MLB Prospects

Aug 26, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Travis Shaw (47) hits a two run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S Cellular Field. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Travis Shaw named starting third baseman for Red Sox

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Dodgers, Royals, Padres spring training notes

Oakland Athletics will learn a lot about Chapman in 2016

Cleveland Indians, Rockies prospects off to hot starts this spring

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Maikel Franco: Rising Star for Philadelphia Phillies?

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Mar 15, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) fields a ground ball in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers’ Mazara, Rockies’ Story among hot prospects this spring

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Mar 7, 2016; Dunedin, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies (87) smiles as he works out prior to the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Ozzie Albies: Ready to Make Impact for Atlanta Braves?

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Mar 8, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Mallex Smith (63) lays down a bunt during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

MLB is being proactive in promoting young stars

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Mar 7, 2016; Dunedin, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (80) talks with shortstop Ozzie Albies (87) prior to the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Braves could be moving Dansby Swanson to second base

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Mar 1, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies infielder Trevor Story poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: Promote Trevor Story, Cut Jose Reyes

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Sep 27, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Henry Owens (60) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: SP Logjam Hindering Younger Pitchers?

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Sep 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) at bat in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates, Twins, Rangers prospects to contribute to playoff push

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Sep 16, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays to have best rotation in American League?

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Feb 25, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Kyle Zimmer poses for a portrait during photo day at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Zimmer to make Kansas City Royals debut in 2016?

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Feb 23, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) walks back to the clubhouse after he pitched in the bullpen at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees to have best bullpen in baseball

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Sep 10, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Shelby Miller (17) throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Shelby Miller will never live up to price tag

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Oct 4, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) celebrates with left fielder Steve Pearce (28) after scoring on a single by catcher Matt Wieters (not pictured) during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Orioles can use depth at first to acquire an arm

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Oct. 14, 2014; Mesa, AZ, USA; New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (27) plays for the Scottsdale Scorpions against the Mesa Solar Sox during an Arizona Fall League game at Cubs Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Nimmo: Bright Future or Failed Flop?

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Sep 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) walks back to the dugout in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Byron Buxton Not Guaranteed Starting CF Job

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Apr 17, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox hat in the dugout before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago White Sox’s Spencer Adams is a breakout candidate in 2016

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Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) leads off first base against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Trea Turner Set to Take on Starting Shortstop Role

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Aug 26, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) throws to the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. The San Diego Padres won 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres Got Better by Flipping Kimbrel

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Mar 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (right) bats against catcher Trent Garrison (left) during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Judge: The Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton?

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Oct 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstops Javier Baez (9) throws to first base in game four of the NLCS against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Javier Baez: Super-Utility Role for Cubs in 2016?

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Oct 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) looks down in the dugout during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Texas Rangers defeat the Angels 9-2 and clinch the American League West division. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels’ Farm System Lacking Talent

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Mar 13, 2015; Bradenton, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jose Berrios (68) pitches during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Berrios: Minnesota Twins Starter in 2016?

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October 9, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (5) hits a ground rule double in the third inning against the New York Mets in game one of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Corey Seager. 2016 Rookie of the Year. Book It.

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Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits an rbi ground out during the first inning against the Virginia Cavaliers in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves: Keith Law Ranks Farm System #1

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