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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 9
A report from the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby 
As the first snows of late fall hit the streets of Chicago there is still baseball out in the Arizona desert where it’s been mid-80s and sunny since I arrived on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 9
Pirates Prospect Wins AFL Home Run Derby
PITTSBURGH —The Pittsburgh Pirates saw an incredible display from one of their top prospects, showing his power to an adoring audience. Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr., playing with the Salt River Rafters, won the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 5
Pirates Prospect Duo Featuring in Home Run Derby
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two great power-hitting prospects, who have a great chance to show their talents in the near future. The Arizona Fall League announced its participants for their Home Run Derby and named both Salt River Rafters players in outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez and designated hitter/first baseman Tony Blanco Jr.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 31
Pirates Prospect Blasts Impressive HR in Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most exciting prospects in the Arizona Fall League and he showed exactly why fans can't wait to see him play next season.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 27
Pirates Prospect Posts Incredible Stat in Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one prospect who set a feat in the Arizona Fall League that no one has done so far. Tony Blanco Jr., playing with the Salt River Rafters, hit a double off of right-handed pitcher Peoria Javelinas right-handed pitcher Maikel Miralles in the bottom of the fourth inning in an 11-4 loss on Oct.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 21
Pirates Prospects Top Arizona Fall League Hitters
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had two of the best hitting prospects in the Arizona Fall League, which bodes well for the future. Baseball America named their top 10 hottest hitters in the Arizona Fall League and placed Pirates prospect duo Esmerlyn Valdez in first place and Tony Blanco Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 21
Pirates Prospects Top Arizona Fall League Hitters
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had two of the best hitting prospects in the Arizona Fall League, which bodes well for the future. Baseball America named their top 10 hottest hitters in the Arizona Fall League and placed Pirates prospect duo Esmerlyn Valdez in first place and Tony Blanco Jr.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 20
Recapping Week 2 of the 2025 Arizona Fall League Season
The second week of the 2025 Arizona Fall League season is in the books. It was a great one for a pair of Pirates prospects, particularly power-hitting outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 17
Pirates Prospect Crushes Home Run in Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of their better power hitting prospects in the Arizona Fall League and he showed exactly why the franchise has so much hope for him in the future.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 12
Pirates Power-Hitting Prospects Playing in Arizona Fall League
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two of their best power hitting prospects going to the Arizona Fall League this October. Both infielder Tony Blanco Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 4
Pirates Prospect Sets Record with Latest Home Run
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates prospect displayed some of the best power from any player in the organization with their latest home run. Tony Blanco
MLB News / CBSSports.com / April 10
Octavio Dotel, World Series champion and 15-year MLB vet, dies at 51 in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
Former utility player Tony Blanco, 43, also died in the collapse
MLB News / CBSSports.com / April 10
Octavio Dotel, World Series champion and 15-year MLB vet, dies at 51 in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
Former utility player Tony Blanco, 43, also died in the collapse
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Former Red Sox Top Prospect Tragically Dead at 43
The baseball world mourns the loss of former Boston Red Sox top prospect and Washington Nationals first baseman Tony Blanco, who died Tuesday following a nightclub accident in the Dominican Republic.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Rob Manfred issues statement on tragedy at nightclub in Dominican Republic
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has issued a statement confirming some of the tragic news that came out of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Tony Blanco reportedly saved fellow ex-MLB player Esteban German from roof collapse
Former MLB player Tony Blanco was reportedly among those who died in a tragic incident at a Dominican Republic nightclub early Tuesday morning, and he apparently saved a fellow ex-MLB player’s life during the incident.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 15, 2024
Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 24: Big, Powerful Tony Blanco Jr.
This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. At 6-foot-7 and 243 pounds, the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping prospect Tony Blanco Jr.
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