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Tides nab Triple-A National Championship crown

No. 2 Orioles prospect Cowser slugs decisive slam, wins MVP
@Kelsie_Heneghan
3:36 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS -- Colton Cowser stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and his team down by a run in the top of the seventh. This scenario was nothing new for MLB’s No. 14 overall prospect, who has been optioned from the Majors twice in the past two months,

Fun facts about Triple-A championships

From the Little World Series to the national title game
@Kelsie_Heneghan
September 30, 2023

A championship by any other name would still be as sweet to win. And at the Triple-A level, there have been a lot of names. From the first Little World Series in 1904 to the Triple-A National Championship Game fans know today, hundreds of prospects and farmhands have played for

Norfolk vs. OKC in Triple-A National Championship

Orioles, Dodgers talent clash for crown at the Minors' highest level
@Kelsie_Heneghan
September 29, 2023

LAS VEGAS -- At Triple-A, the only constant is change. With hundreds of transactions a season, the roster can be a revolving door. But when a club is a part of one of the best farm systems in baseball, it’s a lot of top prospects replacing top prospects. As affiliates

Female ump to work HP for Triple-A championship

Pawol the first woman to umpire at Minors' highest level in 34 years
@Kelsie_Heneghan
September 29, 2023

The Triple-A National Championship game is a way for fans to see future stars on the mound and at the plate. But it’s also a chance to see those behind the plate before they reach The Show. Jen Pawol, who earlier this season became the first woman to umpire at

Round Rock's promo is alright, alright, alright

The Express celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Dazed and Confused'
@Kelsie_Heneghan
September 21, 2023

Let the Round Rock Express take you back to 1976. It’s the last day of school and seniors command authority while rising freshmen make the transition from middle school to high school. Although the latest party got busted before it could start, it’s okay because you’re driving around with your

The best of the Rangers' Minor League ballparks

Explore, eat at and enjoy the stadiums in Carolina and Texas
@Kelsie_Heneghan
August 28, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the Mariners' Minor League ballparks

Historic features and nachos come together on road to Seattle
@Kelsie_Heneghan
August 21, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the Tigers' Minor League ballparks

Explore Detroit's farm system through four full-season stadiums
@Kelsie_Heneghan
August 14, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the Giants' Minor League ballparks

From Virginia to NorCal, visit the homes of prospects headed to SF
@Kelsie_Heneghan
August 7, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the A's Minor League ballparks

Explore the refreshing route prospects take on road to Oakland
@Kelsie_Heneghan
July 31, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the Phillies' Minor League ballparks

Beaches, ballpark friends and bacon highlight road to Philadelphia
@Kelsie_Heneghan
July 26, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the Padres' Minor League ballparks 

From Midwest to Southwest, San Diego system full of unique stops
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 27, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

7 interesting things from two-stadium double dip

4 teams, 2 ballparks and 1 memorable way to explore a new area
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 23, 2023

After recently moving back to Southern California, I made it a goal to check out the closest Minor League teams. Lo and behold, there were two teams that were not only close to me, but each other: the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. And better yet, there

The best of the Angels' Minor League ballparks 

Fries in hand, prospects head for Anaheim through hills, space
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 20, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Emeralds make themselves at home on the road

High-A Eugene adapts as stadium conflict moves series to Tri-City
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 17, 2023

As the University of Oregon baseball season was winding down, the High-A Eugene staff couldn't help but scoreboard watch. While the Ducks' success didn't directly impact the Emeralds’ standings, there’d be a ripple effect, as the two clubs share PK Park in Eugene, Ore. “It kind of just became more

The best of the Brewers' Minor League ballparks

Experience four unique locales across Eastern half of country
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 12, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

The best of the Guardians' Minor League ballparks

Prospects explore Virginia, get to know Ohio en route to Cleveland
@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 5, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Here's the best of the Blue Jays' Minor League ballparks 

Prospects fly North, go international en route to Toronto
@Kelsie_Heneghan
May 22, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Here's the best of the Dodgers' Minor League ballparks

L.A. farm system offers mix of nature, brick en route to Hollywood
@Kelsie_Heneghan
May 15, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Here's the best of the Twins' Minor League ballparks 

From Florida to the Midwest, Minnesota farm brings history and fun
@Kelsie_Heneghan
May 1, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series presented by Wyndham brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some

Women breaking through as athletic trainers

Passion for game, helping players drive own climb through Minors
@Kelsie_Heneghan
March 30, 2023

Katie Lortie was drawn to baseball. She grew up in a big sports family, surrounded by baseball players and diehard fans. And when she went to college for athletic training, she ended up working with baseball teams at every clinical rotation. The more she learned about the sport, the more

For Mahomes family, athleticism began on diamond

Before Patrick reached three Super Bowls, dad Pat shined on mound
@Kelsie_Heneghan
February 10, 2023

Decades before Patrick Mahomes II vied for the privilege to shout, “I’m going to Disney World!” Pat Mahomes Sr. was chasing his own ring in Orlando, Florida. The father of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback spent 22 years in professional baseball, including stints with six Major League teams and 15

Hats off to some of the coolest caps from ’22

New looks, nostalgia continue to captivate fans across the country
@Kelsie_Heneghan
January 13, 2023

It's a small canvas, typically less than 5 square inches. But with that space, a great story can be told, by both the team and the person rocking it. Whether you connect with the history or just think the logo is cool, caps continue to be the most popular way

Walker, Gómez soaring toward St. Louis

Electric bats headline Cardinals' Organization All-Stars list
@Kelsie_Heneghan
December 19, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the St. Louis Cardinals.

Connection, inspiration found at Winter Meetings

Women in Baseball event strengthened after three-year hiatus
@Kelsie_Heneghan
December 7, 2022

SAN DIEGO – Before anyone answered a question or took the podium, the empowerment was palpable at the Women in Baseball event on Tuesday. Women were the majority in the room, something that is yet to be common at the Winter Meetings or in front offices. Ninety-six women from across