Cesar Valdez News

The Scottsdale Scorpions' bats were all but shut down, held to just two hits, as they began the final week of AFL play.

For Jay Buente, every strikeout in Arizona this fall moves him a little closer to a roster spot in Florida next spring.

Cubs prospect Josh Vitters was given the "Most Polished Hitter" moniker in the 2007 Draft class for a reason.

The most-hyped amateur is now the most-hyped fall leaguer. Super prospect Stephen Strasburg, the hard-throwing right-hander drafted No.

RENO, Nev.a ' Hector Ambriz and Travis Blackley combined to shutout the division champion Sacramento River Cats 6-0 in front of 6,101 fans Thursday night at Aces Ballpark.

August 25th The Arizona Fall League, a showcase for the up-and-coming talent in Major League Baseball, is getting set to start it's 18th season this fall when games get underway on October 18th.

This list was originally published November 16th, 2008. This is a REVIEW of the PRE-SEASON list for 2009, not a revision of that list.

Photos from the game Box score For the 24,911 at Chase Field on Friday night, the Diamondbacks' 10-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates might be remembered only as the end of the Yusmeiro Petit era.

Considering the situation, neither Aces manager Brett Butler nor pitcher Travis Blackley had any grand notions for Monday night.

During an early season trip to Reno, former Diamondbacks farm director A.J. Hinch made it a point to concede that the minor leagues are about development first but that such a notion should not be used as a crutch.

We're going streaking!: Fresno beat Round Rock for its seventh straight win. The last time the Grizzlies won at least that many in a row was July 2007.

LAS VEGAS, Nev.a 'Billy Buckner struck out seven and allowed just a run over six innings Friday night, as the Reno Aces avoided a series sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Las Vegas 51s at Cashman Field.

Despite posting less-than-stellar numbers during his Minor League injury rehab assignment, Yusmeiro Petit will be activated to start Saturday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field.

After rattling off six straight road wins entering Friday, the Aces will have both the mayors of Reno and Sparks in attendance tonight as they return to Aces Ballpark.

Making a minor-league all-star team is not the same as making a Major League Baseball All-Star team.

Where: Safeco Field, Seattle. Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Billy Buckner vs. Seattle LHP Jason Vargas .

Cesar Valdez turned in seven strong innings and teamed with Yusmeiro Petit in the Reno Aces' 3-0, six-hit shutout of the Portland Beavers Monday night at PGE Park.

Grizzlies dig the long ball: Fresno belted three home runs to pull away from Reno.