Triple-A Las Vegas, had to work overtime to fetch a bat thrown by a Pacific Coast League umpire. Finn's video went viral and inspired us to track down all the other hardworking dogs of baseball. (You should also probably → Read More
Faedo, SeaWolves throw no-hitter
Alex Faedo, the Tigers' No. 10 prospect, and reliever Drew Carlton combined on Double-A Erie's first no-hitter in almost 10 years as the SeaWolves blanked Bowie, 4-0, at UPMC Park. → Read More
Meet 15 Minor League bat dogs we love
Bat dogs are back in the spotlight after Finn, the Las Vegas Aviators' bat dog, had to work overtime to fetch a bat thrown by a Pacific Coast League umpire. Finn did great, but we should also show some love to the other hard-working dogs of baseball. → Read More
Angels' Tucker, free agent Payne suspended
Angels prospect Bo Tucker and former Mets Minor Leaguer Joshua Payne were handed 50-game suspensions on Friday after both tested positive for banned substances. → Read More
Reports: Baby Cakes seek move to Wichita
The Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes are planning to relocate to Wichita, Kansas, according to multiple reports as well as the mayor of the Midwest city. → Read More
Rays' Olmedo-Barrera among five suspended
Olmedo-Barrera, who had been placed on the restricted list earlier this month, was handed an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT), a performance-enhancing substance. Bastardo, who is currently a free agent, received a 140-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Stanozolol -- it was his second violation of the Major League… → Read More
Conley, Beloit bullpen combine to no-hit Bees
A's prospect Bryce Conley had good reason to be excited -- he combined with two relievers to throw the first no-hitter of the Minor League season Thursday as Class A Beloit blanked Burlington, 2-0. → Read More
White Sox reassign Jimenez, Cease to Minors
Top White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez was among several key players reassigned to Minor League camp on Wednesday morning. → Read More
Bishop rallies support for Alzheimer's pledge
You don't need to be a Seattle Mariners fan to be pulling for Braden Bishop this Spring Training. The non-roster invitee will make every hit count, and it's bigger than just a personal quest to reach the Majors. → Read More
Reds' Ehret, Indians' Ventura suspended
Reds right-handed prospect Jake Ehret and Indians outfielder Carlos Ventura were suspended on Friday after testing positive for banned substances. → Read More
Indians' Mejia, Allen promoted to Majors
After a dominant season at Double-A Akron, top Indians prospect Francisco Mejia is headed to the Majors. → Read More
Report: Dodgers to call up Verdugo on Friday
Dodgers outfield prospect Alex Verdugo will join Los Angeles on Friday when Major League rosters expand, according to a report. → Read More
Beaty, Hudson snag top Texas League awards
Dodgers prospect Matt Beaty was named the Player of the Year in the Texas League on Friday when the Double-A circut unveiled its end-of-season All-Stars and award winners. → Read More
Jones, Lancaster, Lebron suspended by MLB
Orioles outfielder Markel Jones, Cardinals catcher Tyler Lancaster and Mets backstop Luis Lebron were all suspended on Friday for violations of the Minor League drug program. → Read More
Breazeale, Mendoza among NYPL All-Stars
Orioles prospect Ben Breazeale, Phillies outfielder Jhailyn Ortiz and Cardinals third baseman Evan Mendoza were among those selected for the New York-Penn League All-Star Game. → Read More
Anderson wins Pitcher of the Week with 11 K's
Ian Anderson struck out a career-high 11 batters over six one-hit frames on May 25 to secure his second win for Class A Rome and earn the South Atlantic League's choice as Pitcher of the Week. → Read More
Photos of the Week: May 18-24
Dogs, a snake, rain, fog and broken bats are among the week's top images from around the Minor Leagues. → Read More