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

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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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The first impression is becoming better for Rockies 2023 first-round Draft pick Chase Dollander, MLB Pipeline's No. 25 overall prospect. Dollander struck out seven in 3 2/3 scoreless innings as the Rockies beat the Giants, 3-1, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Tuesday night. “It's