Pittsburgh Review

The Arizona Fall League is set to begin its 32nd season with the Surprise Saguaros facing off against the Mesa Solar Sox on Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Right-handers Leandro Lopez of the Rangers and Jake Walkinshaw of the Athletics will start for their respective teams. This year, 14 of baseball's Top 100 prospects will participate, an increase from previous seasons.

Prospects from all 30 Major League Baseball organizations will compete in this six-week event. Notable participants include Royals first-rounder Jac Caglianone, Padres prospect Ethan Salas, Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, and Giants slugger Bryce Eldridge.

The league's six teams consist of players from multiple MLB organizations. The Glendale Desert Dogs feature talent from the Cardinals, Dodgers, Phillies, Reds, and White Sox. The Mesa Solar Sox include players from the Angels, Athletics, Cubs, Rays, and Red Sox. The Peoria Javelinas are composed of Braves, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, and Padres prospects. The Salt River Rafters draw from the Diamondbacks, Nationals, Rockies, Twins, and Yankees. Scottsdale Scorpions feature Blue Jays, Giants, Mets, Pirates, and Tigers players. Lastly, the Surprise Saguaros consist of Astros, Guardians, Orioles, Rangers and Royals talent.

Fans can watch 81 regular-season games for free via MLB.com streams along with other events like the AFL Home Run Derby and Championship Game which will also be available on MLB Network.

The Arizona Fall League continues to be a testing ground for innovations in baseball technology such as the automated ball-strike (ABS) system now being expanded to several venues including Camelback Ranch and Surprise Stadium.

Important dates in this season's schedule include Opening Night on October 7th at 9:30 p.m., a tripleheader at Goodyear Ballpark on October 19th starting at 3:30 p.m., Home Run Derby at Sloan Park on November 8th at 8:30 p.m., Fall Stars Game on November 9th at Sloan Park starting at 8 p.m., Play-in Semifinal at Scottsdale Stadium on November 15th at 8:30 p.m., culminating with the Championship Game at Salt River Fields on November 16th starting at 8 p.m.