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Here are the Top 10 second base prospects for 2026

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

Veteran big leaguer Rich Hill impacts young players at Northeast Scouts Clinic

@brendan_samson
January 19, 2026

The third iteration of MLB's Northeast Scouts Clinic featured an authority on the subject. In addition to four Major League scouts giving instruction to rising teenage players, the abbreviated winter version of the event welcomed four Northeastern University pitchers -- Angel Cruz, Luc Rising, Matthew Sapienza and Andrew Wertz --

'Years in the working,' O's make biggest splash yet on int'l market

January 19, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jake Rill's Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

DREAM Series plants college chemistry before the first pitch

January 19, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Monday marked the end of the DREAM Series in Arizona, although some of the teammates will see each other again very soon. The ninth annual baseball-development experience, designed to help diversify the talent pool of minority players, features more than 80 predominantly African American high school pitchers

Eldridge tuning out trade rumors, looking forward to teaming up with Devers

January 19, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Bryce Eldridge debuted a new number at the Giants’ FanFest Tour stop at San Pedro Square Market on Saturday. The rookie first baseman was issued No. 78 when he made his Major League debut last September, but he managed to work his way down into the

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

On the doorstep of the Majors, Wetherholt eager to take that big step

@JohnDenton555
January 18, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- For Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt, keeping the main thing as the main thing has been the entirety of his focus this winter as he prepares for a Spring Training that could ultimately vault him to the big leagues. Wetherholt, MLB’s No. 5 overall prospect, noted on

Here are the Top 10 first base prospects for 2026

@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.

Youth, diversity hallmarks of the 2026 DREAM Series

January 18, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- MLB rosters are becoming more and more diverse, and this weekend’s DREAM Series in Arizona tells another story. The talent pool of minority pitchers and catchers is getting younger, too. • More about the MLB Dream Series The annual amateur baseball development showcase at Tempe Diablo Stadium,

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.

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

Top 100 prospects: Injuries & roster moves

October 14, 2025

Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:

The Giants' all-time best international signings

January 19, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants were ahead of the curve when it came to scouting the international market. In the 1950s they emerged as the top importers of Latin American talent thanks to the pioneering efforts of legendary scout Alex Pompez, whose signings included Juan Marichal, Orlando Cepeda and the

2026 Top 10 Second Base Prospects

January 19, 2026

Here's the skinny on Rays' top international signees

January 16, 2026

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry's Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

2026 Top 10 First Base Prospects 

January 16, 2026

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

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

Rays land sought-after shortstop among '26 international signings

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

The Rays have long found success at the big league level through their thriving player development group. As the 2026 international signing period opens, a loaded farm system is set to get even more formidable. Tampa Bay signed shortstop Victor Valdez, the No. 11 prospect in this year’s class. The

Twins snag lauded Venezuelan shortstop in 2026 international signing class

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

Dating back to 2021, the Twins have signed 13 players who ranked among MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 International Prospects during their given year. Their headlining signee this time around is switch-hitting Venezuelan shortstop Enmanuel Merlo, who checks in at No. 34 among the ‘26 class. The Twins received $7,357,100 in