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Dodgers Prospect Wins Award in Potential Final Minor-League Season

James Tibbs III earned another distinction in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after being named the Oklahoma City Comets’ Player of the Year following a historic Triple-A campaign.

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Dodgers' James Tibbs Makes History Not Seen in Over 40 Years Amid Dominant Season

Los Angeles Dodgers minor league outfielder James Tibbs III put up eye-popping numbers with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets this season. It didn't result in his first big-league promotion, but that's more a reflection of the talent residing in Los Angeles' outfield than the singularity of his performance.

MLB News / True Blue LA / September 20

James Tibbs III hits 30th home run, Mike Sirota makes Triple-A debut

The Oklahoma City Comets allowed seven runs in the sixth inning, breaking a tie in stunning fashion in a road loss to the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres). Oklahoma City was first on the board with five runs in the third inning, including a three-run home run by James Tibbs III, who was designated to hit and did just that on Saturday.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 31

Teoscar Hernández likely to be impacted by Dodgers’ expanded roster decision

With MLB rosters set to expand to 28 players on Sept. 1, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear primed to move Teoscar Hernández into somewhat of a platoon role amid his ongoing struggles this season.

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Dodgers Roundup: Shohei Ohtani Setback, Ben Rortvedt Could Be Cut, James Tibbs Call Up?

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Detroit Tigers, 2-1, on Saturday and fell to 81-55 on the year. Two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell dazzled the mound with 10 strikeouts across five innings, allowing one earned run off of three hits in the 99-pitch outing.

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Dodgers Need to Call Up James Tibbs III Amid Brutal Offensive Struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense needs a spark. After getting swept by the Atlanta Braves in three one-run games, the Dodgers have played two more one-run games against the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 2

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 18

Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III becomes first to reach 20 home runs in PCL this season

One year and one day after making his Red Sox organizational debut, Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III became the first hitter in the Pacific Coast League to reach the 20 home run mark this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 2

Four Dodgers Prospects Earn Player Of The Week Honors For May 25-31

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, and that was on full display with four prospects earning weekly honors for May 25-31.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 2

Dodgers Prospect James Tibbs III Dealing With Minor Forearm Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers have again been hampered by injuries this season, both at the Major and Minor League levels. In addition to the likes of Teoscar

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 29

Dodgers' James Tibbs III Crushes Towering Homer Against Rehabbing All-Star Reliever

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III continued his impressive offensive campaign at the start of the 2026 minor league season by launching a moonshot off a six-time MLB All-Star and one of the toughest left-handed relievers in the game.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 7

James Tibbs III Named Pacific Coast League Player Of The Week For March 31-April 5

In addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers having Andy Pages recognized for a strong performance, James Tibbs III received the same honor in the Minor Leagues.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 7

Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the week of March 31-April 5, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

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MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 3

Dodgers Prospect James Tibbs III Continues Scorching-Hot Start in Triple-A

It'd probably be pretty difficult for baseball fans to find a hitter at any level who's as hot at the plate as Los Angeles Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 5, 2025

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MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 7, 2025

Giants Recent First Round Pick Starring With Dodgers Minor League Team After Trade

With the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the San Francisco Giants selected James Tibbs III, a corner outfielder out of Florida State University.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 7, 2025

Former Giants, Red Sox Top Prospect Blowing Up in Dodgers Farm System

It has been a whirlwind couple of months for James Tibbs III, who wasn't even a full year into his professional career before he started getting passed around from one franchise to another.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4, 2025

Red Sox Fleeced By Dodgers? Insider's Trade Scoop Is Tough Look For Boston

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MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 8, 2025

Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III (acquired in Rafael Devers trade) homers for first time with new organization

Red Sox first base/outfield prospect James Tibbs III hit his first home run since being acquired from the Giants as part of last month’s blockbuster Rafael Devers trade in Double-A Portland’s series finale against New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 30, 2025

James Tibbs Talks Being Traded for Rafael Devers, Future in Boston

On a cloudy June morning in 2023, James Tibbs III stood in the on-deck circle at historic Fenway Park. Before he was a marquee-returning piece in the trade that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco, he was a member of the Brewster Whitecaps, taking part in the Cape Cod Baseball League’s annual Fenway workout day.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16, 2025

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 11, 2025

Giants Top Hitting Prospect’s Slow Start Masks Critical Baseball Traits

Among the San Francisco Giants’ Top 30 prospects at MLB Pipeline outfielder James Tibbs III nearly stands alone. He’s the fourth highest-ranked prospect in the organization, behind first baseman Bryce Eldridge, pitcher Carson Whisenhunt and shortstop Josuar De Jesus.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 6, 2025

Would Giants Add to Shortstop Pipeline with Prep Star in MLB Draft?

The San Francisco Giants have done well with their past few first-round picks in the MLB draft. Last year they selected outfielder James Tibbs III out of Florida State.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 4, 2025

Intriguing San Francisco Giants Prospect Just Misses Cut For MLB.com's Top 100

When the San Francisco Giants selected James Tibbs III with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, they added an advanced hitter with major upside to their organizational pipeline.