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Ray unveils new-look slider, promptly K's 4 over 4 hitless frames

Tidwell discusses true test of trying to take down Team USA's vaunted lineup
@JesseABorek
March 9, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When you’ve made 261 starts in the big leagues over the course of 12 years, a start midway through Spring Training could be monotonous. But Robbie Ray viewed his start Monday in the Giants' 2-0 loss against the Angels at Scottsdale Stadium as an opportunity. Of the

Lucchesi reunites with Giants on Minor League deal (report)

@JesseABorek
March 9, 2026

Left-hander Joey Lucchesi is headed back to the Giants on a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported Monday. The team has not confirmed the news.

De Vries hits first homer with A's – then tops it with a grand slam

@JesseABorek
March 8, 2026

MESA, Ariz. – It might be the first time Leo De Vries slugged a home run rocking the kelly green and gold, but it certainly won't be the last. These are just Cactus League games after all, and De Vries throttled not one but two homers in an 11-7 win

Two Deadline acquisitions stand strong among crowded Dodgers outfield

@JesseABorek
March 8, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. – No prospect expects to be traded. Not Zach Ehrhard, who was living out a childhood dream by playing alongside his brother, Drew, at Double-A in the Red Sox organization. And certainly not James Tibbs III, who, by last July, had already been dealt once in the Rafael

Here's the Reds' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

@JesseABorek
March 5, 2026

Each year, Spring Breakout features a snapshot of the future. But it’s also a glimpse into the not-too-distant present. Just a year ago, Sal Stewart delivered a two-hit, three-RBI game during the Reds’ Spring Breakout victory over the Brewers. Fast forward to present day, and after a Minor League campaign

2 more HRs, 6 RBIs? It's safe to say McLain is locked in this spring

Singer still seeking swing-and-miss after making Spring Training debut
@JesseABorek
March 2, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As manager Terry Francona held shop prior to Monday’s 17-9 drubbing of the Cubs at Goodyear Ballpark, he talked about the challenges associated with finding the optimal way to ramp up his guys prior to the start of the regular season. There’s still more than three weeks

Laz in his own words: Mariners prospect looks back on top highlights of '25

@JesseABorek
March 2, 2026

Everything about Lazaro Montes is big. The smile. The height. The hype. In Major League camp for the second time as a 21-year-old, MLB Pipeline’s No. 43 overall prospect is part of the next wave of Mariners talent that’s quickly gaining ground in their quest to make an impact in

'Nasty, bro!': Sloan hits 99 mph in sparkling Cactus League debut

Gilbert struck out three in 2 2/3 innings of work against division-rival Rangers
@JesseABorek
March 1, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Ryan Sloan jogged from beyond the left-field fence and settled in on the Peoria Sports Complex mound prior to the fourth inning of Sunday’s 9-4 loss to the Rangers, pumping his high-octane arsenal during his warmup pitches. The music between innings died down and he toed the

'I never wanted to be a prospect': Davis ready to take next step with Mariners

@JesseABorek
March 1, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Brennen Davis’ ceiling appeared limitless. After hammering a pair of home runs en route to MVP honors at the 2021 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, Cooperstown was already calling -- they wanted to display his bat at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Here are the 5 top organizational hauls from the 2026 international signing class

@JesseABorek
February 23, 2026

It’s been over a month since the 2026 international signing period opened, giving the proverbial ink on contracts time to dry. It’s also given MLB Pipeline a chance to take stock of which organizations have pulled in the best overall hauls.

After historic Minors run, Hawkins eyes Padres bullpen role

@JesseABorek
February 23, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. – Last April 23, Garrett Hawkins was summoned out of the bullpen for High-A Fort Wayne. He initially worked out of a jam but eventually yielded four hits and a pair of runs across his outing and was saddled with the loss. He had allowed seven earned runs

2-homer game from No. 1 Draft prospect leads BONKERS night of college action

@allisonmast13 and @JesseABorek
February 21, 2026

It’s early days in the college baseball season, but consider the proverbial dust knocked off the BBCOR bats. We’re not talking about just any hitters either -- some of the top names from across the country who are expected to hear their names called early in this July’s Draft have

Here are the top performers from the MLB Desert Invitational

@JesseABorek
February 16, 2026

As players from Kansas State took off their hats and met behind the pitching mound to shake the hands of their opponents Monday, the U.S. Air Force Academy, it marked the conclusion of the 2026 MLB Desert Invitational. The Wildcats are the lone program to have run the table this

Complete results of 2026 MLB Desert Invitational

@JesseABorek
February 16, 2026

The college baseball regular season got underway Friday and is officially in full swing after the seventh iteration of the Desert Invitational concluded on Monday. The four first-time participants -- Air Force, Iowa, Northeastern and Penn State -- have already made their marks alongside returnees UConn, Kansas State and Nebraska

Everything you need to know for the 2026 Desert Invitational

@JesseABorek
February 13, 2026

Break out the sunscreen and prepare for the sweet sounds of spring and summer because college baseball will be played this weekend in Arizona. The MLB Desert Invitational is back for its seventh iteration in 2026, welcoming eight top-flight programs to the Grand Canyon State to kick off the new

9 intriguing signings from the first weeks of the 2026 international period

@JesseABorek
January 29, 2026

The 2026 international signing period kicked off with a bang on Jan. 15 as all 50 of MLB Pipeline's top prospects agreed to deals on the opening day. And while the ranked players garner much of the attention, there have been many other intriguing signings over the first couple weeks

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

@JesseABorek
January 22, 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

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