# minor league — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover minor league. Page: Feed: --- ## [8/20/26 : Minor League Roundup](https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/8-20-26-minor-league-roundup) _2026-08-21 · Steve Potter · Phillies - A Fan’s View_ Compiled by Steve Potter International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 7 (25-22, 60-62) Buffalo 5 (25-23, 60-63) - Sahlen Field -Buffalo, NY At Bat : 7 R, 11 H, 6 BB, 9 K’s Colby Thomas had three hits (two singles & triple) as did Dylan Moore (two singles, two walks, two RBIs). Kameron Misner walked and hit a two run home run. Otto Kemp tripled. Rafael Marchan singled, walked and scored twice. Carter… ## [Patty Barrels Will Have His Revenge On San Francisco](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/110638/patty-barrels-will-have-his-revenge-on-san-francisco) _2026-08-20 · Sean Keane · McCovey Chronicles_ With one out in the 8th inning of Thursday’s afternoon rubber match, Cleveland Guardians center fielder Petey Halpin singled, then got caught leaning by JT Brubaker. The pickoff throw went to Bryce Eldridge, who ran Halpin to Willy Adames, who threw to Osleivis Basabe, who dropped the ball. Three pitches later, Halpin was at third \[…\] ## [Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 19: Argenis Cayama and Sabin Ceballos dominate](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-prospects/110639/giants-minors-prospects-argenis-cayama-scott-bandura-sabin-ceballos) _2026-08-20 · Brady Klopfer · McCovey Chronicles_ The ACL season is over, and the DSL regular season is over. The games are dwindling, but all four of the San Francisco Giants A-ball Minor League affiliates were in action on Wednesday, so let’s talk about it! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are \[…\] ## [Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Post-Trade Deadline 2026](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadlephia-phillies-top-prospect-list-top-15-players-minor-league-prospects-gage-wood-francisco-renteria-aidan-miller-alirio-ferrebus-dante-nori-tyler-spangler-first-round-draft-pick-update-trade-de/) _2026-08-20 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ The Phillies were buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, adding three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and relievers Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley. Those big-league players, of course, cost prospects. Philadelphia sent minor leaguers Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman to the Mets to acquire Raley. It took breakout starting pitcher Ramon Marquez and reliever Mary \[…\] ## [How Royce Lewis Has Been an Improvement on Kody Clemens's Defense at First base](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-royce-lewis-has-been-an-improvement-on-kody-clemenss-defense-at-first-base-r20992/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [Is Your Favorite Team Really \*That\* Injured? Probably Not.](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/diamondcentric/is-your-favorite-team-really-that-injured-probably-not-r20994/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [8/20/26 : Dominican Summer League Playoff Game One](https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/8-20-26-dominican-summer-league-playoff-game-one) _2026-08-20 · Steve Potter · Phillies - A Fan’s View_ Dominican Summer League - Phillies 6 (1-0) Astros Orange 0 (0-1) Dominican Republic - Playoff Game One - Phillies Complex A very hot day and a few players experienced what appeared to be leg cramps - Phillies starting pitcher Yilmar Samudio exited in the top of the fourth after throwing a warm up pitch and shortstop Juan Parra left in the top of the fifth with what appeared to be a left leg cramp.… ## [Phillies claim depth reliever off waivers from Diamondbacks; IronPigs’ Felix Reyes placed on 60-day IL with broken wrist](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-roster-move-news-andrew-hoffmann-claim-depth-reliever-off-waivers-from-diamondbacks-ironpigs-felix-reyes-placed-on-60-day-il-with-broken-wrist/) _2026-08-20 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ The Phillies added an extra reliever to their organization on Thursday afternoon, claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the club announced. To make room on the 40-man roster, IronPigs slugger Felix Reyes, who played 12 games for the Phillies in April and May, was recalled \[…\] ## [Game Thread: Off to face…the Orioles?](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90721/game-thread-off-to-facethe-orioles) _2026-08-20 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll Explains Why Walker Jenkins Hasn’t Been Called Up](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-general-manager-jeremy-zoll-explains-why-walker-jenkins-hasnt-been-called-up-r20974/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VIwcv4JGIax3) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Giants place Keaton Winn on 15-Day IL, recall Reiver Sanmartin](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-injuries/110640/giants-roster-news-keaton-winn-il-reiver-sanmartin) _2026-08-20 · Brady Klopfer · McCovey Chronicles_ The San Francisco Giants made a roster switch on Thursday, ahead of their day game finale against the Cleveland Guardians. And it hurts an already struggling bullpen. Prior to the game, the Giants announced that right-handed reliever Keaton Winn had been placed on the 15-Day Injured List, retroactive to Wednesday, with right elbow neuritis. It’s \[…\] ## [8/20/26 : Minor League Radar Watch](https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/8-20-26-minor-league-radar-watch) _2026-08-20 · Steve Potter · Phillies - A Fan’s View_ The regular season has ended for the DSL Phillies, round robin playoffs begin today - you can watch the Phillies team play in them on YouTube (11 AM). Clearwater and Jersey Shore end the regular season on 9/6/26, Reading on 9/13/26 and Lehigh Valley on 9/20/26. Clearwater has already qualified for the playoffs by winning the first half title in the Florida State League and Reading currently holds… ## [How Have Vahn Lackey and Carson Tinney Performed in Their First Tastes of Pro Ball?](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/how-have-vahn-lackey-and-carson-tinney-performed-in-their-first-tastes-of-pro-ball-r20991/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [Madd(er) Max: Rays 7, Blue Jays 6](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90729/madder-max-rays-7-blue-jays-6) _2026-08-20 · Elijah Flewellen · DRaysBay_ It always seems like the whenever the Toronto Blue Jays make the trek to One Tropicana Drive, some kind of miscue results in the Rays winning a close ballgame due to the result of it. The same case can be made Tuesday night. In a 2-1 ballgame in the fourth inning, courtesy to a Yandy \[…\] ## [In Latest Twist, Twins Add Fourth Catcher to Big-League Roster](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/in-latest-twist-twins-add-fourth-catcher-to-big-league-roster-r20990/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [Thursday BP/Gamethread: Giants @ Guardians](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-game-information/110599/mlb-2026-san-francisco-giants-cleveland-guardians-how-to-watch) _2026-08-20 · Sami Higgins · McCovey Chronicles_ The San Francisco Giants conclude this three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians this morning. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Landen Roupp, who enters today’s game with a 4.31 ERA, 3.62 FIP, with 128 strikeouts to 60 walks in 129.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 5-2 loss \[…\] ## [3 Starting Pitchers the Twins Could Turn to Down the Stretch](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-starting-pitchers-the-twins-could-turn-to-down-the-stretch-r20973/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [What can Nestor Cortes bring to Phillies? Former Yankees teammate likes addition of ‘master’ in ‘messing with hitters’ timing’](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-mlb-news-nestor-cortes-left-handed-starting-pitcher-free-agent-signing/) _2026-08-20 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — While the Phillies made their signing of free-agent pitcher Nestor Cortes official shortly after their 4-1 win over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park to complete a series sweep over their National League East opponents, interim manager Don Mattingly did not seem to have too much certainty on Wednesday night about how the \[…\] ## [Twins Minor League Report (8/19): A Wind Surge Classic in Sweltering Heat](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-819-a-wind-surge-classic-in-sweltering-heat-r20989/) _2026-08-20 · News_ ## [‘Tugboat’ leads Giants to shutout victory in Cleveland](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/110625/tugboat-leads-giants-to-shutout-victory-in-cleveland) _2026-08-20 · Sean Keane · McCovey Chronicles_ Sometimes when a ship is floundering, sitting dead in the water with no momentum, they just need a little help from a tugboat to make it safely into the harbor. In 2026, the San Francisco Giants are that sinking ship. Wednesday night in Cleveland, Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson was that tugboat. Beefy 23-year-old rookie left-hander Wilkinson \[…\] ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iRdcDl12VqOo) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Phillies inch closer to Braves in standings after Aaron Nola’s gem](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-aaron-nola-don-mattingly-atlanta-braves-nl-east-major-league-baseball/) _2026-08-20 · Bailey Digh · Phillies Nation_ Aaron Nola tossed seven innings for the second time this season on Wednesday, helping the Phillies close the gap on the Braves' NL East lead. ## [8/19/26 : Minor League Roundup](https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/8-19-26-minor-league-roundup) _2026-08-20 · Steve Potter · Phillies - A Fan’s View_ Compiled by Steve Potter International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 2 (24-22, 59-62) Buffalo 1 (25-22, 60-62) - Sahlen Field -Buffalo, NY At Bat : 2 R, 7 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s Tommy Pham had two hits (single & double) with two RBIs. Payton Henry had two hits (single & double). On The Hill : 1 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 4 K’s RH Drake Fellows - 5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 79 pitches - 49 strikes LH Tucker Davidson -… ## [Video: Kane Kepley Might Quietly Be Turning Into A Star](https://northsidebaseball.com/videos/cubs-minor-leagues/kane-kepley-might-quietly-be-turning-into-a-star-r350/) _2026-08-19 · North Side Baseball Content_ The 2025 draft pick is off to a scorching start in Double-A after his promotion, posting a 1.075 OPS. ## [Game Thread: On paper this is a killer matchup](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90717/game-thread-on-paper-this-is-a-killer-matchup) _2026-08-19 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [More Than The Eponymous Surgery: Tommy John's Impact On Baseball](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/diamondcentric/more-than-the-eponymous-surgery-tommy-johns-impact-on-baseball-r20988/) _2026-08-19 · News_ ## [8/19 Gamethread: Giants @ Guardians](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-game-information/110596/mlb-2026-san-francisco-giants-cleveland-guardians-how-to-watch-matt-wilkinson-debut-parker-messick) _2026-08-19 · Sami Higgins · McCovey Chronicles_ The San Francisco Giants continue this three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians this afternoon. Getting the start for the Giants today, and making his major league debut, will be left-hander Matt Wilkinson. Wilkinson has a 3.40 ERA for the season in the minors, with 96 strikeouts to 31 walks in 90 innings pitched over \[…\] ## [Phillies notes: ‘Nasty Nestor,’ a rookie reliever and Don Mattingly’s thoughts on a potential six-man rotation](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/phillies-notes-nasty-nestor-cortes-alex-mcfarlane-a-rookie-reliever-and-don-mattinglys-thoughts-on-a-potential-six-man-rotation/) _2026-08-19 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — The reports swirled on Wednesday morning that the Phillies had an agreement with left-hander Nestor Cortes, a former All-Star with the Yankees who has not pitched this season after undergoing arm surgery last October. It will be a big-league deal, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. “Nasty Nestor?” Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly \[…\] ## [Giants officially call up Matt Wilkinson; claim Philip Abner off waivers](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-roster/110617/giants-roster-moves-matt-wilkinson-philip-abner) _2026-08-19 · Brady Klopfer · McCovey Chronicles_ Since getting functionally eliminated from the playoffs, the San Francisco Giants have been a lot more eager to make roster moves. And on Wednesday they were back at it, making a handful of moves before Game 2 of their three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. The big news was already known: left-handed pitcher Matt Wilkinson \[…\] ## [Twins 6, Braves 4: Sweeping Them All the Way Back to Their House Under the Highway](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-6-braves-4-sweeping-them-all-the-way-back-to-their-house-under-the-highway-r20987/) _2026-08-19 · News_ ## [Giants Minor League Baseball roundup, August 18: Cam Maldonado homers (again), Jose Ortiz returns](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-prospects/110603/giants-minors-news-scores-prospects-lisbel-diaz-jose-ortiz-cam-maldonado) _2026-08-19 · Brady Klopfer · McCovey Chronicles_ A fun day of Minor League Baseball games for the San Francisco Giants affiliates. Here’s everything that happened on Tuesday, as well as the Dominican Summer League games from Monday. Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game. News \[…\] ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ww2B0RjBWOII) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [The Field of Dreams Game Exposed MLB’s Biggest Broadcasting Problem](https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-field-of-dreams-game-exposed-mlbs-biggest-broadcasting-problem-r20976/) _2026-08-19 · News_ ## [Chicago Cubs Minor League Report: Hartshorn Powers South Bend to Series-Opening Win](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/cubs-minor-league/chicago-cubs-minor-league-report-hartshorn-powers-south-bend-to-series-opening-win-r3224/) _2026-08-19 · North Side Baseball Content_ Cubs No. 1 prospect Josiah Hartshorn (North Side Baseball) went 2-for-3 with a run scored, a home run and three RBI in South Bend’s 5-1 win over West Michigan. ## [Appreciating Jacob Webb's Invaluable Emergence As Cubs' Closer](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/appreciating-jacob-webbs-invaluable-emergence-as-cubs-closer-r3221/) _2026-08-19 · North Side Baseball Content_ Pitching in a bullpen with no stability, Jacob Webb has become the Cubs' most trustworthy reliever at a time of great need. ## [Phillies to sign former Yankees starting pitcher to big-league deal, report says](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/nestor-cortes-news-philadelphia-phillies-to-sign-former-yankees-starting-pitcher-to-big-league-deal-report-says/) _2026-08-19 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ Former Yankees starter Nestor Cortes will join the Phillies organization down the stretch, according to a report. The veteran left-hander will sign a big-league deal with Philadelphia, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Wednesday. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first reported that Cortes and the Phillies were in discussions. The 31-year-old Cortes has not pitched this season after \[…\] ## [Is This Cubs Defense Historic, or Merely Good?](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/is-this-cubs-defense-historic-or-merely-good-r3219/) _2026-08-19 · North Side Baseball Content_ The Cubs are a great defensive team. How great, exactly? To answer that question, let's consult some numbers to provide some context. ## [Wednesday BP: Watch Jeff Kent’s Hall of Fame journey](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-discussion/110550/mlb-2026-san-francisco-giants-videos-jeff-kent-documentary-hall-of-fame) _2026-08-19 · Sami Higgins · McCovey Chronicles_ Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants had a rare entry into the baseball Hall of Fame this season, as Jeff Kent was inducted earlier this summer. The Giants’ social media team released a documentary on their YouTube channel that I thought we could take a look at today. The video follows Kent’s career \[…\] ## [El Brujo Does It Again: Javier Assad's Mysterious Magic Keeps Saving Cubs from Themselves](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/el-brujo-does-it-again-javier-assads-mysterious-magic-keeps-saving-cubs-from-themselves-r3222/) _2026-08-19 · North Side Baseball Content_ Javier Assad is a witch. He's messing with some dark forces, man. For now, if you're a Cubs fan, just be glad he's on your side. ## [New Phillies reliever records first save in three years with closer Jhoan Duran unavailable out of bullpen](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-philadelphia-phillies-reliever-brooks-raley-records-first-save-in-three-years-with-closer-jhoan-duran-unavailable-out-of-bullpen/) _2026-08-19 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — The announced crowd of 39,237 at Citizens Bank Park erupted for a split second when the lights went out before a moment of confused silence took over. For the last calendar year, Phillies fans have gotten quite used to the new tradition. When the club holds a lead in the ninth inning, the \[…\] ## [Adell rolls Giants into the deep](https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/110581/adell-rolls-giants-into-the-deep) _2026-08-19 · Sean Keane · McCovey Chronicles_ One week after his best start of the season, Carson Whisenhunt wasn’t fooling anyone on the Cleveland Guardians. Especially not Jo Adell. Adell drove in six runs in his first three trips to the plate, setting a career high in the game’s first four innings. He hit Cleveland’s longest home run of the season (455 \[…\] ## [8/18/26 : Minor League Roundup](https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/8-18-26-minor-league-roundup) _2026-08-19 · Steve Potter · Phillies - A Fan’s View_ Compiled by Steve Potter International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 5 (23-22, 58-62) Buffalo 1 (25-21, 60-61) - Sahlen Field -Buffalo, NY At Bat : 5 R, 12 H, 4 BB, 7 K’s Tommy Pham had three hits (two singles & double) and scored twice. Christian Cairo doubled. Kameron Misner homered (17th - 14 with Omaha, 3 with LHV), he also singled. Dylan Moore had two hits (singles). Carter Kieboom walked… ## [MVPete?](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs-podcasts/mvpete-r3220/) _2026-08-19 · North Side Baseball Content_ Jeremy and Jason talk about PCA's amazing season and discuss what will happen in the wake of the Swanson injury. ## [Bohm and Stott stay scorching hot as Phillies secure series over Marlins](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-mlb-news-alec-bohm-bryson-stott-zack-wheeler-recap-august-18-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Nathan Ackerman · Phillies Nation_ The Phillies’ current hot stretch, in which they’ve won seven of nine and repositioned themselves as the second National League Wild Card team, has been driven by a rejuvenated offense. Luis Arraez rediscovering his groove, which included three more hits on Tuesday night, has helped, as has Bryce Harper walking 16 times in those nine \[…\] ## [Yada, yada, yada: Rays 5 Blue Jays 10](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90724/yada-yada-yada-rays-5-blue-jays-10) _2026-08-19 · Elizabeth Strom · DRaysBay_ The Rays lost another blowout tonight, one in their starter could not complete four innings and the subsequent relievers didn’t offer much relief. Nick Martinez….I don’t know, I love the guy for so many reasons, but after his amazing first couple of months, it seems like every three, maybe even two outings is a clunker. \[…\] ## [After Key Injury Shakes Up Infield, Cubs Face Adversity Yet Again](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/after-key-injury-shakes-up-infield-cubs-face-adversity-yet-again-r3215/) _2026-08-18 · North Side Baseball Content_ Dansby Swanson’s oblique injury will stretch the Cubs even more than their pitching woes. ## [Phillies notes: A rare free pass in front of Bryce Harper pays off, and injury updates](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-news-bryce-harper-left-handed-platoon-splits-intentional-walk-tanner-banks-rafael-marchan-caleb-kilian/) _2026-08-18 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough gave the four-finger signal in the bottom of the sixth on Monday night, sending Trea Turner to first base with a man already on second. Left-hander John King had allowed two runs in the inning, and Miami did not want him to face the right-handed hitter with two outs \[…\] ## [Game Thread: Today’s a new day](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90712/game-thread-todays-a-new-day) _2026-08-18 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Gauging Early Impressions From Cubs' Biggest Trade Deadline Acquisitions](https://northsidebaseball.com/news-rumors/chicago-cubs/gauging-early-impressions-from-cubs-biggest-trade-deadline-acquisitions-r3208/) _2026-08-18 · North Side Baseball Content_ Having been (objectively) identified as one of the more improved teams on paper at this year's trade deadline, do the early results from the Cubs' haul justify that thinking? ## [Hot Week & The Top 100: Double-A Players Dominate](https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/major-league-baseball/hot-week-the-top-100-double-a-players-dominate-r12401/) _2026-08-18 · North Side Baseball Content_ Last week, High-A dominated this list. Now it's Double-A's turn at glory. ## [Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 19](https://www.draysbay.com/minor-league-recaps/90709/tampa-bay-rays-2026-minor-league-roundup-week-19) _2026-08-18 · Adam Sanford · DRaysBay_ This was the 19th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, August 18th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa \[…\] ## [Astros Future Newsletter - 2026 Minor League Hotlist Issue #20](https://astrosfuture.substack.com/p/astros-future-newsletter-2026-minor-d79) _2026-08-18 · AstrosFuture_ Welcome to the Astros Future Newsletter! Another week of baseball is in the books. Let's look at who is hot in the Astros system, as well as some other notes and articles.