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Cards get two RHPs (including rising 19-year-old Fajardo) in deal for Contreras

@JohnDenton555
December 21, 2025

ST. LOUIS -- In yet another sign that the Cardinals are at the beginning stages of a full rebuild of a roster after they missed the playoffs each of the past three seasons, St. Louis dealt first baseman Willson Contreras to the Red Sox for three pitching prospects on Sunday

9 farm systems that improved the most in 2025

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 21, 2025

We talk about individual breakouts throughout the season -- hitters and pitchers who exhibited impressive growth to unlock another level in their prospect stock. Pile enough of those up, maybe throw in some nice additions through trades and the Draft and you'll notice that farm systems as collectives can have

These are the top tools in the Dodgers' farm system

December 20, 2025

One key to evaluating prospects is identifying the tools that can carry them to the Major Leagues. The Dodgers’ farm system is loaded with players who stand out for one defining skill that separates them from their peers. From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, these prospects

No shelves for these elves! Pitching prospect trio ready to impact Mets

December 20, 2025

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

These are the top tools in the Yankees' farm system

December 20, 2025

From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Yankees' farm system features prospects flashing loud tools that should give them a chance to impact games at the highest level. Here’s a look at the Yankees prospects with the best individual tools in the system:

Tampa Bay lands four ranked prospects, Comp. Round A pick in deal for RHP Baz

December 19, 2025

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays didn’t necessarily head into this offseason looking to trade starter Shane Baz. The right-hander is under club control for three more seasons, just made a career-high 31 starts and still has the potential of a front-end starter. Then the Orioles came calling with an offer

Rays receive top prospects Melton, Brito in 3-way trade

December 20, 2025

ST. PETERSBURG -- Speaking at the Winter Meetings last week, Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander sounded neither eager nor obligated to trade longtime second baseman Brandon Lowe. He pointed to how Tampa Bay had held onto Lowe and teammate Yandy Díaz, the Rays’ relatively good standing from a

Who will be the No. 1 prospect in each system one year from now?

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 16, 2025

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How new acquisition Jake Bennett fits the Red Sox pitching mold

@brendan_samson
December 19, 2025

Mountains, hosses, hog mollies ... the Red Sox front office seems to have a type when it comes to pitchers: physical specimens who could double as linebackers during the offseason. Craig Breslow, Boston's chief baseball officer, reinforced that notion when he acquired 6-foot-6 left-hander Jake Bennett from the Nationals in

What position will Ballesteros play long term?

@benweinrib
December 18, 2025

Moisés Ballesteros has developed into one of the best prospects in baseball (MLB No. 53) and top catching prospects (No. 5), in particular, because of his next-level hitting ability. The 22-year-old has displayed elite bat-to-ball skills since signing for $1.2 million out of Venezuela in 2021 and has continued to

Will Phillies No. 2 prospect Aidan Miller stick at shortstop?

@benweinrib
December 18, 2025

One question has followed Aidan Miller since his days as a Florida prep star: will he stick at shortstop long term? The 6-foot-1, 205-pound infielder shifted to third base as he physically matured in high school, but when the Phillies selected MLB's No. 32 prospect in the first round of

Why Yankees made Winquest their first Rule 5 pick since 2011

December 18, 2025

The last time the Yankees made a selection in the Rule 5 Draft, it was 2011: Netflix was still mailing DVDs in red envelopes, and hitching a ride to the airport in a stranger’s car was more cautionary tale than everyday convenience. Most surprised to see that streak end this

Rule 5 pick Susac has a chance to carve out key role with Giants

December 18, 2025

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

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:

After rocketing to Majors in '25, Tolle is ready to take next step

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The arrival of Payton Tolle to Fenway Park a mere 13 months after he was drafted felt unusually sudden, but also welcome to a fanbase that salivates over prospects. As the Red Sox tried to improve their postseason positioning in 2025, pitching injuries were piling up. The club’s player development

No. 2 prospect Ballesteros poised to step up for Cubs in '26

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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

Bradfield has big league dreams as he approaches key camp with O's

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BALTIMORE -- All signs point toward Enrique Bradfield Jr. making his MLB debut in 2026. The Orioles’ first-round Draft pick in 2023, Bradfield finished the ‘25 season at Triple-A Norfolk. He then went to the Arizona Fall League -- long known as a “finishing school” for top prospects who are

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Get to know 5 new arms as Nats work to add pitching depth

December 18, 2025

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

5 ways to remember the Mets' 2025 farm system

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 17, 2025

The Mets’ season didn’t go how anyone in the organization would have hoped, with the reigning National League runners-up missing the postseason entirely in 2025. The recent departures of previous franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo haven’t helped matters with the fanbase either, though the offseason is

Red Sox, Nationals exchange pitching prospects

December 15, 2025

Paul Toboni spoke of “creating a scouting and player development monster” when he was hired as the Nationals' president of baseball operations. Toboni addressed the Nats’ Minor League system on Monday by swapping pitching prospects with the Red Sox, the organization for which he previously worked.