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Johan Mieses clubbed two home runs, and the Worcester bullpen allowed only one run in six innings of work as the WooSox (52-46) took game three of their six-game series with the Buffalo Bisons (56-39) by an 8-5 final on Thursday night at Sahlen Field. The win

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Worcester Red Sox (51-46) clubbed five home runs in a runaway victory against the Buffalo Bisons (56-38) on Wednesday night, a 9-4 win at Sahlen Field. Working against Buffalo starter Bowden Francis, the WooSox hit three first-inning solo home runs, all over the left field wall

July 20th, 2021 share-square-213712 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray and placed left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated infielder Andy Burns for assignment. Gray, 23, was 1-1 with a 2.87 ERA (5 ER/15.2 IP) and 22 strikeouts in four games (three starts) for Triple-A Oklahoma City. In his first full season in the Dodge...

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Dodgers top pitching prospect Josiah Gray will make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Giants, filling in for a depleted starting rotation. The right-hander was at Dodger Stadium on Monday, throwing on the field before the series opener. His role on Tuesday is still to be determined, though he is expected to pitch bulk innings. “The plan is for him to be activated tomorrow. Coming out of tonight, we’ll know more as far as...

Cincinnati’s José Barrero, Colorado’s Michael Toglia and the Mets’ Francisco Alvarez also went deep in the showcase of top young talent at Coors Field, at 5,186 feet the highest altitude in the major leagues. Monday night’s Home Run Derby and Tuesday night’s All-Star Game will follow. Last year’s Futures Game was canceled along with all minor league seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the start of this minor league season was delayed a month until May 4. Many prospects wer...

Jul 11, 2021 Brennen Davis saw hitting in Coors Field’s thin air as a fat opportunity, far different from his usual ballparks. “I’m currently playing in Knoxville, Tennessee,” the Chicago Cubs’ Double-A outfielder said. “It’s noticeable.” The 21-year-old homered twice and earned MVP of the National League’s 8-3 victory over the American League in the Futures Game on Sunday. Cincinnati’s José Barrero, Colorado’s Michael Toglia and the Mets’ Francisco Alvarez also went de...

Cubs Davis 2 HRs in Futures Game, long balls begin at Coors by Ronald Blum, The Associated Press Posted Jul 11, 2021 7:45 pm EDT Last Updated Jul 11, 2021 at 8:00 pm EDT Matt Liberatore (11) of the National League pitches during the first inning of the MLB All Star Futures game, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Gabe Christus) DENVER (AP) — Brennan Davis saw hitting in Coors Field’s thin air as a fat opportunity, far different from his usual ballparks. “I’m currently playing i...

July 1st, 2021 Share share-square-267295 Thirty-two of MLB Pipelines Top 100 Prospects will take the diamond in the years best prospect showcase. Following a one-year hiatus, the SiriusXM Futures Game returns on July 11 at Coors Field in Denver. The game features six of the eight best prospects in baseball in Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (No. 2), Tigers corner infielder Spencer Torkelson (No. 3), Mariners outfielders Jarred Kelenic (No. 4) and Julio Rodríguez (No. 5), Royals shortstop Bobby...

Updated: 3:58 PM EDT Jun 22, 2021 By Russ Reed The Boston Red Sox are calling up one of the prospects they acquired by trading star outfielder Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers last year.Connor Wong, a 25-year-old catcher, is making his first appearance on an active major league roster after the team placed backup catcher Kevin Plawecki on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, with a left hamstring strain that he suffered in Sundays game against the Kansas City R...

Here's a look at Sunday's top Minor League performers from each team's Top 30 Prospects list: