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The Road to The Show™: Blue Jays’ Martinez

No. 88 prospect quietly ranks among Minors’ premier power bats
@Gerard_Gilberto
September 19, 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 Blue Jays’ second-ranked prospect Orelvis Martinez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. The Blue Jays’ tremendous eye for talent on

Copa celebrations bring la Diversión

Modesto, Columbia celebrate Latin culture with ballpark festivities
@Gerard_Gilberto
September 8, 2023

Each month, MiLB.com spotlights an aspect of Copa de la Diversión, Minor League Baseball's Hispanic fan engagement initiative sponsored by Nationwide, the program's official insurance partner. This edition celebrates the unique ballpark entertainment that lives up to the spirit of the Copa program. Check out our look at the similar

The Road to The Show™: Mariners’ Young

No. 38 prospect stays in control with stellar bat-to-ball skills
@Gerard_Gilberto
September 5, 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 Mariners’ prospect Cole Young. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. In a little more than a year in professional

Road to The Show™: Prospects' postseason push

Holliday, Salas among biggest names impacting playoff picture
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 29, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While many clubs are battling for the final postseason spots, others have already booked their playoff tickets with

‘Other Boys of Summer’ gets back on the road

Documentary barnstorming tour continues through September
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 25, 2023

The stories of Josh Gibson, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson and other Negro League legends have come into better focus in recent years. But there’s still a deep, rich history of Negro League baseball that is mostly untold and nearly lost to time. “The Other Boys of Summer,” a 42-minute documentary narrated

The Road to The Show™: Brewers’ Quero

No. 34 prospect shows well-rounded skill set beyond his years
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 22, 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 Brewers third-ranked prospect Jeferson Quero. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Though he missed a significant amount of games over

The Road to The Show™: Tigers’ Keith

No. 26 overall prospect among the Minors’ fastest-risers in '23
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 15, 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 Tigers second-ranked prospect Colt Keith. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. After destroying Eastern League pitching during the first half

The Road to The Show™: Padres’ Snelling

No. 76 overall prospect shows dominance in first taste of pro ball
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 8, 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 Padres fourth-ranked prospect Robby Snelling. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. With multiple options in front of him coming out

The Road to The Show™: Rays’ Caminero

No. 14 overall prospect shooting through ranks with prodigious pop
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 1, 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 Rays prospect Junior Caminero. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. In recent years, the Rays have become notorious for

The Road to The Show™: July promotions

Holliday, Merrill among prospects starting strong at next level
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 25, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There's typically a boom of promotions at the end of the first half of the Minor League season

El Día de los Muertos … in July!

FredNats among clubs using sugar skull design in Copa logo
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 21, 2023

Each month, MiLB.com spotlights an aspect of Copa de la Diversión, Minor League Baseball's Hispanic fan engagement initiative sponsored by Nationwide, the program's official insurance partner. This edition examines a similar design style used in the creation of many Copa logos. Check out our look at the new on-field identities

The Road to The Show™: Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong

Top prospect shines as human highlight reel with star potential
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 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 top Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There are few prospects in the Minor Leagues who

Here are the top plays by position so far

Stubbs, Baker, Williams made the most of their spot on the field
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 13, 2023

As we come out on the other side of the All-Star break, it's a good time to take a look back at some of the astonishing, high-flying and awe-inspiring defensive plays from the early part of the season. Throughout the season, MiLB.com gets the fans involved in voting for the

The Road to The Show™: Orioles’ Kjerstad

No. 37 overall prospect knocking on door to Baltimore after delay
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 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 fourth-ranked Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Heston Kjerstad’s professional career was in jeopardy before it

Copa de la Diversión transforms ballpark fare

Sugar Land, Beloit among clubs taking local flavor to next level
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 6, 2023

Each month, MiLB.com spotlights a particular aspect of Copa de la Diversión, Minor League Baseball's Hispanic fan engagement initiative sponsored by Nationwide, the program's official insurance partner. After focusing on the new on-field identities for 2023 and some of the clubs' community connections, this edition dives into the ballpark food

The Road to The Show™: Phillies’ Crawford

No. 88 overall prospect displays familiar skill set in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 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 third-ranked Phillies prospect Justin Crawford. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Growing up, Justin Crawford struggled to find success while

The Road to The Show™: Futures Game rosters

Holliday, Lawlar among stars to watch at prospect showcase
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 27, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. A marquee event on the baseball calendar has come into focus with Monday’s announcement of the 2023 SiriusXM

The Road to The Show™: Braves’ Murphy

2022 first-rounder at the forefront of Atlanta’s latest arms race
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 20, 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 Braves prospect Owen Murphy. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Last year, the Braves turned to pitching to replenish

Meet the 2023 Road to The Show Ambassadors

D-backs' Lawlar, Pirates' Johnson, Rockies' Veen, Yanks' Domínguez
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 13, 2023

The Nationwide Road to the Show™ Ambassadors series, which provides fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at four of the best prospects in Minor League Baseball, returns for a third season in 2023.

The Road to The Show™: Twins’ Lee

No. 23 overall prospect remaining disciplined in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 6, 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 Twins prospect Brooks Lee. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While it seems Brooks Lee’s bat has come back

Copa de la Diversión en la comunidad

Monarcas among clubs making connections beyond the ballpark
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 31, 2023

Copa de la Diversión is a multi-faceted fan engagement platform focused on embracing the cultures and values that resonate most with local Latino/a communities. Indeed, some of the greatest success stories within Copa -- sponsored by Nationwide, the platform's official insurance partner -- relate to each club’s ability to make

The Road to The Show™: Who’s up next?

Reds' De La Cruz, Mets' Mauricio knocking on door to Majors
@Gerard_Gilberto
May 30, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. For top prospects throughout the Minors, two months of play can go a long way toward revealing which

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