Flying Squirrels? No, Ardillas Voladoras! Guest writer Jae Canetti visited Richmond’s The Diamond, where the Flying Squirrels transformed into their Las Ardillas Voladoras Copa de la Diversión identity. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191021&content_id=311199860&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Stephenson, Aquino surge for Cincinnati Tyler Stephenson and Aristides Aquino both turned in career-propelling seasons to lead a promising crop of 2019 Cincinnati Reds Organization All-Stars. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191018&content_id=311174856&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Toolshed: Nationals pitcher in Sharp shape Washington Nationals No. 13 prospect Sterling Sharp has continued impressing in the Arizona Fall League while his organization looks forward to its first World Series appearance. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191018&content_id=311197266&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb
Adell focused on taking next step in AFL After missing the first two months of the season, top Angels prospect Jo Adell is looking to make up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League while taking the next step in his development. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191017&content_id=311194684&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Planning for 2020 in Jacksonville In the first installment of a series, Ben Hill speaks with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp promotions director David Ratz to find out how the team’s promos come to be. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191017&content_id=311167766&fext=.jsp&vkey=promo_preview&sid=milb
Lewis, Sharp win AFL Week 4 awards Top Twins prospect Royce Lewis and Nationals right-hander Sterling Sharp were named Arizona Fall League Player and Pitcher of the Week for Week 4. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191016&content_id=311192070&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Robert, Madrigal form future for White Sox Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal continue to work their way to the big leagues after big seasons that saw both Top 100 prospects break out for their respective White Sox affiliates. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191016&content_id=311175186&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Peterson hits stride en route to Big Apple Mets southpaw David Peterson learned from a tough season, and he’s been working on how to best utilize his four pitches in the Arizona Fall League. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191016&content_id=311165264&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Minor League Baseball, ECHO Incorporated extend partnership Minor League Baseball has announced a partnership extension with ECHO Incorporated, making it the “Official/Exclusive Outdoor Power Equipment of Minor League Baseball” and the “Official Outdoor Power Equipment of Copa de la Diversión.” Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191016&content_id=311171610&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_milb&sid=milb
Toolshed: FIP and top prospects Minnesota Twins No. 4 prospect Jordan Balazovic was among the Top-100 pitching prospects to strike out a ton and limit walks and home runs allowed en route to an impressive FIP in 2019. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191015&content_id=311161404&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb