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White Sox No. 4 prospect returns from injury with new mindset, big performance

@benweinrib
July 19, 2026

Billy Carlson had never been hurt playing baseball before. Not in Little League. Not on his loaded Corona (Calif.) High School team. So when MLB's No. 57 prospect missed seven weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb, it put things in perspective. Now back fully healthy with Single-A

2026 Draft signing and bonus tracker

1:14 PM EDT

Below is a list of every player drafted through the first 40 picks (up to the second round) of the 2026 MLB Draft. Each club has until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, July 27, to come to terms with its Draft selections. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility,

Royals' top prospect Chourio says 'No!' with 10 K's over five frames in High-A no-hitter

July 19, 2026

It's safe to say Kendry Chourio is finding his rhythm at High-A. The Royals' No. 1 prospect tied his career high with 10 strikeouts over five innings as High-A Quad Cities no-hit Wisconsin in Sunday's 11-0 victory at Modern Woodmen Park. Chourio also fanned 10 one month earlier, but completely

Rangers' top prospect Walcott homers in third game back at Double-A

12:00 AM EDT

Seeing Sebastian Walcott back in game action in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League over the All-Star break was a welcome development for the Rangers and their fans. MLB's No. 10 prospect underwent internal brace surgery on his right elbow in February and there was some question about what it meant

Mariners sending No. 6 prospect Celesten to Double-A

July 19, 2026

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

Phillies' No. 2 prospect Wood dazzles during career-high strikeout day at Double-A 

July 19, 2026

The Phillies couldn’t have asked for a better return from the All-Star break from their top pitching prospect. Gage Wood racked up a professional-best nine strikeouts in Double-A Reading’s 10-6 victory over Altoona on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. MLB’s No. 50 prospect allowed two earned runs on two hits in

Japanese-born slugging Draftee Sasaki announces plan to sign with Marlins (source)

July 19, 2026

MILWAUKEE – Japanese-born slugger Rintaro Sasaki announced on his Instagram account on Sunday that he will sign with the Marlins.

Seeing double: Dodgers' No. 3 prospect Hope records fourth two-homer game of '26

July 19, 2026

Zyhir Hope just can’t stop hitting homers. The MLB's No. 19 prospect went deep twice for the fourth time this season and finished with three hits in Double-A Tulsa’s 4-3 loss to Frisco at Riders Field. Hope’s two-homer night on Saturday was the second time in six games he's left

White Sox prospect Smith rejoins Triple-A Charlotte after IL stint

July 19, 2026

TORONTO -- The White Sox got some good news down on the farm on Sunday as the club announced that Hagen Smith (No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 52 overall) was reinstated from the injured list at Triple-A Charlotte.

Episode 3 of the 'Road to the Show' features 5 top prospects, including No. 1 pick Cholowsky

July 16, 2026

The five-part series, “Road to the Show,” produced by the Emmy Award-winning MLB Network, continues with episode 3 streaming on Peacock on Sunday, where family takes center stage. “Road to the Show” takes viewers through the defining moments that shape baseball's next generation -- capturing the pressure, sacrifice and determination

A's sign 2026 first-round Draft pick Burress, second-rounder Edwards (source)

@maxralph_
2:28 PM EDT

The Athletics have signed both their first- and second-round selections from this year’s MLB Draft with above-slot bonuses, a source told MLB.com. The club has not yet confirmed the signings.

Phillies call up No. 17 prospect Alex McFarlane

2:16 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA -- Right-hander Alex McFarlane, the Phillies' No. 17-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, was called up from Double-A Reading on Monday. To make room on the roster, righty Alan Rangel, who tossed four innings in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Mets, was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. McFarlane is 1-1

It's early, but Cards feel like they nailed '26 Draft

11:33 AM EDT

Heading into the 2026 MLB Draft with the most selections of any team (including seven on Day 1), the Cardinals were well-positioned to strengthen one of the top farm systems in baseball. Early reviews suggest they knocked this Draft out of the park.

Mariners lock up college-heavy 2026 Draft class

11:06 AM EDT

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O's prospect Irish posts best game of pro career with 2 homers, 6 RBIs

@maxralph_
9:50 AM EDT

The Orioles’ first-round pick from a year ago just put together the biggest game of his young professional career. Ike Irish, the 19th pick in the 2025 Draft, collected four hits and six RBIs on Sunday -- both career-highs. It was also the second multi-home-run outing of his career, helping

Braves' last 2 Draft classes have produced big hits. Could this year be next?

9:25 AM EDT

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Cubs’ top pick Townsend has mentor in fellow Ole Miss pitcher Rolison

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Top MLB prospect Made punctuates return from break with homer, 3-hit game

@maxralph_
8:45 AM EDT

It didn’t take Jesús Made much time after the break to remind everyone why he’s the top prospect in baseball. Made posted three hits on Sunday, including a three-run home run, to power Double-A Biloxi to an 11-1 win over Pensacola at Keesler Federal Park. The 19-year-old Made had actually

Rockies reach bonus agreements with 2026 Draft picks Bell, Reddemann (source)

12:18 AM EDT

DENVER – Two of the Rockies’ top 2026 MLB Draft picks – University of Kentucky switch-hitting shortstop Tyler Bell (10th overall) and UCLA right-handed pitcher Logan Reddemann (38th overall) have reached bonus agreements, MLB.com’s Jim Callis reported on Sunday. The Rockies have not confirmed the agreement.

Signed 1st-rd. pick Rose on comp to All-Star Gant: 'He must be great'

July 19, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals selected outfielder Zion Rose with the No. 6 pick in the MLB Draft a week ago, and they welcomed him to Kauffman Stadium on Saturday for his signing ceremony and introduction to Kansas City, which has already made an impact on him. The barbecue? Outstanding.

Carter Graham highlights

July 19, 2026

Jesus A. Castro highlights

July 19, 2026

Aroldis Chapman, you have company: Cardinals prospect tops 103 mph at Single-A

@allisonmast13
July 18, 2026

In the Single-A Florida State League, 1,477 fans witnessed something remarkable on Saturday. Brandon Clarke, in his first game back of the season after a one-start rehab, lit up the radar gun in a way that no lefty has outside of All-Star Aroldis Chapman. The Cardinals’ No. 7 prospect hit

Boston's No. 2 prospect Eyanson spins five scoreless frames, lowers ERA to 1.19 in first pro season

@brendan_samson
July 18, 2026

Anthony Eyanson picked up the win in the MLB All-Star Futures Game this past Sunday. It turns out that was just a taste of what was to come this week. In his first start since rejoining Double-A Portland, MLB’s No. 51 prospect dazzled over five scoreless innings, leading the Sea

No. 4 overall Draft pick Flora signs with Giants (source)

July 18, 2026

SEATTLE -- One week after being taken with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, right-hander Jackson Flora is officially a member of the Giants' organization. Flora, a Bay Area native who emerged as the top-ranked pitcher in this year’s Draft class, signed with his hometown team