ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have been open this offseason about what they want to see from the shortstop position heading into next year. First, they want to see a healthy version of Taylor Walls. Club officials, coaches and teammates believe Walls is the best defensive shortstop in baseball, and

Nolan McLean produced a bunch of impressive numbers in his first 48 Major League innings this past season. He had a 2.06 ERA, a 2.97 FIP and a 21.8% strikeout-minus-walk rate, which was tied for 17th best among starters with at least 40 innings. But there are two other numbers

Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Thought to be one of MLB’s best hitting prospects since he was selected No. 7 overall in the 2024 Draft, JJ Wetherholt is eager to use Spring Training to show the Cardinals and the baseball world how complete of a player he can be -- something that

The arrival of Payton Tolle to Fenway Park a mere 13 months after he was drafted felt unusually sudden, but also welcome to a fanbase that salivates over prospects. As the Red Sox tried to improve their postseason positioning in 2025, pitching injuries were piling up. The club’s player development

When the Giants decided to deal Tyler Rogers to the Mets at the 2025 Trade Deadline, they received a three-player return that included two young prospects who were once teammates at the University of Tennessee: outfielder Drew Gilbert and right-hander Blade Tidwell. Gilbert broke into the Majors a little over

MINNEAPOLIS -- As the Twins approach what could be a fascinating Spring Training, much of the prospect hype surrounds their young hitters. The organization’s top four prospects, all of whom are ranked in the Top 100 overall, are hitters.

CHICAGO – Picture this dream scenario as a White Sox supporter: It’s Opening Day 2026 and Braden Montgomery – the team’s No. 1 prospect and No. 35 overall per MLB Pipeline – is in right field for the contest at the Brewers. Left-handers Noah Schultz – Chicago's No. 2 prospect

ATLANTA -- A little less than a full decade ago, JR Ritchie was a 5-foot-4 seventh grader who had aspirations to become the NFL’s next Brett Favre. The 6-foot-2 hurler now has legit aspirations to become the Braves’ next impressive young starting pitcher. Ritchie, whom MLB Pipeline ranks as Atlanta's

With days left until 2025 becomes 2026, it's natural to use this time for reflection. Looking back at the year that was and finding satisfaction in all the progress that was made, while also looking ahead with hope for even better things to come, along with new goals in the

HOUSTON -- As the first player selected by Dana Brown as a general manager, Brice Matthews has had a lot of eyes on him throughout his time in the Astros’ system. Those eyes grew wider when Matthews bashed two home runs and drove in five runs in July in his

For the Athletics, the 2025 season was highlighted by the rise of a talented young core, led by American League Rookie of the Year Award winner Nick Kurtz and runner-up Jacob Wilson. In 2026, a similar wave might be coming on the pitching side.

For the second straight winter, Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar found himself in the Dominican Republic during the offseason. Last year it was so the former first-round pick could make up for missed at-bats due to injuries suffered during the 2024 regular season. This time around, the idea was to give

Catcher Harry Ford has been working toward earning a spot on a Major League roster since he was drafted out of high school by the Mariners in 2021. Next season, there is not a question of if he will play in the big leagues with the Nationals but rather how

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have been searching for ways to improve their offense for 2026, both from a personnel standpoint and a procedural standpoint. They believe that their core hitters -- Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez -- will carry the bulk of run production,

SEATTLE -- Colt Emerson’s rapid rise through the Minor League ranks was the most eye-opening aspect to his 2025 season. But it was the makeup that he exhibited upon being invited to Seattle’s postseason taxi squad that stood out even more among the club’s front office. Emerson, all of just

TORONTO -- Nearly three years ago, Ricky Tiedemann threw one pitch that no one could stop talking about. They still talk about it, actually. In a Spring Training game in late February 2023, a 20-year-old Tiedemann blew a 99 mph fastball past Javier Báez for strike three. Baseball games in

River Ryan's brief but impressive first stint in the big leagues was cut short due to injury. After a year rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, the 27-year-old right-hander should have a real chance to make an impact for the Dodgers in 2026. When Ryan made his Major League debut in

BALTIMORE -- All signs point toward Enrique Bradfield Jr. making his MLB debut in 2026. The Orioles’ first-round Draft pick in 2023, Bradfield finished the ‘25 season at Triple-A Norfolk. He then went to the Arizona Fall League -- long known as a “finishing school” for top prospects who are

We talk about individual breakouts throughout the season -- hitters and pitchers who exhibited impressive growth to unlock another level in their prospect stock. Pile enough of those up, maybe throw in some nice additions through trades and the Draft and you'll notice that farm systems as collectives can have

CLEVELAND -- When the Guardians made the surprising move to add Chase DeLauter to their postseason roster this fall, when he had yet to play in a big league game, they were confident he could provide them a boost.

The top prospect made a short walk from his Spring Training locker in the home clubhouse at George M. Steinbrenner Field on a warm, clear Monday afternoon, settling into a chair inside Aaron Boone’s office. Putting on his best acting chops, the Yankees manager launched into a preamble about how

When anyone thinks of Texas Rangers prospects in 2025, Sebastian Walcott is the player that immediately comes to mind. The 19-year-old shortstop -- who is baseball’s No. 6-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline -- signed with the Rangers for $3.2 million out of the Bahamas in January 2023. He quickly became

ST. LOUIS -- A second significant offseason trade between the Cardinals and Red Sox -- one that sends veteran first baseman Willson Contreras to Boston for MLB right-hander Hunter Dobbins and pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita -- was approved by MLB and became official on Monday afternoon.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- As the Reds were pushing to make the playoffs in September, their home run leader for the month wasn't Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer or any other veteran player. It was rookie Sal Stewart, who was promoted on Sept. 1 and led the club with five