MLB Prospects

2024 No.1 draft pick Travis Bazzana

MLB Draft Lottery: Who has the No. 1 pick, and who are the top draft prospects

Bryan Jaeger
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First Ohtani, then Soto. Who will sign the next $700 million MLB contract?

3 MLB rookies in the American League who could change the course of the 2025 season

Roki Sasaki sweepstakes expected to last deep into offseason, says MLB Commissioner

Oct 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the second inning in game one of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

One Cubs-Braves trade that could shake up the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year race

Bill Felber
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Andrew Painter draws a start in Spring Training for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Minnesota Twins

3 MLB rookies in the National League who could change the course of the 2025 season

Lucas Babits-Feinerman
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Sep 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (24) runs to third after hitting an RBI triple against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Cody Bellinger signing boxes in a raft of Cubs outfield prospects

Bill Felber
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Jul 17, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ivan Melendez wears his jersey after he was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 43rd pick of the MLB draft at XBox Plaza at LA Live. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Is Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Ivan Melendez the next Pete Alonso?

West Jones
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Hunter Feduccia #67 of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up between innings against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on March 10, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect talk: Catching up with Hunter Feduccia

Kevin Henry
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AMARILLO, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 09: Outfielder Caleb Roberts #26 of the Amarillo Sod Poodles defends during the game against the Arkansas Travelers at HODGETOWN Stadium on September 09, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

MLBPA secures major victory for Minor League Baseball players

Roger Castillo
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Aug 16, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (25) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies: Breaking down the prospects fighting for an Opening Day spot

Rick Soisson
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Feb 23, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Austin Proehl (13) breaks a tackle attempt by Seattle Sea Dragons cornerback Qwynnterrio Cole (32) during the second half at Lumen Field. St. Louis defeated Seattle 20-18. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

What the XFL can learn from minor league baseball

Nathaniel Sunshine
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 20: Noah Song #20 of the Naval Academy reacts after recording the final out of a game against Army West Point on April 20, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Noah Song leaves active Naval duty for the Philadelphia Phillies

Rick Soisson
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The Reds wear special hats for the 4th of July Weekend during the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, July 2, 2021. An RBI double scoring two runs off the bat of Joey Votto secured the win for the Reds.Chicago Cubs At Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds sign Swiss left hander Dominic Scheffler

David Hill
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FLUSHING, NY - MAY 22: Pitcher Dae-Sung Koo #17 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during the game at Shea Stadium on May 22, 2005 in Flushing, New York. The Yankees defeated the Mets 5-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Dae-Sung Koo still getting outs at 53 years old

David Hill
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Scenes from a baseball game between the Mighty Mussels and Daytona Tortugas at Hammond Stadium at Century Link Sports Park on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Minor league baseball leagues have had various rules changes put in place by Major League Baseball this season. In the Low-A Southeast League, which includes the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, many games are utilizing an electronic strike zone. Human umpires still "deliver" the call behind the plate, but after receiving what an electronic device states whether a pitch is a ball or a strike.Robot0077

Electronic strike zone in Triple-A good news for baseball fans

Jeff Mount
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HERMOSILLO, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 29: Wen-Hui Pan # 97 of Chinese Taipei gestures during the game between Chinese Taipei and Colombia at Sonora Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Hermosillo, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Gutierrez/Norte Photo/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies to reportedly sign Wen-Hui Pan

David Hill
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Jul 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; General view of the Pirates logo on the scoreboard reimagined for COVID-19 mask wearing measures as the Pittsburgh Pirates participate in Summer Training workouts at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates set to land top prospect Jun-seok Shim

David Hill
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Aug 21, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara (35) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Kohei Arihara heads back to Japan

David Hill
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Aug 7, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team Japan infielder Munetaka Murakami (55) hits a solo home run against USA during the third inning in the baseball gold medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Munetaka Murakami reportedly eyeing New York Yankees, west coast

David Hill
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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 02: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of Team South Korea hits an RBI sacrifice fly to center field against Team Israel in the first inning during the knockout stage of men's baseball on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 02, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yuichi Masuda/Getty Images)

Kiwoom Heroes to post Jung Hoo Lee after 2023 season

David Hill
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Aug 4, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (17) reacts against Korea in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

Yoshinobu Yamamoto sets Orix Buffaloes salary record

David Hill
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Jul 24, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) connects for a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco back in NPB

David Hill
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Jun 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baseball sits on the mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Kona Takahashi reportedly wants to be posted after 2023 season

David Hill
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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 01: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of Team South Korea hits an RBI single in the ninth inning during the round one of baseball team competition match between Team Dominican Republic and Team South Korea on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 01, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Jung Hoo Lee eyeing leap to MLB after 2023 season

David Hill
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Aug 7, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team Japan infielder Munetaka Murakami (55) hits a solo home run against USA during the third inning in the baseball gold medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

NPB star Munetaka Murakami has MLB arrival date set

David Hill
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Japoan's baseball player Yasuaki Yamasaki celebrates their win against South Korea during the WBSC Premier 12 Super Round Final baseball game between South Korea and Japan, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on November 17, 2019. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Yasuaki Yamasaki staying with Yokohama BayStars

David Hill
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