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Thursday, July 16

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★★★★ TOP NEWS

 

These guys know how to flash the leather

 

They may be in different stages of development -- already in The Show, ascending their respective systems or just beginning their careers. But these prospects have one thing in common: They play quality defense.

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★★★★ TOP PERFORMANCES

 

Braden Montgomery, OF, Birmingham (CWS): The extra mile

In six games, 8 of his 12 hits were of the extra-base variety

Brandon Young, RHP, Norfolk: Twirled hitless outing

Matched career high with 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings

Cam Maldonado, OF, San Jose: Homered in four straight

Amassed two 2-HR games, plated 10 runs for the week

 

★★★★ See all the O's affiliates in ONE road trip

 

For one week, the stars align perfectly for an ultra-rare opportunity. Here's how fans can see games at five great ballparks in the Baltimore system -- from Single-A all the way up to MLB -- on one easy road trip.

 

★★★★ MUST-SEE PLAY: A slam that stays in the park

 

Zach Ehrhard didn't just hit any garden-variety homer last week for Triple-A Oklahoma City. With a little luck, a little skill and a whole lot of hustle, the Dodgers prospect raced for an inside-the-park grand slam.

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★★★★ STAFF PICKS

 

Watch out for Brainrot at a ballpark near you!

 

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos' Brainrot Night at the ballpark inevitably became the subject of a viral social media video, but it's just one of many "six seven" theme nights set for June 7 (6/7). Check out all the details. 

 

'Tugboat' captains first '26 no-hitter

Matt Wilkinson's five perfect innings keyed a no-no by Double-A Akron (CLE) ... and High-A Beloit (MIA) scored the second one of the year soon after! 

 

Top prospect bests Cy Young runner-up

George Lombard Jr., the Yankees' No. 1 prospect, got some bragging rights by homering off rehabbing Phillies righty Zack Wheeler in a Double-A game.

 

Unhittable teen sensation hits 100 mph again

Top Pirates pitching prospect Seth Hernandez, the sixth overall pick in last year's Draft, threw five more hitless shutout innings for Single-A Bradenton.

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★★★★ ONLY IN MiLB: Great reading, great payday

 

On the latest The Show Before the Show podcast, author Eric Vickrey discusses his book on the Dodgers' legendary 1968 Draft class. Plus discussion of Kevin McGonigle's extension and early prospect standouts.

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