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Arizona Fall League Opens 2026 Campaign
Arizona Fall League kicks off 2026 with 17 top prospects and MLB stars.
In brief
Arizona Fall League kicks off 2026 with 17 top prospects and MLB stars. Arizona Fall League begins 2026 season with 17 top prospects and MLB stars. Originally reported by Mlb.
Arizona Fall League opens 2026
The Arizona Fall League begins its 34th season with Opening Day on Saturday, October 3.
2026 prospects set stage for 2027
Players like Kevin McGonigle, MLB No. 2 prospect, aim to prepare for 2027 after historic 2026 campaigns.
Owen Ayers rises in rankings
Owen Ayers, previously unranked, now ranks No. 2 on Chicago's list after winning AFL Breakout Player of the Year.
Past AFL stars dominate MLB
Nolan Arenado, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Kris Bryant are among AFL alumni who became MLB elite players.
2026 features young and experienced players
The league includes a 17-year-old prospect and a 29-year veteran, with 15 MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospects.
Salt River vs. Glendale matchup
Salt River features Demetrio Crisantes, MLB No. 84, and Glendale has Eduardo Quintero, MLB No. 15.
Surprise vs. Scottsdale showdown
Surprise has Sebastian Walcott, MLB No. 8, and Scottsdale features Zyhir Hope, MLB No. 26.
Mesa vs. Peoria contest
Mesa's Arjun Nimmala, MLB No. 34, faces Peoria's Ike Irish, MLB No. 95, after Nimmala's championship run.
2026 AFL pitching matchups
Salt River, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria and Surprise have scheduled starting pitchers for Saturday's games.
At a glance
Arizona Fall League begins 2026 season with 17 top prospects and MLB stars.
