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The Road to The Show™: Marlins’ Berry

Miami's No. 3 prospect building toward breakout in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 23, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Marlins prospect Jacob Berry. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. In his first professional action, the game hasn’t come

Women thrive in front offices: ‘We just do the job’

Across all levels, nine women have general manager roles in 2023
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 18, 2023

Kristin Call’s approach to her job as Single-A Myrtle Beach general manager is relatable to the ethos of Minor League Baseball. “Everybody in this industry has somebody that they can influence,” Call said. “We've had [seasonal employees] that we've been trying to coach up. … ‘How can we best prepare

The Road to The Show™: Nationals’ House

No. 94 overall prospect finding his place in Washington’s rebuild
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 16, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fifth-ranked Nationals prospect Brady House. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. After an unusual start, Brady House’s professional career seems

The Road to The Show™: Tigers’ Flores

No. 85 overall prospect making a name for himself on the mound
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 9, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Tigers prospect Wilmer Flores. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. It seems like only a matter of time before

The Road to The Show™: Cardinals’ Graceffo

No. 71 overall prospect rises quickly with advanced arsenal
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 2, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fourth-ranked Cardinals prospect Gordon Graceffo. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. In the past three seasons, few prospects have had

The Road to The Show™: 2022 Draft Picks

Holliday, Rocker, Hughes among early-season standouts
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 25, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at how some 2022 Draft picks have fared in their first month of full-season action. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here.

The Road to The Show™: Astros’ Barber

Houston’s No. 3 prospect getting closer to lift-off after injuries
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 18, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Astros prospect Colin Barber. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. A series of injuries has severely limited the beginning

The Road to The Show™: Rangers’ White

No. 61 overall prospect overcomes injuries to shine for Texas
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 11, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Rangers prospect Owen White. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Patience seems to have prevailed in the early part

Copa de la Diversión: ¿Qué hay de nuevo?

Pavos Salvajes, Mamajuana and more hit the scene in ‘23
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 6, 2023

With 90 participating Minor League teams, the Copa de la Diversión program is larger than ever in 2023. This season, eight clubs have joined Copa for the first time, four returning members have adopted a new identity and one -- Lehigh Valley -- has added a second logo to the

Copa de la Diversión FAQs

What to know about MiLB’s Latino/a outreach initiative
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 5, 2023

Have you heard of the Xolos de Gwinnett, Chupacabras de Round Rock or Flying Chanclas de San Antonio -- or seen the creative and colorful logos and uniforms on the field -- and wondered what they're all about? Below is a quick guide to Minor League Baseball's Copa de la

The Road to The Show™: Lawrence Butler

Club’s No. 10 prospect put himself on the big league radar
@Gerard_Gilberto
April 4, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at No. 10 A’s prospect Lawrence Butler. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Few prospects have boosted their stock in the

Prospect Primer: American League East

Stars align for Rodriguez-Mead; future tense for Yanks/Sox rivalry
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 28, 2023

Some prospects are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. As the 2023 season approaches, MiLB.com goes through each MLB division to take a look at the most intriguing prospects. Other Prospect Primers:

The Road to The Show™: Dodgers’ Stone

No. 56 overall prospect maintains dominance at every level
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 28, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fifth-ranked Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. This spring, Gavin Stone treated the Cactus League to

‘Pok-Ta-Pok’ identity honors indigenous culture

Pensacola brings the past forward to expand Copa de la Diversión
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 23, 2023

There will be a new version of the old ball game coming to the Southern League in 2023. No, not the one with pitch timers and pickoff limits. This is a much, much older ball game. One that dates back nearly 4,000 years. The game is Pok-Ta-Pok, and it’s coming

The Road to The Show™: Pirates’ Rodriguez

No. 55 prospect finds place among Minors’ premier backstops
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 21, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Pirates prospect Endy Rodriguez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Few prospects have wildly outperformed modest expectations like Endy

The Road to The Show™: Guardians’ Bibee

No. 65 prospect earning attention in pitching-rich system
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 14, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fifth-ranked Guardians prospect Tanner Bibee. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Finding a way to stand out in the Guardians’

McGriff’s perseverance illustrated in Minors

Slugger fought to fit in before starting Hall of Fame career
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 9, 2023

Fred McGriff was a model of consistency through 19 seasons in the Majors, but his Minor League tenure could not be described the same way. McGriff spent six seasons in the Yankees and Blue Jays’ farm systems, enduring injuries, platoon competitions, struggles at the plate and a trade before reaching

The Road to The Show™: Reds’ Arroyo

No. 44 overall prospect finding his way in new organization
@Gerard_Gilberto
March 7, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Reds prospect Edwin Arroyo. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Edwin Arroyo’s most impressive tool may be one he

The Road to The Show™: Mariners’ Miller

No. 98 overall prospect carving out his role with power pitching
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 28, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Mariners prospect Bryce Miller. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Coming out of the 2021 Draft, most of the

The Road to The Show™: Mets' Ramirez

No. 96 overall prospect hit the ground running in the Minors
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 21, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fourth-ranked Mets prospect Alex Ramirez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. The Mets haven’t typically been big spenders on the

The Road to The Show™: Giants lefty Harrison

No. 18 prospect emerges as Minors’ most dominant southpaw
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 14, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Giants prospect Kyle Harrison. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Over the past two seasons since his debut, Kyle

The Road to The Show™: Ceddanne Rafaela

Show-stopping athleticism fuels breakout for No. 86 prospect
@Gerard_Gilberto
February 7, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Ceddanne Rafaela stole the show on a frequent

The Road to The Show™: Rays’ Mead

No. 33 overall prospect breaking the mold for Australian hitters
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 31, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Rays prospect Curtis Mead. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Curtis Mead is on the verge of going where

The Road to The Show™: Brewers’ Chourio

No. 10 overall prospect experiences meteoric rise as a teenager
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 24, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. It became evident very quickly in 2022 that the

The Road to The Show™: Cubs’ Alcantara

No. 86 overall prospect flashes star potential in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
January 17, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Cubs prospect Kevin Alcantara. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. As he approached the age of eligibility to sign