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We have fully updated our Top 100, and this time we were doing so knowing that before long our current No. 1 (Roman Anthony) will graduate. So we spent a lot of time reporting, analyzing and discussing who should be the heir apparent to be No. 1.
We have our answer.
We have our answer.
I'm mildly upset with the MVP voting.
IMO, the wrong Tiger won.
IMO, the wrong Tiger won.
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I'm mildly upset with the MVP voting.
IMO, the wrong Tiger won.
IMO, the wrong Tiger won.
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This week on Future Projection, we continue our farm system reviews with the NL Central.
⚾ Development trends
⚾ Top players in each system
⚾ Rankings in the greater prospect landscape
Listen now: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/nl-c...
⚾ Development trends
⚾ Top players in each system
⚾ Rankings in the greater prospect landscape
Listen now: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/nl-c...
NL Central Farm System Reviews | Future Projection
In this week's Future Projection, Ben and Carlos continue their annual farm system review series with a look at the NL Central.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This week on Future Projection, we continue our farm system reviews with the NL Central.
⚾ Development trends
⚾ Top players in each system
⚾ Rankings in the greater prospect landscape
Listen now: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/nl-c...
⚾ Development trends
⚾ Top players in each system
⚾ Rankings in the greater prospect landscape
Listen now: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/nl-c...
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New list just dropped my 2026 Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects!
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2026 Chicago Cubs Top 10 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America's 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Cubs system, headlined by catcher Moises Ballesteros.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
New list just dropped my 2026 Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects!
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🚨 2026 CUBS TOP 10 PROSPECTS 🚨
Moises Ballesteros headlines the class and has the offensive potential to compete for batting titles in the future.
See the Cubs' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Moises Ballesteros headlines the class and has the offensive potential to compete for batting titles in the future.
See the Cubs' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 2026 CUBS TOP 10 PROSPECTS 🚨
Moises Ballesteros headlines the class and has the offensive potential to compete for batting titles in the future.
See the Cubs' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Moises Ballesteros headlines the class and has the offensive potential to compete for batting titles in the future.
See the Cubs' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Solid story here but in every aspect this is spelling out how the Rockies have started using tech or are hoping to add tech that is commonplace for other MLB orgs.
And as the story somewhat notes the Rockies have been very lacking in staffing to use these tools.
And as the story somewhat notes the Rockies have been very lacking in staffing to use these tools.
New baseball operations president Paul DePodesta says the #Rockies have more analytical tools than people think. The goal is setting procedures to use it successfuly.
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DePodesta already digging in on how to improve Rockies' reputation
LAS VEGAS -- The Rockies’ acknowledge being behind other clubs in the use of modern baseball information. But their reputation -- which practically says Old Hoss Radbourn had better analytics when he ...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Solid story here but in every aspect this is spelling out how the Rockies have started using tech or are hoping to add tech that is commonplace for other MLB orgs.
And as the story somewhat notes the Rockies have been very lacking in staffing to use these tools.
And as the story somewhat notes the Rockies have been very lacking in staffing to use these tools.
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We drafted our top 30 graduated National League prospects at @baseballamerica.com
And graded them. Because that's what we do.
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See how we did 👇
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And graded them. Because that's what we do.
@jjcoop36.bsky.social @geoffpontesba.bsky.social
See how we did 👇
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Top 30 Graduated National League Prospects In 2025
From the Rookie of the Year to utility players, BA presents the top graduated NL prospects from 2025 according to projected future value.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We drafted our top 30 graduated National League prospects at @baseballamerica.com
And graded them. Because that's what we do.
@jjcoop36.bsky.social @geoffpontesba.bsky.social
See how we did 👇
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-...
And graded them. Because that's what we do.
@jjcoop36.bsky.social @geoffpontesba.bsky.social
See how we did 👇
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-...
I will take your Reds questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET. You can ask them now to get into the front of the queue.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I will take your Reds questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET. You can ask them now to get into the front of the queue.
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We rolled out the Reds Top 10 Prospects list today, led by Sal Stewart.
Cincinnati has a very enviable pitching depth with a full rotation of current big leaguers, plus Lowder and others on the way.
Hitters? They need help. Good news for Cincy that the Top 10 is hitter heavy.
Cincinnati has a very enviable pitching depth with a full rotation of current big leaguers, plus Lowder and others on the way.
Hitters? They need help. Good news for Cincy that the Top 10 is hitter heavy.
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We rolled out the Reds Top 10 Prospects list today, led by Sal Stewart.
Cincinnati has a very enviable pitching depth with a full rotation of current big leaguers, plus Lowder and others on the way.
Hitters? They need help. Good news for Cincy that the Top 10 is hitter heavy.
Cincinnati has a very enviable pitching depth with a full rotation of current big leaguers, plus Lowder and others on the way.
Hitters? They need help. Good news for Cincy that the Top 10 is hitter heavy.
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🚨 2026 REDS TOP 10 PROSPECTS 🚨
Sal Stewart has an MLB-ready bat and could provide a boost to Cincinnati’s big league club.
See the Reds' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Sal Stewart has an MLB-ready bat and could provide a boost to Cincinnati’s big league club.
See the Reds' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🚨 2026 REDS TOP 10 PROSPECTS 🚨
Sal Stewart has an MLB-ready bat and could provide a boost to Cincinnati’s big league club.
See the Reds' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Sal Stewart has an MLB-ready bat and could provide a boost to Cincinnati’s big league club.
See the Reds' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
I think Darnell is an intriguing arm...thought it was a smart claim by the Pirates. So I guess I think now it's a smart claim by the Tigers.
Outlier extension. Plenty of options remaining.
Outlier extension. Plenty of options remaining.
Tigers have claimed RHP Dugan Darnell off waivers from Pittsburgh. The Northville native, Adrian College and USPBL product made his MLB debut with Rockies this season.
To open a spot, Tigers DFAed former closer Alex Lange, who pitched in 1 game for Detroit this season after lat surgery last year.
To open a spot, Tigers DFAed former closer Alex Lange, who pitched in 1 game for Detroit this season after lat surgery last year.
November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I think Darnell is an intriguing arm...thought it was a smart claim by the Pirates. So I guess I think now it's a smart claim by the Tigers.
Outlier extension. Plenty of options remaining.
Outlier extension. Plenty of options remaining.
For Pirates fans, @geoffpontesba.bsky.social and I talked a lot about the team, the ownership issues, the strengths and weaknesses of the MLB team and the farm system in a podcast/video this week:
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How Soon Can The Pirates Become A Playoff Team? | Prospect Podcast
On this week's Prospect Podcast, J.J. and Geoff take a closer look at the Pirates and wonder how close they could be to playoff contention.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
For Pirates fans, @geoffpontesba.bsky.social and I talked a lot about the team, the ownership issues, the strengths and weaknesses of the MLB team and the farm system in a podcast/video this week:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-...
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-...
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When it comes to college MLB Draft prospects, performance and underlying data can separate real impact from early noise.
And these 10 draft prospects are bringing the numbers to back up their top 100 status:
And these 10 draft prospects are bringing the numbers to back up their top 100 status:
10 College Hitters In The 2026 MLB Draft Top 100 With Standout Data
Jacob Rudner highlights 10 college hitters from BA's latest 2026 draft board with meaningful performance samples against strong competition.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
When it comes to college MLB Draft prospects, performance and underlying data can separate real impact from early noise.
And these 10 draft prospects are bringing the numbers to back up their top 100 status:
And these 10 draft prospects are bringing the numbers to back up their top 100 status:
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Great article from my colleague Jacob Rudner digging in on the statcast data from some of the top college bats in the 2026 draft class. www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-c...
10 College Hitters In The 2026 MLB Draft Top 100 With Standout Data
Jacob Rudner highlights 10 college hitters from BA's latest 2026 draft board with meaningful performance samples against strong competition.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Great article from my colleague Jacob Rudner digging in on the statcast data from some of the top college bats in the 2026 draft class. www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-c...
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Paul Skenes is a two-time All-Star. Konnor Griffin is the No. 1 prospect in baseball.
If you pair the two together, will the Pirates continue to fail?
History says it's hard to do: buff.ly/HMnGkOq
If you pair the two together, will the Pirates continue to fail?
History says it's hard to do: buff.ly/HMnGkOq
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Paul Skenes is a two-time All-Star. Konnor Griffin is the No. 1 prospect in baseball.
If you pair the two together, will the Pirates continue to fail?
History says it's hard to do: buff.ly/HMnGkOq
If you pair the two together, will the Pirates continue to fail?
History says it's hard to do: buff.ly/HMnGkOq
Pirates fans. You have every reason to be skeptical.
But as I look at the next few years with Konnor Griffin and all joining Skenes, a research project I did gives reasons to be hopeful.
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But as I look at the next few years with Konnor Griffin and all joining Skenes, a research project I did gives reasons to be hopeful.
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Can The Pirates Fail With Paul Skenes And Konnor Griffin? History Says It's Hard To Do
If Paul Skenes keeps dominating and Konnor Griffin lives up to his billing, history suggests the Pirates’ long wait for a winner might finally end.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Pirates fans. You have every reason to be skeptical.
But as I look at the next few years with Konnor Griffin and all joining Skenes, a research project I did gives reasons to be hopeful.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/can-...
But as I look at the next few years with Konnor Griffin and all joining Skenes, a research project I did gives reasons to be hopeful.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/can-...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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2026 St. Louis Cardinals Top 10 MLB Prospects www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
2026 St. Louis Cardinals Top 10 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America's 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Cardinals system, headlined by shortstop JJ Wetherholt.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
2026 St. Louis Cardinals Top 10 MLB Prospects www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
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I will be chatting all things Cardinals at 2 pm this afternoon. Get your questions in! www.baseballamerica.com/stories/st-l...
St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Prospects Chat
We're answering your questions about Cardinals prospects and the state of the St. Louis farm system today at 2 p.m.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I will be chatting all things Cardinals at 2 pm this afternoon. Get your questions in! www.baseballamerica.com/stories/st-l...
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Next up in my offseason sleeper pitching prospect series the D-Backs David Hagaman www.baseballamerica.com/stories/the-...
The Diamondbacks May Have Stolen A Trade Deadline Gem In David Hagaman
Dealt from the Rangers to the Diamondbacks following a return from surgery, David Hagaman has all the ingredients to break out in 2026.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Next up in my offseason sleeper pitching prospect series the D-Backs David Hagaman www.baseballamerica.com/stories/the-...
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Jefry Yan forever
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Jefry Yan forever
First step...
Next step, ban pitch-level bets.
Next step, ban pitch-level bets.
MLB announces that all authorized betting partners will now cap wagers on pitch-level bets at $200 and exclude them from parlays. Pitch-level bets, you may remember, are the kind Clase, Ortiz, and their co-conspirators allegedly exploited.
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
First step...
Next step, ban pitch-level bets.
Next step, ban pitch-level bets.
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MLB announces that all authorized betting partners will now cap wagers on pitch-level bets at $200 and exclude them from parlays. Pitch-level bets, you may remember, are the kind Clase, Ortiz, and their co-conspirators allegedly exploited.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
MLB announces that all authorized betting partners will now cap wagers on pitch-level bets at $200 and exclude them from parlays. Pitch-level bets, you may remember, are the kind Clase, Ortiz, and their co-conspirators allegedly exploited.
We are getting ready for the 3:30 p.m. ET Hot Sheet show on YouTube. Come join us. We're talking about the Japanese stars coming to the U.S. plus we will answer your questions.
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Japense stars posted; Pirates Top 10; AFL stunners | Hot Sheet
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November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We are getting ready for the 3:30 p.m. ET Hot Sheet show on YouTube. Come join us. We're talking about the Japanese stars coming to the U.S. plus we will answer your questions.
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Have questions about our Pirates Top 10 update?
Leave them in our Prospect Chat starting at 2 p.m. ET ⤵️
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Leave them in our Prospect Chat starting at 2 p.m. ET ⤵️
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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 MLB Prospects Chat
We're answering your questions about Pirates prospects and the state of the Pittsburgh farm system today at 2 p.m.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Have questions about our Pirates Top 10 update?
Leave them in our Prospect Chat starting at 2 p.m. ET ⤵️
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Leave them in our Prospect Chat starting at 2 p.m. ET ⤵️
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