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Jesús Made Leads May 2026 MLB Top 100 Prospects Update
sports12 days ago

Jesús Made Leads May 2026 MLB Top 100 Prospects Update

TJStats releases its May 2026 update of the MLB Top 100 Prospects, with Jesús Made at No. 1 (Milwaukee), followed by Max Clark, Colt Emerson, Trey Yesavage, and Ryan Sloan rounding out the top five. The piece highlights numerous risers, fallers, and new entrants like Anthony Eyanson and Jhonny Level, and explains its scouting process using the 20-80 grading scale (PV/FV) along with individualized tools for contact and swing decisions. It also directs readers to an interactive version and detailed reports for each prospect.

via TJStats|
#baseball#minor-leagues#mlb-prospects
Jesús Made Tops BR's 2026 MLB Top 100 Prospects at Quarter Mark
sports12 days ago

Jesús Made Tops BR's 2026 MLB Top 100 Prospects at Quarter Mark

Bleacher Report releases its midseason Top 100 MLB Prospects for 2026 at the quarter mark, noting a notable turnover as 21 players have exhausted rookie status since Opening Day. The list is built on future upside, present tools and rookie eligibility, with Jesús Made leading as the No. 1 prospect and other highlights including Ethan Salas (No. 20) and A.J. Ewing (No. 40). The piece provides notes on multiple players across the tiers and a team-by-team breakdown of the top ranks, reflecting how recent minor-league performances and development trajectories are shaping the 2026 midseason rankings.

via Bleacher Report|
#baseball#bleacher-report#minor-leagues
Pirates keep Konnor Griffin in Triple-A to sharpen skills and secure extension leverage
sports2 months ago

Pirates keep Konnor Griffin in Triple-A to sharpen skills and secure extension leverage

The Pirates have chose to start top prospect Konnor Griffin in Triple-A rather than on the Opening Day roster to continue development, manage service time, and preserve potential PPI draft-pick incentives tied to Rookie of the Year. The decision aims to maximize Griffin’s long-term value and avoid past missteps like with Skenes, while acknowledging Griffin’s youth and spring struggles. An extension discussion is part of the calculus, but the timing remains unsettled as the team weighs immediate competitiveness against future payoff.

via The New York Times|
#konnor-griffin#mlb-prospects#pittsburgh-pirates
Pirates Weigh Fast-Track for Konnor Griffin to Opening Day
baseball3 months ago

Pirates Weigh Fast-Track for Konnor Griffin to Opening Day

Konnor Griffin, the Pirates’ top prospect, is being discussed as a potential Opening Day roster addition in 2026, a move that would make him the youngest MLB hitter in years. His 2025 breakout across Low‑A to Double‑A (.333/.415/.527 in 563 PAs over 122 games, plus Minor League Player of the Year honors) plus elite speed, power and defense fuel the case to fast‑track him, despite relatively few minor‑league games/plate appearances. If he debuts early, he would join a rare group of teenagers who reached the majors early, a path trodden by the likes of Griffey Jr., Rodriguez, Harper and Soto.

via Baseball America|
#baseball#konnor-griffin#minor-league-baseball
Orioles' Samuel Basallo signs historic 8-year, $67M extension
sports9 months ago

Orioles' Samuel Basallo signs historic 8-year, $67M extension

Samuel Basallo, a top MLB prospect and key player for the Baltimore Orioles, is finalizing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension that could reach up to $88.5 million, making it the largest pre-arbitration deal for a catcher. The deal secures Basallo's future with the Orioles, where he is expected to contribute both offensively and defensively, and highlights the team's focus on developing young talent from Latin America.

via ESPN|
#baltimore-orioles#baseball#contract-extension
Pirates to Promote Top Prospect Bubba Chandler for MLB Debut
sports9 months ago

Pirates to Promote Top Prospect Bubba Chandler for MLB Debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting their top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, to the major league roster, where he will initially serve in a bullpen role and has potential to start in 2025. Chandler, a highly-rated 22-year-old pitcher, has shown significant development through the minors, especially after a strong finish in Triple-A in 2024, and is now set to make his MLB debut.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#baseball#bubba-chandler#mlb-prospects
Dodgers promote prospect Alex Freeland amid injury woes
sports10 months ago

Dodgers promote prospect Alex Freeland amid injury woes

The Dodgers are facing a series of injuries, leading to the call-up of top prospect Alex Freeland to the major league roster to help fill the gaps, especially with key players like Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman dealing with injuries. Freeland, a promising infielder from their farm system, will make his MLB debut as the team manages ongoing injury concerns and roster adjustments.

via Los Angeles Times|
#alex-freeland#dodgers#injuries
Yankees' Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Hitting Streak
sports10 months ago

Yankees' Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Hitting Streak

Baseball America is updating its Top 100 Prospects list to include Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, who has shown impressive power in Triple-A with 29 homers and a slugging percentage of .706, but his high strikeout rate (31.5%) poses a risk to his MLB success. His performance is promising but his contact issues remain a concern, making his future in the majors uncertain and a topic of debate among front offices.

via Baseball America|
#minor-league#mlb-prospects#spencer-jones