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Sources Say Luis Robert Will Be Cleared by May 20 to Sign

Cuba’s top prospect is getting closer to the fulfillment of his dream to play Major League Baseball. Luis Robert, who is 19, is the top outfield prospect from Cuba and on Thursday Major League Baseball declared him a free agent,... More of this article »
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New York Yankees Prospects Who Could Have an Immediate Impact

The New York Yankees have had issues developing offensive farm talent for the better part of two decades, at least in using that talent to help its own roster. Much has been written about the potential prospect battle at second base... More of this article »
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Tyler Kolek: Marlins Reach Agreement With Second Overall Pick

The Miami Marlins shave reached an agreement with Tyler Kolek, the second overall pick of the 2014 draft, and will officially introduce their newest prospect later today.The deal is worth a reported $6 million below the approximate... More of this article »
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Xander Bogaerts, Rookies That Could Make Big Impact in 2014

Baseball is full of exciting young players right now, and nothing is more exciting than seeing a young player help carry his team into the playoffs. Last year saw big contributions from rookies such as Wil Myers, a 22 year-old who... More of this article »
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Tigers Banking on Pitching Talent from 2013 MLB Draft Going Forward

The Detroit Tigers have made their fair share of deals to address pitching this winter. After trading starter Doug Fister to the Washington Nationals, inking closer Joe Nathan to a two-year deal, adding former Yankees right-hander... More of this article »
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BNS Top 50 MLB Prospects: End-Of-Season Report and Analysis

Now that the minor league season has concluded and the major league postseason pursuit is in full gear, it is now an appropriate time to look back at the prospects who have made a name for themselves as some of the premier up-and-coming... More of this article »
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Can Vidal Nuno Crack the Yankees Rotation in 2014?

Vidal Nuno is a survivor. The 26 year-old lefthander out of NAIA Baker University was drafted in the 48th round by the Cleveland Indians back in 2009, becoming the first player drafted from his alma mater. Most players selected... More of this article »
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San Diego Padres Burch Smith: Power Arm, Raw Prospect

Burch Smith was selected in the 14th round by the San Diego Padres in 2011. The big righthander from the University of Oklahoma had previously attended Howard Community College. Before being selected by the Padres, Smith was drafted... More of this article »
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Miguel Sano or Maikel Franco: Who Will Be the Better MLB Third Baseman?

The late Buck O’Neil, star first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs and ambassador for the sport of baseball, recalled in his autobiography that he once heard a unique crack from the bat of Bo Jackson, a crack he had only ever... More of this article »
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Cardinals Oscar Taveras Set to be Next Best Thing in Baseball

While much of the recent attention has been centered around the Minnesota Twins’ Byron Buxton, who has propelled himself to status as the premier batting prospect in the game after a remarkable 2013 campaign, he will most likely... More of this article »
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Ranking the Best Pitches From the Top MLB Pitching Prospects

The regular season has ended and playoffs are in full bloom at varying levels in the minor leagues. As the baseball season draws to a close, the time has come to reflect back on the prospects and their respective performances that... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs Prospect Javier Baez Analysis and Scouting Report

While Byron Buxton, the top ranked prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization (and arguably in all of professional baseball), was named the 2013 Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America on Wednesday, the question looms... More of this article »
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Twins Byron Buxton Named 2013 Minor League Player of the Year

Minnesota Twins Class A outfielder Byron Buxton was named the 2013 Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America, marking the the second time in the 33-year history of the award that a Twins prospect has been honored. Franchise... More of this article »
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2013 September Call-Ups: Top Prospects and Projections

As we reach the final days of August, all 30 major league clubs are gearing up for the final month of the season and planning for either the postseason stretch ahead or the start of the 2014 season. With the commencement of September,... More of this article »
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2014 MLB Draft Preview: Top 10 Prospects and Projections

While the college baseball season is a distant memory and much of the summer showcases and tournaments are in the rearview mirror, it is an appropriate time to assess the Top 10 prospects for the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft. This... More of this article »
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Cardinals Call-Up Prospect Kolten Wong

The St Louis Cardinals have called up second baseman Kolten Wong, one of their top prospects, from AAA Memphis. He should arrive in time for Friday’s game with the Chicago Cubs. He was hitting .303 in Memphis with 10 home runs,... More of this article »
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Cubs Prospect Kris Bryant Promoted to High-A Daytona

The Chicago Cubs have promoted third baseman Kris Bryant, their first pick in the June draft, from short-season Class-A Boise to Class-A Daytona. Bryant was batting .354 with four home runs and 16 RBIs at Boise. Bryant went 5-for-7... More of this article »
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Top 10 MLB Pitching Prospects Who Should Make Debut First

We have witnessed some of the brightest pitching prospects in the game make their much anticipated major league debuts this season, from Kevin Gausman to Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler. Most recently we saw Houston Astros top prospect... More of this article »
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Toronto Blue Jays First Round Pick Phil Bickford Does Not Sign

As the signing deadline for selections in the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft passed as of 5:00 PM on Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays certainly kept it interesting by making two last minute signings and failing to make one significant signing... More of this article »
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Top 50 MLB Prospects: Midseason Report, List and Analysis

This year’s All-Star Game in New York will be upon us in a week’s time, which means after three months of baseball, we have finally reached the midpoint of the season. In those three months we have witnessed a slew of surprise... More of this article »
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Top 5 MLB Prospects That Could Make Second-Half Debut

We are rapidly approaching the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field and the midway point has already passed in a season that has witnessed the promotions of some of baseball’s top prospects. Amongst those promotions include the likes... More of this article »
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Scouting Report: Detroit Tigers Nick Castellanos

The Detroit Tigers selected Nick Castellanos with the 44th overall pick in the 2010 first-year player draft and nearly three years later is considered one of the best pure hitting prospects in the minor leagues. Castellanos has improved... More of this article »
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2013 MLB Draft: First Round Prospects Update

The 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft is almost one month in the past, as some of the game’s future top prospects continue to sign with their respective new teams and make their professional debuts across the country in various... More of this article »
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Top 10 MLB Prospects Week of June 22-28

The Baseball News Source Top MLB Prospects of the Week report is a weekly rundown on the Top 10 prospects from each one week period, reported to you each Sunday. This is not meant to be a list of the top prospects in the game, rather... More of this article »
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Mariners Call Up Top Prospect Brad Miller from Triple-A Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners have promoted shortstop prospect Brad Miller from Triple-A Tacoma, who will join the big league roster in time for a series against the Chicago Cubs. Miller will become the new starter at short for the Mariners,... More of this article »
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Top 10 MLB Prospects Week of June 16-22: Chris Owings, Zach Walters…

The Baseball News Source Top MLB Prospects of the Week report will be a weekly rundown on the Top 10 prospects from each one week period, reported to you each Sunday. This is not meant to be a list of the top prospects in the game,... More of this article »
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Giants Top Prospect Kyle Crick Dominant in Return from DL

San Francisco Giants top pitching prospect Kyle Crick was dominant in his first start since returning from the disabled list after being sidelined for nearly two months with an oblique strain. In Friday night’s contest with the... More of this article »
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Tampa Bay Rays Reach Agreement With First-Pick Nick Ciuffo

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with first-round pick (21st)  Nick Ciuffo according to Jim Callis of Baseball America. The South Carolina high school catcher signed for $1.974 million. The slot value for the 21st pick... More of this article »
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Rangers Sign 18 year-old Dominican LHP Francis Cespedes For $750,000

The Texas Rangers have signed 18-year-old Dominican left-hander Francis Cespedes for $750,000 according to Ben Badler of Baseball America. The deal is contingent on him passing MLB’s standard investigation into his age and identity. Cespedes... More of this article »
Image for Yankees Prospect Rafael DePaula Promoted to Tampa

Yankees Prospect Rafael DePaula Promoted to Tampa

New York Yankees prospect Rafael DePaula  is being promoted to high Class a Tampa,  after dominating hitters in the low Class A South Atlantic League.  DePaula pitched to a 2.94 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 64 1/3 innings over... More of this article »
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Tyler Austin Heating up for Trenton Thunder

There has not been a larger focus on the Yankees’ minor league system in recent memory as there is throughout this 2013 campaign and especially into next year’s season. New York is riddled with player’s in their walk... More of this article »
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A.J. Cole, Nationals Top Pitching Prospect Flashing Dominance

A.J. Cole has been quite the interesting prospect for the Washington Nationals since being drafted in the fourth-round (116th overall) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft. Coming out of Oviedo High School (Florida), Cole was heralded... More of this article »
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Yankees Tom Kahnle, Mark Montgomery Could Provide Bullpen Depth

The New York Yankees are in need of a shakeup at the major league level even if it is mainly on offense. The Yankees have an above average pitching staff but an anemic lineup, and with so many players headed to Free Agency, will need... More of this article »
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Kyle Roller Hammering AA Pitching Trenton

Kyle Roller plays a position currently blocked by two different players for his Major League parent club, the New York Yankees. He is already 25-years-old and not considered a top 20 prospect in his own minor league system. As an eighth... More of this article »
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Reds Top Prospect Robert Stephenson to DL with Hamstring Strain

In a 2013 season in which he has baffled hitters in a talent-heavy Midwest League and risen to the status as the top prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization, Robert Stephenson has been placed on the disabled list with what is... More of this article »
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Pirates Call Up Brandon Cumpton – Will Start Against Dodgers

Brandon Cumpston‘s minor league contract has been purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates and he is expected to start Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cumpton is not considered a high prospect, ranking 25th... More of this article »
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Tigers Prospect Nick Castellanos is Best Pure Hitter in Minors

Nick Castellanos, the 44th-overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft by the Detroit Tigers out of Archbishop McCarthy High School (Florida), has been on a roll as of late for Triple-A Toledo in the International League. In his... More of this article »
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Midwest League Future Stars Albert Almora and Byron Buxton

The Midwest League, a Class-A minor league baseball league that hosts 16 affiliate teams for Major League Baseball organizations, has showcased a number of talented prospects this season. Amongst those prospects include the likes of... More of this article »
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Zack Wheeler Strong in AAA Start, Ready For the Show

New York Mets prospect Zack Wheeler turned in a strong pitching performance in what should be his last minor-league start before his major-league debut on June 18.  Wheeler took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before Carlos Peguero... More of this article »
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Rangers Prospect Joey Gallo Continues Slugging Prowess in Minors

Texas Rangers prospect Joey Gallo has showcased excellent power this season for Low Class-A Hickory, which has been displayed over his past five games where he has slugged six home runs. In the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday,... More of this article »
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2013 MLB Mock Draft 3.0 – First Round Prospects and Projections

The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft is upon us as all 30 big league clubs ready themselves for tomorrow’s first-year player draft, which will commence at 6:00 PM (EST). For the most part, the majority of the top 15 selections remain unchanged... More of this article »
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2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Outfielders and Projections

The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft is just two days away and teams are busier than ever, making last minute adjustments to their draft boards and reassessing each of their potential draft day selections. Although this year’s draft is not... More of this article »
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Rays Prospect Wil Myers Earns International League Player of the Week Honors

Tampa Bay Rays uber prospect  Wil Myers was named the International League Batter of the Week,  after hitting .423  over the past seven days. Myers collected four home runs, 15 RBI and a 1.038 slugging percentage  and raised his... More of this article »
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Los Angeles Dodgers Will Give Yasiel Puig a Shot

The  last place Los Angeles Dodgers are 28th in the major leagues in scoring. With the  25 man roster looking more like a M*A*S*H unit the team has decided that it’s time to call up top prospect Yasiel Puig. Puig is hitting... More of this article »
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2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Corner Infielders and Projections

The corner infield is perhaps one of the most important regions on the diamond, both in terms of offense and defense. Defensively speaking, first basemen are not typically thought of as wielding a flashy glove, but still relied upon... More of this article »
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Red Sox Prospect Anthony Ranaudo Has Returned to Dominance

In the months preceding the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft, LSU star pitcher Anthony Ranaudo was the consensus top pitching prospect in the country, baffling college bats with a blazing fastball and plus curveball. However, an elbow injury... More of this article »
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2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Catchers and Projections

One of the most difficult positions on the diamond is often considered to be that of the catcher. Not only is a catcher expected to understand his pitchers, opposing hitters and their respective strengths and weaknesses, and endure... More of this article »
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Michael Wacha to Make Big League Debut For Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospect Michael Wacha will be called upon to make his big league debut on Thursday, May 30 against the Kansas City Royals. A first-round (19th overall) draft pick in the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out... More of this article »
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St. Louis Cardinals Send Oscar Taveras to the DL With Ailing Ankle

On May 12, Cardinals prospect, Oscar Taveras, injured his right ankle while attempting to steal second against the Fresno Grizzlies. According to a team official, Taveras was listed as day-to-day when an x-ray of the ankle came up... More of this article »
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2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Pitchers and Projections

Although the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft will not compare to past drafts in terms of overall talent, the strength of pitching (especially that of college pitching) will sustain the June 6th draft. Stanford University’s Mark Appel and... More of this article »