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Jami Leabow

Jami Leabow

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Jami Leabow is the managing editor of Minor League Baseball on SI. Her love for the game began when her parents bought season tickets to the then-California Angels.

Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) at bat during the first inning against the Oregon at Olsen Field in College Station, Texas, on June 8, 2024.
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Chicago White Sox Top Prospect Continues to Draw Attention, Reap Rave Reviews

Will Braden Montgomery one day be considered the prime acquisition in the Garrett Crochet trade?

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Mar 10, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss (39) sets to throw a pitch against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning during spring training at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla., on March 10, 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Gets Devastating News About Elbow Injury

The Blue Jays were hoping Jake Bloss could help them in the starting rotation in 2025.

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After scoring Houston Astros outfielder Colin Barber is congratulated by teammates in the dugout in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb. 22, 2025.
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Houston Astros' Double-A Affiliate Makes a Splash in Game That Should Lift Spirits

Colin Barber's cycle was just one of the memorable performances for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks on Tuesday.

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Chicago White Sox pitcher Hagen Smith (82) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 20, 2025.
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Chicago White Sox to Ease Minor League Workload of Top Pitching Prospects, For Now

Double-A Birmingham pitchers Hagen Smith, Grant Taylor will have their innings managed.

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San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 25, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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San Diego Padres' No. 2 Propect to Miss Months as He Rests Lingering Injury

Catcher Ethan Salas isn't expected to return to action for Double-A San Antonio until July.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Jordan Lawlar receives high-fives in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander in the second inning of a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 26, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, Wanting 'Impact' Players, Finally Set to Call Up Top Prospect

Jordan Lawlar reportedly will be promoted from Triple-A Reno.

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Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero (7) slides into third base after a single from right fielder Brooks Baldwin (not pictured) against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 22, 2025.
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Shuffled Top 100 Prospect List Elevates 5 White Sox Hopefuls, Wipes off Another

Which White Sox prospect took the biggest leap in the MLB Pipeline rankings?

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May 5, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) hits a RBI double in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on May 5, 2025.
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A Hall of Fame Comes Calling for Kansas City Royals Star Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Witt was inducted over the weekend into the Hall of Fame of his Double-A team, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

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A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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New York Mets Prospect Pulled Despite Being One Out Shy of a Perfect Game

Right-handers Jonah Tong and TJ Shook combined to throw the first perfect game in the history of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday, but it didn’

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Hunter Barco (89) poses for a photo during media day at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., on Feb 18, 2025.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Prospect Will Not Finish the Season with a 0.00 ERA

Hunter Barco gave up his first run of the 2025 season in his debut at the Triple-A level.

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Eastern Illinois' Ryan Ignoffo (7) celebrates after hitting a double to left center field against Vanderbilt in the first inning of an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game Friday, June 2, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Miami Marlins Prospect Does Something Rarely Seen in History During Massive MiLB Performance

Ryan Ignoffo, a prospect in the Miami system, hit TWO grand slams in the same game. How often does that happen in both the majors and the minors? Not often.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter walks onto the field before the start of a spring training workout at Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Fla., on Feb. 12, 2025.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect Paints a Mini-Masterpiece at Triple-A

Pitching for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Andrew Painter keeps top overall prospect Roman Anthony in check.

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