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• Ward of Change - April 9th, 2026
Taylor Ward, OF, BAL Ward went 4 for 5 with three doubles and two RBI in Chicago on Wednesday. He has recorded a two-bagger in four straight games and in seven of the last eight. The 32-year-old has made an immediate impact at the top of the Os' lineup, which appears to have changed up his approach at the plate. In 2025, Ward basically became homer-or-bust for the Angels. He owned a career-high 48...2026
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• A Lukewarm Take on Ice-Cold Bats

Bat speed changes with temperature. It's not clear that it matters....2026
• Walking Into a Breakout - April 7, 2026
Jordan Walker, OF, Cardinals Jordan Walker continued his hot start on Monday, going 2 for 5 with a solo home run. It was his third long ball of the season, to go along with eight runs, nine RBI, and a .314 batting average. While it seems like Walker has been up in the majors forever, he is miraculously still only 23 years old, and the breakout could finally be happening. For the most part, the sam...2026
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• The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1493 – Early Velocity and Bat Speed Risers

Paul and Justin cover the biggest risers in velocity and bat speed early into the season to see if there's anything to the surge Source...2026
• Jack Leiter is rocketing up the SP rankings - April 6, 2026
Jack Leiter (SP - TEX) - Granted, it's been against two of the league's most struggling offenses thus far, but Jack Leiter has looked very solid through two outings this year. Sunday was even more impressive than his opener against the Orioles, as he limited the Reds to 1 run on 4 singles and a walk over 5 innings, striking out 9 and generating 18 whiffs on just 85 pitches. What is striking is the...2026
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• Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Increased Bat Speed Could Spur Power Surge

Pete Crow-Armstrong posted the Cubs’ third 30-home, 30-steal campaign ever and first since Sammy Sosa in 1995 (he also did it in ’93), but there was a sense that PCA had a lot more in the tank. His 96th-percentile sprint speed indicates that he could have swiped a few more bags, and his 25 first-half … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Increased Bat Speed Could Spur Power Surg...2026
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• Walking Into a Breakout - April 7, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 19, 2026
Pete Alonso, 1B, Baltimore Orioles Alonso has been a consistent fantasy producer since his rookie year in 2019. Alonso has displayed some variance year-to-year, but he's played in over 152 games in every season (except 2020 where he played in 57 of 60), slugged over .500 in five seasons, and driven in over 100 in four. This is as stable of a fantasy asset as they come. There is a false narrative a...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 18, 2026
Edgar Quero, C, White Sox Edgar Quero now has the opportunity to be Chicago's everyday catcher to open the season, now that Kyle Tell is out 4 to 6 weeks with a hamstring strain. Quero held his own in his first taste of the big leagues in 2025, slashing .269/.333/.356 with 31 runs, 5 home runs, and 36 RBI in 111 games. He doesn't have as much upside as Teel, mostly because of his 67.5 mph bat spee...2026
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• 3B Scarcity: Preseason Prep - March 14, 2026
3B is one of the most difficult positions to roster. Draft the best ones early and often. But if Machado and Ramirez, etc. are already gone, go bargain shopping with some of these 3B options. Addison Barger TOR 3B Barger barged into the Blue Jay lineup in 2025, causing damage from the left side of the plate to the tune of 21 HR and a filthy 51% Hard Hit rate that says it was no fluke. Buttressed ...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2026
Corbin Carroll, OF (ARI) The bad news is Corbin Carroll went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his first game of spring training. The good news is he played a game and actually smacked a game-high 113.6 mile-per-hour grounder in his first at-bat that didn't make it out of the infield. Carroll had hamate surgery less than a month ago, but the fact he is back with still a bit of time before the start of t...2026
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• A Very Cardinal Blog - March 13th, 2026
What Bats are of interest for the Birds on the Bat? The St. Louis Cardinals are likely rebuilding, with many batters aiming to prove their future value or attract trade interest for 2026. The Safest: Alec Burleson is the most proven hitter in the Cards lineup, and at 27 years old, he is still working his way into his prime. He hit 21 homers with a 106 wRC+ across 595 plate appearances in 2024. L...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 6th, 2026
Minnesota's Rotation Spring has been rough for the Twins' starters, with ace Pablo Lopez out for the season (torn UCL) and All-Star Joe Ryan sidelined with lower-back inflammation. Ryan was replaced on the USA's WBC Group Stage roster, but is hopeful to return during the knockout stage. Odd to say, but this injury might be a be a blessing for fantasy owners. If he does return, it will indicate...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 4, 2026
Spencer Strider, SP, Braves After a rough 2025 where Spencer Strider posted a 4.45 and 1.40 WHIP after returning from an elbow injury, his 2026 spring training was going to be one of the most important ones to watch. Strider excelled earlier in his career due to his outlier fastball that used to average over 98 mph. That number fell all the way to 95.5 mph last year, and many were hoping to see a ...2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 28, 2026: Swing Decisions for Draft Day
Swing decisions are becoming increasingly more meaningful for MLB hitters. The simple act of not swinging at unhittable pitches can lead to improved offensive numbers. Here's 10 hitters who swung the least and 5 who swung the most in 2025 that are all worth targeting in drafts. 10 Hitters Who Swung Least Often (& are Worth Drafting) Roman Anthony OF BOS: 37.4% Swing Percentage (Tied for 2nd overa...2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 26, 2026
Cal Raleigh, C, Seattle Mariners Raleigh was a solid catching option from 2022-2024, hitting 91 homers over the course of those three seasons. Well, as we all know, Raleigh exploded in 2025, clubbing 60 homers and stealing 14 bags to boot, making him far and away the most valuable catcher in fantasy. With multiple productive seasons underneath his belt, there's no doubt that Raleigh is productive....2026
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• Are all early-season samples equal?

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Drakes, Dragons, and Putting on a Hitting Kelenic Frankenmuth, Michigan is an interesting place. Oh boy, here we go. It’s not a place you would go for vacation, but it is a place you’d go to get away for a long weekend. Located north of Detroit, Frankenmuth is a German oasis in the northern United States. You can get all the stollen bread you want. You can get all...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2023: numbers 5 to 3

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Two outfielders and a pitcher start off the Top 5 We’ve entered the top five of the mid-season 2023 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list! Today we’ll rank PuRPs 3, 4 and 5 and tomorrow we’ll reveal the top two. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, 20-16, 15-11, and 10-6. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 22 ballots were cast, with 30 points ...2023
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• Is There Anybody Left in Los Angeles Whom Yasiel Puig Hasn't Alienated?
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• With Rangers Streaking, Josh Hamilton Could Be More Than Novelty in Texas
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• Top Cuban Prospect Jorge Soler Is Key Cog in Cubs Realizing 2015 Hype
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"The post Bat Speed and Contact Point are Inextricable From Each Other appeared first on Pitcher List."

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"MJ Melendez has got to go"

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"A Game of Groans"

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"Welcome to the Cubs family, Matt Shaw! (And Jaxon Wiggins!)"

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"Gleyber Torres’ bizarre brain cramp helps Mets’ Pete Alonso tie Yankees"

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"Prospect News: Yerminator Genisys and Salvation"

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"Carlos Gonzalez unlikely to make Mariners' roster"

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"Frazier aims to stick in Yanks' crowded outfield"

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"Royals really wanted to face Ohtani"

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"MLB scout: Tim Tebow only a ‘mid-level organizational player’"

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"The Alabama of College Baseball: How Vanderbilt Built an MLB Talent Factory"

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"Big Papi rejects suggestion his bat speed is fading"

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"Jose Abreu Wins 2014 AL Rookie of the Year Award: Voting Results, Reaction "

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• Jack Leiter is rocketing up the SP rankings - April 6, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 25, 2026
Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers One of the best pure hitters in the minors has cracked the big league roster. While there are no guarantees in prospecting, McGonigle could not have built himself a better offensive resume in the minors. He's walked more than he's struck out at literally every level of the minor leagues, including 2026 spring training. He's posted a swinging strike rate below 8%...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 24, 2026
William Contreras, C, Milwaukee Brewers Contreras was a staple for fantasy managers looking to gain an edge at a thin position. He posted an xwOBACON over .380 every year of his career and a barrel rate over 9%. 2025 was different, where he set career lows in both of those categories. Conversely, he set a career best in K/BB rate, and his hard hit rate, EV, and LASS were all in line with career av...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 19, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 18, 2026
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• 3B Scarcity: Preseason Prep - March 14, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2026
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• A Very Cardinal Blog - March 13th, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 6th, 2026
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• Ward of Change - April 9th, 2026
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• Jack Leiter is rocketing up the SP rankings - April 6, 2026
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• More stats than you can shake a stick at
When I was looking at the 2026 New York Mets Media Guide for a recent review, I noted how the players’ pages highlighted specific OG statistics like home runs, RBI, batting average, wins, strikeouts, and ERA. Of course, nowadays we have pitch rotation, bat speed, exit velocity, launch angles, WAR, BABIP, and more than I can keep […]...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 25, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 24, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 6th, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 18, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 4, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 18, 2026
Alex Bregman, 3B, Cubs Alex Bregman is getting another venue change in 2026, this time with the Cubs after slashing .273/.360/.462 with 64 runs, 18 home runs, and 62 RBI in 114 games for Boston last season. His plate discipline remains as good as ever, as he posted a 19.8% chase rate (95th percentile), 15.0% whiff rate (92nd), 14.1% strikeout rate (88th), and 10.3% walk rate (73rd). However, the m...2026
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• Royals add upside to system with draft class headlined by a pair of prep bats

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images This draft provided a much-needed infusion of talent but comes with risk. The 2025 MLB Draft promised to be intriguing for the Kansas City Royals. In a class light on college hitters, the top of the draft board was well-stocked with high-upside high school position players. The Royals were well-positioned to take advantage of the nature of...2025
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• Braves select OF Conor Essenburg with 5th round pick in 2025 MLB Draft

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Braves grab another high ceiling prep position player With the 5th round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected OF Conor Essenburg from Lincoln-Way West High School in Lenox, Illinois. The Braves take a shot on a prep outfielder with big power and further bolster a position-player heavy draft. Bio DOB: 09/18/2006Height: 6’2”Weight: 200 lbsBats/Thro...2025
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• Is Ozzie Albies cooked? (June Edition)

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images I think it might be time. I woke up in the most pain I’ve ever been in. Shooting pain raced through my back, and despite trying to take deep breaths and relax, the pain wouldn’t go away. It took about an hour, but the pain dissipated enough for me to fall asleep. Given that I had an eight-month old, I figured the pain had come from holding said child. The pain had ...2025
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• Baseball won’t save the 2025 Braves — they’ll have to do it themselves, if they can

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Braves are no strangers to struggling early, but the Braves can’t wait for things to even out (Note: this article has content through Memorial Day except where easily updated but may run at a later date. The conclusions aren’t going to be any different, and the 2-0 loss to the Phillies in which the Braves didn’t barrel anything, struck out looking three times, ...2025
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• Braves walk off Nats in un-slugfest, 4-3

Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images A lot of hard-hit balls led to a blown ninth-inning lead on a routine grounder and errant throw, but the Braves hit some hard grounders to walk it off This game was an un-slugfest in every sense of this term that I just now made up. The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals crushed the ball all night, yet only seven total runs ended up ...2025
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Torpedo bats are making their way to Coors Field

Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The 2025 Colorado Rockies have picked up where they left off in 2024 in that the lackluster offense continues. Yesterday, Evan Lang detailed just how bad the offense is. (Look, a 28.2% strikeout rate that is the highest in the majors is just bad.) In short, this offense needs help. Two weeks ago, Joelle Milholm advocated for the Colorado...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits grand slam

Photo by Paul Abell/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images Quintero led Columbus to another win on Saturday night. With Didier Fuentes headlining the prospects in action on Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves system was able to get three wins with Fuentes improving over his opening start on the season. The offenses are starting to emerge a bit with three teams scoring six or more runs. (6-6...2025
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• Big Papi rejects suggestion his bat speed is fading
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• Jose Abreu Wins 2014 AL Rookie of the Year Award: Voting Results, Reaction
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• The Alabama of College Baseball: How Vanderbilt Built an MLB Talent Factory
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• Corey Seager Has Moved from Dodgers Luxury to Lineup Linchpin
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• Is There Anybody Left in Los Angeles Whom Yasiel Puig Hasn't Alienated?
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• Yoan Moncada Signing Is Huge Coup for Red Sox, Another Yankees Failure
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• Aramis Ramirez to Pirates: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Welcome to the Cubs family, Matt Shaw! (And Jaxon Wiggins!)
Matt Shaw | Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK With the 13th pick, Cubs took the Big 10 Player of the Year. The 2023 MLB Draft started tonight and with the 13th pick in the first round, the Cubs selected shortstop Matt Shaw of Maryland. Shaw was the Big 10 Player of the Year this past season and the 2022 Cape Cod League MVP. Shaw’s biggest asset is his bat. He’s the all-time ...2023
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• Walking Into a Breakout - April 7, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2026
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• A Very Cardinal Blog - March 13th, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 6th, 2026
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• Ward of Change - April 9th, 2026
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• Jack Leiter is rocketing up the SP rankings - April 6, 2026
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• Better know a draft prospect: Wehiwa Aloy

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The shortstop is an SEC Player of the Year candidate. With the MLB draft just ten weeks and change away, it’s time to start evaluating some prospects that the Royals could target in the first round. For a more holistic look at this summer’s draft, check out my primer from a couple of weeks ago. Today, we will begin our more in-depth coverage of specific pr...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: The Rockies need a torpedo-like solution to hitting problems

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 4, 2025 When it comes to what weather will show up on Friday for the Rockies home opener, 9News warns fans of a “precipitation potpourri,” which could include the possibility of graupel, hail and/or rain turning into snow. Friday’s high is 47, so it shouldn’t threaten the 27-degree hom...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ flat out

Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Trade rumor news, player analysis, roster speculation, and even some facts. We have it all in this edition. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, a...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2024: numbers 20-16

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Five position players make the next cut We’re entering the mid-point of the mid-season 2024 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26 and 25-21; today we head into the top 20. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 35 ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. Fo...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2024: numbers 30-26

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Two pitchers and three position players made the last five in Now that we’ve looked at the players who were on a single ballot (PuRPs 72-59), those receiving multiple votes (PuRPs 58-47 and PuRPs 46-36), plus the Honorable Mention PuRPs for mid-season 2024, it’s time to examine the players that made the list. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs po...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Lost cause

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The White Sox keep losing. A Giant threw a no-hitter. A look down the stretch and other baseball news. Good morning. The White Sox catch a break this week in that they have three games coming up against the Athletics in Oakland. The A’s are the second-worst team in the American League. They’re still 19½ games better than the South Siders. The Chicago ...2024
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• BCB 2024 Top 25 Cubs prospect countdown: 6 to 10

James Triantos | Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images There are some high ceilings on the players in the bottom half of the top 10. Now we are getting into the really special prospects today. All five of these prospects would be in the Cubs’ top five in other years. I really went back and forth on whether to rank Owen Caissie or Kevin Alcántara higher. Honestly, I am still n...2024
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