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Thursday, July 16

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★★★★ TOP NEWS

 

Every farm system's most loaded club

 

It can be a challenge to keep track of every prospect everywhere. Even trying to follow your favorite team’s Top 30 prospects spread out among affiliates can be tough. But your bases are covered with this handy guide to the most-talent rich teams in each system.

 

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★★★★ TOP PERFORMANCES

 

Dakota Harris, SS, Springfield (STL): A grand opening

Launches grand slams in consecutive games to kick off 2026

Kevin Alcántara, OF, Iowa (CHC): Off and running early

Goes deep three times and drives in five runs in four games

Miguel Ullola, RHP, Sugar Land (HOU): Bringing the heat

Racks up 15 K's across 9 2/3 frames in first two '26 starts

 

★★★★ Fresh fields and new feels

 

Five stadiums open their gates for the first time in 2026. Here's what you need to know before visiting. Take an interactive road trip through our Minor League Ballpark Guides with searchable maps and in-depth write-ups of every park.

 

★★★★ MUST-SEE PLAY: Barehanded brilliance

 

Sometimes a glove isn't needed. That was the case for Fredericksburg's Johan Otanez (Nationals), who picked up two outs for the price of one with his bare hand. The right-hander snagged a liner back to the mound and then tossed to first base to complete the double play.

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★★★★ STAFF PICKS

 

Minor League promos, major league fun

 

The 2026 season is off and running, which means it's time for an onslaught of theme nights, giveaway items and celebrity appearances in Minor League Ballparks. Ben Hill chooses his 11 favorites, ranging from a used car night to a tribute to a hot dog-eating legend.

 

Hopping to it

MLB's No. 3 prospect Jesús Made (Brewers) enjoyed a career-best performance with four hits, including a home run, for Double-A Biloxi on Easter.

 

Double the fun

Kaelen Culpepper had himself a day. The Twins' No. 2 prospect went deep in both games of Triple-A St. Paul's doubleheader on Sunday.

 

Shooting star

The Dodgers' James Tibbs III somehow got even hotter at the plate. After a three-homer game, he has seven in eight games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. 

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★★★★ ONLY IN MiLB: Building the ultimate squad

 

The Show Before the Show has some fun as the full-season slate gets underway. The extended podcast crew built dream MiLB clubs on the basis of cities, team name/logos, alternate identities, ballpark and prospect status. Who did it best?

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