20 exciting prospects set for professional debuts in 2026
The 2025 Draft has early promising returns with several players making great first impressions in the months after signing. First overall pick Eli Willits, just 17 at the time, slashed .300/.397/.360 at Single-A. SEC standouts Andrew Fischer and Wehiwa Aloy posted an .848 and .856 OPS respectively. The Rockies' first
Prospects who broke out -- 1 for every team -- this season
With the Minor League season in the rearview mirror and a new year on the horizon, we took a look at how some of the top prospects performed in 2025.
How Campbell is ramping up to put '25 struggles behind him
BOSTON -- It isn’t all that often that a bounceback candidate is a 23-year-old who, at this time a year ago, was considered one of the top prospects in the game. But the Kristian Campbell path is a unique one, and the Red Sox hope all roads lead to him
1 way Nolan McLean's debut season was unprecedented
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
Each team's prospect to watch for 2026
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
His bat already feared, Wetherholt wants to round out game in '26
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
Can Williams take the leap after learning from '25 debut?
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
Potential solution to KC's offensive needs? Caglianone and Jensen
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,
D-backs giving Lawlar chance to grow defensively
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
Next wave of White Sox prospects on verge of sending rebuild into overdrive
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
No. 2 prospect Ballesteros poised to step up for Cubs in '26
CHICAGO – The Cubs always felt that Moisés Ballesteros' skills in the batter’s box could carry him quickly up the organizational ladder. Even if there was still development left on the catching front, he was too good of a hitter to leave in the Minor Leagues for that reason alone.
These 5 prospects improved their stock the most in 2025
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
Astros work top prospect Matthews into 2026 plans: 'The complete package'
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
Prielipp's elite stuff could make him key piece for Twins in '26
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.
Top 100 prospects: Injuries & roster moves
Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:
After stumble out of gate in 2025, Crooks wants 'to do it all' in '26
ST. LOUIS -- Back on Sept. 4, when the Philadelphia Eagles were about to kick off the NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys, Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy cleaned up his apartment and ordered food so that he and catcher Jimmy Crooks could watch the game. Much to McGreevy’s surprise, Crooks
Remember Blue Jays prospect Ricky T? You should
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
Here are the 12 top moments from 2025 MiLB season
This year brought top prospect showcases, awe-inspiring events and furry friends. Minor League Baseball is something else. Here are 12 of the most memorable moments from the 2025 MiLB season.
Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025
When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently
How quickly can No. 2 prospect Condon help out Rockies?
DENVER -- New Rockies leadership is devoted to correcting what’s wrong, but new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta believes first-base prospect Charlie Condon (MLB Pipeline No. 61/Rockies No. 2) is high on the list of what’s going right. Selected third overall out of Georgia in 2024, Condon played through
Why Rangers aren't rushing 'unique talent' Walcott
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
Mariners expecting quick impact from top prospect Emerson
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
He's just 20, but this prospect could be the Angels' next star in center
ANAHEIM -- While the Angels are in the market for a center fielder this offseason, their potential center fielder of the future isn’t considered too far away from the Majors. Nelson Rada, ranked as their No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, reached Triple-A Salt Lake last year for the first
Lefty prospect Jump could make the leap for A's in '26
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 Nats' new highly ranked prospect Ford, '26 will be a season of opportunity
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