Prospect Kilby hoping to keep surprising people in 1st full pro season
TAMPA, Fla. – It’s a known part of the Yankees' prospect culture: Just because you were scouted and signed by the organization does not mean you’ll play for the team in New York. For a team always trying to win, and willing to bring in whatever big leaguers necessary to
3 Astros prospects who could crack Top 100 overall list
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros don’t have a Top 100 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s preseason list for the third time in the last five seasons. Part of that is because of the club’s Major League success; Houston hasn’t had a top-15 Draft pick since 2017 (J.B. Bukauskas, 15th
McLean raring to go in Classic title tilt: 'I'm built for this'
MIAMI -- When the United States assembled its super team for this World Baseball Classic, the selections were skewed toward established stars not just because of their talent but because of the guaranteed contracts that make them more prone to participate.
Bonemer stands out among talented White Sox infield prospects
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox installed two new regulars in their middle infield last season. Colson Montgomery arrived in July and went deep 21 times in 71 games, the best home run rate for a rookie shortstop in baseball history. Chase Meidroth shifted from shortstop to second base to
A walk-off HR robbery so good it kicked off a party on the warning track
In the end, it was Lawless who got robbed. Tennessee sophomore Stone Lawless thought he'd powered the Volunteers to a ninth-inning lead against Georgia on Sunday when he crushed a towering drive to left off Bulldogs righty Justin Byrd that appeared bound to clear the fence. After the ball met
Brecht, Herring highlight talented Rockies pitching prospects
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- En route to losing 119 games last season, the Rockies posted the worst run differential (-424) in MLB history, and the worst starter's ERA (6.65) since ERA became an official statistic in 1913. Figuring out how to prevent runs while playing at high altitude has been a
Here's everything you need to know for Year 3 of Spring Breakout
Spring Breakout is back for its third year, putting a preseason spotlight on baseball’s best prospect talents. The two previous iterations have already given us several memorable moments, like Paul Skenes’ strikeout of Jackson Holliday in a matchup of former No. 1 overall picks and Roman Anthony’s home run deep
Hall could buck Reds' recent trend for shortstops
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds have a recent history of sending talented shortstops to the Arizona Complex League to begin their first full season, having done that with Tyson Lewis and Sammy Stafura (now with the Pirates) in each of the last two springs. But neither of those prospects was
Height is on the horizon for Crew with tall trio in Triple-A
PHOENIX -- Despite appearances, the Brewers are not a one-size-fits-all organization. Sure, the acquisition of 5-foot-7 infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams highlighted Milwaukee’s willingness to build a roster out of shorter players. Among the expected Opening Day starters are catcher William Contreras (5-foot-10), first baseman Andrew Vaughn (5-foot-10), shortstop Joey Ortiz
From Aldegheri to Zhuang, the World Baseball Classic's top performing prospects
The World Baseball Classic has been a stage for players across the world to show off their talents, and plenty of prospects have thrived in the spotlight. Players ranked on organizational Top 30 Prospects lists have shown out, in particular.
Could Parker and Sanchez be the next great Blue Jays duo?
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed with the Blue Jays in July 2015 and made his debut in the rookie-level Appalachian League the following year. Bo Bichette was drafted in the second round of the 2016 Draft. They played together starting in 2017 with what was then Single-A Lansing
Phillies No. 1 prospect Aidan Miller sees team doctor in Philadelphia
Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:
On the field and in the clubhouse, McGonigle showing he belongs in the Majors
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Kevin McGonigle was getting ready to head to the Tigers clubhouse bathroom to wash his face Monday morning when he was stopped for a quick interview. As he was explaining his mindset heading into the final week of Spring Training and his approach to the barrage of
Star lefty-righty duo headlines a loaded Mariners farm
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners are rolling. They've posted five consecutive winning seasons, the longest streak in franchise history, and made their deepest playoff run ever last October, coming within a game of the World Series. They also have one of the strongest farm systems in baseball and used some
2026 Spring Breakout schedule features potential matchups of MLB's top 4 prospects
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
Here's the White Sox player pool for their Spring Breakout game
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Much of the encouraging talk surrounding the 2026 White Sox centers on the continued development of their young core who gained valuable on-field experience during the ’25 season. As they go, so will the team -- even with important new additions to the overall White Sox equation.
Here's the Dodgers' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Spring Training already gives baseball fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the not-so-distant future, but for the hard-core prospect enthusiasts out there, there's an even better opportunity to see baseball's upcoming stars in action. For the third time, each Major League club's top prospects will
Dodgers' red-hot No. 6 prospect likely to start season at Triple-A
MESA, Ariz. -- Two things can be true: River Ryan has been among the top-performing Dodgers fighting for a rotation spot this spring, and yet, he would appear unlikely to begin the season in the Majors. Ryan enters this season as the Dodgers' No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, a
First spring AB as a pro? Yost slams Yanks in hometown
TAMPA, Fla. -- Officially, Jordan Yost won’t get his first professional at-bat until the Minor League regular season begins and the Tigers assign their top pick from last year’s MLB Draft to his first Minor League stop. But nobody who saw him step to the plate in Sunday’s 12-1 win
Alvarez-Alvarez connection takes shape as rookie learns from vet
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- They’re not related and had never met prior to this spring, but Yordan Alvarez has been thoroughly impressed with the team’s top prospect, fellow Cuban outfielder Kevin Alvarez, who shared the field with the Astros slugger for the first time Sunday afternoon. Yordan, 28, was
With confidence on the rise, Condon ready to make case for callup
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Charlie Condon is not hard to find at Salt River Fields. At 6-foot-5, he towers over most of the Rockies’ clubhouse, but it is the noise he has been making in the batter’s box that has captured everyone’s attention. As Colorado heads into the final week of
Braves prospect Fuentes realizes dream of facing Yanks, fanning former MVP
NORTH PORT, Fla. – Didier Fuentes’ three scoreless innings against the Yankees on Friday wasn’t just one of the most impressive performances by a Braves pitcher this spring. It was also the realization of a dream. “My dream has always been to pitch against the Yankees, especially against [Cody] Bellinger,
Top 100 prospect Mack optioned to Triple-A, but 'very close'
JUPITER, Fla. – The Marlins optioned Top 100 prospect Joe Mack to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday morning as part of their latest round of camp cuts. Miami also optioned right-hander Ryan Gusto and reassigned Kemp Alderman (Marlins No. 9 prospect) as well as righty relievers Zach Brzykcy and Jack Ralston
8 months after Draft, Mets' top pick gets 1st spring start (and 1st hit!)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- While it’s commonplace for prospects from Minor League camp to see an at-bat or two late in Grapefruit League games, it’s rare for one to log significant time on the Major League diamond. It’s rarer still for one to start. Yet there was Mitch Voit,
Battery of the future? Clemmey, Ford give Nats glimpse of what's to come
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A random Saturday afternoon in March of 2026 offered a glimpse of what the Nationals could see on the field years down the road. With 20-year-old left-hander Alex Clemmey starting and 23-year-old Harry Ford behind the plate in a Major League exhibition against the Marlins,