Sam Connon

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Sam Connon is a staff writer for “Minor League Baseball on SI’’ and other "On SI'' baseball sites. He previously covered UCLA Athletics for “UCLA on SI’’ and won awards from the College Media Association and Society of Professional Journalists. Connon also wrote for “New England Patriots on SI’’ and was on the Patriots and Boston Red Sox beats at Prime Time Sports Talk. Follow Sam on Twitter @SamConnon.

Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of the hat and glove of Kansas City Royals first basemen Eric Hosmer the field prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium.

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James Tibbs III, a former first round pick who was traded for both Rafael Devers and Dustin May earlier this summer, is already tearing it up with Double-A Tulsa.

Wyatt Mills, a non-roster invitee pitcher for the Boston Red Sox throws at JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

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Wyatt Mills finally took the mound for the Worcester Red Sox in 2025, only to get cut loose with seven weeks left in the minor league season.

Feb 19, 2025; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Austin Roberts (94).

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One day after they sent John Rooney to the Houston Astros, the Miami Marlins shed another relief pitcher from their farm system by trading Austin Roberts to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) before the game against the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome.

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After the Los Angeles Dodgers let him go earlier this season, the San Francisco Giants elected to release catcher Austin Barnes from his minor league contract.

Worcester’s Kristian Campbell watches his two-run home run in the fifth inning against Lehigh Valley July 29 at Polar Park.

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Kristian Campbell could soon return to the big leagues if he continues to mash for the Worcester Red Sox, considering his 13-game hitting streak is the team's best all year.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco Giants hat and glove on the bench against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park.

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The Arizona Complex League season came to a close, so Jhonny Level and a handful of other Giants prospects have been sent to finish the summer elsewhere.

Oklahoma City Comets infielder Alex Freeland (5) fields the ball during a minor league baseball game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

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Alex Freeland is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for their showdown with the Cincinnati Reds, but he took a major leap forward just by joining the big league roster.

Surprise, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training game at Surprise Stadium.

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Diego Cartaya fizzled out with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, but that didn't stop the San Francisco Giants from taking a flier on the 23-year-old catcher.

Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Twins hat and glove in the dugout during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

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In order to pry starting pitcher Chris Paddack away from the Minnesota Twins prior to the trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers had to part ways with 19-year-old catcher Enrique Jimenez.

Dunedin, Florida, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Spencer Jones (78) looks on against the New York Yankees at TD Ballpark.

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Spencer Jones has been mashing with the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, boosting his trade value so high that he may only move if Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is on the table.

Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees player Rafael Flores poses for a portrait during Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Catcher Rafael Flores, who was recently promoted to Triple-A, could be the price the New York Yankees have to pay at the trade deadline if they intend to be buyers.

San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants 2023 first round draft pick Bryce Eldridge poses for a photo before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oracle Park.

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Bryce Eldridge, who recently rejoined Triple-A Sacramento after recovering from a hamstring injury, has been putting his power on full display.

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Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Tosses 5 Perfect Innings in Single-A

Athletics' Trade Acquisition Makes History in Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Delivers Inside-the-Park Grand Slam Down in Double-A

Los Angeles Angels Top Prospect Achieves Feat Not Seen in Triple-A Since 2023

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Former Giants, Red Sox Top Prospect Blowing Up in Dodgers Farm System

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Boston Red Sox Triple-A Affiliate Releases Veteran Pitcher After Long Road to Recovery

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Miami Marlins Make Another Post-Deadline Trade, Send Pitcher to Milwaukee Brewers

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San Francisco Giants Cut Bait With Former Los Angeles Dodgers Veteran

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Boston Red Sox Rookie Trying to Revive Season With Season-Best Tear in Triple-A

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San Francisco Giants Promote Collection of Top Prospects to Single-A San Jose

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Los Angeles Dodgers Call Up Top Prospect For Much-Anticipated MLB Debut

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San Francisco Giants Swoop in to Sign Former Los Angeles Dodgers Top Prospect

Minnesota Twins Receive Promising Catching Prospect in Trade With Detroit Tigers

MLB Insider Sheds Light on New York Yankees' Willingness to Trade Top Prospect

New York Yankees Top Prospect Reportedly Drawing Serious Trade Interest

San Francisco Giants Top Prospect Continues Hot Streak With Yet Another Home Run