Watch Cardinals prospects in Arizona Fall League playoffs

The 34th edition of the Arizona Fall League has entered the home stretch. Starting Thursday, the six-week prospect showcase wraps up with three days of playoffs to crown a champion. All six teams are headed to the postseason, with the two teams with the best records -- the Surprise Saguaros (18-10) and the Peoria Javelinas (17-11) -- earning first-round byes. The quarterfinals will take place at Sloan Park in Mesa, and the semifinals and championship will be held at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria.​ More on the Arizona Fall League: • Fall Stars Game: Results | Top performers | Gameday | History • HR Derby: Blue Jays' Parker wins crown | History • Week 5 top performers | Players of the Week • Past champions | Awards | All-time roster • Tickets | Shop | Schedule | Complete coverage Here’s the complete schedule breakdown for the playoffs. All five games will be available on MLB.com and MLB.TV, with the championship game also broadcast on MLB Network with Gregg Caserta, Dan O'Dowd and MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis on the call. Thursday: Quarterfinals (Sloan Park) Glendale (ATL, CWS, LAD, MIA, PIT) vs. Scottsdale (DET, HOU, MIL, SF, TB), 3:30 p.m. ET The Desert Dogs are led by a trio of athletic Top 100 prospects in Eduardo Quintero ( LAD 2 / MLB 15 ), Tate Southisene ( ATL 3 / MLB 58 ) and Charles Davalan ( LAD 6 / MLB 79 ). Third baseman Chase Harlan ( LAD 9 ) has also emerged as one of the better power threats on the circuit. The Scorpions counter with left-handed-hitting sluggers Bryce Rainer ( DET 2 / MLB 44 ) and Nathan Flewelling ( TB 4 / MLB 63 ) as well as catcher/first baseman Luke Davis (Phillies), who has shown off impressive on-base skills in the desert. Mesa (ATH, BOS, CHC, LAA, TOR) vs. Salt River (AZ, COL, MIN, NYY, WSH), 8:30 p.m. ET Arjun Nimmala ( LAA 1 / MLB 34 ) is not only the most highly touted player in this game, but the slugging shortstop has also been one of the top performers in the Fall League. Antonio Anderson (Red Sox) and AFL Home Run Derby champion Aaron Parker (Blue Jays) add thump to the Solar Sox lineup. The Rafters feature flamethrowing righty Jarlin Susana ( WSH 4 / MLB 66 ) as well as contact-oriented infielders Dax Kilby ( NYY 1 / MLB 78 ) and Demetrio Crisantes ( AZ 1 / MLB 84 ). Kevin Bazzell (Nationals), Kyle DeBarge (Twins) and slugger Jack O’Dowd (Rockies) also rank among the top hitters in the AFL. More from MLB Pipeline : • Top 100 prospects | Stats | Video | Podcast | Complete coverage Friday: Semifinals (Peoria Sports Complex) Glendale/Scottsdale winner vs. Surprise (CLE, KC, NYM, PHI, TEX), 3:30 p.m. ET The Saguaros have won three of the past four Fall League titles and have a loaded roster once again. There’s plenty of right-handed pop between infielders Sebastian Walcott ( TEX 1 / MLB 8 ) and Aidan Miller ( PHI 2 / MLB 59 ), while a pair of athletic Royals outfielders -- 17-year-old phenom Angeibel Gomez ( KC 2 / MLB 76 ) and 2026 first-rounder Zion Rose ( KC 6 ) -- add speed to the lineup. Switch-hitting shortstop Welbyn Francisca ( CLE 19 ) led the circuit in hitting for most of the campaign. Mesa/Salt River winner vs. Peoria (BAL, CIN, SD, SEA, STL), 8:30 p.m. ET Few lineups can boast the type of power the Javelinas show off at their best. In addition to 2024 first-rounder Ike Irish ( BAL 5 / MLB 95 ), Peoria had three participants in the eight-player Fall League Home Run Derby field, with runner-up Tai Peete ( STL 17 ), Alex McCoy ( SD 26 ) and Fall Stars Game MVP Yerlin Confidan (Reds). Athletic outfielder Vance Honeycutt, the Orioles’ 2024 first-rounder, has also been a breakout star on the top offense on the circuit. Get the latest from the Cardinals Have the latest news, ticket information, and more from the Cardinals and MLB delivered right to your inbox. Sign up Subscribe to the MLB Pipeline Newsletter Saturday: Championship (Peoria Sports Complex) TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. ET