Captains' Jace LaViolette Named Midwest League Player of the Week

May 26, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - On Monday, May 25, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced that Lake County Captains OF Jace LaViolette, MLB Pipeline's No. 7 Guardians prospect, has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week for the week of May 18-May 24. This marks the second consecutive week for which a Captains player has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week. INF Luke Hill, MLB Pipeline's No. 30 Guardians prospect, earned the honor for the week of May 11-17. LaViolette had a stellar series at the plate versus the ... Full Story

Hansen Named International League Pitcher of the Week

May 26, 2026 - MEMPHIS, Tenn - Memphis Redbirds left-handed pitcher Pete Hansen earned the International Pitcher of the Week Award for his 5.0-inning shutout performance against the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A, Chicago Cubs). Hansen allowed just two baserunners in his masterpiece on May 21 against Iowa to earn his first-career Triple-A victory in a 1-0 win. The left-handed pitcher struck out a Triple-A career-high tying six batters in the game. Hansen became the first Redbirds player to be named International League Pitcher or Player of the ... Full Story

Ebel Selected Carolina League Player of the Week

May 26, 2026 - WILSON, N.C. - Minor League Baseball has announced that Wilson Warbirds infielder Brady Ebel has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for Week eight (May 18-24). Ebel is coming off an outstanding series against Delmarva, during which he hit .409 (9-22) with a.500 OBP, .864 SLU and a 1.364 OPS. Ebel also posted two doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBIs and three walks, while striking out just four times. Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft... Full Story

Thompson, Greene Named ALPB Player/Pitcher of the Week

May 26, 2026 - (New York) - The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball today announced that Lancaster Stormers outfielder/DH Jake Thompson has been named the Player of the Week for May 19-24 with Lexington Legends starter Conner Greene honored as the Pitcher of the Week. Thompson led the Stormers to a six-game road sweep of the Staten Island FerryHawks last week and has been critical to Lancaster's 11-game winning streak and ownership of the best record in the Atlantic League at 21-9. Thompson hit .525 by collecting 13 hits in 25 at-b... Full Story

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