Home » MLB Prospects News
Sean Nolin to Make Anticipated Toronto Debut
Sean Nolin, top pitching prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been called up and will be making his major league debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. After being drafted in the sixth-round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft... More of this article »
Taylor Guerrieri An Arm to be Reckoned With, Continues Domination in Minors
While the majority of analysts and scouts were infatuated with the likes of top pitching prep stars Archie Bradley and Dylan Bundy when the 2011 MLB Amateur draft rolled around, a big-armed prep pitcher from South Carolina would be... More of this article »
Jesse Biddle Dominant, Philadelphia Debut Not Likely, For Now
The local son of Philadelphia, Jesse Biddle, has pitched his way to become the top-ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and one of the top pitching prospects in professional baseball. With the recent struggles... More of this article »
Kevin Gausman Dominant in Minors, Could Help Orioles Soon
The Baltimore Orioles starting rotation has been exposed for its true composition, that of a struggling core of pitchers who have been unable to counter and support the production of the club’s solid offensive lineup, in the... More of this article »
Jonathon Crawford Brings Big Arm, Talent to 2013 MLB Draft
The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft has precipitated much discussion and hype surrounding the likes of top college pitching prospects Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray, Sean Manaea, and even Braden Shipley. While there is no reasonable doubt of the... More of this article »
D-Backs Prospect Archie Bradley Continues to Impress
Seventh overall pick in the 2011 draft for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Archie Bradley was dominant in his start for Double-A Mobile on May 13 in a 3-2 victory over Jacksonville. Bradley worked 6 innings, giving up no runs on 2 hits with... More of this article »
Noah Syndergaard Continues Hot Month of May
The past three MLB Amateur Drafts have produced great pitching talent, talent that has produced for MLB clubs throughout the minors and into the majors, such as with the early bloomers Matt Harvey and Chris Sale who have pitched brilliantly... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top College Pitching Prospects Impressive
Analysts, scouts, talking heads, and even the informal baseball observer have labeled this year’s First-Year Player Draft a lackluster offering of talent compared to years past. Despite the fact that this year’s draft lacks a definitive... More of this article »
2013 MLB Mock Draft – First Round Prospects and Projections
The 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft looms in the minds of each of the 30 clubs as June 6th rapidly approaches reality. Clubs have analyzed, researched, and scouted each of the top high school and collegiate players that would offer the... More of this article »
Jorge Soler, Cubs’ Cuban Prospect, Suspended Five Games
Jorge Soler was the second fiddle in the summer of Cuban prospects and still signed a nine year, 30 million dollar deal with the Chicago Cubs last season. While Yoenis Cespedes has emerged as a potential star for the Oakland Athletics,... More of this article »
5 Top Prospects Headed for Minors, But For How Long
Promoting a Major League-ready prospect seems like a logical move for any organization looking to win. Yet, even the most consistently solid organizations are faced with a few hurdles that prevent the obvious from happening. Below... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
St. Louis Cardinals general Manager John Mozeliak emphasizes the importance of developing players internally to remain an annual contender. In recent seasons, homegrown talent has propelled the Cardinals – first to a World Series... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Even after last offseason’s trade that sent catcher Derek Norris, and pitchers Tommy Milone, Brad Peacock and A.J. Cole to Oakland for left-hander Gio Gonzalez, the Washington Nationals farm system remained well-stocked, and... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Entering the current offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays boasted one of the top farm system in the majors. With spring training drawing near, Toronto’s list of top prospects has dramatically changed after the organization implemented... More of this article »
Texas Rangers: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
After back-to-back American League pennants, the Texas Rangers saw an early exit from the AL playoffs last October. This season, the club will have a different look without outfielder Josh Hamilton and catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli,... More of this article »
San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Winners of two of the last three World Series, the San Francisco Giants boast an array of core players developed in their farm system. Starting pitchers Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner and Tim Lincecum as well as catcher Buster Posey,... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
For the first time in several seasons, Seattle Mariners fans can embrace the upcoming season with excitement for the year ahead and the long-term future. The club has one of the game’s few elite starters in Felix Hernandez; it... More of this article »
San Diego Padres: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Could it be that the San Diego Padres‘ penny-pinching ways are now part of the past? Though they are not likely to even remotely resemble the current version of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Padres do have a new ownership group,... More of this article »
Oakland A’s: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Paced by homegrown arms like Jarrod Parker, Tommy Milone and A.J. Griffin, the Oakland A’s were one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises in 2012, winning 94 games and overtaking the Texas Rangers to capture the American... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Ignited by the game’s top pitching staff, the Tampa Bay Rays were in contention to earn their fourth playoff appearance in five years last season. The reason they fell short was an anemic lineup that struggled to score runs.... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Before 2012, the Philadelphia Phillies often shipped top prospects elsewhere to get impact players, like when they traded infielder Jonathan Villar and outfielder Anthony Gose to Houston for Roy Oswalt in 2010, and first baseman Jonathan... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Headlined by Gerrit Cole, who was ranked No. 5 on the Baseball News Source Top 10 Prospects List for 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ farm system that is envied by many Major League Baseball organizations. The reason why? High-ceiling... More of this article »
New York Mets: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Featuring a young core of homegrown names like David Wright, Ike Davis, Lucas Duda, Jonathan Niese and Matt Harvey, the New York Mets bolstered their farm system with two key trades that yielded right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Fresh off back-to-back dismal seasons that saw them lose 99 games in 2011 and 96 last year, the Minnesota Twins launched an off-season strategy to upgrade their rotation. To accomplish this, they continued their familiar habit of trading... More of this article »
Milwaukee Brewers: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Young players were pivotal in the Milwaukee Brewers‘ second-half push for a wild card berth last season. Jean Segura, the 22-year-old Dominican shortstop who was part of a package that also included pitchers John Hellweg and... More of this article »
Miami Marlins: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
A new year has brought new (and tempered) expectations for the Miami Marlins. Last offseason, the club opened the vault and spent $191 million for names like Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and Heath Bell, and South Beach expected to be... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Suddenly armed with the game’s highest payroll bankrolled by an aggressive and free-spending new ownership group that took over last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers shipped away several of their top prospects in trades. Promising... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Albert Pujols was the big news signing in Anaheim last off-season, but it was phenom Mike Trout who garnered the most attention in 2012 for the Los Angeles Angels. The 21-year-old outfielder was named American League Rookie of the... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Even after sending uber prospect Wil Myers, and two quality starting pitchers in Jake Odorizzi and Mike Montgomery, to Tampa Bay for veterans James Shields and Wade Davis, the Kansas City Royals still have a deep and talented farm... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
In recent years, the Atlanta Braves farm system has produced a myriad of names who have helped the club at the Major League level. Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Kris Medlen, Mike Minor, Randall Delgado, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel... More of this article »
Houston Astros: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Casual baseball fans snicker at the Houston Astros. Considering that they lost 107 games last year in the National League Central, and they are slated to make their American League West debut in 2013, that humor is understandable.... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Catcher Wilin Rosario, and infielders Jordan Pacheco and Josh Rutledge, were rookies who logged respectable Major League debuts for the Colorado Rockies in 2012. Unfortunately for the Rockies, none of the aforementioned players are... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
With Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander and Anibal Sanchez representing more than half of their 2013 payroll – and Victor Martinez and Torii Hunter getting eight-figure salaries as well – the Detroit Tigers... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
Guided by new skipper Terry Francona, the Cleveland Indians will have a different look in 2013, partially because of a trade that netted the club highly regarded starting pitching prospect Trevor Bauer. Gone are veterans Grady Sizemore... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
After dealing highly regarded prospects Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal last offseason in the package that yielded starting pitcher Mat Latos, the Cincinnati Reds farm system lost some firepower. Yet the organization that has produced... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox: Top Prospects For 2013
There was a changing of the guard on the south side of Chicago with longtime assistant general manager Rick Hahn taking over for Kenny Williams. The duo will still be working together with Hahn as the GM and Williams, who served as... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Just as he did when he was general manager of the Boston Red Sox, Cubs president Theo Epstein is focusing on building a contender at the Major League level by developing a deep and talented farm system. Epstein and general manager... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
Boasting a well-stocked farm system rich with potential impact players who are slated to open the 2013 season at Double-A or Triple-A, the Boston Red Sox have shaped their current off-season strategy to ensure that many of these prospects... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Top 10 Prospects for 2013
With Manny Machado being promoted to the major leagues last season Dylan Bundy establishes himself as the number one prospect in the Orioles system. After Bundy right-hander Kevin Gausman and infielder Jon Schoop should be next... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
The Diamondbacks boast a deep and talented rotation that includes Ian Kennedy, Trevor Cahill, Brandon McCarthy and Daniel Hudson along with homegrown arms like Wade Miley and Patrick Corbin. The depth continues at the minor league... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
The Yankees have one of the more controversial farm systems in baseball. By no means is it elite, but some go as far as to call it barren, which is also patently false.Though the Yankees likely do not have a top prospect in the top... More of this article »
2013 Top 10 Major League Prospects – Baseball News Source
In 2012, Major League Baseball experienced a memorable year for young phenoms. Mike Trout, who is 21, was named American League Rookie of the Year while Bryce Harper, who turned 20 in October after the season ended, received National... More of this article »
Shohei Otani Drafted by Nippon-Ham – Still Wants MLB Career
The Nippon-Ham Fighters made Shohei Otani the number one pick in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball draft. However, Otani restated his desire to sign with a major league baseball team and continue his career in the United... More of this article »
Shohei Otani – Japanese High-School Prodigy Wants MLB Career
Otani wants to begin his professional career in MLB Shohei Otani the 18-year-old Japanese high school picture with a 100 MPH fastball has said he will pursue a career in Major League Baseball instead of turning professional in Japan. Otani... More of this article »
Arizona Fall League Rosters – National League West
Yasiel Puig from the Los Angeles Dodgers is heading to the Arizona Fall League Here at the Baseball News Source we continue our look into the Arizona Fall League rosters. the season will begin October 9. In this post will take a look... More of this article »
Orioles Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Dylan Bundy
To bolster a bullpen weary after Tuesday night’s 18-inning marathon win over Seattle, the Baltimore Orioles have called up 19-year-old right-hander Dylan Bundy, who is currently the second-best prospect in baseball, according... More of this article »
Arizona Fall League Rosters – American League East
Bryce Brentz batted .298 with 17 home runs, 76 RBI and a .833 OPS at Double-A Portland Commemorating its 20th anniversary, the Arizona Fall League will begin play on Oct. 9. Each Major League organization is required to provide seven... More of this article »
Red Sox Steven Wright Hopes to follow R.A. Dickey’s Success
Red Sox Prospect Steven Wright While one new age knuckleballer, R.A. Dickey was continuing his pursuit of the National League Cy Young Award on Tuesday night in Queens, another one, Steven Wright was doing his best to capture the... More of this article »