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Here are the Top 10 shortstop prospects for 2026

@SamDykstraMiLB
9:45 AM EST

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

International signing period is open: Here's where top prospects are going

@JesseABorek
January 16, 2026

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and

White Sox pick up RHP Pauley in Luis Robert deal with Mets

7:40 AM EST

NEW YORK -- The Mets made a major move to finalize their outfield late Tuesday night, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley, the clubs announced. Talks regarding Robert have been ongoing since the Trade Deadline in

MLB Pipeline's Top 10 3B list features bat-first prospects with real potential

January 20, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Tigers reestablishing strong Venezuelan pipeline

January 20, 2026

DETROIT -- While the National Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes its newest electees Tuesday, Miguel Cabrera’s big moment looms about three years away. He becomes eligible for Hall of Fame voting following the 2028 season, and barring unforeseen circumstances, he should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, setting up Tigers

Top 10 2B prospects list includes players with possible sky-high upside

January 19, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position. After a record eight second

Here's every new Minor League alternate identity announced for 2026 so far

@BensBiz
January 14, 2026

Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,

Top 10 1B prospects list loaded with Rookie of the Year candidates

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 16, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Top 10 prospects, National Hat Day chatter on MiLB podcast

January 16, 2026

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Check out 11 of the most popular Minor League caps from 2025

@Kelsie_Heneghan
January 14, 2026

If the eyes are a window to the soul, a baseball cap is a window to a town. Through lore, industry, animals and oftentimes food, Minor League hats in particular tell a story about the culture and history of the area the team represents. Past lists: 2018 | 2019 |

MLB Pipeline's Top 10 catching prospects list has international feel

January 14, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position. Even with National League Rookie

The 11 oldest ballparks in Minor League Baseball

A look at the 11 oldest stadiums occupied by affiliated teams
@BensBiz
January 15, 2026

The majority of Minor League Baseball ballparks were built in the 21st century. Six opened in 2021 alone, followed by four in 2024. Five more are set to debut in 2026, and additional new stadiums will assuredly join the ranks as the 2020s progress. But what about the ballparks on

2026 Spring Breakout schedule set, features potential matchups of MLB's top 4 prospects

November 5, 2025

The first two years of Spring Breakout play produced several memorable moments. Paul Skenes throwing a 102-mph fastball to Jackson Holliday and striking him out on a 92-mph slider, and Spencer Jones walloping 826 feet worth of home runs in 2024. Four of the game's top dozen prospects homering in

Players, Espada connect with Astros' international signees

9:10 AM EST

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Pipeline Podcast: Previewing the new Top 100

January 20, 2026

There are plenty of rankings to discuss on the latest Pipeline Podcast, as MLB Pipeline prepares to release its annual Top 100 Prospects list Friday at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network and MLB.com.

Which young Bucs could break out in 2026?

@AlexJStumpf
January 20, 2026

This story was excerpted from Alex Stumpf’s Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Inbox: Most exciting non-Top 100 prospects likely to debut in 2026

January 16, 2026

Thursday night's news that Kyle Tucker landed a four-year, $240 million contract from the Dodgers made me think about when I first saw him play. It was at the 2014 Under Armour All-America Game, where he went 1-for-2 with a walk and was one of 12 future first-round picks. On

Potential 5-tool standout Hernandez among Padres' 2026 int'l signings

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

The Padres have made history on the international market over the past few years due to the high-ranking nature of their signees. After landing the then-No. 1 players in their respective classes, Ethan Salas in 2023 and Leo De Vries in ‘24, the club was heavily involved in the Roki

After landing Roki last year, Dodgers make another splash on int'l market

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

Like many organizations, the Dodgers have long turned to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the nation’s capital, to land some big fish on the amateur international market. This year is no different as the club has agreed to a deal with 6-foot-3 switch-hitting shortstop Ezequiel Melburne, the No. 29 prospect in

Yankees open int'l signing period by snagging 2 shortstops, 3 catchers (sources)

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

Despite being in a transitional phase following the departure of longtime international scouting director Donny Rowland and owning the smallest bonus pool in the league, the Yankees were active as the 2026 international signing period opened on Thursday, tapping into the two demographics traditionally most en vogue on the international

Tigers land trio of high-profile prospects among 2026 international signings

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

The Tigers will be heading to the Dominican Republic to play a pair of exhibition games on March 3-4 against the country’s national team ahead of the World Baseball Classic. But as the 2026 international signing period opens, the club continues to tap into its resources in the country to

Cubs add 3 shortstops to open international signing period

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

The excitement still permeates throughout the Cubs organization after news came down last weekend that three-time All-Star Alex Bregman will be joining the club on a five-year pact, further bolstering one of the National League’s premier offensive units for seasons to come. And as the 2026 international signing period gets

Giants sign shortstop Hernandez, top prospect on int'l market

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

For the second consecutive year, the Giants have opened the international signing period by landing the highest-ranked amateur player from Latin America. This time around, it’s Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

Top 10 ranked OF from Dominican highlights Cards' international class

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

For the first time since MLB Pipeline began ranking international prospects in 2012, the Cardinals have landed a member of the top 10 as the 2026 international signing period gets underway. Emanuel Luna, a tooled-up right-handed-hitting outfielder from the Dominican Republic, slots in at No. 8 on the Top 50.

White Sox snag top backstop prospect among 2026 international signings

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

The White Sox found themselves with a considerable windfall of talent at the catching position after acquiring former Top 100 prospects Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel in the span of five months via two high-profile trades. As the 2026 international signing period opens, they’re adding even more. Chicago has agreed