Minor

Francisco Alvarez hit a home run and Brandon Pfaadt was once again excellent for Reno.

Evan Carter spent the season flourishing in his second try at a first full season, along the way validating the Rangers’ conviction that he was a top prospect for the 2020 draft.

Elly De La Cruz was the biggest popup prospect of 2021. This season he reprised his power-speed exploits as he climbed to Double-A.

Colson Montgomery handled every challenge the White Sox threw at him in a full-season debut that culminated in a stint at Double-A. The 22nd overall pick in 2021 is shaping up as a draft steal.

Drafted 13th overall last year, Andrew Painter looked like a complete pitcher at three minor league levels this season, one capable of pitching his way to the MLB rotation as a 20-year-old in 2023.

New rules regarding infield positioning, pitch timers and larger bases, as well as automatic ball-strike challenges, will be in use during the 2022 Arizona Fall League.

Kyle Harrison met little resistance after a promotion to Double-A and could be on a fast track to San Francisco, especially if he masters a third pitch to pair with his deadly fastball/slider combo.

Brett Baty believes he is just scratching the surface of his power potential after hitting the ball in the air more often in the upper minors, setting a career high for homers and making his MLB debut.

The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Glendale Desert Dogs, which includes prospects from the Dodgers, White Sox, Brewers, Twins and Reds.

The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Peoria Javelinas, which includes prospects from the Mariners, Padres, Mets, Nationals and Guardians.

The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Salt River Rafters, which includes prospects from the Rockies, D-backs, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Tigers.

The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Surprise Saguaros, which includes prospects from the Rangers, Royals, Astros, Phillies and Pirates.

The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Scottsdale Scorpions, which includes prospects from the Giants, Angels, Orioles, Red Sox and Braves.

The preliminary roster for the Arizona Fall League’s 2022 Mesa Solar Sox, which includes prospects from the Cubs, Yankees, Marlins, A’s and Rays.

Here are the 12 youngest players in the Arizona Fall League, headlined by two of the game’s premier prospects.

Like many transformative moments in history, the official recognition of a players’ union representing minor league players ended up happening in a surprisingly short period of time.

Pages and Sal Frelick hit two home runs, Anthony Volpe had a big night and more.

Pete Crow-Armstrong used his down time in 2021 while recovering from surgery to refine his swing and bring up his power production in 2022. The process paid off with a breakthrough season at two Class A levels.