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Prospect Primer: American League East

Stars align for Rodriguez-Mead; future tense for Yanks/Sox rivalry
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 28, 2023

Some prospects are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. As the 2023 season approaches, MiLB.com goes through each MLB division to take a look at the most intriguing prospects. Other Prospect Primers:

The Road to The Show™: Dodgers’ Stone

No. 56 overall prospect maintains dominance at every level
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 28, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fifth-ranked Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. This spring, Gavin Stone treated the Cactus League to

‘Pok-Ta-Pok’ identity honors indigenous culture

Pensacola brings the past forward to expand Copa de la Diversión
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 23, 2023

There will be a new version of the old ball game coming to the Southern League in 2023. No, not the one with pitch timers and pickoff limits. This is a much, much older ball game. One that dates back nearly 4,000 years. The game is Pok-Ta-Pok, and it’s coming

The Road to The Show™: Pirates’ Rodriguez

No. 55 prospect finds place among Minors’ premier backstops
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 21, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Pirates prospect Endy Rodriguez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Few prospects have wildly outperformed modest expectations like Endy

The Road to The Show™: Guardians’ Bibee

No. 65 prospect earning attention in pitching-rich system
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 14, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fifth-ranked Guardians prospect Tanner Bibee. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Finding a way to stand out in the Guardians’

McGriff’s perseverance illustrated in Minors

Slugger fought to fit in before starting Hall of Fame career
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 9, 2023

Fred McGriff was a model of consistency through 19 seasons in the Majors, but his Minor League tenure could not be described the same way. McGriff spent six seasons in the Yankees and Blue Jays’ farm systems, enduring injuries, platoon competitions, struggles at the plate and a trade before reaching

The Road to The Show™: Reds’ Arroyo

No. 44 overall prospect finding his way in new organization
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 7, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Edwin Arroyo’s most impressive tool may be one he

The Road to The Show™: Mariners’ Miller

No. 98 overall prospect carving out his role with power pitching
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 28, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Mariners prospect Bryce Miller. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Coming out of the 2021 Draft, most of the

The Road to The Show™: Mets' Ramirez

No. 96 overall prospect hit the ground running in the Minors
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 21, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fourth-ranked Mets prospect Alex Ramirez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. The Mets haven’t typically been big spenders on the

The Road to The Show™: Giants lefty Harrison

No. 18 prospect emerges as Minors’ most dominant southpaw
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 14, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Giants prospect Kyle Harrison. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Over the past two seasons since his debut, Kyle

The Road to The Show™: Ceddanne Rafaela

Show-stopping athleticism fuels breakout for No. 86 prospect
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 7, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Ceddanne Rafaela stole the show on a frequent

The Road to The Show™: Rays’ Mead

No. 33 overall prospect breaking the mold for Australian hitters
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 31, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Rays prospect Curtis Mead. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Curtis Mead is on the verge of going where

The Road to The Show™: Brewers’ Chourio

No. 10 overall prospect experiences meteoric rise as a teenager
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 24, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. It became evident very quickly in 2022 that the

The Road to The Show™: Cubs’ Alcantara

No. 86 overall prospect flashes star potential in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 17, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Cubs prospect Kevin Alcantara. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. As he approached the age of eligibility to sign

The Road to The Show™: Oscar Colas

Globetrotting outfielder nearing a new home on the South Side
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 10, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked White Sox prospect Oscar Colas. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There are few players in the Minor Leagues

Gómez punctuates big bat with bigger smile

Minor League home run king in ‘22 makes his case for St. Louis
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 9, 2023

Ben Johnson’s recollection of a moment of viral fame is different from most. The Triple-A Memphis skipper was standing in the third-base coach’s box when Delvin Pérez took a home run trot about 300 feet, right past him around third. For most, the trot was memorable because the ball had

Carter, infielders shine in the Lone Star State

Five-tool prodigy, versatile bats headline Rangers' All-Stars list
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 3, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Texas Rangers.

20 for ‘22: Looking back on a monumental year

Relive the most remarkable records from the 2022 season
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 22, 2022

It’s been two seasons since the Minor Leagues’ transformation into its current shape. Some clubs are settled into new surroundings while others continue to build on their illustrious histories. An expanded Minor League schedule and the elevation of many teams to full-season play have brought about cumulative franchise records –

The Road to The Show™: Angels’ O’Hoppe

No. 64 overall prospect maintains scorching pace after trade
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 20, 2022

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Angels prospect Logan O’Hoppe. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While every prospect travels a unique path to the

Ford, Gonzalez look to bring star power to Seattle

Mariners could bolster young core with exciting group of All-Stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 16, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Seattle Mariners.

Colas, Sosa charging toward the South Side

International success stories headline Chicago's All-Stars list
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 14, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Chicago White Sox.

The Road to The Show™: D-backs’ Pfaadt

No. 90 prospect reaches new heights as MiLB strikeout leader
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 13, 2022

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at D-backs’ No. 4 prospect Brandon Pfaadt. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. It took a drastic transformation for Brandon Pfaadt

The Road to The Show™: Orioles’ Norby

Club’s No. 11 prospect sees power surge in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 6, 2022

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at Orioles No. 11 prospect Connor Norby. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. By season’s end, Connor Norby fit right in

Quero, Silseth are heaven sent for Angels

International signings, college arms headline club's All-Stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 2, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Los Angeles Angels.

Rafaela, Kavadas barreling toward Boston

Free-swingers, big thumpers loom large among Red Sox All-Stars
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 30, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Boston Red Sox.