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• Effectively Wild Episode 2349: Swing-Off, Derby, and Draft

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen discuss the lows and highs of the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game and swing-off, plus banter about beef boys, Blooper, kissing, and the timing of the All-Star break, then (1:03:40) recap the amateur draft, touching on the selection of Eli Willits first […]...2025
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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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• FanGraphs 2025 Day One Draft Chat

Join lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen for a Day One draft chat live from the Coca-Cola Roxy....2025
• Nationals Prospects: Fangraphs releases their Washington Nationals prospect rankings

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Fangraphs put out a very interesting list ranking their top 39 Washington Nationals prospects Fangraphs is one of my favorite baseball sites and they put out their prospect rankings the other day. Their rankings are always fascinating because their lead analyst Eric Longenhagen is never afraid to go against consensus. That is what he did here and he also put in som...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: For Yanquiel Fernández, MLB debut is a dream fulfilled (July 1st-July 7th)

Original photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images (July 5th, 2025) Colorado Rockies minor league report for Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 When 22-year-old Cuban slugger Yanquiel Fernández (no. 7 PuRP) was summoned from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes last week to be the ninth Rockies MLB debut of the season, it was the culmination of a dream and everything his professional career had led up to s...2025
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• Colorado Rockies to promote OF Yanquiel Fernández

Allan Henry-Imagn Images The Rockies are rumored to be calling up another top prosect, this time in the form of big bodied slugger Yanquiel Fernández. Francys Romero reported on Monday afternoon that the Colorado Rockies are expected to select the contract of slugging Cuban prospect Yanquiel Fernández on Tuesday. Fernández is ranked as the organization’s no. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline and...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: For Yanquiel Fernández, MLB debut is a dream fulfilled (July 1st-July 7th)
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 30, 2025

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Soon. Jeff Passan has a piece at ESPN about what the Royals are looking for from Jac Caglianone before a promotion. For the most part, yes. Before his promotion to Triple-A, the Royals impressed upon the 22-year-old Caglianone the importance of swinging at the right pitches. Caglianone is so talented, so dexterous in his bat-to-ball...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 2, Charlie Condon

Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Condon was drafted third-overall in 2024, and has drawn comparisons to (pre-Rockies) Kris Bryant 2. Charlie Condon (789 points, 28 ballots) Condon’s 2024 professional debut was a bit of a dud, but let’s not forget why he was so highly regarded as a prospect. The 21-year-old righty slugger received a MLB record-tying $9.25 million bonu...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 3, Adael Amador

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The middle infielder made his MLB debut in 2024, but had a mixed season overall 3. Adael Amador (736 points, 28 ballots) Amador had a better 2024 than you likely remember, but it wasn’t a smooth season for him. After a torrid two-year span that lifted the switch-hitting 21-year-old second baseman from top 10 in the system to top 30 in MLB...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 4, Zac Veen

Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The outfielder has so much potential... if he can overcome injury woes (and some other ifs) 4. Zac Veen (727 points, 28 ballots) Veen could become the favorite player for many Rockies fans young and old. A star ceiling was promised when the 23-year-old lefty-swinging, righty-throwing outfielder was made the ninth-overall pick in the 202...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 5, Robert Calaz

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The 19-year-old outfielder was named ACL MVP in 2024 5. Robert Calaz (688 points, 28 ballots) Calaz’s meteoric rise up the Purple Row Prospects list continues into the top five after a very strong stateside debut in 2024, during which he was named the MVP of the Arizona Complex League. The 19-year-old Dominican outfielder received Colorado’s top internationa...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 20, 2025

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Ignore yesterday’s headline that had the wrong date! Daniel Lynch IV is entering camp with a new perspective, having welcomed a child into the world last month: There are quite a few parallels there to becoming a first-time dad, as Lynch realized mid-conversation. “You find yourself thinking of yourself a lot less,” Lynch said. “Which I th...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 9, Carson Palmquist

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The left-hander has shot up the Rockies’ system since he was drafted 88th overall in 2022 9. Carson Palmquist (588 points, 28 ballots) Palmquist has a low, funky arm slot and has utility as both a starter and reliever. The 6’3”, 24-year-old lefty largely flew under the radar as an amateur — he wasn’t highly scouted out of high school,...2025
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• 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
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 8, 2025

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Do the Royals need more pitching? David Lesky looks at how the Royals might decide roster spots this spring. They don’t have a ton of competitions really. I think you can look at the roster and know that probably 20 of the 26 roster spots are decided. A few of those that aren’t are relievers, which matter but are a little different be...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, Yanquiel Fernandez

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Fernandez has high offensive upside, but his speed limits him to corner outfield positions 7. Yanquiel Fernandez (659 points, 28 ballots) The ball just sounds different coming off Fernandez’s bat. The 22-year-old lefty outfielder (who signed for $295k in 2019 out of Cuba) is lauded for his plus power projection and good feel for hitti...2025
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"Here’s what Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin had to say about Wiemer in the Fangraphs Top 100 prospect list in February 2023: Wiemer is a power/speed freak who might bust or be a power-hitting anomaly."

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"Eric Longenhagen at Fangraphs ranks him #10 in this class and reports that the Padres were considered the favorite at one point for Ricardo, and he is expected to sign for around $2."

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"Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin present their 2023 Top 100 list, with reports for each player."

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") Senga will turn 30 in January, and this note from MLB Trade Rumors tells a bit about the type of pitcher he is: A year ago, Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs wrote that Senga has “exploding” fastball movement as part of a four-pitch mix."

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"Meg Rowley and guest co-host Eric Longenhagen discuss the conclusion of the World Series, including how Brian Snitker and Dusty Baker managed their depleted pitching staffs, the future of postseason pitching, Jorge Soler’s pyrotechnics, when they realized Atlanta was going to win the Series, and what’s next for the Astros and the Braves."

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"The Rays have acquired infield prospect Esteban Quiroz from the Padres, Fangraphs’ Eric Longenhagen reports (Twitter link)."

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"He currently ranks 36th among all MLB prospects on the latest rankings from Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel of Fangraphs."

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"Eric Longenhagen…"

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"-Eric Longenhagen The KATOH projection system uses minor-league data and Baseball America prospect rankings to forecast future performance in the major leagues."

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"has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, Fangraphs’ Eric Longenhagen reports (Twitter links)."

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"Eric Longenhagen of ESPN."

• Effectively Wild Episode 2349: Swing-Off, Derby, and Draft
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• FanGraphs 2025 Day One Draft Chat
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• Weekly Pebble Report: For Yanquiel Fernández, MLB debut is a dream fulfilled (July 1st-July 7th)
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• Colorado Rockies to promote OF Yanquiel Fernández
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 30, 2025
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• Better know a draft prospect: 2025 primer

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images What does the 2025 draft look like three months out? “Baseball is finally back,” say many Americans as the calendar flips to April. But while the Major League Baseball season is still nascent, lower levels are much further along — the Division I college season is about halfway through and there has been plenty of action at the prep level as well. Many p...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 8, 2025
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• Drake Baldwin leads FanGraphs Top 40 Braves Prospects

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images No surprise who sits atop the list, however a new face enters the top 10 As we continue our approach into the season another top prospect list dropped and this time it was from the folks over at FanGraphs. It is absolutely no surprise that Drake Baldwin and AJ Smith-Shawver sit atop the list for the Atlanta Braves, with Drake earning a future value of 55 wh...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 1, Chase Dollander

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The right-hander is in the top 25 MLB prospects, and could be one of the best pitching prospects the Rockies have ever had 1. Chase Dollander (838 points, 28 ballots) Dollander is once again the clear top pick for the Purple Row Prospects list. The 23-year-old clearly separated himself as one of the best pitching prospects the Rockies have ever had w...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 2, Charlie Condon
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 3, Adael Amador
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 4, Zac Veen
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 5, Robert Calaz
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 6, Brody Brecht

Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images The right-hander was chosen 38th overall in the 2024 draft 6. Brody Brecht (661 points, 28 ballots) Brecht could have been an early draft pick coming out of high school in 2021, but he wanted to play college football as a receiver at Iowa. When that didn’t work out as hoped (due in part to concussions), Brecht concentrated on baseball full-t...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, Yanquiel Fernandez
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 8, Sean Sullivan

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The left-hander won High-A Northwest Pitcher of the Year despite being promoted to Double-A mid-season 8. Sean Sullivan (653 points, 28 ballots) Sullivan was Colorado’s second-round pick in 2023 (46th overall) as the number two starter at Wake Forest behind Reds first-round pick Rhett Lowder. In 2023, he threw 69 2⁄3 innings in 17 gam...2025
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• Royals add upside to system with draft class headlined by a pair of prep bats
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• Nationals Prospects: Fangraphs releases their Washington Nationals prospect rankings
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• Weekly Pebble Report: For Yanquiel Fernández, MLB debut is a dream fulfilled (July 1st-July 7th)
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• Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 5/2/25
Eric returns after missing last week's chat to argue with his mother about the veracity of the Golden Girls remake....2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 2, Charlie Condon
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 20, 2025
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• Outside The Confines: The Alex Bregman sweepstakes are over

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images And the Red Sox are the winners. The biggest lingering question of the offseason free agent market has finally been answered, and that’s: Who will sign Alex Bregman? The three biggest contenders were our own Cubs, the Detroit Tigers, and the Boston Red Sox. Despite a reportedly large offer from the Tigers, it was the Red Sox who won out and signed the forme...2025
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• 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
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 13, 2025

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Did you report to Spring Training? ZiPS projected standings have the Royals finishing 82-80, third in the AL Central: I don’t want to harp too much on Kansas City’s offense, since I did that at length last week, but the fact is it’s a very Bobby Witt Jr.-reliant lineup with a ton of holes. This might be the best projected Royals pitchin...2025
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• Royals call up outfielder Nelson Velázquez

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Drew Waters goes to the bereavement list. The Royals have promoted outfielder Nelson Velázquez to replace Drew Waters, who was placed on the bereavement list. Velázquez was acquired from the Cubs on July 31 for reliever Jose Cuas. The 24-year-old Velázquez is a right-handed bat who has spent parts of the last two seasons in the big leagues with the Cub...2023
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• Dansby Swanson, Ender Inciarte, More to Braves: Trade Details, Scouting Report
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• Royals trade pitcher Taylor Clarke to the Brewers

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The move opens up a spot for Seth Lugo. The Royals have traded reliever Taylor Clarke to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Fansided reporter Robert Murray. In return, the Royals receive right-handed pitcher Ryan Brady, and infielder Cam Devanney. The move would open up a 40-man roster spot for Seth Lugo, who the Royals officially announced the signing of ...2023
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• Royals acquire pitcher James McArthur from Phillies; designate Franmil Reyes for assignment
Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images The 26-year old right-hander was recently designated for assignment by the Phillies. The Royals announced they have acquired pitcher James McArthur from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, they designated outfielder Franmil Reyes for assignment. McAr...2023
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• Rays Acquire Esteban Quiroz From Padres
The Rays have acquired infield prospect Esteban Quiroz from the Padres, Fangraphs’ Eric Longenhagen reports (Twitter link). Quiroz represents the player to be named later in the December trade that saw Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth go to San Diego, while the Rays received Hunter Renfroe and infield prospect Xavier Edwards. The 28-year-old…...2020
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• Royals sign top Cuban free agent as international signing period begins

The Royals get four of the top 61 ranked players. The Royals have reportedly signed shortstop Yandel Ricardo, the top prospect out of Cuba and the #9 prospect in this year’s international signing period according to Baseball America. In addition to Ricardo, they have reportedly signed Venezuelan shortstop Jhonayker Ugarte, ranked #31, Dominican shortstop Darison Garcia (#51), and Cuban third basem...2024
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• More praise for Cubs minor league prospects
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs had four minor leaguers make Fangraphs’ list of the Top 100 prospects Fangraphs announced their Top 100 minor league prospects for 2023 yesterday and four Cubs players made their list. The list was compiled by Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin. The four players who made the top 100 were: 14. Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong PCA is one of the bes...2023
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• The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1382 – Team-by-Team Prospect Review: AL East ft. Eric Longenhagen

The prospect deep-dives are back! After a year off, Paul is joined by Eric Longenhagen to go team-by-team and discussing any and all fantasy relevant prospects and prospect-adjacent players Source...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 10, Cole Carrigg
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 2, Charlie Condon
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 6, Brody Brecht
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 7, Yanquiel Fernandez
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 9, Carson Palmquist
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 18, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images We have a full squad working out! Jaylon Thompson covers why the Royals extended GM J.J. Picollo. “This game is about a lot of things, but leadership is incredibly important,” Royals owner John Sherman said Monday. “I’ve got great confidence in these two guys. I love the way they work together. You’ve got to have the right people, but stability and leadershi...2025
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• Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 8, Sean Sullivan
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball at Tropicana until 2026

Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The damage report for the Rays’ stadium is back, and it’s grim. One of the biggest stories of the offseason isn’t where Juan Soto will sign or which team will land Roki Sasaki, it’s the devastation of Tropicana Field, and whether the Rays would be able to play at home in 2025. The answer is finally known, and in short: No. The...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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• Cub Tracks’ double your pleasure

Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. It rained baseballs Saturday as the Cubs split their squads but not their lumber. The Royals had some bombs stored, too. Many wow. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat...2024
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• The state of the Colorado Rockies farm system, February 2024

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images After revealing the Top 30 PuRPs over the past few weeks, what does the system look like as a whole? In the process of writing about every player who received votes in our biannual Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list — this edition it was 57 players across 23 ballots — I learned a bit about trends and system strengths and weaknesses. So for anyone who mis...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 15, 2024

Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Did you go to the parade yesterday? Craig Brown at Into the Fountains recaps the stadium site announcement: There are several buzzy words in just that portion of his statement that I want to point out. “A neighborhood ballpark” is one of them. Small business owners currently located on the site may disagree, but the Crossroads is doing jus...2024
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• Outside The Confines: We were on an (All-Star) break!
Photo by Sam Navarro/Getty Images MLB heads into its last games of the first half. It’s the last Friday before the halfway mark of the season hits. With that in mind, and so-called experts predicting the award winners already, let’s have a little fun and try to predict some of the biggest stories of the second half. I think the Luis Arraez .400 story will go on until at least early Septemb...2023
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