Back to the Future: Wallner Named June International League Player of the Month

July 6, 2026 - ST. PAUL, MN - In 2024, Matt Wallner was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul in April. Once he got his swing going, he was one of the best hitters in the International League. He was awarded the Player of the Month in June that year. Fast forward to 2026 and Wallner is repeating the same script. For the second time in three years, Wallner is the recipient of the International League Player of the Month for June as announced by Minor League Baseball. The 28-year-old Wallner put up robust numbers slashing .315 (28-89)/.390/.730/1... Full Story

Connor Wietgrefe Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month

July 6, 2026 - CURVE, PA - Minor League Baseball announced that Curve pitcher Connor Wietgrefe has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Month for the month of June. Wietgrefe was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 25 and threw 18 consecutive scoreless innings over his final three outings in a Curve uniform. His scoreless streak was the longest by a Curve pitcher since Hunter Barco set the franchise record with 25.2 scoreless frames in April and May of 2025. Wietgrefe went 3-0 with a 0.39 ERA in four appearances, three ... Full Story

Beck Earns as International League Pitcher of the Month by MiLB

July 6, 2026 - MOOSIC, PA - Minor League Baseball has announced its monthly awards for June and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Brendan Beck was named the International League's Pitcher of the Month. The Yankees #21 prospect held a 1.24 earned run average in five June starts. During this time, Beck worked 29 frames earning three wins and no losses. He began the month with a 13-inning scoreless streak. He also tossed three quality starts and pitched through the seventh inning twice. Beck did have one rained shortened appearance. The righty allow... Full Story

Minor League Baseball Announces June Players and Pitchers of the Month

July 6, 2026 - Minor League Baseball ™ (MiLB™) today announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for June in Major League Baseball 's player development system. International League (Triple-A) St. Paul Saints (Twins) right fielder Matt Wallner batted .315/.390/.730 and led the league in h o me runs (11), RBI (30), total bases (65), runs (23) and slugging percentage (.730). He finished fourth in OPS (1.120). He posted nine multi-hit games, hit safely in nine straight games from June 12-21, and set a career hi... Full Story

• Back to the Future: Wallner Named June International League Player of the Month - St. Paul Saints (IL) July 6
• Connor Wietgrefe Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month - Altoona Curve (EL) July 6
• Beck Earns as International League Pitcher of the Month by MiLB - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (IL) July 6
• Minor League Baseball Announces June Players and Pitchers of the Month - (IL) July 6
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