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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers are coming off their second World Series championship in five years and have made 12 straight trips to the playoffs, averaging 99 victories per full season during that span. They didn't rest on their success this offseason, shelling out more than $400 million in free-agent

From California to Massachusetts, from Arkansas to Iowa, leadership in professional baseball is evolving. Coming into the 2025 season, there are 14 women in general manager positions across Minor League Baseball. When most fans think of the GMs in baseball, they likely assume the job is all about building a

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Though the Diamondbacks placed 22nd in MLB Pipeline's new farm system rankings, that doesn't mean they're bereft of talent. They counterbalance their lack of Top 100 prospects (just one, shortstop Jordan Lawlar) with one of the deeper systems around. Some of that depth comes from three of

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians had one of the most impressive turnarounds of 2024 with 16 more victories than they had the previous year, winning the American League Central Division and advancing to the AL Championship Series. As has always been the case, they leaned heavily on homegrown players, using

PEORIA, Ariz. -- For the first time in 26 years, Triple-A Tacoma will have a new voice on the radio airwaves, and as Rylee Pay embarks on this new journey as the incoming lead play-by-play commentator for the Rainiers, she’s connecting with as many people as possible.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – An outfielder wearing a red Nationals No. 22 Soto jersey warmed up in right field at CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. In the opposing Mets clubhouse, Juan Soto was getting ready for the game. Wait, what?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For A’s No. 25 prospect Myles Naylor, the past week of Spring Training has doubled as a family reunion of sorts.

JUPITER, Fla. -- Being hired during the offseason to take over a player development department can be a daunting task. That first Spring Training, when you’re still learning staff names -- not to mention putting hundreds of faces together with names on the backs of jerseys -- can be a

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In the past two years, the Giants' farm system has produced three starting position players in All-Star Heliot Ramos, Gold Glover Patrick Bailey and Tyler Fitzgerald, the most productive hitter on the big league club in 2024. It also graduated former Top 100 prospects Marco Luciano, Luis

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Tigers surged to the top spot in MLB Pipeline's 2025 preseason farm system rankings, and two large reasons for the jump involved late-season breakouts by catching prospects Thayron Liranzo (now ranked as the No. 81 overall prospect) and Josue Briceño (No. 94). The switch-hitting Liranzo slashed

One of the main changes in the second edition of Spring Breakout was the extension of games. Instead of playing abbreviated seven-inning contests like in 2024, the prospect showcases lasted a full nine frames. That revision meant more of everything: more at-bats, more filthy pitches and most importantly, more eye-popping

This story was excerpted from Alex Stumpf's Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. BRADENTON, Fla. -- One look at David Matoma and you would never guess that the skinny 19-year-old right-hander from Uganda may have the hottest

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There is still hope to be found on social media these days. For evidence, check out the Twins’ Player Development accounts, search for anything involving Connor Prielipp and enjoy the show. On Feb. 15, the club shared that the 24-year-old left-hander had already touched 98 mph

JUPITER, Fla. -- A year ago, there was an overhaul of the front office to adjust to in the Marlins' world of player development, with Peter Bendix coming in as the president of baseball operations following the 2023 season, followed quickly by Gabe Kapler as assistant general manager, Vinesh Kanthan

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Since A.J. Preller took over as GM in August 2014, the Padres have been as aggressive as any franchise in baseball. They aren't afraid to shuffle their big league roster, trade big-name prospects or challenge players in their farm system. Catcher Ethan Salas (No. 2/MLB No. 33)

Fifteen games, several jersey swaps and countless highlights later, the second edition of Spring Breakout has officially concluded – and it lived up to its billing. Of the 16 contests sprinkled across four days, only one game (Dodgers vs. Cubs) was rained out. Coincidentally, the Cubs were one of two

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A new layer of intrigue was added to Spring Training for the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon when Marcelo Mayer -- the undisputed shortstop of the future -- got the start at second base.

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- There is a man they call The Iowa Meat Truck. You can spot Peyton Williams from five fields away. He looks like everyone else’s bodyguard, a hulking, throwback first baseman who makes a baseball bat look like a pencil in his hands. “We’ve been high on P-Willy

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With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here’s

Is Opening Day really just six days away? Is the college season already a month old? Am I itching to dive back into Draft coverage? The answer to all of those questions is yes.

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Red Sox's competition at second base is coming down to the wire. However, one name you can rule out is Vaughn Grissom, as the right-handed hitter was optioned to Minor League camp after Wednesday afternoon’s 6-4 win over the Tigers.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays sent a big group of players down to Minor League camp on Wednesday, a mix of MLB-ready reserves and top prospects who could all contribute in the big leagues later this year. The Rays reassigned shortstop Carson Williams (their top prospect and MLB Pipeline’s