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HOW THE MAJORS HAVE CHANGED FOR YOUNG PLAYERS
When negotiating the 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the MLB Players Association prioritized the earning power of young major league players, especially young stars.
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
Blaze Alexander entered spring training as a long shot to make the team, but there he was on March 28, starting and batting seventh in the D-backs’ Opening Day lineup.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Louisville Slugger makes Prime bat 30% harder by dipping into 1902 company patent
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
After narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament last year, UC Irvine is determined to finish strong
MORE HARM THAN GOOD?
Dramatically scaling back young pitchers’ workloads has failed to keep them healthier
GEM COLLECTOR
In just four years, Diamond Baseball Holdings has become the most powerful owner ever in Minor League Baseball. What is the plan for their 33 teams—and counting?
LIFE AFTER AFFILIATED BALL
For many minor league teams that lost their MLB affiliations, it has been business as usual— with some unexpected benefits
EARNING POWER
A dramatic upgrade to playing conditions for minor leaguersincluding pay, housing and nutrition has made pro baseball economically viable for all players
NOBODY'S PERFECT
No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday has one flaw in an otherwise airtight profile
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
At nearly every level of his professional career, outfielder Colton Cowser has taken time to acclimate. His major league debut last season was no different.
ORGANIZATION TALENT RANKINGS
For the second consecutive year, the Orioles enter the season with the best farm system in baseball.
WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITH NEW ROSTER LIMITS
No one can fully predict what will happen with the reduced 165-player minor league roster limits, but baseball officials weighed in with predictions for 2024, some of which we heard repeatedly.
NO MORE SLACK IN THE SYSTEM
The in domestic minor leagues creates consternation for farm directors
INTERNATIONAL TREASURES
Why MLB teams value foreign professionals more than ever
HIGH-FLYING BIRDS
Learning from past success and failure in Houston, Mike Elias and his united front office remade the Orioles into winners— and they got there ahead of schedule
ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10
Early promotions of star prospects led to a bit of a down season for the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
FLORIDA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10
Even before the Rookie-level Florida Complex League season began, scouts who saw extended spring training gushed over the Yankees' talent, starting with shortstop Roderick Arias and 6-foot7 pitchers Henry Lalane and Carlos Lagrange. Outfielder John Cruz mashed 10 home runs as a 17-year-old.
SALAS COULD BE SPECIAL
When Ethan Salas arrived in the California League on May 30, he immediately displayed talent well beyond his years.
HOLLIDAY TAKES FLIGHT
Jackson Holliday began the season at Low-A Delmarva. He began the second half of the season at Double-A Bowie.
CHOURIO GETS IN THE SWING
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THE NEW TRENDSETTERS
Every MLB team wants its own version of what the Braves have with The Battery
PIRATES CHOOSE DAVIS IN 'COMPLICATED' 2021 DRAFT
Adam Bourassa's own major league dreams fell short, but he's finding another way to make his mark on the game.
In Memoriam
ALEX COLE MADE A FAST IMPRESSION AS A ROOKIE| TIGERS CATCHER JIM PRICE BECAME LONGTIME BROADCASTER
HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE ALL-STARS
Each year, the summer showcase window is a vital evaluation period for MLB scouting departments as they get their first in-depth looks at the current draft class.
CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 10
Historic home run totals and a deep-hitting crop made it a memorable summer on the Cape
TEAM USA TOP 10
This year's Collegiate National Team had a tough act to follow after a historic 2022 group
80 PROOF: BEST TOOLS
THE STANDARD-BEARER FOR EACH SCOUTING TOOL IN MLB TODAY
UPDATED TALENT RANKINGS
Our final farm system rankings of 2023 take shape after trade, draft signing deadlines
INCOMPLETE VIEW
Injury risk for college pitchers is determined by more than pitch counts