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  • Cubs announce their 2025 minor league coaching staffs
    • Cubs announce their 2025 minor league coaching staffs
    Principal Park in Des Moines, home of the Iowa Cubs | Dylan Heuer You’ll recognize most of these names, as many have been in the organization for a long time. The Cubs Tuesday announced the coaching staffs for their affiliates at Triple-A Iowa, Double-A Knoxville, High-A South Bend, Low-A Myrtle Beach, the Arizona Complex League and the Dominican Summer League. There’s quite a bit of stabi...2025
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  • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 10, Cole Carrigg
    • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 10, Cole Carrigg
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The 22-year-old is the definition of a “super-utility player” 10. Cole Carrigg (588 points, 27 ballots) The term “super-utility player” is often employed with hyperbole, but in the case of Carrigg, it fits like a glove (any kind of baseball glove, in Carrigg’s case). The 22-year-old has played literally every position (and played them well) in a col...2025
  • The Royals (good) catching prospect problem
    • The Royals (good) catching prospect problem
    The Royals are loaded with catching prospects and this is a good thing For a couple of years, the Kansas City Royals farm system has been trying to rebuild itself from the graduations of many top prospects, including Bobby Witt, Jr., Michael Massey, Vinnie Pasquantino, and many others. Today, they are slowly getting back there with the addition of many top prospects like Jac Caglianone. Their real...2025
  • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 12, Kyle Karros
    • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 12, Kyle Karros
    Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The third baseman had a stellar 2024 that included a Northwest League MVP Award and championship-winning HBP 12. Kyle Karros (507 points, 27 ballots) Karros is indeed the son of noted Rockies-killer Eric (career line .320/.380/.619 against Colorado) — and he had a breakout 2024 to the point where he earned a non-roster invite to sprin...2025
  • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 13, Jordy Vargas
    • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 13, Jordy Vargas
    Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK The right-hander was a headlining international prospect, but was sidelined by Tommy John surgery in 2023 and 2024 13. Jordy Vargas (438 points, 27 ballots) Vargas boasts a pitch mix that includes a mid-90s fastball, a potential plus curveball, a promising change, and the ability to throw them for strikes consistently. At least, he did before...2025
  • Battery Power 2025 Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers
    • Battery Power 2025 Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers
    Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Drake Baldwin was one of many players who improved his stock in 2024 Many of you have been following along with our preseason top 30 Atlanta Braves prospect list rollout, and this year I decided to tack on some pieces to the end that will hopefully help explain some more of our viewpoints on players and how the list evolved since 2024. I will be going over an arti...2025
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  • • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 10, Cole Carrigg
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  • • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 13, Jordy Vargas
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  • • Battery Power 2025 Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers
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  • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 through 10
    • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 through 10
    Jefferson Rojas | MANDATORY CREDIT: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK Two middle infielders, two starting pitchers and a slugging corner infielder highlight today’s tour through the best of the minors. It’s day four of the BCB Cubs Top 25 Prospect countdown and now we’re getting into the really interesting prospect who could make a major impact in the major impact in t...2025
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  • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 7-12
    • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 7-12
    Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images We are just a day away from the top section of the list, with our 7th through 12th ranked prospects looking to take leaps forward this season 2025 was an unfortunately chaotic year for the Atlanta Braves system, one that was expected to be an opportunity for them to rise from the depths of the league’s worst farm systems. Instead, it was oft...2025
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  • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 17, Ryan Ritter
    • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 17, Ryan Ritter
    Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The shortstop was named California League MVP in 2024 despite not playing there after July 2 17. Ryan Ritter (374 points, 26 ballots) Ritter has paired good defensive utility with better than expected offensive performance so far as a pro. The 6’2” 24-year-old shortstop was known as a college prospect for his defense, but the righty a...2025
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  • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 11 through 15
    • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 11 through 15
    Cole Mathis | Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK Our overview of Cubs prospects continues with a catcher, two shortstops, a third baseman and a right-handed starter. It’s day three of our countdown of the top prospects of the Cubs system for 2025. Today we look at prospects 11 through 15. To be eligible for this list, you have to have fewer than 130 major league plate appeara...2025
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  • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 13-18
    • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 13-18
    Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Blake Burkhalter joins our list, and is one of a handful of Braves pitching prospects who make a push at reaching the upper levels this season We’re now 60% of the way through the top 30, with pitching becoming the ever more looming presence on the list with five pitchers in this section. The Braves have received criticism for their struggle to develop t...2025
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  • San Diego Padres top prospects heading into 2025
    • San Diego Padres top prospects heading into 2025
    Ethan Salas | Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images A pitcher-heavy list but the top two are potential up-the-middle stars The Padres have used much of their prospect capital over the past few years to acquire major league talent. They went from having one of the best farm systems in 2020 (number 2 on MLB.com) to ranking 28th in 2025 (Bleacher Report). Baseball America just released their top prosp...2025
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  • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 16 through 20
    • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 16 through 20
    Pedro Ramirez | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK The second installment of series features four infielders and a pitcher. Let’s continue with our countdown of the Top 25 prospects in the Cubs system with prospects 16 through 20 today. Just as a reminder, to be eligible for this list, you need to still have rookie eligibility, which means 130 or fewer at bats or 50 or f...2025

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  • 2025
    "Baseball America is particularly enamored with Harrison as they tabbed him as player to rise in the rankings Harrison exerted his will on hitters in the Florida Complex League until July 4, when the Rays showed mercy and moved him to Low-A."

  • 2024
    "The 19-year-old prospect was in the middle of his first full season in the Arizona Complex League when he got a phone call on Tuesday night, leading to an experience he will never …"

  • 2023
    "Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was hit hard in his first game after returning to the minors, allowing 11 runs over 2 2/3 innings in a rookie-level Florida Complex League game on Tuesday."

  • 2022
    "In his rehab assignment this season, he has made five starts (one with the Arizona Complex League Cubs, four for Triple-A Iowa)."

  • 2021
    "The A’s announced Wednesday that they’ve signed outfielder/designated hitter Khris Davis to a minor league contract and assigned him to their affiliate in the Arizona Complex League."

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  • • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 12, Kyle Karros
    2025
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  • • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 16 through 20
    2025
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  • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: Introduction and 21 through 25
    • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: Introduction and 21 through 25
    Brett Bateman | Lauren Witte/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK The Cubs farm system remains strong despite some setbacks due to graduations and trades. The 2025 BCB Top 25 Cubs Prospects list starts today and continues through the rest of the week. Today we will be looking at prospects 21 through 25. But before we get to that, let’s take a quick overview of the Cubs system. The Cubs mino...2025
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  • Rays acquire Alex Faedo from the Tigers
    • Rays acquire Alex Faedo from the Tigers
    Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The Rays have added another arm to a crowded bullpen picture The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly acquired RHP Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers for minor leaguer Enderson Delgado. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Rays have designated SS Osleivis Basabe for assignment. Faedo, who turned 29 in November, was designated for assignment by the Tigers f...2025
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  • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 21, Dyan Jorge
    • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 21, Dyan Jorge
    Peter Aiken-Imagn Images The 21-year-old shortstop signed out of Cuba in 2022 21. Dyan Jorge (253 points, 25 ballots) Jorge, who signed in January 2022 out of Cuba as a 19-year-old, received a $2.8 million bonus from the Rockies — the largest such bonus they’ve ever handed out to a Latin American amateur free agent. The 6’3”, 170-pound 21-year-old shortstop is an athletic player with some ...2025
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  • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 23, Zach Agnos
    • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 23, Zach Agnos
    Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Despite spending most of his pre-draft development as a position player, Agnos has turned to pitching full-time 23. Zach Agnos (195 points, 21 ballots) If Zach Agnos was known as a college player his first two years at East Carolina, it was as a position player — Agnos was their starting shortstop while occasionally pitching out of the bu...2025
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for January 2, 2025
    • Royals Rumblings - News for January 2, 2025
    Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images The holiday season is officially over (unless you’re Catholic I guess). A bunch of Royals listcles from MLB dot com to start you off, first with one potential breakout prospect: Royals: Asbel Gonzalez, OF (No. 20) Scouts love their no-doubt center fielders, and Gonzalez has wowed plenty of Royals evaluators with his defense and speed...2025
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  • A visit to the Arizona Fall League
    • A visit to the Arizona Fall League
    Jonathon Long homers for the Solar Sox | Al Yellon ... and a report on two Cubs prospects. MESA, Arizona — Along with 391 other baseball geeks, I attended the Arizona Fall League game Thursday afternoon at Sloan Park between the Mesa Solar Sox and Scottsdale Scorpions. Cubs prospects (along with prospects from the Angels, Red Sox, A’s and Rays) play for the Solar Sox. The Solar Sox won t...2024
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  • Monday Rockpile: The Future of the Rockies bullpen is drawing near
    • Monday Rockpile: The Future of the Rockies bullpen is drawing near
    Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 19th, 2024 As the Colorado Rockies are barreling towards their second-consecutive 100-loss season, there’s no doubt that a struggling bullpen has been one of the key factors of yet another lost season. For the third-straight season, the Colorado bullpen is the worst in Major League Ba...2024
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  • 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1
    • 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1
    Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports An uneven start to the season. I didn’t set out to be a baseball writer. I just kind of fell into it. I was sitting in the same spot that you, the reader, occupied back in 2017 and even before. I loved this space from its creation and was a commenter on a regular basis. When its previous writer rode off into the sunset after the 2016 championship, I was just ...2024
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  • Jays' Manoah manhandled in rookie-level game
    • Jays' Manoah manhandled in rookie-level game
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  • • Blue Jays option Manoah to Rookie-level Complex League
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  • • Athletics Sign Khris Davis
    It’s reunion season in Oakland. The A’s announced Wednesday that they’ve signed outfielder/designated hitter Khris Davis to a minor league contract and assigned him to their affiliate in the Arizona Complex League. Davis, of course, was a mainstay in the Athletics’ lineup from 2016-20, logging a trio of 40-homer campaigns as the team’s primary designated…...2021
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  • • Braves Minor League Recap: Brooks Wilson makes his return
    Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Wilson hadn’t pitched since 2021 after undergoing Tommy John surgery last spring Despite some not-so-exciting final scores, it was a night to rejoice on the Atlanta Braves farm system as we had two big injury returns. Brooks Wilson made his first rehab appearance for the Rome Braves while down in the Florida Complex League Roddery Munoz pit...2023
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  • • Blue Jays “Open To” Alek Manoah Trade Offers
    After finishing third in AL Cy Young voting in 2022, Alek Manoah had a disastrous 2023 season, posting a 5.87 ERA over 87 1/3 innings while suffering a significant loss of control.  Manoah’s hellish year included a month-long stint in the Florida Complex League to try and solve his sudden mechanical issues, as well as…...2023
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  • • Yankees Option Andrew Heaney
    The Yankees announced they’ve reinstated Jonathan Loáisiga from the 10-day injured list. To open space on the active roster, New York optioned Andrew Heaney to their rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. This surely isn’t the result New York envisioned when they acquired Heaney just before this summer’s trade deadline. Heaney owned just a 5.27 ERA at the…...2021
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  • • Blue Jays Option Alek Manoah
    The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves today, the most notable of which is that right-hander Alek Manoah has been optioned to the Florida Complex League. The club also optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie Clement. To fill those three roster spots, righty Chris Bassitt has been reinstated from the paternity list,…...2023
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  • Braves Minor League Recap: Michael Soroka strikeouts out nine
    • Braves Minor League Recap: Michael Soroka strikeouts out nine
    Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Soroka was efficient with his pitches and struck out nine batters in 4 2⁄3 innings. The Atlanta Braves love to draft pitching, and that focus paid off on Saturday evening as the affiliates all had fantastic pitching performances (if you choose to ignore the GreenJackets existing tonight). Michael Soroka was on the mound for Gwinnett and struck out ni...2023
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  • • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 10, Cole Carrigg
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  • Tuesday Rockpile: Will Todd Helton be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024? (We’ll know in a few hours.)
    • Tuesday Rockpile: Will Todd Helton be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024? (We’ll know in a few hours.)
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, January 23 Today, we’ll know if Todd Helton will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He should. His teammates are clear in making a case for the former first baseman. As former Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki told Patrick Saunders, “He was a fierce competitor and that’s what sticks out the mos...2024
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  • • Meet new Browns tight end Jordan Akins
    Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Has a history with QB Deshaun Watson Word was that the Cleveland Browns would draft a tight end in this year’s NFL draft. The Reese’s Senior Bowl highlighted several blue-chip prospects including Alabama’s Cameron Latu and Luke Musgrave of Oregon State. Musgrave is the nephew of Browns’ coach Bill Musgrave. The better clubs in the NFL have a stud at ...2023

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  • • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 12, Kyle Karros
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  • • Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 13, Jordy Vargas
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  • • Battery Power 2025 Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers
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  • • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 through 10
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  • • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 7-12
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  • • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 11 through 15
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  • • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 13-18
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  • • San Diego Padres top prospects heading into 2025
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  • • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 16 through 20
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  • Kansas City Royals: The state of the farm system
    • Kansas City Royals: The state of the farm system
    Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos via Getty Images We dive into the strengths and weaknesses of the Royals farm system Over the last few weeks, we have dove deep into the Kansas City Royals' top 15 prospects and honorable mentions who just missed the cut. Each one of the articles linked below includes an in-depth analysis of each player, including scouting grades and more. Honorable Ment...2025
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  • • Battery Power 2025 Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers
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  • • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 11 through 15
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  • • BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 16 through 20
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  • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: Honorable Mentions
    • 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: Honorable Mentions
    Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves have started to build out depth in the system, with multiple top 30 honorable mentions with helium heading into 2025 The long offseason is finally drawing to its close, with football fans outside of Kansas City and Pennsylvania begging for better days to look forward to. Well, if you like the Atlanta Braves you should be in ...2025
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  • BCB 2024 Top 25 Cubs prospect countdown: 6 to 10
    • 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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  • • Minor League Wrap: South Bend proves to River Bandits that crime does not pay, 6-1
    Max Bain | Max Thoma/South Bend Cubs Myrtle Beach wins in a walkoff. South Bend just wins. The Cubs released right-handed pitcher Rowan Wick today. Outfielder Cristian More was promoted back to Myrtle Beach. He started this season with the Birds but was demoted to the complex league at the end of May. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were raided and boarded by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), ...2023
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  • • Thursday Rockpile: Pitching reinforcements are on the horizon with new round of promotions
    Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, July 6th, 2023 The dire straits of the Colorado Rockies pitching staff have been well documented this year, mixing injuries, poor performances, and other setbacks. Depth is running thin both at the big league level and in Triple-A Albuquerque with the Rockies having already used 28 uniqu...2023
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  • • BCB 2023 Cubs Top 25 Prospects List: Introduction and 21 to 25
    Porter Hodge | Chloe Trofatter / USA TODAY NETWORK Our annual list of the best prospects in the Cubs system begins today. This week is finally here! We’re going to count down the BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects and I hope that you come along for the ride. Today is a brief introduction and a look at prospects 21 through 25. Every day we’ll have five more prospects until we announce the top 5 on F...2023
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  • • Minor League ballplayers officially have a union
    MLBPA chief Tony Clark | Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images The MLBPA has been officially named as the representative of most minor league ballplayers in collective bargaining. The Major League Baseball Players Association has officially succeeded in its efforts to unionize the minor leaguers. Arbitrator Martin Schienman officially certified that more than 50 percent of minor league ball...2022
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