<![CDATA[MiLB coverage - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/tag/milb-coverage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngMiLB coverage - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/tag/milb-coverage/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 06:25:14 GMTFri, 28 Jun 2024 17:54:18 GMT<![CDATA[Nationals to call up top prospect James Wood on Monday: Reports]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600896/2024/06/28/james-wood-nationals-prospect-promoted/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600896/2024/06/28/james-wood-nationals-prospect-promoted/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:54:18 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2024: James Wood #50 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 21, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rintaro Sasaki has work to do to become a legitimate MLB Draft prospect — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600174/2024/06/28/rintaro-sasaki-scouting-report-mlb-draft-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600174/2024/06/28/rintaro-sasaki-scouting-report-mlb-draft-league/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:02:45 GMTTrenton Thunder first baseman Rintaro Sasaki (50) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Frederick Keys, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Frederick, Md. The 19-year-old prospect will make his U.S. debut Tuesday in the MLB Draft League, playing for the Trenton Thunder of New Jersey along with others hoping to one day develop into major leaguers.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)<![CDATA[After a season of walks, MLB Draft prospect PJ Morlando eager to show his power at the next level]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591793/2024/06/28/pj-morlando-mlb-draft-prospect-power-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591793/2024/06/28/pj-morlando-mlb-draft-prospect-power-development/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:26 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 07: PJ Morlando #23 of the American League Team reacts to scoring a run during the MLB-USA Baseball High School All-American Game at T-Mobile Park on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jurrangelo Cijntje is a switch-pitching unicorn — and the most intriguing player in the MLB Draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570912/2024/06/27/jurrangelo-cijntje-switch-pitching-prospect-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570912/2024/06/27/jurrangelo-cijntje-switch-pitching-prospect-draft/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:05:25 GMTHOOVER, AL - MAY 23: Mississippi State pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje (50)during the 2024 SEC Baseball Tournament game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on May 23, 2024 at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Three takeaways about Hayden Birdsong's major-league debut with the Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592147/2024/06/26/sf-giants-takeaways-hayden-birdsong-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592147/2024/06/26/sf-giants-takeaways-hayden-birdsong-debut/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:45:45 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 16: Hayden Birdsong (90) of the San Francisco throws a bullpen session during the workout at Scottsdale Stadium on February 16, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cardinals own No. 7 pick in MLB Draft: Here's how they'll navigate the process]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591122/2024/06/26/cardinals-own-no-7-pick-in-mlb-draft-heres-how-theyll-navigate-the-process/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591122/2024/06/26/cardinals-own-no-7-pick-in-mlb-draft-heres-how-theyll-navigate-the-process/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:26 GMTBryce Rainer (19) of the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines (Studio City, California) during the 11th Annual National High School Invitational on April 12, 2024 at the USA baseball training complex in Cary, North Carolina. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Can MLB Draft prospect Carson Benge be baseball’s next two-way star?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588415/2024/06/26/carson-benge-mlb-draft-prospect-two-way-player/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588415/2024/06/26/carson-benge-mlb-draft-prospect-two-way-player/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[Red Sox prospect takeaways: Luis Perales injures his elbow; Marcelo Mayer remains hot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581997/2024/06/24/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-luis-perales-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581997/2024/06/24/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-luis-perales-injury/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:05:28 GMTStarting pitcher Luis Perales (22) of the Greenville Drive delivers a pitch in a game against the Rome Braves on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Blue Jays takeaways on Orelvis Martinez's suspension: A season goes from bad to worse]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585426/2024/06/24/orelvis-martinez-suspension-explained/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585426/2024/06/24/orelvis-martinez-suspension-explained/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:11 GMTJun 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Orelvis Martinez (13) commits a fielding error in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Spencer Turnbull relishes rejoining rotation as Phillies push pause on Taijuan Walker]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585154/2024/06/23/spencer-turnbull-phillies-rotation-taijuan-walker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585154/2024/06/23/spencer-turnbull-phillies-rotation-taijuan-walker/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:58:41 GMTRETRANSMITTING CORRECTING NAME FROM BRYCE HARPER TO SPENCER TURNBULL CORRECT CAPTION BELOW Philadelphia Phillies&#039; Spencer Turnbull warms up during a workout day ahead of the MLB London Series Match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday June 7, 2024. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft Combine notes: Michael Massey healthy again after back surgery]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580086/2024/06/21/mlb-draft-combine-michael-massey-back-surgery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580086/2024/06/21/mlb-draft-combine-michael-massey-back-surgery/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:19 GMTWake Forest pitcher Michael Massey (30) throws a pitch during the eighth inning of an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Alabama on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)<![CDATA[MLB Draft Combine notes: Bryce Rainer not feeling the pressure, Jack Findlay returns]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577632/2024/06/20/mlb-draft-combine-bryce-rainer-jack-findlay/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577632/2024/06/20/mlb-draft-combine-bryce-rainer-jack-findlay/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:43:59 GMTBryce Rainer (19) of the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines (Studio City, California) during the 11th Annual National High School Invitational on April 12, 2024 at the USA baseball training complex in Cary, North Carolina. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[MLB Draft Combine notes: Kellon Lindsey on the rise, Jared Jones shows out in BP]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576313/2024/06/19/mlb-draft-combine-kellon-lindsey-jared-jones/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576313/2024/06/19/mlb-draft-combine-kellon-lindsey-jared-jones/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:18:10 GMTHardee Wildcats Kellon Lindsey (12) at bat during a High School baseball game against the Riverview Rams on March 25, 2024 at Rams Baseball Complex in Sarasota, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Paul Skenes, Rhett Lowder and the 2023 College World Series showdown for the ages: 'Like Ali-Frazier']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5562525/2024/06/19/college-world-series-2023-paul-skenes-rhett-lowder/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5562525/2024/06/19/college-world-series-2023-paul-skenes-rhett-lowder/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:30:07 GMT<![CDATA[Tigers prospect Jace Jung is knocking, but door to the majors might not open just yet]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574115/2024/06/19/tigers-jace-jung-prospect-update/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574115/2024/06/19/tigers-jace-jung-prospect-update/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:19:13 GMTApril 20th, 2024: Toledo Mud Hens infielder Jace Jung (2) takes a swing in a game against the Rochester Red Wings. The Rochester Red Wings hosted the Toledo Mud Hens in an International League game at Innovative Field in Rochester, New York. (Jonathan Tenca/CSM) (Credit Image: © Jonathan Tenca/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Why Yankees promoting Ben Rice ahead of next month's trade deadline was the right move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574038/2024/06/19/yankees-ben-rice-promotion-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574038/2024/06/19/yankees-ben-rice-promotion-analysis/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:05:18 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Ben Rice #93 of the New York Yankees fields a single hit by Austin Hays #21 of the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLB Mock draft 2.0: Charlie Condon to Cleveland, Bryce Rainer into the top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Blue Jays place Bo Bichette on the IL, recall No. 2 prospect Orelvis Martinez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573866/2024/06/18/blue-jays-bo-bichette-il-orelvis-martinez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573866/2024/06/18/blue-jays-bo-bichette-il-orelvis-martinez/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:42:43 GMTJun 14, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) throws to first base to force out Cleveland Guardians right fielder Will Brennan (not shown) as Jays second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) looks on in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Triple-A games to start fully using automated ball-strike challenge system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573707/2024/06/18/automated-ball-strike-challenge-system-triple-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573707/2024/06/18/automated-ball-strike-challenge-system-triple-a/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:01:56 GMTMajor League Baseball now has the Automated Ball-Strike technology (ABS) at Bradenton&#039;s LECOM Park, home of the Bradenton Marauders Low-A Southeast League. Plate umpire Nelson Fraley wears an earpiece that gets signals from a radar that call the ball and strikes during the visiting Tampa Tarpons, Bradenton Marauders game Wednesday evening June, 29, 2022. Sar Challenge 03<![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Triple-A takeaways: Matt Wallner, Brooks Lee, David Festa wait their turns]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567978/2024/06/18/twins-triple-a-matt-wallner-brooks-lee-david-festa/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567978/2024/06/18/twins-triple-a-matt-wallner-brooks-lee-david-festa/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:30:11 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 25: Brooks Lee #72 and Matt Wallner #38 of the Minnesota Twins look on during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on February 25, 2024 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Red Sox's Craig Breslow Q&A on the Draft, trade deadline, front office audit and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571581/2024/06/18/red-sox-craig-breslow-qa-draft-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571581/2024/06/18/red-sox-craig-breslow-qa-draft-trade-deadline/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:07 GMTFeb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Four Red Sox prospects takeaways: Blaze Jordan returns, Cutter Coffey homers in 6 straight]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568887/2024/06/17/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-blaze-jordan-cutter-coffey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568887/2024/06/17/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-blaze-jordan-cutter-coffey/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:43 GMTSecond baseman Cutter Coffey (3) of the Greenville Drive warms up before a game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Redrafting the 2014 MLB Draft — Trea Turner, Matt Chapman bolster a thin group]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[Biggest misses from the 2014 MLB Draft — Brady Aiken, Tyler Kolek lead long list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Which MLB contenders have the most prospect chips to offer in trade deadline deals?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549425/2024/06/12/mlb-trade-deadline-contending-teams-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549425/2024/06/12/mlb-trade-deadline-contending-teams-prospects/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Nine thoughts on the Phillies, owners of a 9-game lead, with an eye toward October]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5554328/2024/06/11/phillies-nl-east-lead-october/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5554328/2024/06/11/phillies-nl-east-lead-october/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:15:44 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto looks on during the baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, June 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 3-1. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)<![CDATA[Notes on Kaelen Culpepper and other top MLB Draft prospects from the Virginia Super Regional]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555046/2024/06/11/mlb-draft-prospect-notes-kaelen-culpepper/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555046/2024/06/11/mlb-draft-prospect-notes-kaelen-culpepper/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:54 GMTMay 13, 2023; Stillwater, OK, USA; Kansas State Wildcats infielder Kaelen Culpepper (22) points up after hitting a home run during the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at O&#039;Brate Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Scouting Adael Amador, Spencer Jones, and more Rockies and Yankees prospects — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552729/2024/06/10/mlb-prospect-scouting-yankees-rockies-adael-amador-spencer-jones/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552729/2024/06/10/mlb-prospect-scouting-yankees-rockies-adael-amador-spencer-jones/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:26 GMTST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 9: Adael Amador #1 of the Colorado Rockies hits a single during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium on June 9, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Braves' top prospect Hurston Waldrep to make MLB debut Sunday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550747/2024/06/08/braves-hurston-waldrep-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550747/2024/06/08/braves-hurston-waldrep-debut/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:57:49 GMTJun 25, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida Gators starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) throws a pitch against the LSU Tigers during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Oakland A's add Taiwanese left-hander Wei-En Lin to international amateur deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544850/2024/06/06/oakland-athletics-wei-en-lin-signee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544850/2024/06/06/oakland-athletics-wei-en-lin-signee/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:00:36 GMTMESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Baseball bags are seen during an Oakland Athletics workout on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Lew Wolff Training Complex in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Yankees feel about prospect Spencer Jones' rough start, plus more notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540709/2024/06/04/yankees-prospects-spencer-jones-agustin-ramirez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540709/2024/06/04/yankees-prospects-spencer-jones-agustin-ramirez/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:28:05 GMT<![CDATA[Four Red Sox prospect takeaways: Kyle Teel on fire; Matthew Lugo, Kristian Campbell promoted]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535668/2024/06/04/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-kyle-teel-matthew-lugo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535668/2024/06/04/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-kyle-teel-matthew-lugo/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:45 GMTCatcher Kyle Teel (39) of the Greenville Drive warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Five top prospects sliding down the rankings after poor starts to the season — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538195/2024/06/04/mlb-prospect-ranking-falling-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538195/2024/06/04/mlb-prospect-ranking-falling-prospects/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[David Dahl joins the party as Phillies begin outfield replacements dance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538614/2024/06/03/david-dahl-homer-phillies-outfielders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538614/2024/06/03/david-dahl-homer-phillies-outfielders/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:51:27 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 03: David Dahl #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the top 50 MLB prospects after first two months: Jackson Holliday still tops list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[To make room for Royce Lewis, Twins set to demote Edouard Julien: Why they're making a tough call]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535666/2024/06/02/twins-roster-royce-lewis-edouard-julien/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535666/2024/06/02/twins-roster-royce-lewis-edouard-julien/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:37:33 GMTHOUSTON, TX - JUNE 02: Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien (47)watches the pitch in the top of the second inning during the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros on June 2, 2024 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Minor-league catcher released from hospital after being hit in head by backswing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533480/2024/06/01/payton-henry-milb-head-injury-hit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533480/2024/06/01/payton-henry-milb-head-injury-hit/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:56:13 GMTKANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 22: A view of baseballs and a glove before an MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals on May 22, 2024 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Giants farm director Kyle Haines on Bishop, Bednar, Eldridge, McCray, Martin, and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530640/2024/05/31/sf-giants-farm-director-kyle-haines-interview-walker-martin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530640/2024/05/31/sf-giants-farm-director-kyle-haines-interview-walker-martin/Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:30 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Grant McCray #94 of the San Francisco Giants poses during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Phillies takeaways on Nick Castellanos' uptick, Taijuan Walker's splitter, bullpen depth options]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527313/2024/05/30/phillies-nick-castellanos-taijuan-walker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527313/2024/05/30/phillies-nick-castellanos-taijuan-walker/Thu, 30 May 2024 10:05:38 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases on his two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fifth inning at Oracle Park on May 29, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[One Yankees prospect standout at each full-season level, including Jasson Domínguez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525439/2024/05/29/yankees-prospect-updates-jasson-dominguez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525439/2024/05/29/yankees-prospect-updates-jasson-dominguez/Wed, 29 May 2024 09:33:07 GMTTAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 16, 2024: Caleb Durbin #54 of the New York Yankees bats during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 16, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five Red Sox prospect takeaways: Zach Penrod, Luis Perales promoted]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522346/2024/05/28/red-sox-takeaways-zach-penrod-luis-perales/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522346/2024/05/28/red-sox-takeaways-zach-penrod-luis-perales/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:06 GMTStarting pitcher Luis Perales (22) of the Greenville Drive delivers a pitch in a game against the Rome Braves on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Giants Mailbagg, part 1: Are Heliot Ramos and Luis Matos here to stay?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516664/2024/05/24/sf-giants-mailbag-heliot-ramos-pitching-plans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516664/2024/05/24/sf-giants-mailbag-heliot-ramos-pitching-plans/Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:14 GMTMay 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos (17) circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Seven under-the-radar Twins prospects off to stock-raising starts through 7 weeks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508396/2024/05/23/minnesota-twins-prospects-strong-starts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508396/2024/05/23/minnesota-twins-prospects-strong-starts/Thu, 23 May 2024 11:01:58 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2024: Rubel Cespedes #30 of the Minnesota Twins bats during the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 21, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the 2024 MLB Draft top-100 prospects: Condon on top, 3 Wake Forest players in Top 15]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[From Dairy Daddies to Trash Pandas: How branding creates fans for lower-league baseball teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490749/2024/05/20/minor-league-collegiate-summer-baseball-branding/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490749/2024/05/20/minor-league-collegiate-summer-baseball-branding/Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden: 6 MLB prospects who are major-league-ready and just waiting for the call]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499049/2024/05/17/mlb-prospects-ready-for-promotions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499049/2024/05/17/mlb-prospects-ready-for-promotions/Fri, 17 May 2024 09:30:51 GMTMay 5th, 2024: Rochester Red Wings outfielder James Wood (23) celebrates a run in a game against the Syracuse Mets. The Rochester Red Wings hosted the Syracuse Mets on Cinco De Mayo Celebration in an International League game at Innovative Field in Rochester, New York. (Jonathan Tenca/CSM) (Credit Image: © Jonathan Tenca/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Mets to spend $5 million on 16-year-old Elian Peña in international signing splash]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497193/2024/05/16/mets-elian-pena-international-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497193/2024/05/16/mets-elian-pena-international-signing/Thu, 16 May 2024 14:34:44 GMTMay 12, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Angels prospect tiers: How Nelson Rada, Denzer Guzman and more are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491426/2024/05/16/angels-prospect-tiers-rada-guzman-dana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491426/2024/05/16/angels-prospect-tiers-rada-guzman-dana/Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:58 GMTLos Angeles Angels&#039; Nelson Rada fields a fly out hit by Chicago White Sox&#039;s Oscar Colas during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)<![CDATA[Twins prospect tiers: Status checks on Jenkins, Lee, Rodriguez and rest of top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492635/2024/05/16/twins-prospect-tiers-top-10/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492635/2024/05/16/twins-prospect-tiers-top-10/Thu, 16 May 2024 11:01:14 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 16: Emmanuel Rodriguez #20 and Gabriel Gonzalez #37 of the Minnesota Twins pose for a photo during the 2024 Spring Breakout Game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins on March 16, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dodgers prospect tiers: How Diego Cartaya, River Ryan and Dalton Rushing are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497587/2024/05/16/dodgers-prospect-tiers-diego-cartaya/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497587/2024/05/16/dodgers-prospect-tiers-diego-cartaya/Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:04 GMTFeb 18, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya (76) during spring training at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cubs prospect tiers: How Cade Horton, Matt Shaw and more are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497019/2024/05/16/cubs-prospect-tiers-cade-horton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497019/2024/05/16/cubs-prospect-tiers-cade-horton/Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:50 GMTTennessee Smokies starting pitcher Cade Horton (7) in action against the Biloxi Shuckers in a Southern League game at Smokies Stadium on Aug. 30, 2023, in Kodak, Tennessee. (Danny Parker/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Cardinals prospect tiers: How Sem Robberse, Tink Hence and Victor Scott II are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494411/2024/05/16/cardinals-prospect-tiers-tink-hence/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494411/2024/05/16/cardinals-prospect-tiers-tink-hence/Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:49 GMTJUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Sem Robberse #61 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 26, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Braves prospect tiers: How Owen Murphy, Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach are doing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497595/2024/05/16/braves-prospect-tiers-owen-murphy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497595/2024/05/16/braves-prospect-tiers-owen-murphy/Thu, 16 May 2024 09:45:05 GMTRome Emperors starting pitcher Owen Murphy (11) delivers a pitch during a game against the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field on April 19, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Phillies prospect tiers: How Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford and Mick Abel are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497369/2024/05/16/phillies-prospects-aidan-miller-justin-crawford-mick-abel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497369/2024/05/16/phillies-prospects-aidan-miller-justin-crawford-mick-abel/Thu, 16 May 2024 09:01:53 GMTLAKELAND, FLORIDA - MARCH 16, 2024: Aidan Miller #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the field during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Guardians prospect tiers: How Jaison Chourio and Juan Brito are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492466/2024/05/16/cleveland-guardians-prospect-tiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492466/2024/05/16/cleveland-guardians-prospect-tiers/Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:32 GMTApr 3, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Clippers third baseman Juan Brito (24) warms up prior to the Opening Day game against the Omaha Storm Chasers at Huntington Park.<![CDATA[Padres prospect tiers: How Adam Mazur, Graham Pauley and Ethan Salas are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493258/2024/05/15/padres-prospect-tiers-adam-mazur/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493258/2024/05/15/padres-prospect-tiers-adam-mazur/Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:52 GMTMay 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Graham Pauley (22) looks on during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Giants prospect tiers: How Heliot Ramos, Marco Luciano and Vaun Brown are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493662/2024/05/15/giants-prospect-tiers-how-heliot-ramos-marco-luciano-and-vaun-brown-are-progressing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493662/2024/05/15/giants-prospect-tiers-how-heliot-ramos-marco-luciano-and-vaun-brown-are-progressing/Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:17 GMTMar 5, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Marco Luciano (37) makes the play against the Milwaukee Brewers for the out in the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Revisiting one of the best college baseball seasons ever: Dave Magadan was 'a magician']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424028/2024/05/15/dave-magadan-college-baseball-alabama-average/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424028/2024/05/15/dave-magadan-college-baseball-alabama-average/Wed, 15 May 2024 10:45:21 GMT<![CDATA[Houston Astros prospect tiers: How Pedro León, Jake Bloss and Joey Loperfido are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493593/2024/05/15/astros-prospect-tiers-pedro-leon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493593/2024/05/15/astros-prospect-tiers-pedro-leon/Wed, 15 May 2024 10:17:49 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 18, 2024: Pedro Leon #98 of the Houston Astros bats during the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Blue Jays prospect tiers: How Orelvis Martinez, Adam Macko and Ricky Tiedemann are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494170/2024/05/15/blue-jays-prospect-tiers-orelvis-martinez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494170/2024/05/15/blue-jays-prospect-tiers-orelvis-martinez/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:30:44 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 30: Buffalo Bisons infielder Orelvis Martinez (51) makes the throw to first for the out during a Milb baseball game between the Buffalo Bisons and the Indianapolis Indians on April, 30, 2024 at Victory Field in Indianapolis, IN.(Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire)<![CDATA[Red Sox prospect tiers: How Marcelo Mayer, Luis Perales and Mikey Romero are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493279/2024/05/15/red-sox-prospect-tiers-marcelo-mayer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493279/2024/05/15/red-sox-prospect-tiers-marcelo-mayer/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:20:59 GMTST. PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 18: Boston Red Sox short stop Marcelo Mayer (85) warms up before the MLB spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on March 18, 2023, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets prospect tiers: How Brandon Sproat, Ryan Clifford and Colin Houck are doing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493153/2024/05/15/mets-prospect-tiers-brandon-sproat/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493153/2024/05/15/mets-prospect-tiers-brandon-sproat/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:15:52 GMTMar 15, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Brandon Sproat (28) warms-up in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in the Spring Breakout game at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Mock Draft 2024: Why Guardians could go Travis Bazzana over Charlie Condon]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Detroit Tigers prospect tiers: How Jackson Jobe, Max Clark and more are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493976/2024/05/15/tigers-prospect-tiers-jackson-jobe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493976/2024/05/15/tigers-prospect-tiers-jackson-jobe/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:49 GMTSCOTTSDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 02: Jackson Jobe #33 of the Salt River Rafters pitches during the game between the Glendale Desert Dogs and the Salt River Rafters at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees prospect tiers: How Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones and more are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493674/2024/05/15/yankees-prospect-tiers-how-jasson-dominguez-spencer-jones-and-more-are-progressing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493674/2024/05/15/yankees-prospect-tiers-how-jasson-dominguez-spencer-jones-and-more-are-progressing/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:38 GMTTAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 16, 2024: Jasson Dominguez #89 of the New York Yankees warms up prior to a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 16, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[4 Red Sox prospects takeaways: Niko Kavadas, Marcelo Mayer stay hot, and Blaze Jordan injured]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488681/2024/05/13/red-sox-marcelo-mayer-niko-kavadas-blaze-jordan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488681/2024/05/13/red-sox-marcelo-mayer-niko-kavadas-blaze-jordan/Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:02 GMTAugust 27, 2023: Worcester Red Sox infielder Niko Kavadas (24) prepares for a play during a game against the Rochester Red Wings. The Rochester Red Wings hosted the Worcester Red Sox in an International League game at Innovative Field in Rochester, New York. (Jonathan Tenca/CSM) (Credit Image: © Jonathan Tenca/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Minor-league notes: Jacob Wilson, Rhett Lowder move up; Complex League prospects to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488726/2024/05/13/minor-league-promotions-complex-league-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488726/2024/05/13/minor-league-promotions-complex-league-prospects/Mon, 13 May 2024 08:55:28 GMTAMARILLO, TEXAS - MAY 03: Jacob Wilson #2 of the Midland RockHounds runs to first base during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on May 03, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Paul Skenes' time as an Air Force cadet foreshadowed what was to come]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483236/2024/05/10/paul-skenes-pirates-air-force-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483236/2024/05/10/paul-skenes-pirates-air-force-mlb/Fri, 10 May 2024 09:30:36 GMTAir Force pitcher Paul Skenes pitches during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, March 4, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/Matt Dirksen)<![CDATA[Phillies notes: Sustaining the strong start, state of the rotation depth and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480657/2024/05/09/phillies-strong-start-rotation-depth-chart/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480657/2024/05/09/phillies-strong-start-rotation-depth-chart/Thu, 09 May 2024 09:02:21 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies&#039; Bryce Harper reacts after an out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)<![CDATA[How Paul Skenes has changed the way he pitches in pro ball — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480875/2024/05/08/paul-skenes-debut-scouting-report-pirates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5480875/2024/05/08/paul-skenes-debut-scouting-report-pirates/Thu, 09 May 2024 00:06:31 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 30:vIndianapolis Indians pitcher Paul Skenes (10) fires the pitch to the plate during a Milb baseball game between the Buffalo Bisons and the Indianapolis Indians on April, 30, 2024 at Victory Field in Indianapolis, IN.(Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Top MLB pitching prospect Paul Skenes to debut for the Pirates Saturday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475704/2024/05/08/paul-skenes-pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475704/2024/05/08/paul-skenes-pittsburgh-pirates-mlb-debut/Wed, 08 May 2024 20:48:49 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets' pitching prospect Jonah Tong no longer walks on the wild side]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5478037/2024/05/08/mets-pitching-prospect-jonah-tong/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5478037/2024/05/08/mets-pitching-prospect-jonah-tong/Wed, 08 May 2024 09:30:12 GMTPORT ST LUCIE, FL - MARCH 19: New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong (38) pitches during an MLB spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 19, 2024 at Clover Park in Port St Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[5 takeaways from the Mets' farm system after first month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475554/2024/05/07/mets-takeaways-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475554/2024/05/07/mets-takeaways-prospects/Tue, 07 May 2024 13:15:25 GMTMar 15, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean participates in the Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Bowden: Way too early MLB trades I'd like to see happen, plus Luis Arraez trade takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/Mon, 06 May 2024 14:13:05 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a sacrifice fly to allow Francisco Lindor #12 (not pictured) to score during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on April 30, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[4 takeaways on Red Sox prospects: Richard Fitts shines, Matthew Lugo still red-hot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471547/2024/05/06/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-richard-fitts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471547/2024/05/06/red-sox-prospect-takeaways-richard-fitts/Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:33 GMTMar 26, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Richard Fitts (80) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Draft reports: Scouting Hagen Smith and other potential first-rounders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/athletic/5471482/2024/05/05/mlb-draft-scouting-hagen-smith-jj-wetherholt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/athletic/5471482/2024/05/05/mlb-draft-scouting-hagen-smith-jj-wetherholt/Sun, 05 May 2024 09:00:24 GMTApril 26, 2024: Hagen Smith #33 Arkansas pitcher prepares to release the ball towards home. Arkansas defeated Florida 2-1 in Fayetteville, AR. Richey Miller/CSM(Credit Image: © Richey Miller/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Trade analysis: Marlins make out like sharks in the Luis Arraez trade with Padres]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470916/2024/05/04/marlins-padres-trade-analysis-luis-arraez-dillon-head/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470916/2024/05/04/marlins-padres-trade-analysis-luis-arraez-dillon-head/Sat, 04 May 2024 04:56:21 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West outfielder Dillon Head (1) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Phillies prospect George Klassen, the hard-throwing righty no one wanted to catch, is intriguing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5465321/2024/05/02/george-klassen-phillies-prospect-university-minnesota/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5465321/2024/05/02/george-klassen-phillies-prospect-university-minnesota/Thu, 02 May 2024 10:01:25 GMT<![CDATA[Mason Black and other Giants prospects on the doorstep of the majors: 3 takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458138/2024/04/30/mason-black-and-other-giants-prospects-on-the-doorstep-of-the-majors-3-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458138/2024/04/30/mason-black-and-other-giants-prospects-on-the-doorstep-of-the-majors-3-takeaways/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:37 GMTFeb 26, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Mason Black (82) throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Scouting Justin Crawford and other Phillies, Orioles and Mets prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5459493/2024/04/30/minor-league-scouting-justin-crawford/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5459493/2024/04/30/minor-league-scouting-justin-crawford/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[Blaze Jordan, Chase Meidroth hot: 4 Red Sox prospects takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458542/2024/04/30/red-sox-takeaways-blaze-jordan-chase-meidroth/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458542/2024/04/30/red-sox-takeaways-blaze-jordan-chase-meidroth/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:04 GMTFeb 28, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (3) steals second base as Boston Red Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth (90) covers on the play in the at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Twenty underrated MLB prospects off to fast starts: Matt Wilkinson, Jonah Tong and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456544/2024/04/29/underrated-minor-league-prospects-matt-wilkinson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456544/2024/04/29/underrated-minor-league-prospects-matt-wilkinson/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:55:09 GMT<![CDATA[Astros to promote prospect Joey Loperfido on Tuesday: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456826/2024/04/28/astros-promote-joey-loperfido/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456826/2024/04/28/astros-promote-joey-loperfido/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:40:23 GMTJUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 28: Joey Loperfido #83 of the Houston Astros looks on against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 28, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Mets will likely add a sixth starter soon. Could it be Christian Scott?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5450407/2024/04/26/mets-christian-scott-sixth-starter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5450407/2024/04/26/mets-christian-scott-sixth-starter/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:33:24 GMTNew York Mets Minor League pitcher Christian Scott #96 is throwing in a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins at the Mets Minor League Complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 8, 2024. (Photo by Gordon Donovan/NurPhoto via AP)<![CDATA[Orioles' Jackson Holliday optioned to Triple-A after 10 games: How surprising is this?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449908/2024/04/26/orioles-jackson-holliday-triple-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449908/2024/04/26/orioles-jackson-holliday-triple-a/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:57:10 GMTMar 11, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday (87) looks on first inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Blue Jays prospect Addison Barger to debut; centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier to the IL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5443150/2024/04/24/blue-jays-addison-barger-mlb-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5443150/2024/04/24/blue-jays-addison-barger-mlb-debut/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:41:57 GMTFeb 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (47) singles during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[From Baller to Boston: Danny Kirwin makes history with Red Sox minor-league deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5440203/2024/04/23/danny-kirwin-red-sox-signing-oakland-ballers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5440203/2024/04/23/danny-kirwin-red-sox-signing-oakland-ballers/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:46:47 GMTRes Sox staff ready equipment as pitchers and catchers report for the first day of spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)<![CDATA[Four takeaways on the Boston Red Sox farm system: Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5429792/2024/04/22/red-sox-takeaways-marcelo-mayer-roman-anthony/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5429792/2024/04/22/red-sox-takeaways-marcelo-mayer-roman-anthony/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:36:12 GMTFORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 16: Marcelo Mayer #10 of the Boston Red Sox bats during the Spring Breakout game against the Atlanta Braves at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 16, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[An Orioles' pitcher's 6-year journey back to MLB; how the Rangers’ draft philosophy changed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426391/2024/04/18/albert-suarez-orioles-rangers-mlb-draft-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426391/2024/04/18/albert-suarez-orioles-rangers-mlb-draft-the-windup/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:20:34 GMTBALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 17: : Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suarez (49) ready to pitch a MLB game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins, on April 17, 2024, at Orioles Park at Camden Yards, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/SipaUSA)(Sipa via AP Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Why Keith Law has Charlie Condon at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[Astros call up former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley: 'A long time coming']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420190/2024/04/16/astros-promoting-forrest-whitley-prospect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420190/2024/04/16/astros-promoting-forrest-whitley-prospect/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:59:04 GMTMar 11, 2023; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley (60) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Twins send struggling Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul, promote Trevor Larnach: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420146/2024/04/16/twins-demote-matt-wallner-promote-trevor-larnach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420146/2024/04/16/twins-demote-matt-wallner-promote-trevor-larnach/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:47:12 GMTMinnesota Twins&#039; Matt Wallner walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)<![CDATA[Dodgers call up outfield prospect Andy Pages: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420043/2024/04/16/andy-pages-call-up-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420043/2024/04/16/andy-pages-call-up-dodgers/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:18:30 GMTTEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Andy Pages #84 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates a run against the Los Angeles Angelsduring a spring training exhibition at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 24, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rangers call up Jack Leiter to pitch Thursday for MLB debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5419997/2024/04/16/jack-leiter-rangers-call-up-mlb-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5419997/2024/04/16/jack-leiter-rangers-call-up-mlb-debut/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:13:56 GMTMar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (71) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Paul Skenes' strong start, Jeferson Quero sidelined: Minor league notes on NL teams' top prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415989/2024/04/15/minor-league-notes-national-league-paul-skenes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415989/2024/04/15/minor-league-notes-national-league-paul-skenes/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:30:12 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jack Leiter is hot, Walker Jenkins is hurt: Minor league notes on AL teams' top prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415960/2024/04/15/minor-league-american-league-prospects-jack-leiter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415960/2024/04/15/minor-league-american-league-prospects-jack-leiter/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:21:09 GMTMar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (71) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Chicago Cubs mailbag: Matt Shaw, Cade Horton and more prospects will be on their way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414862/2024/04/15/chicago-cubs-mailbag-matt-shaw-cade-horton-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414862/2024/04/15/chicago-cubs-mailbag-matt-shaw-cade-horton-prospects/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:23 GMTFeb 23, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (77) hits an RBI double against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[A new group is buying up minor league baseball teams at a feverish pace. What's the end game?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5408834/2024/04/15/minor-league-baseball-team-ownership-diamond-baseball-holdings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5408834/2024/04/15/minor-league-baseball-team-ownership-diamond-baseball-holdings/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[2024 MLB Draft notes on risers Kellon Lindsey, Trey Yesavage; plus NHSI notes and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414137/2024/04/15/2024-mlb-draft-kellon-lindsey-trey-yesavage-vance-honeycutt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414137/2024/04/15/2024-mlb-draft-kellon-lindsey-trey-yesavage-vance-honeycutt/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:22 GMTEast Carolina&#039;s Trey Yesavage (46) pitches during an NCAA Baseball game on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)<![CDATA[Oakland Ballers sign Kelsie Whitmore, who would be first woman to play in Pioneer League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406771/2024/04/11/kelsie-whitmore-oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406771/2024/04/11/kelsie-whitmore-oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:01:04 GMTSTATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks poses in front of her locker at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jackson Holliday may be gone, but Norfolk Tides' roster remains star-studded, 'focused']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406263/2024/04/10/jackson-holliday-norfolk-tide-offense/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406263/2024/04/10/jackson-holliday-norfolk-tide-offense/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:24:37 GMT<![CDATA[The Holliday name carries baseball history. Jackson is ready for his Orioles moment.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404368/2024/04/10/jackson-holliday-debut-orioles-baltimore/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404368/2024/04/10/jackson-holliday-debut-orioles-baltimore/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:46 GMTDUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on from the dugout during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on March 19, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Orioles calling up Jackson Holliday, No. 1 prospect in MLB: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404142/2024/04/09/orioles-jackson-holliday-prospect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404142/2024/04/09/orioles-jackson-holliday-prospect/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:09:46 GMTDUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2024: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the sixth inning of a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on March 19, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top MLB Draft prospect Nick Kurtz homers six times in seven at-bats for Wake Forest]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404136/2024/04/09/nick-kurtz-wake-forest-mlb-draft-home-run-surge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404136/2024/04/09/nick-kurtz-wake-forest-mlb-draft-home-run-surge/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:34:12 GMT<![CDATA[Tigers' Andy Ibáñez hits the IL, opening door for Wenceel Pérez to make MLB debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5400781/2024/04/08/andy-ibanez-injured-list-wenceel-perez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5400781/2024/04/08/andy-ibanez-injured-list-wenceel-perez/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:06:25 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 4: Andy Ibanez #77 of the Detroit Tigers in action against the New York Mets during game one of a double header at Citi Field on April 4, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Red Sox, rookie Ceddanne Rafaela agree to extension: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5400599/2024/04/08/red-sox-ceddanne-rafaela-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5400599/2024/04/08/red-sox-ceddanne-rafaela-extension/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:22:22 GMTMar 30, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (43) high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Trevor Story out with a left shoulder dislocation: What are the Red Sox's options?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396545/2024/04/06/trevor-story-red-sox-injured-list/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396545/2024/04/06/trevor-story-red-sox-injured-list/Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:38:29 GMTANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Trevor Story #10 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being injured going after a ball hit by Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning during opening day of a Major League Baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 5, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets' minor-league preview: Players to watch, breakout candidates for an improving system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392469/2024/04/05/mets-minor-league-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392469/2024/04/05/mets-minor-league-preview/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:15:54 GMTJUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Christian Scott #96 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 20, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Minor League notes: Where the top 50 MLB prospects are opening the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:45:11 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles warms up during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds minor league preview: Where Cincinnati's top prospects will start the year]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392385/2024/04/05/reds-minor-league-preview-where-cincinnatis-top-prospects-will-start-the-year/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392385/2024/04/05/reds-minor-league-preview-where-cincinnatis-top-prospects-will-start-the-year/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:00:18 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Connor Phillips #34 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park on September 18, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where the Minnesota Twins' top prospects are opening 2024 season: Brooks Lee, Walker Jenkins and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5384178/2024/04/03/twins-prospect-assignments-brooks-lee-walker-jenkins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5384178/2024/04/03/twins-prospect-assignments-brooks-lee-walker-jenkins/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:01:46 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 16: Walker Jenkins #17 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the 2024 Spring Breakout Game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins on March 16, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA['I made the show, Dad!': Inside Victor Scott II's debut — and his family's mad dash]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379003/2024/03/30/cardinals-victor-scott-ii-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379003/2024/03/30/cardinals-victor-scott-ii-debut/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 17:27:23 GMT<![CDATA[He fell short of the majors. Now Big John Gavin is trying to figure out the rest of his life]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371371/2024/03/29/john-gavin-mlb-minor-league-players-giants/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371371/2024/03/29/john-gavin-mlb-minor-league-players-giants/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[Scouting Mackenzie Gore, James Wood and others in the Nationals' Futures Game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5374212/2024/03/28/nationals-futures-game-scouting-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5374212/2024/03/28/nationals-futures-game-scouting-keith-law/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:45:06 GMTWashington Nationals Futures&#039; James Wood watches his double during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)<![CDATA[Cardinals' top outfield prospect Victor Scott II to start Opening Day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370229/2024/03/26/cardinals-victor-scott-dylan-carlson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370229/2024/03/26/cardinals-victor-scott-dylan-carlson/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:53:33 GMTMar 4, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II lays down a bunt in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why the Rangers can't stop raving about rookie Wyatt Langford]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368124/2024/03/26/wyatt-langford-texas-rangers-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368124/2024/03/26/wyatt-langford-texas-rangers-debut/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:30:22 GMTSURPRISE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024: Wyatt Langford #82 of the Texas Rangers bats during the first inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Surprise Stadium on February 28, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB managers discuss the joy and pain of delivering Opening Day roster news]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366937/2024/03/26/mlb-managers-roster-decision-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366937/2024/03/26/mlb-managers-roster-decision-news/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:15:39 GMTMar 11, 2024; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Rangers' top prospect Wyatt Langford makes Texas' Opening Day roster]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362245/2024/03/22/rangers-wyatt-langford-prospect-roster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362245/2024/03/22/rangers-wyatt-langford-prospect-roster/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:47:11 GMTSURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Wyatt Langford #82 of the Texas Rangers rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the Spring Training Game against the Cincinnati Reds at Surprise Stadium on March 14, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Orioles star prospect Jackson Holliday to start season in minor leagues after strong spring]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362167/2024/03/22/orioles-jackson-holliday-minor-leagues/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362167/2024/03/22/orioles-jackson-holliday-minor-leagues/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:12:09 GMTCLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 05: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles rounds second base after hitting a triple in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training game at BayCare Ballpark on March 05, 2024 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Yankees feel Gerrit Cole's replacement may be top pitching prospect]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360529/2024/03/22/yankees-gerrit-cole-will-warren-opportunity/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360529/2024/03/22/yankees-gerrit-cole-will-warren-opportunity/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:45:57 GMTMar 11, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Will Warren (98) throws a pitch during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Fantasy baseball draft prep: Keith Law answers our questions about Wyatt Langford, hidden prospect gems and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5358218/2024/03/21/fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5358218/2024/03/21/fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[Blue Jays trade Santiago Espinal to Reds, clearing infield roster jam]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357938/2024/03/20/blue-jays-trade-santiago-espinal-chris-mcelvain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357938/2024/03/20/blue-jays-trade-santiago-espinal-chris-mcelvain/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:25:59 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 19: Santiago Espinal #5 of the Toronto Blue Jays fields a ground ball during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 19, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Scouting Jackson Chourio, Jordan Lawlar and others in Arizona Breakout Games — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5352531/2024/03/19/scouting-mlb-breakout-games-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5352531/2024/03/19/scouting-mlb-breakout-games-keith-law/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:30:01 GMTMar 14, 2024; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) bats against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why the buzz around Cubs prospect Jefferson Rojas is building]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348847/2024/03/18/cubs-jefferson-rojas-prospect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348847/2024/03/18/cubs-jefferson-rojas-prospect/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:30 GMTMESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23, 2024: Jefferson Rojas #39 of the Chicago Cubs bats during the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on February 23, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Four MLB pitching prospects who could see time in the majors, based on stats and scouting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5336880/2024/03/18/mlb-prospects-pitching-will-warren-jackson-jobe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5336880/2024/03/18/mlb-prospects-pitching-will-warren-jackson-jobe/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:30:14 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Ben Brown of the Chicago Cubs pitches during a training game as part of the 2024 Chicago Cubs Spring Training at Scottsdale Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[This Week in Mets: José Buttó opening eyes in spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348894/2024/03/18/mets-spring-training-jose-butto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348894/2024/03/18/mets-spring-training-jose-butto/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:03 GMTFeb 25, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Butto (70) pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Scouting the Breakout Game between Reds and Rangers, other spring notes — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343805/2024/03/15/reds-rangers-breakout-game-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343805/2024/03/15/reds-rangers-breakout-game-analysis/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:24:34 GMTSURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 14: Cam Collier #4 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The pitching paisan: Sam Aldegheri, a Phillies prospect from Italy, has big(-league) dreams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339511/2024/03/15/sam-aldegheri-italian-pitcher-phillies-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339511/2024/03/15/sam-aldegheri-italian-pitcher-phillies-mlb/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:49 GMTClearwater Threshers pitcher Samuel Aldegheri (19) delivers a pitch during an MiLB Florida State League baseball game against the Bradenton Marauders on April 8, 2023 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. Aldegheri pitched four innings of a combined no-hitter, getting a no-decision. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Trade analysis: Dylan Cease acquisition is a no-brainer for the Padres]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342452/2024/03/14/padres-white-sox-dylan-cease-trade-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342452/2024/03/14/padres-white-sox-dylan-cease-trade-analysis/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:15:30 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 29: Starting pitcher Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the baseball in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 29, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which Mets prospects are poised to break out? Meet 5 under-the-radar candidates]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339855/2024/03/14/mets-prospects-nolan-mclean/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339855/2024/03/14/mets-prospects-nolan-mclean/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:29 GMTOklahoma State&#039;s Nolan McLean during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)<![CDATA[A behind-the-scenes tour of the Red Sox Dominican Republic Academy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5337226/2024/03/14/red-sox-dominican-republic-academy-inside-tour/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5337226/2024/03/14/red-sox-dominican-republic-academy-inside-tour/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:30:58 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 MLB rookies likely to have the biggest impact in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335070/2024/03/13/mlb-rookie-impact-projections-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335070/2024/03/13/mlb-rookie-impact-projections-2024-season/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:30:48 GMT<![CDATA[Rays' top prospect Junior Caminero to start season at Triple A]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335799/2024/03/12/rays-junior-caminero-triple-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335799/2024/03/12/rays-junior-caminero-triple-a/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:25 GMTSANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - MARCH 10: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws the ball during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox during a spring training game at Estadio Quisqueya on March 10, 2024 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Three Giants prospects having outstanding springs (and the odds they'll make the majors)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5333254/2024/03/12/sf-giants-prospects-ismael-munguia-landen-roupp-spencer-bivens-projections/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5333254/2024/03/12/sf-giants-prospects-ismael-munguia-landen-roupp-spencer-bivens-projections/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:48 GMTSan Francisco Giants outfielder Ismael Munguia warms up during spring training baseball workouts, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)<![CDATA[Cubs prospect notes: Cade Horton’s ramp-up, Matt Shaw elevating the ball and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5334332/2024/03/12/cubs-prospects-update-cade-horton-matt-shaw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5334332/2024/03/12/cubs-prospects-update-cade-horton-matt-shaw/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:45:59 GMTCade Horton makes a practice pitch before the South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Qayne TinCaps game at Four Winds Feild in South Bend on June 22, 2023.<![CDATA[With fingers crossed, Angels staff await new hitting, pitching labs at spring facilities]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331019/2024/03/11/angels-hitting-pitching-labs-construction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331019/2024/03/11/angels-hitting-pitching-labs-construction/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:00:07 GMTTEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: A general view of the Los Angeles Angels dugout during a spring training exhibition against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 24, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Hayden Birdsong was a hidden draft gem — but the Giants had a bird dog on him from the start]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331545/2024/03/11/sf-giants-hayden-birdsong-draft-scouting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331545/2024/03/11/sf-giants-hayden-birdsong-draft-scouting/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:15:33 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 16: Hayden Birdsong (90) of the San Francisco throws a bullpen session during the workout at Scottsdale Stadium on February 16, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Parker Meadows is a thrill to watch. Can his game take another step forward?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330861/2024/03/11/detroit-tigers-parker-meadows/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330861/2024/03/11/detroit-tigers-parker-meadows/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:25 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Parker Meadows #22 of the Detroit Tigers was not able to come up with this fly ball off the bat of Aledmys Diaz of the Oakland Athletics in the second inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Scouting the MLB Draft: Keith Law on Chase Burns, other top prospects for Wake Forest, Duke]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331252/2024/03/11/mlb-draft-wake-forest-duke-prospects-chase-burns/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331252/2024/03/11/mlb-draft-wake-forest-duke-prospects-chase-burns/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:23 GMTWINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 2: Chase Burns #29 of Wake Forest Demon Deacons makes a pitch against the Binghamton Bearcats during game two of the doubleheader at David F. Couch Ballpark on March 2, 2024 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cubs demote Pete Crow-Armstrong: What will it take for him to return to Wrigley Field?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327700/2024/03/08/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-demoted/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327700/2024/03/08/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-demoted/Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:27 GMTMESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs looks on during a training game as part of the 2024 Chicago Cubs Spring Training at Sloan Park on February 23, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Reds' Noelvi Marte suspended 80 games for violating league's performance enhancing drugs policy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327392/2024/03/08/reds-noelvi-marte-suspended-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327392/2024/03/08/reds-noelvi-marte-suspended-mlb/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:59:20 GMTCincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte fields a groundball during spring training workouts, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the team&#039;s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.<![CDATA[A spring training standout for each MLB team: 30 players turning heads in camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325304/2024/03/08/mlb-spring-training-player-standouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325304/2024/03/08/mlb-spring-training-player-standouts/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:49:45 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 2: Owen Caissie of the Chicago Cubs hits in a Spring Training game at Camelback Ranch on March 2, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[After adversity, Austin Martin and Simeon Woods Richardson feel ready to help Twins]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321490/2024/03/07/twins-austin-martin-simeon-woods-richardson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321490/2024/03/07/twins-austin-martin-simeon-woods-richardson/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:01:24 GMTMar 5, 2024; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Austin Martin (82) thorws to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Phillies minor-league preview: The young hitters to watch, from Starlyn Caba to Justin Crawford]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321123/2024/03/07/phillies-minor-league-preview-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321123/2024/03/07/phillies-minor-league-preview-2024/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:01:06 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 08: Justin Crawford #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during batting practice prior to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2024: Keith Law's top 30 prospects rankings to start the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316604/2024/03/07/mlb-draft-2024-rankings-prospects-keith-law-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316604/2024/03/07/mlb-draft-2024-rankings-prospects-keith-law-charlie-condon/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[Can Jackson Holliday and the Orioles make Rookie of the Year history?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5322321/2024/03/07/jackson-holliday-orioles-rookie-of-the-year/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5322321/2024/03/07/jackson-holliday-orioles-rookie-of-the-year/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:01:13 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How the Rays have simplified the complex art of pitcher development]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5318763/2024/03/06/tampa-bay-rays-pitcher-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5318763/2024/03/06/tampa-bay-rays-pitcher-development/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:33 GMTFeb 28, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot (44) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The Giants’ pitching depth takes another hit, but optimism in young arms abounds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319819/2024/03/05/sf-giants-young-pitching-depth/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319819/2024/03/05/sf-giants-young-pitching-depth/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:12:44 GMTSan Francisco Giants starting pitcher Mason Black warms up during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)<![CDATA[Padres mailbag, Part 2: Rotation talk, Merrill’s Korea prospects, Kim hypothetical]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5312491/2024/03/05/padres-rotation-jackson-merrill-ha-seong-kim/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5312491/2024/03/05/padres-rotation-jackson-merrill-ha-seong-kim/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:56 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 25: Randy Vasquez #98 of the San Diego Padres pitches during a Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on February 25, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)<![CDATA['You feel like your life’s over:' The painful limbo of a baseball DFA]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316845/2024/03/05/mlb-players-roster-cut-dfa-process/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316845/2024/03/05/mlb-players-roster-cut-dfa-process/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:01:49 GMTSURPRISE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Kevin Padlo #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares for a spring training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on February 28, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[If Alek Manoah, Kevin Gausman aren't in the Blue Jays' rotation, who can step in?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316433/2024/03/05/blue-jays-pitching-depth-kevin-gausman-alek-manoah/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316433/2024/03/05/blue-jays-pitching-depth-kevin-gausman-alek-manoah/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:43 GMTFeb 27, 2024; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) pitches during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Scouting the 2024 MLB Draft: Braden Montgomery flashing power; Brody Brecht throwing heat]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316512/2024/03/05/mlb-draft-scouting-2024-braden-montgomery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316512/2024/03/05/mlb-draft-scouting-2024-braden-montgomery/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:05 GMTUSA Baseball Collegiate National Team outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) (Stanford) during the Collegiate All-Star Championship Series against Japan on July 11, 2023 at Joseph P. Riley Park in Charleston, South Carolina. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[College baseball in review: There's a new slugger in town — Georgia Tech freshman Drew Burress]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314239/2024/03/04/college-baseball-drew-burress-georgia-tech-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314239/2024/03/04/college-baseball-drew-burress-georgia-tech-charlie-condon/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:24:29 GMT<![CDATA[The massive change sweeping through MLB coaching: ‘What took us so long?’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305075/2024/03/01/mlb-coaches-development-training-modernization/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305075/2024/03/01/mlb-coaches-development-training-modernization/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Top prospect Brooks Lee is almost ready to be 'the guy' for Twins, but where?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5292288/2024/02/29/brooks-lee-twins-prospect-position/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5292288/2024/02/29/brooks-lee-twins-prospect-position/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:01:36 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 16: Brooks Lee #72 of the Minnesota Twins fields during a team workout on February 16, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Fernando Tatis Jr.’s endorsement of Padres prospect Jackson Merrill is a full-circle moment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5304257/2024/02/28/fernando-tatis-jr-jackson-merrill-endorsement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5304257/2024/02/28/fernando-tatis-jr-jackson-merrill-endorsement/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:36 GMTFeb 26, 2024; Peoria, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland Guardians during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[With Alex Bregman in a contract year, opportunity looms for Will Wagner and Zach Dezenzo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303423/2024/02/28/astros-alex-bregman-will-wagner-zach-dezenzo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303423/2024/02/28/astros-alex-bregman-will-wagner-zach-dezenzo/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:25 GMTFeb 25, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) looks on prior to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Brewers preach patience with prospect Jackson Chourio, who's already ahead of schedule]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5304057/2024/02/28/jackson-chourio-brewers-patience-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5304057/2024/02/28/jackson-chourio-brewers-patience-debut/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:13 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on during a spring training workout at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Yankees don't want to trade prospect Spencer Jones: 'He's a monster']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301085/2024/02/27/yankees-prospect-spencer-jones-monster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301085/2024/02/27/yankees-prospect-spencer-jones-monster/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:57 GMTLAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Spencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees smiles during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Francisco Alvarez has a goal for 2024 that excites everyone around the Mets]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301243/2024/02/27/mets-francisco-alvarez-game-calling/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301243/2024/02/27/mets-francisco-alvarez-game-calling/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:48 GMTFeb 19, 2024; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, left, hands a ball to relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, center, and catcher Francisco Alvarez to throw batting practice during workouts at spring training. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tigers prospect Jace Jung brings the intensity to big-league camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301236/2024/02/27/tigers-prospect-jace-jung-big-league-camp/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301236/2024/02/27/tigers-prospect-jace-jung-big-league-camp/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:04 GMTDetroit Tigers infielder Jace Jung practices during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.<![CDATA[Noah Song, back with the Red Sox, aiming for an upper-level assignment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301304/2024/02/26/noah-song-red-sox-spring-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301304/2024/02/26/noah-song-red-sox-spring-2024/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:11:38 GMTStarting pitcher Noah Song (37) of the Greenville Drive delivers a pitch in a game against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. He allowed one hit in five innings. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[College baseball in review: Arkansas' Hagen Smith delivers all-time performance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299962/2024/02/26/college-baseball-hagen-smith-arkansas-lsu-travis-bazzana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299962/2024/02/26/college-baseball-hagen-smith-arkansas-lsu-travis-bazzana/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:28:56 GMT<![CDATA[Timelines for Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel and Roman Anthony: Keith Law on Red Sox prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5298462/2024/02/26/keith-law-red-sox-prospects-marcelo-mayer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5298462/2024/02/26/keith-law-red-sox-prospects-marcelo-mayer/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:11 GMTGreenville Drive Marcelo Mayer (7) leads off first base during a game against the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field on May 7, 2023 Asheville, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Phillies prospect Andrew Painter not fixated on future or past as he rehabs out of limelight]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295903/2024/02/23/andrew-painter-phillies-prospect-rehab/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295903/2024/02/23/andrew-painter-phillies-prospect-rehab/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:39:58 GMT<![CDATA[Blue Jays notes: Ricky Tiedemann scratched from spring start; Don Mattingly on new role]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295752/2024/02/23/ricky-tiedemann-injury-don-mattingly-role/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295752/2024/02/23/ricky-tiedemann-injury-don-mattingly-role/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:51:25 GMTToronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann throws in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla., Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)<![CDATA[Phillies prospect Griff McGarry lost control. Now, with a new delivery, he starts over]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290163/2024/02/22/griff-mcgarry-phillies-prospect-control/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290163/2024/02/22/griff-mcgarry-phillies-prospect-control/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:01:18 GMTMar 7, 2023; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Griff McGarry (71) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Twins prospect Matt Canterino ready to join the party after Tommy John surgery]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285765/2024/02/21/matt-canterino-twins-prospect-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285765/2024/02/21/matt-canterino-twins-prospect-2024/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:01:40 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 07: Matt Canterino #91 of the Minnesota Twins pitches during a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 7, 2021 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 spring training survey: MLB insiders on the players, teams and stories to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287878/2024/02/21/2024-spring-training-mlb-insiders-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287878/2024/02/21/2024-spring-training-mlb-insiders-predictions/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:01:57 GMTGoodyear, Arizona, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani stretches with teammates during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A list of every MLB team's top 20 prospects for 2024 by division]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287985/2024/02/20/mlb-top-20-prospects-all-teams-divisions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287985/2024/02/20/mlb-top-20-prospects-all-teams-divisions-2024/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:07:13 GMTFORT MYERS, FL. - FEBRUARY 20: Red Sox players hit in the batting cage during spring training at JetBlue Park Complex on February 20, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)<![CDATA[Former top Twins prospect Jordan Balazovic strives for consistency in new role]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285752/2024/02/20/twins-jordan-balazovic-new-role/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285752/2024/02/20/twins-jordan-balazovic-new-role/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:01:00 GMTJul 14, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jordan Balazovic (81) returns to the dugout after the bottom of during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[San Francisco Giants 2024 top 20 prospects: Kyle Harrison leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284804/2024/02/20/sf-giants-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284804/2024/02/20/sf-giants-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:58 GMTAug 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (45) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[San Diego Padres 2024 top 20 prospects: Ethan Salas, Jackson Merrill lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284599/2024/02/20/padres-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284599/2024/02/20/padres-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:42 GMTEthan Salas (44) of the San Diego Padres during an Extended Spring Training game against the Kansas City Royals on April 13, 2023 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Colorado Rockies 2024 top 20 prospects: Sterlin Thompson, Chase Dollander lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5281725/2024/02/20/rockies-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5281725/2024/02/20/rockies-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:33 GMTSterlin Thompson (25) of the ACL Rockies during a game against the ACL Angels on August 6, 2022 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 top 20 prospects: Josue De Paula, River Ryan lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282342/2024/02/20/dodgers-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282342/2024/02/20/dodgers-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:32 GMTJosue De Paula (97) of the Los Angeles Dodgers during an Extended Spring Training game against the Chicago White Sox on April 10, 2023 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 top 20 prospects: Jordan Lawlar leads strong system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280971/2024/02/20/diamondbacks-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280971/2024/02/20/diamondbacks-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:21 GMTAMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 23: Jordan Lawlar #11 of the Amarillo Sod Poodles catches a throw during the game against the Wichita Wind Surge at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College baseball in review: Wake Forest’s stars dominate in opening weekend]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285404/2024/02/19/college-baseball-wake-forest-draft-ecu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285404/2024/02/19/college-baseball-wake-forest-draft-ecu/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:57:07 GMT<![CDATA[Red Sox trade John Schreiber for prospect with 'makings of a legitimate starting pitcher']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282695/2024/02/17/red-sox-trade-john-schreiber-david-sandlin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282695/2024/02/17/red-sox-trade-john-schreiber-david-sandlin/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:20:31 GMTJul 14, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher John Schreiber (46) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Giants mailbag, part 2: What is the front office's overall plan, anyway?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279391/2024/02/17/sf-giants-mailbag-team-building/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279391/2024/02/17/sf-giants-mailbag-team-building/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:12 GMTAug 14, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler (53) walks to the batters box before an at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers 2024 top 20 prospects: Jackson Chourio leads deep system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276338/2024/02/16/brewers-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276338/2024/02/16/brewers-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:53 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 24, 2023: Jackson Chourio #94 of the Milwaukee Brewers fields a ground ball during the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on March 24, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chicago Cubs 2024 top-20 prospects: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270636/2024/02/16/cubs-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270636/2024/02/16/cubs-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:40 GMTCHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs bats in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on September 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 top-20 prospects: Paul Skenes, Termarr Johnson lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276696/2024/02/16/pirates-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276696/2024/02/16/pirates-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:14 GMTBradenton Marauders pitcher Paul Skenes (34) delivers a pitch making his Single-A debut during an MiLB Florida State League baseball game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on August 15, 2023 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals 2024 top-20 prospects: Masyn Winn leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5278819/2024/02/16/cardinals-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5278819/2024/02/16/cardinals-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:09 GMTSep 16, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) knocks down a ground ball against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds 2024 top-20 prospects: Noelvi Marte, Cam Collier lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275787/2024/02/16/reds-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275787/2024/02/16/reds-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:08 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 19: Noelvi Marte #16 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after stealing third base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park on August 19, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was Marte&#039;s MLB debut. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies 2024 top 20 prospects: Andrew Painter leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270132/2024/02/15/phillies-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270132/2024/02/15/phillies-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:51 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies&#039; pitcher Andrew Painter, delivers in the first inning during a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)<![CDATA[College baseball recruiting, scouting and postseason play: The Athletic’s coaches forum]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264494/2024/02/15/college-baseball-recruiting-scouting-coaches/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264494/2024/02/15/college-baseball-recruiting-scouting-coaches/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Atlanta 2024 top 20 prospects: Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265739/2024/02/15/atlanta-2024-top-20-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265739/2024/02/15/atlanta-2024-top-20-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:22 GMTJun 25, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida Gators starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) throws a pitch against the LSU Tigers during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Miami Marlins 2024 top 20 prospects: Noble Meyer, Thomas White lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265932/2024/02/15/marlins-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265932/2024/02/15/marlins-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:20 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West pitcher Noble Meyer (9) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Nationals 2024 top 20 prospects: Dylan Crews, James Wood lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270338/2024/02/15/nationals-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270338/2024/02/15/nationals-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:18 GMTJul 22, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first round draft pick outfielder Dylan Crews speaks at an introductory press conference prior to the Nationals&#039; game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[New York Mets 2024 top 20 prospects: Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuña lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5266003/2024/02/15/mets-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5266003/2024/02/15/mets-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:14 GMTShortstop Jett Williams (4) of the Brooklyn Cyclones warms up before game one of a doubleheader against the Greenville Drive on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[For Tigers prospect Jackson Jobe, a 2024 debut could be within reach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276288/2024/02/14/tigers-jackson-jobe-spring-training-outlook/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276288/2024/02/14/tigers-jackson-jobe-spring-training-outlook/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:12:19 GMTSCOTTSDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 02: Jackson Jobe #33 of the Salt River Rafters pitches during the game between the Glendale Desert Dogs and the Salt River Rafters at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A.J. Minter says World Series or bust for Braves; young Hurston Waldrep ready for anything]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276202/2024/02/14/braves-aj-minter-spring-training/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276202/2024/02/14/braves-aj-minter-spring-training/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:02:50 GMTAug 26, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher A.J. Minter (33) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels 2024 top 20 prospects: Nolan Schanuel, Nelson Rada lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263688/2024/02/14/angels-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263688/2024/02/14/angels-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:56 GMTAug 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) advances to first after hitting a single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Texas Rangers 2024 top 20 prospects: Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264519/2024/02/14/texas-rangers-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264519/2024/02/14/texas-rangers-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:55 GMTHickory Crawdads Wyatt Langford (23) during a game against the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field on August 8, 2023 in Asheville, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Houston Astros 2024 top 20 prospects: Jacob Melton, Luis Baez lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263881/2024/02/14/astros-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263881/2024/02/14/astros-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:47 GMTAsheville Tourists Jacob Melton (38) swings at a pitch during a game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers at McCormick Field on May 16, 2023 Asheville, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Oakland A's 2024 top 20 prospects: Max Muncy, Jacob Wilson lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264053/2024/02/14/oakland-athletics-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264053/2024/02/14/oakland-athletics-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:39 GMTMESA, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Max Muncy #2 of the Mesa Solar Sox attempts to field a ground ball during the game between the Glendale Desert Dogs and the Mesa Solar Sox at Sloan Park on Monday, October 9, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How are NIL, transfer portal affecting college baseball? The Athletic’s coaches forum]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264153/2024/02/14/nil-transfer-portal-college-baseball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264153/2024/02/14/nil-transfer-portal-college-baseball/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Seattle Mariners 2024 top 20 prospects: Colt Emerson, Cole Young lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5273845/2024/02/14/mariners-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5273845/2024/02/14/mariners-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:27 GMT<![CDATA[Don Wakamatsu, Oakland Ballers aim to sustain Oakland's rich baseball tradition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259576/2024/02/13/oakland-ballers-don-wakamatsu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259576/2024/02/13/oakland-ballers-don-wakamatsu/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:54 GMTOakland Ballers executive vice president of baseball operations Don Wakamatsu speaks during a news conference at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. A new independent league baseball team called the Oakland Ballers is set to begin play next spring and embrace the loyal A&#039;s fans who are heartbroken about their club&#039;s planned departure to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[College baseball’s best players, teams to watch in 2024: The Athletic’s coaches forum]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264090/2024/02/13/college-baseball-players-teams-to-watch-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264090/2024/02/13/college-baseball-players-teams-to-watch-2024-season/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Minnesota Twins 2024 top 20 prospects: Walker Jenkins, Brooks Lee lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260735/2024/02/13/twins-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260735/2024/02/13/twins-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:25 GMTBradenton, FL - AUG 10: Minnesota Twins DH Walker Jenkins #68 hustles to first base during the MiLB Florida Complex League (rookie) regular season game between the FCL Twins and the FCL Pirates on August 10, 2023, at Pirate City in Bradenton, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Chicago White Sox 2024 top 20 prospects: Colson Montgomery leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257706/2024/02/13/white-sox-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257706/2024/02/13/white-sox-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:18 GMTColson Montgomery (12) of the ACL White Sox during a game against the ACL Dodgers on September 18, 2021 at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Bigger, faster, better: Explaining MLB's unprecedented wave of young stars]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5256344/2024/02/13/mlb-minor-young-stars-impact/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5256344/2024/02/13/mlb-minor-young-stars-impact/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[Kansas City Royals 2024 top 20 prospects: Blake Mitchell, Ben Kudrna lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259527/2024/02/13/royals-2024-top-20-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259527/2024/02/13/royals-2024-top-20-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:15 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West catcher Blake Mitchell (25) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cleveland Guardians 2024 top 20 prospects: Brayan Rocchio leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258696/2024/02/13/guardians-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258696/2024/02/13/guardians-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:07 GMTAug 12, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (6) on deck to bat against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Detroit Tigers 2024 top 20 prospects: Max Clark, Jackson Jobe lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259377/2024/02/13/detroit-tigers-2024-top-20-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259377/2024/02/13/detroit-tigers-2024-top-20-prospects-keith-law/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:01 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West outfielder Max Clark (3) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ten MLB players who are ready to explode this season — and help your fantasy team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5268096/2024/02/12/mlb-breakout-players-2024-fantasy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5268096/2024/02/12/mlb-breakout-players-2024-fantasy/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:07:00 GMT<![CDATA[Red Sox 2024 spring training preview: Thoughts on the 31 hitters headed to camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264159/2024/02/12/red-sox-2024-spring-training-preview-hitters/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264159/2024/02/12/red-sox-2024-spring-training-preview-hitters/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:30:57 GMTBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Fenway Park on April 28, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Boston Red Sox 2024 top 20 prospects: Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261710/2024/02/12/red-sox-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261710/2024/02/12/red-sox-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:45 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 08: Marcelo Mayer #10 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice prior to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays 2024 top 20 prospects: Junior Caminero, Carson Williams lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262256/2024/02/12/rays-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262256/2024/02/12/rays-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:44 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays stands on defense during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Baltimore Orioles 2024 top 20 prospects: Jackson Holliday leads top farm system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260955/2024/02/12/orioles-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260955/2024/02/12/orioles-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:34 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[New York Yankees 2024 top 20 prospects: Jasson Domínguez leads the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261866/2024/02/12/yankees-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261866/2024/02/12/yankees-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:25 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 8: Jasson Dominguez #89 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning of a game at Yankee Stadium on September 8, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Blue Jays 2024 top 20 prospects: Ricky Tiedemann, Orelvis Martinez lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262403/2024/02/12/blue-jays-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262403/2024/02/12/blue-jays-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:12 GMTJul 16, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American League Futures relief pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (31) throws in the fifth inning of the All Star-Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mike Shildt is known for player development. The 2024 Padres are counting on it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262619/2024/02/10/mike-shildt-padres-prospects-opportunities/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262619/2024/02/10/mike-shildt-padres-prospects-opportunities/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:01:21 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres looks on before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on August 17, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bob Melvin: Giants' talented non-roster pitchers will get a long look this spring]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264704/2024/02/10/sf-giants-non-roster-pitchers-spring-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264704/2024/02/10/sf-giants-non-roster-pitchers-spring-preview/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:44 GMTSCOTTSDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 04: Carson Whisenhunt #45 of the Scottsdale Scorpions pitches during the game between the Glendale Desert Dogs and the Scottsdale Scorpions at Scottsdale Stadium on Friday, November 4, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jerry Kime/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB 2024 farm system rankings: Keith Law ranks all 30 teams, Orioles are new No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Phillies 2024 spring training preview: Thoughts on every hitter headed to camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5256275/2024/02/08/phillies-spring-training-hitters-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5256275/2024/02/08/phillies-spring-training-hitters-storylines/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:05:42 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 28: Bryson Stott #5, Trea Turner #7, Bryce Harper #3, and Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies talk against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who is Jason Kanzler? Meet Cubs' new director of player development]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255806/2024/02/07/jason-kanzler-cubs-player-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255806/2024/02/07/jason-kanzler-cubs-player-development/Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:40 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 16: Coach Jason Kanzler of the Houston Astros poses for photo during Photo Day at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 16, 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Phillies 2024 spring training preview: Thoughts on every pitcher headed to camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252308/2024/02/07/phillies-spring-training-pitchers-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252308/2024/02/07/phillies-spring-training-pitchers-storylines/Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:05:10 GMTOct 9, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The rapid rise of baseball's top prospect, plus a Cinderella to love]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5254084/2024/02/06/mlb-top-prospects-the-pulse/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5254084/2024/02/06/mlb-top-prospects-the-pulse/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:35:35 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren ready to prove he deserves MLB chance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252841/2024/02/06/yankees-pitching-prospect-will-warren/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252841/2024/02/06/yankees-pitching-prospect-will-warren/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[The 10 MLB prospects who just missed Keith Law’s top 100 ranking: Abel, Jones and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244674/2024/02/06/mlb-prospects-top-100-just-missed-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244674/2024/02/06/mlb-prospects-top-100-just-missed-2024/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Top 100 MLB prospects 2024: Keith Law’s rankings, with Jackson Holliday at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:23 GMT<![CDATA[Five under-the-radar San Francisco Giants prospects to follow in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236056/2024/01/30/san-francisco-giants-prospects-under-the-radar/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236056/2024/01/30/san-francisco-giants-prospects-under-the-radar/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:10:56 GMTOnil Perez (50) of the ACL Giants Black during a game against the ACL Angels on June 13, 2022 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Why the Twins traded Jorge Polanco, who they got in return and what comes next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236911/2024/01/30/jorge-polanco-twins-trade-mariners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236911/2024/01/30/jorge-polanco-twins-trade-mariners/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:26:41 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 27: Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during an at-bat against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning at Target Field on August 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 7-6 in 13 innings. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Giants' young pitchers Kyle Harrison, Tristan Beck eager to carry the load]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236357/2024/01/29/sf-giants-young-starters-kyle-harrison-tristan-beck/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236357/2024/01/29/sf-giants-young-starters-kyle-harrison-tristan-beck/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:49:48 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28: Kyle Harrison #45 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the second inning at Oracle Park on August 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bowden: 40 young MLB players and prospects I'm most excited to scout in spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233988/2024/01/29/mlb-prospects-players-to-watch-spring-training/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233988/2024/01/29/mlb-prospects-players-to-watch-spring-training/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:56:39 GMT<![CDATA[Tigers sign prospect Colt Keith to landmark extension, weighing risk and reward]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233276/2024/01/28/tigers-colt-keith-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233276/2024/01/28/tigers-colt-keith-extension/Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:25:55 GMTOct 22, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith plays for the Salt River Rafters during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What we’re hearing about Cubs: Chances for Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cade Horton]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5228672/2024/01/26/cubs-chances-busch-crow-armstrong-horton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5228672/2024/01/26/cubs-chances-busch-crow-armstrong-horton/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:32 GMTANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 20, 2023: Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Michael Busch (83) gets high-fives in the dugout after he scored on an RBI single by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium on June 20, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cleveland Guardians' 14 prospects who could debut in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211936/2024/01/26/guardians-prospects-debut-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211936/2024/01/26/guardians-prospects-debut-2024/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:50 GMTMESA, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Kyle Manzardo #9 of the Peoria Javelinas celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during the 2023 Fall Stars Game between the American League Fall Stars and the National League Fall Stars at Sloan Park on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Taking stock of the Phillies' internal depth options as spring training nears]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224752/2024/01/25/phillies-roster-depth-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224752/2024/01/25/phillies-roster-depth-2024/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:05:35 GMTJun 28, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kolby Allard (49) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Do the Chicago Cubs have a realistic view of their prospects? Craig Counsell weighs in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222189/2024/01/24/cubs-prospects-craig-counsell/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222189/2024/01/24/cubs-prospects-craig-counsell/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:00:36 GMTCHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 20: Pete Crow-Armstrong #52 of the Chicago Cubs exits the field of play in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 20, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who's the next Davis Schneider? Six Blue Jays prospects who could break out in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222835/2024/01/24/blue-jays-prospect-breakout-candidates-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222835/2024/01/24/blue-jays-prospect-breakout-candidates-2024/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:36 GMTToronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann throws in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla., Tuesday, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)<![CDATA[Red Sox are banking on Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel. Is that too much pressure?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220049/2024/01/23/red-sox-marcelo-mayer-roman-anthony-kyle-teel-expectations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220049/2024/01/23/red-sox-marcelo-mayer-roman-anthony-kyle-teel-expectations/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:56 GMTPortland Sea Dogs shortstop Marcelo Mayer (18) looks on from the dugout during a game against the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Bridgewater, NJ. (Rusty Jones/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Which Mets prospects could debut in 2024? Two top names get spring invites]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220389/2024/01/23/which-mets-prospects-could-debut-in-2024-two-top-names-get-spring-invites/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220389/2024/01/23/which-mets-prospects-could-debut-in-2024-two-top-names-get-spring-invites/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:06 GMTOct 7, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; New York Mets pitcher Mike Vasil plays for the Peoria Javelinas during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Assessing the value of the last 50 years of Giants homegrown international prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211877/2024/01/19/sf-giants-international-prospects-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211877/2024/01/19/sf-giants-international-prospects-history/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:33 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 01: San Francisco Giants Infield Pablo Sandoval (48) blows a bubble during the game between the San Fransisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies on August 1, 2019 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tigers sign a new international class, but can their pipeline finally improve?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5212466/2024/01/19/detroit-tigers-international-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5212466/2024/01/19/detroit-tigers-international-signings/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:00:15 GMT(Allison Farrand / Detroit Tigers) Cristian Santana at a minor league camp workout at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida on February 27, 2022.<![CDATA[Can Matt Shaw be the Cubs' long-term answer at third base?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206711/2024/01/17/matt-shaw-cubs-third-base/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206711/2024/01/17/matt-shaw-cubs-third-base/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:39 GMTTennessee Smokies second baseman Matt Shaw (4) warms up between innings during the game against the Biloxi Shuckers in a Southern League game at Smokies Stadium on Sept. 3, 2023, in Kodak, Tennessee. (Danny Parker/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[How David Stearns (and rival scouts) see the Mets farm system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207639/2024/01/17/mets-david-stearns-farm-system-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207639/2024/01/17/mets-david-stearns-farm-system-prospects/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:48 GMTBinghamton Rumble Ponies outfielder Drew Gilbert #1 comes off field during the first inning of a baseball game against the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, New Jersey, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. (Photo by Gordon Donovan/NurPhoto via AP)<![CDATA[Braves eyed Jose Perdomo for years before signing him to club-record $5 million bonus]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207523/2024/01/16/braves-jose-perdomo-prospect-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207523/2024/01/16/braves-jose-perdomo-prospect-signing/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:18:28 GMTATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos speaks to the media before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on July 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets sign 20 international prospects, hope for another Francisco Alvarez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5204189/2024/01/15/mets-international-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5204189/2024/01/15/mets-international-signings/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:24:36 GMTMar 3, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (50) walks off the field against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 international signing period opens, highlighted by Braves, Padres prospect signings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203438/2024/01/15/2024-mlb-international-signing-period/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203438/2024/01/15/2024-mlb-international-signing-period/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:53:29 GMTOct 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; An official baseball in a baseball glove before game two of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Red Sox Rookie Development Camp: Brian Abraham talks Marcelo Mayer, 11 other participants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5198863/2024/01/15/red-sox-rookie-development-marcelo-mayer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5198863/2024/01/15/red-sox-rookie-development-marcelo-mayer/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:19 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 08: Marcelo Mayer #10 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice prior to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres’ Ethan Salas remains on a uniquely accelerated path a year after signing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5200627/2024/01/14/padres-ethan-salas-accelerated-path/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5200627/2024/01/14/padres-ethan-salas-accelerated-path/Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:00:59 GMTEthan Salas (44) of the San Diego Padres during an Extended Spring Training game against the Kansas City Royals on April 13, 2023 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Blue Jays mailbag, part 2: Do they have enough power in the lineup? Prospects to watch?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193623/2024/01/14/blue-jays-mailbag-power-prospects-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193623/2024/01/14/blue-jays-mailbag-power-prospects-to-watch/Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:16 GMTAug 27, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Oakland A's international notebook: Luis Morales offers hope for the program]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193187/2024/01/12/oakland-athletics-international-program-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193187/2024/01/12/oakland-athletics-international-program-2024/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[Giants international notebook: Rayner Arias shines in debut, Diego Velasquez breaks out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193903/2024/01/12/sf-giants-international-notes-rayner-arias-diego-velasquez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193903/2024/01/12/sf-giants-international-notes-rayner-arias-diego-velasquez/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Padres mailbag, part 2: Untouchable prospects, first base and ownership questions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5196128/2024/01/12/padres-prospects-first-base-ownership/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5196128/2024/01/12/padres-prospects-first-base-ownership/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:10 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 11: Ethan Salas #85 of the San Diego Padres takes off his catcher&#039;s mask off after the Spring Training Game against the Chicago White Sox at Peoria Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Meet the Twins' new director of Latin American scouting, Roman Barinas]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5197059/2024/01/12/twins-latin-american-scouting-roman-barinas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5197059/2024/01/12/twins-latin-american-scouting-roman-barinas/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Cubs trade for Dodgers' Michael Busch: Here's what it means for both sides]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5196449/2024/01/11/cubs-dodgers-michael-busch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5196449/2024/01/11/cubs-dodgers-michael-busch/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:44:10 GMTApr 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Michael Busch (83) in the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cubs address first base void, add Michael Busch via trade with Dodgers — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5196440/2024/01/11/cubs-dodgers-trade-analysis-michael-busch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5196440/2024/01/11/cubs-dodgers-trade-analysis-michael-busch/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:24:33 GMTApr 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Michael Busch (83) hits an RBI single for his first major league hit in his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What is Red Sox ownership doing? And when are the prospects coming? Mailbag, part 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193244/2024/01/11/red-sox-ownership-questions-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193244/2024/01/11/red-sox-ownership-questions-mailbag/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:05:39 GMTBOSTON, MA - JULY 26: Boston Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry looks on during a pre-game ceremony in recognition of the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction of former Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Guardians on July 26, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cubs mailbag: Free agents left, prospects on the horizon, but what is this team doing?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191456/2024/01/10/cubs-free-agents-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191456/2024/01/10/cubs-free-agents-prospects/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:48 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 14: A view of the Chicago Cubs logo on the jersey worn by Willie Harris #33 of the Chicago Cubs against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on May 14, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Cubs 16-3. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ethan Salas tops list of 2023 international signings who had strong debut seasons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188757/2024/01/10/mlb-2023-international-signings-review/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188757/2024/01/10/mlb-2023-international-signings-review/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:11 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 23, 2023: Ethan Salas #85 of the San Diego Padres looks on during a minor league spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 23, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones' offseason is a potential game-changer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5190621/2024/01/10/yankees-prospect-spencer-jones-offseason-update/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5190621/2024/01/10/yankees-prospect-spencer-jones-offseason-update/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:06 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Spencer Jones #93 of the New York Yankees runs towards home plate during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets mailbag, Part 2: Pete Alonso extension outlook, timeline for prospects and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188552/2024/01/09/mets-pete-alonso-extension-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188552/2024/01/09/mets-pete-alonso-extension-mailbag/Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:00:58 GMTSep 28, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) blows a bubblegum bubble in the dugout before a game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Twins top 40 prospects for 2024, led by Walker Jenkins, Brooks Lee and Emmanuel Rodriguez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171124/2024/01/08/twins-top-prospects-walker-jenkins-brooks-lee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171124/2024/01/08/twins-top-prospects-walker-jenkins-brooks-lee/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[Red Sox trade scenarios: If the Sox want a top arm, which prospects must they deal?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179918/2024/01/08/red-sox-trade-scenarios-bowden/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179918/2024/01/08/red-sox-trade-scenarios-bowden/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:05:23 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 08: Starting pitcher Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 08, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How injuries to Ronny Mauricio, Endy Rodríguez impact the Mets, Pirates in 2024 — Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5136420/2023/12/14/ronny-mauricio-endy-rodriguez-injury-outlook-mets-pirates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5136420/2023/12/14/ronny-mauricio-endy-rodriguez-injury-outlook-mets-pirates/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:43:22 GMTMar 15, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (60) prior to a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Phillies mailbag: Bryce Harper extension? Zack Wheeler extension? Plus 2 prospects to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135027/2023/12/14/bryce-harper-extension-phillies-zack-wheeler-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135027/2023/12/14/bryce-harper-extension-phillies-zack-wheeler-extension/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:01:01 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 01: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat during the game against the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2023 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jung Hoo Lee gives Giants offense a boost, Royals add pitching, Yankees add depth — Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5132871/2023/12/12/jung-hoo-lee-seth-lugo-deal-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5132871/2023/12/12/jung-hoo-lee-seth-lugo-deal-analysis/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:36:26 GMTAug 4, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team South Korea outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (51) hits a double against Japan in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How the Guardians landed the top pick in the MLB Draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117823/2023/12/06/guardians-first-pick-mlb-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117823/2023/12/06/guardians-first-pick-mlb-draft/Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:13:51 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 05: John McDonald stands onstage as the Cleveland Guardians receive the first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft during the 2024 MLB Draft Lottery presented by Nike at the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings at Gaylord Opryland Resort &amp;amp; Convention Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2023 MLB Rule 5 Draft: Full results as A's take Yankees P Mitch Spence with first pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117859/2023/12/06/mlb-rule-5-draft-picks-order/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117859/2023/12/06/mlb-rule-5-draft-picks-order/Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:41:07 GMTWORCESTER, MA - APRIL 27: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders RHP Mitch Spence (15) throws a pitch during a AAA MiLB game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Worcester Red Sox on April 27, 2023, at Polar Park in Worcester, MA. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Guardians win 2024 MLB Draft Lottery with ninth-best odds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5113891/2023/12/05/mlb-draft-lottery-guardians-results/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5113891/2023/12/05/mlb-draft-lottery-guardians-results/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:13:50 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 09: A view of the MLB draft signage during the 2023 MLB Draft at Lumen Field on July 09, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Baseball staying in Oakland with independent Pioneer League franchise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5094914/2023/11/28/oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5094914/2023/11/28/oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:01:29 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade report: Atlanta gets flexibility with Aaron Bummer, Cal Quantrill poor fit in Colorado]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5072267/2023/11/17/aaron-bummer-cal-quantrill-trade-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5072267/2023/11/17/aaron-bummer-cal-quantrill-trade-analysis/Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:47:48 GMTTORONTO, ON - APRIL 02: Chicago White Sox Pitcher Aaron Bummer (39) pitches during batting practice prior to the regular season MLB game between the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays on April 2, 2018 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Giants 40-man roster: Why Kai-Wei Teng, Trevor McDonald and Erik Miller were added]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064455/2023/11/14/giants-roster-kai-wei-teng-trevor-mcdonald-erik-miller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064455/2023/11/14/giants-roster-kai-wei-teng-trevor-mcdonald-erik-miller/Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:17:54 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 28: Kai-Wei Teng #82 and Patrick Bailey #93 of the San Francisco Giants have a conversation after getting into a jam in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics in an MLB spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium on March 28, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Blue Jays add prospect Adam Macko to 40-man roster ahead of deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064202/2023/11/14/blue-jays-adam-macko-40-man-roster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064202/2023/11/14/blue-jays-adam-macko-40-man-roster/Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:34:48 GMTOct 7, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Adam Macko plays for the Peoria Javelinas during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[San Francisco Giants Rule 5 preview: Will they add anyone to the roster?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040599/2023/11/07/san-francisco-giants-rule-5-preview-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040599/2023/11/07/san-francisco-giants-rule-5-preview-2023/Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:28:16 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 28: Kai-Wei Teng #82 and Patrick Bailey #93 of the San Francisco Giants have a conversation after getting into a jam in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics in an MLB spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium on March 28, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How will Cubs' Jed Hoyer utilize young talent while building a winner for 2024 and beyond?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4971344/2023/10/18/jed-hoyer-cubs-prospects-trades/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4971344/2023/10/18/jed-hoyer-cubs-prospects-trades/Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 05: Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs before the game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 05, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Wikelman Gonzalez is vying to be next Red Sox homegrown pitcher to make an impact]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4971452/2023/10/18/wikelman-gonzalez-red-sox-homegrown-pitcher/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4971452/2023/10/18/wikelman-gonzalez-red-sox-homegrown-pitcher/Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:10:20 GMTStarting pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez (48) of the Greenville Drive in a game against the Winston-Salem Dash on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Law: Scouting the top prospects I saw at the Arizona Fall League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967319/2023/10/16/arizona-fall-league-scouting-reports-ricky-tiedemann/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967319/2023/10/16/arizona-fall-league-scouting-reports-ricky-tiedemann/Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:39:51 GMTSCOTTSDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 02: Chase DeLauter #22 of the Peoria Javelinas scores a run during the game between the Peoria Javelinas and the Scottsdale Scorpions at Scottsdale Stadium on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arizona Fall League 2023 season preview: Each MLB team's prospects to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4910829/2023/10/01/arizona-fall-league-2023-season-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4910829/2023/10/01/arizona-fall-league-2023-season-preview/Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Marco Luciano is the obvious choice to be the Giants' opening-day shortstop. Right?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4902299/2023/09/27/marco-luciano-2024-san-francisco-giants/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4902299/2023/09/27/marco-luciano-2024-san-francisco-giants/Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:29 GMTSep 25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Marco Luciano (37) turns a double play during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[From Paul Skenes to Brice Matthews: Reviewing the pro debuts of the 2023 MLB Draft first-round picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4890724/2023/09/27/2023-mlb-first-round-pro-debut-skenes-crews/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4890724/2023/09/27/2023-mlb-first-round-pro-debut-skenes-crews/Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:01:55 GMTBradenton Marauders pitcher Paul Skenes (34) delivers a pitch making his Single-A debut during an MiLB Florida State League baseball game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on August 15, 2023 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Brayan Bello blossomed coming out of Red Sox minors. Is Wikelman Gonzalez next?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4903561/2023/09/27/wikelman-gonzalez-next-brayan-bello/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4903561/2023/09/27/wikelman-gonzalez-next-brayan-bello/Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:01:49 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 23: Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after being relieved in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Red Sox September all-minors team: Roman Anthony finishes strong in breakout season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4898879/2023/09/25/red-sox-september-all-minors-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4898879/2023/09/25/red-sox-september-all-minors-team/Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:38:01 GMTCenter fielder Roman Anthony (7) of the Greenville Drive is greeted in the dugout after hitting a home run in game one of a doubleheader against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Why Orion Kerkering's dad couldn't hold back tears while watching Phillies prospect's debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4898646/2023/09/25/phillies-orion-kerkering-mlb-debut-dad-cry/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4898646/2023/09/25/phillies-orion-kerkering-mlb-debut-dad-cry/Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:21:17 GMTSep 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering (50) gets soaked with water by second baseman Bryson Stott (5) after win against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Orion Kerkering's unprecedented rise to Phillies sets up 10-day tryout for postseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4891093/2023/09/22/orion-kerkering-phillies-postseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4891093/2023/09/22/orion-kerkering-phillies-postseason/Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:14:52 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies&#039; Orion Kerkering warms up before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)<![CDATA[Giants' two-way first-round picks Bryce Eldridge and Reggie Crawford on different paths]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4882503/2023/09/21/san-francisco-giants-reggie-crawford-bryce-eldridge-two-way-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4882503/2023/09/21/san-francisco-giants-reggie-crawford-bryce-eldridge-two-way-prospects/Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[Yankees prospect updates: Roderick Arias 'really intriguing'; Spencer Jones' swing change]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4884356/2023/09/21/yankees-roderick-arias-spencer-jones-hitting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4884356/2023/09/21/yankees-roderick-arias-spencer-jones-hitting/Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Blue Jays rookie Davis Schneider relishing the moment during postseason push]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4877852/2023/09/19/blue-jays-davis-schneider-rookie-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4877852/2023/09/19/blue-jays-davis-schneider-rookie-season/Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:07:19 GMTAug 26, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider (36) bumps fists with first base coach Mark Budzinski (53) after hitting an RBI single against the Cleveland Guardians in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Giants farm director Kyle Haines on the team's 2023 minor-league All-Stars]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4867233/2023/09/18/giants-2023-minor-league-all-stars/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4867233/2023/09/18/giants-2023-minor-league-all-stars/Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:58:19 GMT<![CDATA[Law's minor-league scouting: Red Sox got a steal with Roman Anthony's beautiful swing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4870978/2023/09/18/scouting-boston-red-sox-washington-nationals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4870978/2023/09/18/scouting-boston-red-sox-washington-nationals/Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:18 GMTCenter fielder Roman Anthony (7) of the Greenville Drive at bat in a game against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. (Tom Priddy/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Giants option top prospect Kyle Harrison, will rely on others to pitch them to the postseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4867553/2023/09/15/kyle-harrison-san-francisco-giants-optioned/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4867553/2023/09/15/kyle-harrison-san-francisco-giants-optioned/Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:16:19 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28: Kyle Harrison #45 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the second inning at Oracle Park on August 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Orioles call up OF prospect Heston Kjerstad ahead of series vs. Rays]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4863944/2023/09/14/orioles-call-up-heston-kjerstad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4863944/2023/09/14/orioles-call-up-heston-kjerstad/Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:20:23 GMTBaltimore Orioles Heston Kjerstad (75) hits a single during a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 1, 2023 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Where the San Francisco Giants' 2023 rookie class might fit for the 2024 season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4853154/2023/09/12/san-francisco-giants-rookie-class-projection/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4853154/2023/09/12/san-francisco-giants-rookie-class-projection/Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:04 GMTSan Francisco Giants&#039; Luis Matos celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a double hit by Casey Schmitt during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)<![CDATA[A's assistant GM Billy Owens on the team's 2023 minor-league All-Stars]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4846322/2023/09/11/oakland-athletics-minor-league-all-stars-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4846322/2023/09/11/oakland-athletics-minor-league-all-stars-2023/Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:45:22 GMTFRISCO, TEXAS - JULY 08: Darell Hernaiz #2 of the Midland RockHounds bats during the game against the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field on July 08, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Giants Mailbagg, part 2: Is there hope on the horizon?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4844198/2023/09/09/san-francisco-giants-mailbag-future-moves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4844198/2023/09/09/san-francisco-giants-mailbag-future-moves/Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:00:43 GMTSan Francisco Giants&#039; Patrick Bailey plays during a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)<![CDATA[Rangers call up top prospect Evan Carter as Adolis García heads to IL: What to expect from OF]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4843398/2023/09/07/rangers-promote-evan-carter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4843398/2023/09/07/rangers-promote-evan-carter/Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:01:39 GMTFRISCO, TEXAS - MAY 16: Evan Carter #11 of the Frisco RoughRiders bats during a game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at Riders Field on May 16, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How 5 Giants under-the-radar prospects have performed in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4842242/2023/09/07/san-francisco-giants-underrated-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4842242/2023/09/07/san-francisco-giants-underrated-prospects/Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:00:23 GMTMar 19, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Brett Wisely (70) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Red Sox August all-minors team: Marcelo Mayer shut down, Kyle Teel arrives with a bang]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4836709/2023/09/07/red-sox-august-all-minors-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4836709/2023/09/07/red-sox-august-all-minors-team/Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:05:55 GMTPortland Sea Dogs shortstop Marcelo Mayer (18) looks on from the dugout during a game against the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Bridgewater, NJ. (Rusty Jones/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[MLB just tweaked Triple A's electronic strike zone: What you need to know and why it matters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4840104/2023/09/07/triple-a-electronic-strike-zone-changes-mlb-explainer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4840104/2023/09/07/triple-a-electronic-strike-zone-changes-mlb-explainer/Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:08 GMTAugust 29, 2023 - Omaha, NE U.S. - Louisville Bats Jake Fraley (16) in action during game 1 of the Louisville Bats (AAA Cincinnati Reds) and Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA Kansas City Royals) at Werner Park in Omaha, NE..Omaha won 4-3.Michael Spomer/Cal Sport Media (Credit Image: © Michael Spomer/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Judge: Lawsuits over MLB’s expulsion of two minor league teams can go to trial]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4840068/2023/09/06/mlb-lawsuit-minor-league-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4840068/2023/09/06/mlb-lawsuit-minor-league-teams/Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:17:56 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Morgan Sword, Executive VP of Baseball Operations at MLB, speaks during a press conference at MLB Headquarters on September 09, 2022 in New York City. Major League Baseball announced today a set of rule changes that will change the way the game is played. The changes will include a pitch clock and a ban on defensive shifts in 2023 that will speed up the game&#039;s pace and increase action. An expansion of the size of bases were also implemented. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Diamondbacks calling up top prospect Jordan Lawlar: Where he fits into the lineup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4840121/2023/09/06/diamondbacks-jordan-lawlar-promotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4840121/2023/09/06/diamondbacks-jordan-lawlar-promotion/Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:52:16 GMTAMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 23: Jordan Lawlar #11 of the Amarillo Sod Poodles catches a throw during the game against the Wichita Wind Surge at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Twelve MLB prospects who are primed to pop into Jim Bowden's top 50 in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4836677/2023/09/06/mlb-top-prospects-2023-2024-bowden/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4836677/2023/09/06/mlb-top-prospects-2023-2024-bowden/Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:30:35 GMTTennessee Smokies right fielder Owen Caissie (22) celebrates hitting a home run against the Birmingham Barons at Smokies Stadium on July 5, 2023, in Kodak, Tennessee. (Danny Parker/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Jasson Domínguez, Ronny Mauricio highlight a weekend of major-league debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4830595/2023/09/04/jasson-dominguez-ronny-mauricio-2023-september-callups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4830595/2023/09/04/jasson-dominguez-ronny-mauricio-2023-september-callups/Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:22 GMTNew York Yankees&#039; Jasson Dominguez runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros in his first at-bat in the majors, in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)<![CDATA[Top 50 MLB prospects stock watch: 10 who dropped off Jim Bowden's list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4823509/2023/09/01/top-mlb-prospects-stock-watch-bowden/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4823509/2023/09/01/top-mlb-prospects-stock-watch-bowden/Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:21:59 GMTSURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Jack Leiter #83 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Surprise Stadium on February 28, 2023 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Texas Rangers 2023 midseason prospect rankings: Part 3 (Nos. 12 through 1)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4808398/2023/08/30/texas-rangers-2023-midseason-prospect-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4808398/2023/08/30/texas-rangers-2023-midseason-prospect-rankings/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:05:42 GMT<![CDATA[Top 50 MLB prospects: Jackson Holliday, Paul Skenes top Jim Bowden's rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4814152/2023/08/30/top-50-mlb-prospects-holliday-skenes-crews/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4814152/2023/08/30/top-50-mlb-prospects-holliday-skenes-crews/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Who’s next in wild Cubs season? Pete Crow-Armstrong, more names to know for September]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4817778/2023/08/30/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-september-call-ups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4817778/2023/08/30/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-september-call-ups/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:03:19 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs looks on during workouts before the All-Star Futures Game during All-Star week at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Texas Rangers 2023 midseason prospect rankings: Part 2 (Nos. 42 through 13)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4800240/2023/08/29/texas-rangers-2023-midseason-prospect-rankings-part-2-nos-42-through-13/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4800240/2023/08/29/texas-rangers-2023-midseason-prospect-rankings-part-2-nos-42-through-13/Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[Texas Rangers 2023 midseason prospect rankings: Part 1 (Nos. 72 through 43)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4762969/2023/08/28/rangers-2023-midseason-prospect-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4762969/2023/08/28/rangers-2023-midseason-prospect-rankings/Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:34 GMT<![CDATA[Giants helped only so much by Kyle Harrison's electric, bat-missing debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4798687/2023/08/23/giants-kyle-harrison-debut-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4798687/2023/08/23/giants-kyle-harrison-debut-phillies/Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:33:01 GMTAug 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (45) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees get head start in 2024 preparation as they prioritize youth movement]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4797874/2023/08/23/yankees-head-start-2024-youth-movement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4797874/2023/08/23/yankees-head-start-2024-youth-movement/Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:32:15 GMTAug 22, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Everson Pereira (80) bats against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. The plate appearance was his major league debut and he drew a walk. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Yankees' Austin Wells could be next prospect headed to New York]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4798177/2023/08/22/yankees-austin-wells-promotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4798177/2023/08/22/yankees-austin-wells-promotion/Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:19:42 GMT<![CDATA[Dodgers place J.D. Martinez on IL, call up prospect Michael Busch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4797097/2023/08/22/dodgers-jd-martinez-il-michael-busch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4797097/2023/08/22/dodgers-jd-martinez-il-michael-busch/Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:05:20 GMTJul 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) follows through on a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[With Rule 5 pick Noah Song back, Red Sox map out plan for his development]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793656/2023/08/22/noah-song-red-sox-phillies-plan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793656/2023/08/22/noah-song-red-sox-phillies-plan/Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:01:23 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Song warms up at their baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The Phillies say pitching prospect Noah Song&#039;s transfer from active duty to Navy reserves freed him to report to the team. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)<![CDATA[What the Future Stars Series-Stack Sports collaboration will mean for amateur baseball development]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793545/2023/08/22/future-stars-series-stack-sports-collaboration/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793545/2023/08/22/future-stars-series-stack-sports-collaboration/Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:29 GMTApr 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Two buckets of baseballs sit on the field before warmup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre . Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mets launch new pitching lab, finally joining high-tech arms race: 'We're not there yet']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794889/2023/08/22/mets-pitching-lab-analytics-steve-cohen/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794889/2023/08/22/mets-pitching-lab-analytics-steve-cohen/Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:07 GMTAug 21, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Pirates promote No. 1 pick Paul Skenes to Double-A Altoona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794060/2023/08/22/pirates-paul-skenes-promoted-double-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794060/2023/08/22/pirates-paul-skenes-promoted-double-a/Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:47:48 GMTJul 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the Pirates first pick and overall number one pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, throws in the outfield before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Parker Meadows makes Tigers debut and changes complexion of Detroit’s outfield]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4795182/2023/08/21/tigers-parker-meadows-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4795182/2023/08/21/tigers-parker-meadows-debut/Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:59:34 GMTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 21: Parker Meadows #22 of the Detroit Tigers prepares to bat in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park on August 21, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees promote Everson Pereira, Oswald Peraza, per sources: What it means for New York's future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794759/2023/08/21/yankees-everson-pereira-oswald-peraza-promotions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794759/2023/08/21/yankees-everson-pereira-oswald-peraza-promotions/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:23:36 GMTDUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 26: New York Yankees DH Everson Pereira (93) at bat during the spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays on February 26, 2023, at the TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Where anticipation of Kyle Harrison's debut ranks in Giants prospect history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793612/2023/08/21/kyle-harrison-giants-debut-team-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793612/2023/08/21/kyle-harrison-giants-debut-team-history/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:28:58 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16: Kyle Harrison #35 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the third inning during the 2022 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Law: College conference realignment could carry significant consequences for baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788779/2023/08/21/college-conference-realignment-baseball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788779/2023/08/21/college-conference-realignment-baseball/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:47 GMTJun 20, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Stanford Cardinal center fielder Brock Jones (7) makes a catch against the Auburn Tigers during the third inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Giants' youth movement will take another step with Kyle Harrison's debut in Philadelphia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4791970/2023/08/20/sf-giants-kyle-harrison-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4791970/2023/08/20/sf-giants-kyle-harrison-debut/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:50:29 GMTStarting pitcher Kyle Harrison (26) of the Sacramento River Cats pitches in game two of a doubleheader against the Oklahoma City Dodgers on April 30, 2023 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (John Williamson/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Nationals promoting top prospect Dylan Crews to Double A: Reports]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4791924/2023/08/20/dylan-crews-nationals-double-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4791924/2023/08/20/dylan-crews-nationals-double-a/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:16:39 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - JULY 22, 2023: Washington Nationals first round pick Dylan Crews looks on prior to a game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on July 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Diamond Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres prospect Ethan Salas, 17, promoted to Double A after 9 High-A games: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4791838/2023/08/20/ethan-salas-padres-double-a-promotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4791838/2023/08/20/ethan-salas-padres-double-a-promotion/Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:18:59 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 11: Ethan Salas #85 of the San Diego Padres takes off his catcher&#039;s mask off after the Spring Training Game against the Chicago White Sox at Peoria Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Reds' Noelvi Marte makes his mark as a pinch runner in highly-anticipated debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4789973/2023/08/20/reds-noelvi-marte-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4789973/2023/08/20/reds-noelvi-marte-debut/Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:07:59 GMTAug 19, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) hugs pinch runner Noelvi Marte (16) in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Reds call up prospect Noelvi Marte: Where he fits into rookie-heavy infield]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4789139/2023/08/19/reds-noelvi-marte-prospect-call-up/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4789139/2023/08/19/reds-noelvi-marte-prospect-call-up/Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:02:19 GMTFeb 25, 2023; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte (68) plays a ground ball off the bat of Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jhonkensy Noel (not pictured) in the sixth inning at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK<![CDATA[Cardinals' Masyn Winn reunited with ball from first MLB hit after Pete Alonso's snafu]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788673/2023/08/19/cardinals-masyn-winn-pete-alonso-throws-ball-away/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788673/2023/08/19/cardinals-masyn-winn-pete-alonso-throws-ball-away/Sat, 19 Aug 2023 05:01:45 GMTAug 18, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) stands on deck before his first at bat in his Major League debut during the second inning of a game against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Yankees’ 4 possible ‘play the kids’ moves as prospects Everson Pereira, Oswald Peraza wait]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788681/2023/08/19/yankees-roster-options/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788681/2023/08/19/yankees-roster-options/Sat, 19 Aug 2023 04:37:05 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Jhony Brito #76 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 18, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 8-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Angels call up 2023 first-round draft pick Nolan Schanuel: Why now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4787493/2023/08/18/angels-promote-nolan-schanuel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4787493/2023/08/18/angels-promote-nolan-schanuel/Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:41:44 GMT<![CDATA[The Padres, still hoping to save their season, are considering a Jackson Merrill call-up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4786574/2023/08/18/padres-considering-jackson-merrill-call-up/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4786574/2023/08/18/padres-considering-jackson-merrill-call-up/Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:36:01 GMTMar 12, 2023; Mesa, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Jackson Merrill (77) hits against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cardinals calling up top prospect Masyn Winn: Why St. Louis is making move now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4786381/2023/08/17/cardinals-calling-up-masyn-winn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4786381/2023/08/17/cardinals-calling-up-masyn-winn/Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:28:52 GMTMar 18, 2023; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Masyn Winn (80) attempts to turn a double as Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) slides into first base in second inning. Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Phillies prospect Justin Crawford opened eyes and earned a tougher test in standout season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4783030/2023/08/17/justin-crawford-phillies-prospect-jersey-shore/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4783030/2023/08/17/justin-crawford-phillies-prospect-jersey-shore/Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:03:21 GMT<![CDATA[The Giants didn't have to call Wade Meckler up. Here's why they did]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4776938/2023/08/15/giants-wade-meckler-callup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4776938/2023/08/15/giants-wade-meckler-callup/Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:20:47 GMTAug 14, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler (53) walks to the batters box before an at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Twins notes: Roster battles between veterans and younger players, Walker Jenkins' debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4771881/2023/08/14/twins-roster-battles-walker-jenkins-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4771881/2023/08/14/twins-roster-battles-walker-jenkins-debut/Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:40 GMTAug 13, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) and catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) shake hands after a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Projecting the Tigers' 2025 roster: Does Detroit have enough pieces to contend?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4772820/2023/08/14/tigers-2025-roster-projection/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4772820/2023/08/14/tigers-2025-roster-projection/Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:12:32 GMTDETROIT, MI - MAY 4: Spencer Torkelson #20 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates a 2-0 win over the New York Mets with Riley Greene #31 at Comerica Park on May 4, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[This Week in Mets: How can Brett Baty find himself while back in Triple A?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4773859/2023/08/14/mets-brett-baty-minor-leagues-coaching/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4773859/2023/08/14/mets-brett-baty-minor-leagues-coaching/Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMTJul 16, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third basaman Brett Baty (22) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Red Sox minor-league notes: Marcelo Mayer injury update, Brainer Bonaci promotion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4771404/2023/08/12/red-sox-minor-league-marcelo-mayer-injury-brainer-bonaci-kyle-teel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4771404/2023/08/12/red-sox-minor-league-marcelo-mayer-injury-brainer-bonaci-kyle-teel/Sun, 13 Aug 2023 01:57:26 GMTST. PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 18: Boston Red Sox short stop Marcelo Mayer (85) warms up before the MLB spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays on March 18, 2023, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[This isn't Heliot Ramos' last chance with the Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4766057/2023/08/10/heliot-ramos-giants-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4766057/2023/08/10/heliot-ramos-giants-development/Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:33:21 GMTApr 9, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos (12) holds a baseball before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[For Mets, Luisangel Acuña and Drew Gilbert an important part of near future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4760498/2023/08/08/mets-luisangel-acuna-drew-gilbert-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4760498/2023/08/08/mets-luisangel-acuna-drew-gilbert-prospects/Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:17:39 GMT<![CDATA[Mets notes: Brett Baty's demotion and Starling Marte's trip back to the IL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4757701/2023/08/08/mets-mlb-brett-baty-starling-marte/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4757701/2023/08/08/mets-mlb-brett-baty-starling-marte/Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:47 GMTAug 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (22) takes batting practice against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB September roster expansion: 5 players who could make a late-season impact]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4756570/2023/08/08/september-roster-expansion-trevor-richards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4756570/2023/08/08/september-roster-expansion-trevor-richards/Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:16:07 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 06: Trevor Richards #33 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 06, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)<![CDATA[With Brandon Marsh out, Phillies will bet on Johan Rojas and chase more power elsewhere]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4754164/2023/08/06/phillies-brandon-marsh-injury-johan-rojas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4754164/2023/08/06/phillies-brandon-marsh-injury-johan-rojas/Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:05:23 GMTJul 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas (18) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB trade grades: Reds nab left-handed relief help, add Sam Moll in deal with A's]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4737781/2023/07/31/mlb-trade-grades-reds-athletics-sam-moll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4737781/2023/07/31/mlb-trade-grades-reds-athletics-sam-moll/Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:01:11 GMTJul 28, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sam Moll (60) tosses the ball as he waits to be pulled in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong promoted to Triple A: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4736687/2023/07/31/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-prospect-promotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4736687/2023/07/31/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-prospect-promotion/Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:25:03 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Pete Crow-Armstrong #25 of the Chicago Cubs runs on field during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Building a contender: Reds' deals since winter 2021 and their impact on the roster]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4724288/2023/07/26/cincinnati-reds-trade-review/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4724288/2023/07/26/cincinnati-reds-trade-review/Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:20:23 GMTCincinnati Reds&#039; Spencer Steer fields a fly ball during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)<![CDATA[Ex-minor leaguer who led push for new union is leaving players’ association]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4724185/2023/07/26/harry-marino-minor-league-union/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4724185/2023/07/26/harry-marino-minor-league-union/Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:41:03 GMTAMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 22: A general view of HODGETOWN during the game between the Amarillo Sod Poodles and the Wichita Wind Surge at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 22, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Giants hope hard-hitting prospect Marco Luciano will spark their offense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4722052/2023/07/26/san-francisco-giants-marco-luciano/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4722052/2023/07/26/san-francisco-giants-marco-luciano/Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:41:07 GMTSCOTTSDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11, 2021: Marco Luciano #7 of the Scottsdale Scorpions runs to first base against the Peoria Javelinas at Scottsdale Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Phillies observations: Top-of-the-order woes, Noah Song decision, new roster combos?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4708496/2023/07/21/phillies-observations-roster-noah-song/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4708496/2023/07/21/phillies-observations-roster-noah-song/Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:07:29 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies&#039; Trea Turner plays during a baseball game, Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)<![CDATA[Top 60 MLB prospects 2023: Keith Law's rankings has Jackson Holliday vs. Jackson Chourio]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4703833/2023/07/21/mlb-top-prospects-2023-minor-leaguers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4703833/2023/07/21/mlb-top-prospects-2023-minor-leaguers/Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Cubs draft pick Matt Shaw has a plan to get to Wrigley Field as soon as possible]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4702095/2023/07/19/matt-shaw-cubs-first-round-draft-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4702095/2023/07/19/matt-shaw-cubs-first-round-draft-pick/Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:41 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 17: Chicago Cubs first-round draft pick Matt Shaw tours Wrigley Field with family and friends on July 17, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yankees' Estevan Florial having 'monster' season in Triple A. But will he get a shot?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4701843/2023/07/19/yankees-estevan-florial-prospect-outfield/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4701843/2023/07/19/yankees-estevan-florial-prospect-outfield/Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:32 GMTTAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Estevan Florial #90 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 14, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Minors notes: Orioles' Jackson Holliday leads list of top prospects who moved up a level]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695394/2023/07/17/minor-league-promotions-jackson-holliday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695394/2023/07/17/minor-league-promotions-jackson-holliday/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:43:27 GMTAberdeen IronBirds Jackson Holliday (11) swings at a pitch during a game against the Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Twins midseason top 20 prospects: Walker Jenkins arrives, Royce Lewis departs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4683511/2023/07/17/twins-top-prospects-walker-jenkins-royce-lewis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4683511/2023/07/17/twins-top-prospects-walker-jenkins-royce-lewis/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Pirates call up Endy Rodríguez from Triple A: What he adds to Pittsburgh]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695310/2023/07/16/pirates-endy-rodriguez-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695310/2023/07/16/pirates-endy-rodriguez-debut/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:53:29 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Endy Rodriguez #5 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A's make a move toward the future with debuts of Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4692823/2023/07/15/tyler-soderstrom-zack-gelof-mlb-debuts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4692823/2023/07/15/tyler-soderstrom-zack-gelof-mlb-debuts/Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:39:30 GMTOakland Athletics&#039; Zack Gelof watches his RBI double against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)<![CDATA[A's calling up top prospects Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4691748/2023/07/14/oakland-as-prospects-tyler-soderstrom-zack-gelof/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4691748/2023/07/14/oakland-as-prospects-tyler-soderstrom-zack-gelof/Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:11:48 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Tyler Soderstrom #21 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Phillies calling up CF prospect Johan Rojas, known for his defense and speed: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4691415/2023/07/14/johan-rojas-phillies-mlb-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4691415/2023/07/14/johan-rojas-phillies-mlb-debut/Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:16:10 GMTOct 7, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas (11) plays for the Surprise Saguaros during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Yankees are shaking off questions about first-round pick’s future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4689632/2023/07/13/yankees-george-lombard-jr-draft-shortstop/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4689632/2023/07/13/yankees-george-lombard-jr-draft-shortstop/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:51:18 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; East infielder George Lombard (21) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tigers draft thoughts: How Detroit navigated its first draft under Scott Harris]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4687683/2023/07/13/tigers-draft-scott-harris/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4687683/2023/07/13/tigers-draft-scott-harris/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:55:05 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 15: Kevin McGonigle #6 of the National League Team bats during the MLB-USA Baseball High School All-American Game at Dodger Stadium on Friday, July 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[High upside arms highlight the A's Day 2 and 3 MLB Draft selections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4687234/2023/07/13/high-upside-arms-highlight-the-as-day-2-and-3-mlb-draft-selections/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4687234/2023/07/13/high-upside-arms-highlight-the-as-day-2-and-3-mlb-draft-selections/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:39:23 GMTJun 21, 2022; Omaha, NE, USA; Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies starting pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) pitches against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2023 report card: Keith Law dissects every NL team’s players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684378/2023/07/13/mlb-draft-2023-national-league-report/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684378/2023/07/13/mlb-draft-2023-national-league-report/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[Cole Foster, Maui Ahuna highlight Giants' Day 2 and 3 draft picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684946/2023/07/12/giants-2023-mlb-draft-summary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684946/2023/07/12/giants-2023-mlb-draft-summary/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:38:59 GMTJun 17, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Tennessee Volunteers shortstop Maui Ahuna (2) throws against the LSU Tigers during the fifth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA['We're betting on these really good athletes:' The Red Sox draft, pick-by-pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684639/2023/07/12/red-sox-draft-wrapup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684639/2023/07/12/red-sox-draft-wrapup/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:17:27 GMTDraft prospect Nazzan Zanetello participates in the MLB baseball draft combine, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)<![CDATA[Why the Phillies took big swings on Aidan Miller and prep hitters at top of draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684518/2023/07/12/phillies-draft-aidan-miller-devin-saltiban-tayshaun-walton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684518/2023/07/12/phillies-draft-aidan-miller-devin-saltiban-tayshaun-walton/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:02:49 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 18: Aiden Miller poses for a photo before the High School Home Run Derby finals during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium on Monday, July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2023 report card: Keith Law dissects every AL team’s players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4681470/2023/07/12/mlb-draft-2023-american-league-report/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4681470/2023/07/12/mlb-draft-2023-american-league-report/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[Mets draft takeaways: New York stocks up on pitching talent, shortstops]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684677/2023/07/11/mets-mlb-draft-takeaways-pitchers-shortstops/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4684677/2023/07/11/mets-mlb-draft-takeaways-pitchers-shortstops/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:57:09 GMTOklahoma State&#039;s Nolan McLean during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)<![CDATA[Cardinals passed on Chase Davis in 2020, now he's their first-round pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678150/2023/07/11/cardinals-mlb-draft-chase-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678150/2023/07/11/cardinals-mlb-draft-chase-davis/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:47 GMTArizona batter Chase Davis (5) against TCU during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)<![CDATA[Years-long relationship led Red Sox to Kyle Teel, their catcher of the future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4681238/2023/07/11/kyle-teel-red-sox-catcher-of-the-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4681238/2023/07/11/kyle-teel-red-sox-catcher-of-the-future/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:10:31 GMTVirginia catcher Kyle Teel (3) goes up to bat during an NCAA baseball game on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)<![CDATA[MLB Draft notes: Myles Naylor's alternate training site, Kevin Sim's power, more two-way players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4681291/2023/07/10/mlb-draft-notes-myles-naylor-kevin-sim/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4681291/2023/07/10/mlb-draft-notes-myles-naylor-kevin-sim/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:17:03 GMTDraft prospect Myles Naylor participates in the MLB baseball draft combine, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)<![CDATA[Giants go for upside on Day 1 of the 2023 MLB Draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678561/2023/07/10/san-francisco-giants-mlb-draft-2023-day-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678561/2023/07/10/san-francisco-giants-mlb-draft-2023-day-1/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:18:48 GMT<![CDATA[The Guardians' draft day stories: Soft-serve ice cream, HGTV and playing pepper]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677415/2023/07/10/cleveland-guardians-mlb-draft-stories/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677415/2023/07/10/cleveland-guardians-mlb-draft-stories/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:05:10 GMTFILE - In this Jan. 13, 2015, file photo Stanford pitcher Cal Quantrill throws during a workout in Stanford, Calif. Stanford ace and projected first-round draft pick Cal Quantrill just hit the one-year mark from his Tommy John elbow surgery and hopes to be facing live hitting within a couple of weeks and perhaps get into games sometime later next month. The most encouraging sign that his comeback is on track: The junior right-hander is pain free after each bullpen he throws. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2023: Analysis of every first-round pick from Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677888/2023/07/10/mlb-draft-2023-analysis-first-round-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677888/2023/07/10/mlb-draft-2023-analysis-first-round-law/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:32 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 09: Harold Reynolds talks to the MLB draft prospects before the 2023 MLB Draft at Lumen Field on July 09, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres draft Dillon Head, add to what they feel is an underrated (and marketable) system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678434/2023/07/10/padres-draft-dillon-head/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678434/2023/07/10/padres-draft-dillon-head/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:08:38 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West outfielder Dillon Head (1) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cubs draft Matt Shaw, another first-rounder they see making the jump to Wrigley Field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678630/2023/07/10/cubs-draft-matt-shaw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678630/2023/07/10/cubs-draft-matt-shaw/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:11:38 GMTMaryland&#039;s Matt Shaw (6) runs the bases during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)<![CDATA[Astros bring Humble's Brice Matthews home with No. 28 overall pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678554/2023/07/10/astros-brice-matthews-local-draft-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678554/2023/07/10/astros-brice-matthews-local-draft-pick/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:03:14 GMTNebraska Cornhuskers shortstop Brice Matthews (14) at bat during the NCAA baseball game against the Michigan Wolverines on April 8, 2023 at Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Andrew Woolley/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Dodgers opt for speed, extreme power with Day 1 draft picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678613/2023/07/10/dodgers-draft-kendall-george-jake-gelof/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678613/2023/07/10/dodgers-draft-kendall-george-jake-gelof/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:56:09 GMTJun 20, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Virginia Cavaliers infielder Jake Gelof (22) drives in a run with a base hit in the seventh inning against the Tennessee Volunteers at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Catcher Kyle Teel falls to Red Sox in draft, and immediately tops depth chart]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678499/2023/07/10/catcher-kyle-teel-draft-red-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678499/2023/07/10/catcher-kyle-teel-draft-red-sox/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:30:41 GMTKyle Teel (3) of the Virginia Cavaliers jogs off the field during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Doak Field at Dail Park on March 16, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Brian Westerholt/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Reds nab pitchers Rhett Lowder, Ty Floyd from college titans Wake Forest, LSU]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678556/2023/07/10/reds-draft-lowder-floyd-lsu-wake-forest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678556/2023/07/10/reds-draft-lowder-floyd-lsu-wake-forest/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:59:29 GMTWake Forest&#039;s Rhett Lowder (4) pitches during an NCAA baseball game on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)<![CDATA[The Angels have aggressively called up draft picks. Will first-rounder Nolan Schanuel follow?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678234/2023/07/09/angels-first-round-pick-nolan-schanuel/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678234/2023/07/09/angels-first-round-pick-nolan-schanuel/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:56:12 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 09: A general view of the stage as the Los Angeles Angels select Nolan Schanuel in the first round during the MLB Draft presented by Nike at Lumen Field on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Blue Jays see potential for more power in first-round draft pick Arjun Nimmala]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678280/2023/07/09/blue-jays-arjun-nimmala/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678280/2023/07/09/blue-jays-arjun-nimmala/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:37:34 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; East infielder Arjun Nimmala (22) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2023: LSU's Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews become first pair of teammates to go 1-2 in draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677620/2023/07/09/mlb-draft-picks-results/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677620/2023/07/09/mlb-draft-picks-results/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:20:59 GMTHOOVER, AL - MAY 25: LSU Tigers pitcher Paul Skenes (20) during the 2023 SEC Baseball Tournament game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the LSU Tigers on May 25, 2023 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Futures Game superlatives: Bowden's takeaways from a day filled with future stars]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677240/2023/07/09/mlb-futures-game-prospect-superlatives/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4677240/2023/07/09/mlb-futures-game-prospect-superlatives/Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:40:45 GMTSEATTLE, WA - JULY 08: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals looks on during batting practice before the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five players to watch in the 2023 MLB Futures Game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4674218/2023/07/07/mlb-futures-game-2023-players-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4674218/2023/07/07/mlb-futures-game-2023-players-to-watch/Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:30:00 GMTMar 17, 2023; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Colt Keith (81) hits a home run against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Phillies keep a lid on prospects Andrew Painter, Noah Song, who remain intriguing for 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4672480/2023/07/07/phillies-andrew-painter-noah-song/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4672480/2023/07/07/phillies-andrew-painter-noah-song/Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:13:38 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies&#039; pitcher Andrew Painter, delivers in the first inning during a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)<![CDATA[Tigers MLB Draft intel: Detroit could be in position to get an elite college bat]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671580/2023/07/07/detroit-tigers-2023-mlb-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671580/2023/07/07/detroit-tigers-2023-mlb-draft/Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:54 GMTJun 17, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; LSU Tigers center fielder Dylan Crews (3) hits a single against the Tennessee Volunteers during the third inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mets 2023 MLB Draft preview: Can New York capitalize on a deep class?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671995/2023/07/07/mets-2023-mlb-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671995/2023/07/07/mets-2023-mlb-draft/Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:36 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; East infielder George Lombard (21) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 4.2: What I'm hearing about the first 32 picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671798/2023/07/07/mlb-mock-draft-langford-pirates-crews-clark/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671798/2023/07/07/mlb-mock-draft-langford-pirates-crews-clark/Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[The Giants shouldn't trade Joey Bart just to trade him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671421/2023/07/06/joey-bart-giants-trade-value/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671421/2023/07/06/joey-bart-giants-trade-value/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:01:18 GMTApr 19, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (21) throws out New York Mets shortstop Luis Guillorme (13) (not pictured) making a sacrifice bunt during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Draft spotlight: Arjun Nimmala, a powerful hitter in a wiry frame]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671669/2023/07/06/mlb-draft-spotlight-arjun-nimmala/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4671669/2023/07/06/mlb-draft-spotlight-arjun-nimmala/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:21:18 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Futures Game 2023 primer: The 15 hitters Jim Bowden is most excited to scout]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4669327/2023/07/06/mlb-futures-game-2023-hitters/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4669327/2023/07/06/mlb-futures-game-2023-hitters/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:58:36 GMTAberdeen IronBirds Jackson Holliday (11) swings at a pitch during a game against the Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[San Francisco Giants 2023 MLB Draft preview: Is it position player or bust?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4669277/2023/07/06/san-francisco-giants-2023-mlb-draft-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4669277/2023/07/06/san-francisco-giants-2023-mlb-draft-preview/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:19 GMTSECAUCUS, NJ - JUNE 10: Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. announces the 13th pick of the 2020 MLB Draft is Patrick Bailey by the San Francisco Giants during the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft at MLB Network on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2023 prospects to watch for outside of Keith Law’s top 100]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4649700/2023/07/06/mlb-draft-2023-prospects-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4649700/2023/07/06/mlb-draft-2023-prospects-watch/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:49:01 GMTHOOVER, AL - MAY 28: Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies pitcher Nathan Dettmer (35) during the 2023 SEC Baseball Tournament Championship game between the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies and the Vanderbilt Commodores on May 28, 2023 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Top 100 prospects for MLB Draft 2023: Keith Law's final ranking keeps Dylan Crews at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4584350/2023/07/06/mlb-draft-ranking-prospects-2023-crews-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4584350/2023/07/06/mlb-draft-ranking-prospects-2023-crews-law/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:40:35 GMT<![CDATA[Oakland A's 2023 MLB Draft preview: Will they stick with bats or go with a pitcher?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4668593/2023/07/05/oakland-athletics-2023-mlb-draft-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4668593/2023/07/05/oakland-athletics-2023-mlb-draft-preview/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:57:56 GMTMLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the Oakland Athletics first round pick during the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)<![CDATA[Twins' draft options with the No. 5 pick: Why the 'consensus' isn't locked in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4662234/2023/07/05/minnesota-twins-mlb-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4662234/2023/07/05/minnesota-twins-mlb-draft/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:50 GMTJun 21, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Florida Gators center fielder Wyatt Langford (36) slides to second against the TCU Horned Frogs during the fifth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Red Sox putting their faith in new scouting boss Devin Pearson as draft nears]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4666483/2023/07/05/mlb-draft-devin-pearson-red-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4666483/2023/07/05/mlb-draft-devin-pearson-red-sox/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:03:18 GMT<![CDATA[Dynamic duos: College teammates selected among the top-10 picks in the MLB Draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4666470/2023/07/05/mlb-draft-college-teammates-top-10-picks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4666470/2023/07/05/mlb-draft-college-teammates-top-10-picks/Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:11 GMTLSU Tigers outfielder Dylan Crews and pitcher Paul Skenes (20) pose for a photo on May 23, 2023 at Jerry D. Young Memorial Field in Birmingham, Alabama. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[A beginners' guide to MLB Draft 2023: No. 1 pick, draft order and FAQ]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4654265/2023/06/30/mlb-draft-2023-faq/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4654265/2023/06/30/mlb-draft-2023-faq/Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:06:50 GMTJul 17, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball speaks at the MLB draft stage at XBox Plaza at LA Live. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Live Q&A: Keith Law on the 2023 MLB Draft and his latest mock draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4649992/2023/06/29/keith-law-mlb-draft-mock-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4649992/2023/06/29/keith-law-mlb-draft-mock-questions/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:20:43 GMT<![CDATA[Korey Lee could be a 'catcher of the future.' But will that be in Houston?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4650153/2023/06/29/korey-lee-houston-future-trades/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4650153/2023/06/29/korey-lee-houston-future-trades/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:09:33 GMTFeb 18, 2023; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros catcher Korey Lee (11) during spring training workouts. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 3.0: Paul Skenes to the Pirates at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4646310/2023/06/29/mlb-mock-draft-paul-skenes-pirates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4646310/2023/06/29/mlb-mock-draft-paul-skenes-pirates/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[Tigers prospect Colt Keith knocking loudly on Detroit’s door]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4642752/2023/06/29/tigers-prospect-colt-keith-minors/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4642752/2023/06/29/tigers-prospect-colt-keith-minors/Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:02 GMTOct 22, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith plays for the Salt River Rafters during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2022 MLB Draft in review: Where are the top 30 picks now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4645991/2023/06/28/2022-mlb-draft-first-round-progress/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4645991/2023/06/28/2022-mlb-draft-first-round-progress/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:25 GMTMay 6, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) during the game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Astros prospect Spencer Arrighetti's return to power basics put him on MLB radar]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639366/2023/06/27/astros-prospect-spencer-arrighetti-promotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639366/2023/06/27/astros-prospect-spencer-arrighetti-promotion/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:10:11 GMTAsheville Tourists starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (26) delivers a pitch during a game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field on July 2, 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[The making of Gavin Williams, the Cleveland Guardians' latest pitching development triumph]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4641863/2023/06/27/gavin-williams-guardians-pitching-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4641863/2023/06/27/gavin-williams-guardians-pitching-development/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:03 GMTJun 21, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (63) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Kawakami: A new generation is changing the Giants, one rookie at a time]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639216/2023/06/26/giants-rookies-patrick-bailey-blake-sabol/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639216/2023/06/26/giants-rookies-patrick-bailey-blake-sabol/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:44:32 GMTPatrick Bailey<![CDATA[10 Rangers prospects who have boosted their trade value — at just the right time]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4629909/2023/06/26/rangers-prospects-trade-value/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4629909/2023/06/26/rangers-prospects-trade-value/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:15:51 GMT<![CDATA[Why Astros top prospect Drew Gilbert's struggles could be just what he needed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4637388/2023/06/26/astros-prospect-drew-gilbert-struggles/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4637388/2023/06/26/astros-prospect-drew-gilbert-struggles/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:10:07 GMTFeb 19, 2023; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros outfield prospect Drew Gilbert signs autographs during spring training workouts at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Law: Orioles' Jackson Holliday might be the best prospect in the minors]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639815/2023/06/26/prospects-orioles-jackson-holliday-brewers-chourio/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639815/2023/06/26/prospects-orioles-jackson-holliday-brewers-chourio/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:19 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 27: 2022 Baltimore Orioles first round pick, and Number 1 overall selection of the 2022 First-Year Player Draft, Jackson Holliday takes batting practice before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 27, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Emmet Sheehan is just the first of a dominant Dodgers' Double-A rotation to reach majors]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4632937/2023/06/22/dodgers-emmet-sheehan-rotation-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4632937/2023/06/22/dodgers-emmet-sheehan-rotation-prospects/Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:17:21 GMTJun 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) pitches in the first inning as he makes his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Cubs see Miguel Amaya as the real deal — a huge development for right now and the future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4622501/2023/06/20/cubs-miguel-amaya-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4622501/2023/06/20/cubs-miguel-amaya-development/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:27 GMTJun 18, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (6) gestures after tagging out Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (not pictured) at home plate during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Know Bo: What to expect from Bo Naylor, the Guardians' new catcher]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4621127/2023/06/20/bo-naylor-guardians-catcher/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4621127/2023/06/20/bo-naylor-guardians-catcher/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:05:50 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 18: Bo Naylor #23 of the Cleveland Guardians bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the game at Chase Field on June 18, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Guardians defeated the Diamondbacks 12-3. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Keith Law's 2023 MLB Mock Draft 2.0: First round changes as intel increases closer to draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620994/2023/06/20/mlb-mock-draft-first-round-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620994/2023/06/20/mlb-mock-draft-first-round-changes/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:52 GMT<![CDATA[Pirates to call up top prospect Henry Davis, per source: What he adds to Pittsburgh]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620718/2023/06/18/pittsburgh-pirates-henry-davis-promotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620718/2023/06/18/pittsburgh-pirates-henry-davis-promotion/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:45:36 GMTNumber one overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in last weeks Major League baseball draft, Henry Davis, center, leans on the batting cage while taking batting practice at PNC Park before a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 18, 2021. The Pirates signed the 21-year-old catcher on Sunday, a week removed from taking him with the first overall pick ins the draft. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)<![CDATA[Paul Skenes' high school coach on the LSU star's success: 'I'm not surprised']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4613128/2023/06/16/paul-skenes-lsu-el-toro-hs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4613128/2023/06/16/paul-skenes-lsu-el-toro-hs/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:05:11 GMTLSU pitcher Paul Skenes (20) tips his hat to the crowd during an NCAA baseball game on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)<![CDATA[Wyatt Langford's high school coach on Florida star's work ethic: 'Always ... one step ahead of everybody else']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4613543/2023/06/16/wyatt-langford-florida-trenton-hs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4613543/2023/06/16/wyatt-langford-florida-trenton-hs/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:00:44 GMTHOOVER, AL - MAY 27: Florida Gators utility Wyatt Langford (36) celebrates his first inning double during the 2023 SEC Baseball Tournament game between the Florida Gators and the Vanderbilt Commodores on May 27, 2023 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Orioles' Jordan Westburg focuses on his game, not a call-up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4615167/2023/06/16/orioles-jordan-westburg-progress/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4615167/2023/06/16/orioles-jordan-westburg-progress/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:00:41 GMTNorfolk Tides Jordan Westburg (26) running the bases during an MiLB International League baseball game against the Memphis Redbirds on May 24, 2023 at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Kyle Teel's high school coach on the Virginia catcher's prowess: 'The kid's gonna play in the big leagues one day']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4613138/2023/06/16/kyle-teel-virigina-mahwah-hs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4613138/2023/06/16/kyle-teel-virigina-mahwah-hs/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:00:23 GMTVirginia catcher Kyle Teel (3) goes up to bat during an NCAA baseball game on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)<![CDATA[Dylan Crews' high school coach on the LSU star: 'What you see is what you get']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4610907/2023/06/16/dylan-crews-lsu-lake-mary-high/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4610907/2023/06/16/dylan-crews-lsu-lake-mary-high/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:00:08 GMTJune 11, 2023: LSU&#039;s Dylan Crews (3) celebrates at second base after hitting a double during NCAA Baseball Super Regional Game 2 action between the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the LSU Tigers at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, LA. Jonathan Mailhes/CSM(Credit Image: © Jonathan Mailhes/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Myriad O's Thoughts: Grayson Rodriguez's year; Colton Cowser's character; a goodbye]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4614446/2023/06/15/orioles-notes-grayson-rodriguez-colton-cowser/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4614446/2023/06/15/orioles-notes-grayson-rodriguez-colton-cowser/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:52:07 GMTApr 5, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[‘Bull Durham’ turns 35: Revisiting the most famous mound visit in baseball movie history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4604512/2023/06/15/bull-durham-35th-anniversary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4604512/2023/06/15/bull-durham-35th-anniversary/Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[The Giants' Luis Matos has arrived, and it's OK to be unreasonably excited]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4610393/2023/06/14/luis-matos-giants-expectations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4610393/2023/06/14/luis-matos-giants-expectations/Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:37:15 GMTSan Francisco Giants&#039; Luis Matos signs an autograph at the end of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, March 26, 2023. San Francisco won the game 9-5. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)<![CDATA[Law: 15 MLB Draft prospects in the College World Series and what scouts are watching]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4604530/2023/06/13/college-world-series-mlb-draft-prospects-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4604530/2023/06/13/college-world-series-mlb-draft-prospects-2023/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:30:54 GMTBATON ROUGE, LA- MARCH 30: LSU Tigers outfielder Dylan Crews (3) hits a pitch during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Alex Box Stadium, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 30, 2023. (Photo by John Korduner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft standouts: Jim Bowden ranks top 25 prospects in deep 2023 class]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4593526/2023/06/09/mlb-draft-top-25-prospects-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4593526/2023/06/09/mlb-draft-top-25-prospects-2023/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:20:20 GMT<![CDATA[Giants prospect Luis Matos hitting up a storm at Triple-A Sacramento]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4591398/2023/06/08/giants-prospect-luis-matos-sacramento/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4591398/2023/06/08/giants-prospect-luis-matos-sacramento/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:02 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Luis Matos #78 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during the MLB photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sean Burke and the state of White Sox pitching depth at Triple-A Charlotte]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4586153/2023/06/08/sean-burke-white-sox-pitching-depth/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4586153/2023/06/08/sean-burke-white-sox-pitching-depth/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:22 GMTBirmingham Barons starting pitcher Sean Burke (46) in action against the Tennessee Smokies at Smokies Stadium on June 5, 2022, in Kodak, Tennessee. (Danny Parker/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Orioles OF prospect Heston Kjerstad is ready for Triple A, a symbolic milestone]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4591290/2023/06/07/orioles-prospect-heston-kjerstad-triple-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4591290/2023/06/07/orioles-prospect-heston-kjerstad-triple-a/Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:30:35 GMTBaltimore Orioles Heston Kjerstad (75) hits a single during a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 1, 2023 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[How the Dodgers' Jonny DeLuca shot up to the big leagues: 'It just happens so quick']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4584357/2023/06/06/dodgers-jonny-deluca-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4584357/2023/06/06/dodgers-jonny-deluca-debut/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:44:48 GMTJonny DeLuca (77) of the Oklahoma City Dodgers runs to first base after hitting the ball in the game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on May 17, 2023 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (John Williamson/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Reds call up top prospect Elly De La Cruz: What to know about the 5-tool shortstop]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4586221/2023/06/06/elly-de-la-cruz-reds-prospect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4586221/2023/06/06/elly-de-la-cruz-reds-prospect/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:37:34 GMTGOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 23: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds sprints to second base during a spring training workout at Goodyear Ballpark on February 23, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pirates minor-league report: Jared Jones excelling with more aggressive mindset]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4578148/2023/06/06/pirates-minor-league-jared-jones-matt-gorski/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4578148/2023/06/06/pirates-minor-league-jared-jones-matt-gorski/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:53:47 GMT<![CDATA[Two catchers, one job: What are Pirates' plans for Henry Davis, Endy Rodríguez?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4581688/2023/06/05/pirates-catchers-henry-davis-endy-rodriguez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4581688/2023/06/05/pirates-catchers-henry-davis-endy-rodriguez/Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:35:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reds call up pitching prospect Andrew Abbott, push back Hunter Greene's (hip) next start]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4579313/2023/06/04/andrew-abbott-hunter-greene-reds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4579313/2023/06/04/andrew-abbott-hunter-greene-reds/Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:05:58 GMTFeb 21, 2023; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (89) poses for a photo at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mariners prospect Bryan Woo to make MLB debut Saturday: What to expect from top pitching prospect]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4576419/2023/06/02/mariners-bryan-woo-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4576419/2023/06/02/mariners-bryan-woo-debut/Fri, 02 Jun 2023 22:34:53 GMTMariners Bryan Woo<![CDATA[How the Giants' current rookie wave compares to the waves of the past]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4568137/2023/06/01/history-san-francisco-giants-rookie-classes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4568137/2023/06/01/history-san-francisco-giants-rookie-classes/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:30:31 GMTSan Francisco Giants&#039; Patrick Bailey, front right, celebrates after hitting a two-run home run that also scored Casey Schmitt (6) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in San Francisco, Monday, May 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[Meet Paul Skenes, a top MLB Draft prospect whose path to LSU was never clear-cut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4569103/2023/06/01/lsu-baseball-paul-skenes-cws/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4569103/2023/06/01/lsu-baseball-paul-skenes-cws/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:01:12 GMTBATON ROUGE, LA- MARCH 30: LSU Tigers right handed pitcher Paul Skenes (20) throws a pitch during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Alex Box Stadium, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 30, 2023. (Photo by John Korduner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)<![CDATA[If Alec Bohm heads to injured list, how will Phillies replace him at first base?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4569916/2023/05/31/alec-bohm-injury-phillies-first-base/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4569916/2023/05/31/alec-bohm-injury-phillies-first-base/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:31:23 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm (28) warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)<![CDATA[Can the Dodgers teach Maddux Bruns — or any pitcher — how to throw strikes?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4566680/2023/05/31/dodgers-maddux-bruns-strike-throwing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4566680/2023/05/31/dodgers-maddux-bruns-strike-throwing/Wed, 31 May 2023 14:28:55 GMTGreat Lakes Loons pitcher Maddux Bruns (24) during an MiLB Midwest League baseball game against the Peoria Chiefs on May 28, 2023 at Dozer Park in Peoria, Illinois. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Law: How does Yankees prospect Spencer Jones compare to Aaron Judge?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4563850/2023/05/31/yankees-prospect-spencer-jones-judge-comparison/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4563850/2023/05/31/yankees-prospect-spencer-jones-judge-comparison/Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:11 GMTST. PETERSBURG, FL - FEBRUARY 28: New York Yankees Infielder Trey Sweeney (89) and outfielder Spencer Jones (50) watch the game from the top step during the MLB Spring Training game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays on February 28, 2023 at The Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Scuffling Braves call up 20-year-old top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to help bullpen]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4566593/2023/05/31/braves-prospect-aj-smith-shawver/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4566593/2023/05/31/braves-prospect-aj-smith-shawver/Wed, 31 May 2023 07:15:30 GMTPhoto by Matthew Grimes<![CDATA[MLB prospect intel: Scouts on Tink Hence, Jett Williams and more minors info]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4561522/2023/05/30/mlb-prospects-tink-hence-jett-williams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4561522/2023/05/30/mlb-prospects-tink-hence-jett-williams/Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:47 GMTPeoria Chiefs starting pitcher Tink Hence (7) delivers a pitch during a Midwest League game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on April 13, 2023 at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. (Brad Krause/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Pirates need a spark after a moribund May. Could call-ups be the solution?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4561548/2023/05/30/pirates-slump-prospect-callups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4561548/2023/05/30/pirates-slump-prospect-callups/Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:32 GMTMay 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington talks on the phone in the dugout before the game against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer promoted to Double A after blistering May]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4560515/2023/05/29/marcelo-mayer-red-sox-top-prospect-promoted/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4560515/2023/05/29/marcelo-mayer-red-sox-top-prospect-promoted/Mon, 29 May 2023 12:40:59 GMTGreenville Drive Marcelo Mayer (7) leads off first base during a game against the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field on May 7, 2023 Asheville, North Carolina. (Tony Farlow/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Why the Yankees are high on Will Warren, and more top pitching prospect notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4550794/2023/05/25/yankees-will-warren-top-pitching-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4550794/2023/05/25/yankees-will-warren-top-pitching-prospects/Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:28 GMTNew York Yankees pitcher Will Warren (24) during a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on February 26, 2023 at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Why Luis Matos may be the prospect the Giants were looking for in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4545476/2023/05/24/luis-matos-giants-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4545476/2023/05/24/luis-matos-giants-development/Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:08 GMTMar 26, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos (78) slides during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Armed with data, Red Sox putting prospects in tough situations to make them grow]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4546565/2023/05/24/red-sox-prospect-system-overhaul/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4546565/2023/05/24/red-sox-prospect-system-overhaul/Wed, 24 May 2023 09:10:42 GMTWORCESTER, MA - MAY 18: Worcester Red Sox LHP Shane Drohan (15) warms up in the bullpen before making his AAA debut during a AAA MiLB game between the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Worcester Red Sox on May 18, 2023, at Polar Park in Worcester, MA. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[Keith Law's first 2023 MLB Mock Draft sends Dylan Crews to the Pirates at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4539593/2023/05/24/mlb-mock-draft-dylan-crews-pirates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4539593/2023/05/24/mlb-mock-draft-dylan-crews-pirates/Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[MLB prospect notes: Dalton Rushing and a trip to see Tigers and Dodgers players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4546806/2023/05/24/mlb-prospect-notes-dalton-rushing-dodgers-tigers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4546806/2023/05/24/mlb-prospect-notes-dalton-rushing-dodgers-tigers/Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:29 GMTGreat Lakes Loons Dalton Rushing (33) on deck during a Midwest League baseball game against the Lake County Captains on September 13, 2022 at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Three talented prospects have Cubs system finally flush with pitching talent]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4542365/2023/05/23/cubs-three-talented-pitching-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4542365/2023/05/23/cubs-three-talented-pitching-prospects/Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:45 GMTChicago Cubs&#039; Ben Brown throws during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)<![CDATA[Pirates minor-league report: What Liover Peguero must do to get a promotion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4541896/2023/05/23/pirates-prospect-liover-peguero/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4541896/2023/05/23/pirates-prospect-liover-peguero/Tue, 23 May 2023 09:02:55 GMT<![CDATA[MLB prospect intel: Scouts on Jonatan Clase, Jairo Iriarte and more minors info]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4541675/2023/05/23/mlb-prospect-intel-scouts-on-jonatan-clase-jairo-iriarte-and-more-minors-info/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4541675/2023/05/23/mlb-prospect-intel-scouts-on-jonatan-clase-jairo-iriarte-and-more-minors-info/Tue, 23 May 2023 09:00:40 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 23, 2023: Jonatan Clase #85 of the Seattle Mariners runs toward second base during a minor league spring training game against the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 23, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Necessity means Dodgers' future rotation arrives early: Bobby Miller to make debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4539085/2023/05/21/dodgers-bobby-miller-called-up-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4539085/2023/05/21/dodgers-bobby-miller-called-up-debut/Sun, 21 May 2023 19:14:48 GMTFeb 18, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (95) practices drills during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Dodgers planning to call up RHP Bobby Miller to start Tuesday vs. Braves: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4538763/2023/05/21/dodgers-bobby-miller-call-up/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4538763/2023/05/21/dodgers-bobby-miller-call-up/Sun, 21 May 2023 16:25:14 GMTApr 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (92) delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Is Brett Harris the A's future at third base? 'He's kind of bought into how good he truly is']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4535816/2023/05/21/brett-harris-oakland-athletics-third-base/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4535816/2023/05/21/brett-harris-oakland-athletics-third-base/Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Guardians' messy catching situation puts focus on the broken bridge to Bo Naylor]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4530179/2023/05/19/guardians-catchers-bo-naylor-zunino/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4530179/2023/05/19/guardians-catchers-bo-naylor-zunino/Fri, 19 May 2023 15:27:00 GMTCleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor reaches out to catch a pitch during the first day of spring training baseball workouts for Guardians pitchers and catchers in Goodyear, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)<![CDATA[Cubs prospects Owen Caissie, Pete Crow-Armstrong are well on their way in minors]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4532702/2023/05/19/cubs-prospects-owen-caissie-pete-crow-armstrong/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4532702/2023/05/19/cubs-prospects-owen-caissie-pete-crow-armstrong/Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:05 GMTOct 26, 2022; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie plays for the Mesa Solar Sox during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Keith Law's prospect report: Scouting the Brewers, Pirates and Phillies]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4531405/2023/05/19/mlb-prospects-brewers-pirates-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4531405/2023/05/19/mlb-prospects-brewers-pirates-phillies/Fri, 19 May 2023 09:00:29 GMTApr 12, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates equipment in the dugout against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Law: Max Clark is good enough to be the No. 1 MLB Draft pick ... but maybe not this year]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4533111/2023/05/19/mlb-draft-prospect-max-clark-top-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4533111/2023/05/19/mlb-draft-prospect-max-clark-top-pick/Fri, 19 May 2023 09:00:23 GMTMax Clark Team USA<![CDATA[Giants president Farhan Zaidi on player development, draft strategy, roster diversity]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4532684/2023/05/18/giants-president-farhan-zaidi-roster-construction-draft-strategy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4532684/2023/05/18/giants-president-farhan-zaidi-roster-construction-draft-strategy/Thu, 18 May 2023 21:10:05 GMTSan Francisco Giants shortstop Casey Schmitt throws to first base for the out on Washington Nationals&#039; Stone Garrett during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)<![CDATA[White Sox first-rounder Noah Schultz nears debut, as Colson Montgomery, Bryan Ramos rehab]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4532345/2023/05/18/prospects-noah-schultz-colson-montgomery-white-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4532345/2023/05/18/prospects-noah-schultz-colson-montgomery-white-sox/Thu, 18 May 2023 20:06:04 GMTNoah Schultz (33) of Oswego East High School in Aurora, Illinois during the Perfect Game National Showcase on July 16, 2021 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[MLB front office intel: 27 prospect names you don't know but should]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4528412/2023/05/18/mlb-prospects-mets-yankees-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4528412/2023/05/18/mlb-prospects-mets-yankees-braves/Thu, 18 May 2023 17:57:36 GMT<![CDATA[Mets minors update: Can Gary Sánchez help? How far are Ronny Mauricio, Mike Vasil?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4531565/2023/05/18/mets-gary-sanchez-ronny-mauricio-mike-vasil/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4531565/2023/05/18/mets-gary-sanchez-ronny-mauricio-mike-vasil/Thu, 18 May 2023 16:00:26 GMTMar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (60) rounds third base following his home run during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mariners' first-rounder Cole Young already ahead of the game: ‘He's always under control']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4529047/2023/05/18/mariners-cole-young-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4529047/2023/05/18/mariners-cole-young-development/Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[Phillies prospect Orion Kerkering: plus slider, triple-digit fastball, and a fast-riser?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4526693/2023/05/17/orion-kerkering-phillies-prospect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4526693/2023/05/17/orion-kerkering-phillies-prospect/Wed, 17 May 2023 09:05:08 GMT<![CDATA[Pirates minor league report: Inside lefty Michael Kennedy's development at Pirate City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4521826/2023/05/16/pirates-prospects-michael-kennedy-minor-leagues/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4521826/2023/05/16/pirates-prospects-michael-kennedy-minor-leagues/Tue, 16 May 2023 09:04:29 GMT<![CDATA[MLB prospect intel: Scouts on Henry Davis, Evan Carter and other news and notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4521752/2023/05/16/milb-scouting-reports-news-henry-davis-evan-carter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4521752/2023/05/16/milb-scouting-reports-news-henry-davis-evan-carter/Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:34 GMTAltoona Curve catcher Henry Davis (12) smiles during an Eastern League baseball game against the Somerset Patriots on May 10, 2022 at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona, Pennsylvania. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Reds prospect Matt McLain debuts and Cincinnati gets glimpse of future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522551/2023/05/16/reds-prospect-matt-mclain-debuts-rockies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522551/2023/05/16/reds-prospect-matt-mclain-debuts-rockies/Tue, 16 May 2023 05:55:10 GMTDENVER, CO - MAY 15: Matt McLain #9 of the Cincinnati Reds slides in to score as Austin Wynns #16 of the Colorado Rockies receives the baseball during the third inning at Coors Field on May 15, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. McLain is making his Major League debut. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson, once the little brother, is now a hitting savant]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4514376/2023/05/15/termarr-johnson-pirates-brothers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4514376/2023/05/15/termarr-johnson-pirates-brothers/Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:32 GMTBradenton Marauders Termarr Johnson (2) smiles after getting his first Single-A hit during a Florida State League baseball game against the Dunedin Blue Jays on August 24, 2022 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Cubs' Ben Brown is quickly emerging as the pitching prospect they've been waiting for]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4514373/2023/05/14/ben-brown-cubs-pitching-prospect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4514373/2023/05/14/ben-brown-cubs-pitching-prospect/Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:58 GMTChicago Cubs&#039; Ben Brown throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)<![CDATA[Henry Davis is crushing the ball at Double A, putting pressure on Pirates' plan]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4517288/2023/05/14/henry-davis-pirates-2023-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4517288/2023/05/14/henry-davis-pirates-2023-season/Sun, 14 May 2023 09:02:22 GMT<![CDATA[For Lianne Palacios and her family of baseball players, the sport is a labor of love]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4510447/2023/05/14/josh-richie-palacios-family-baseball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4510447/2023/05/14/josh-richie-palacios-family-baseball/Sun, 14 May 2023 09:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[Elly De La Cruz is setting records in the minors. When will Reds prospect reach MLB?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4508348/2023/05/11/reds-minor-leaguers-mlb-timelines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4508348/2023/05/11/reds-minor-leaguers-mlb-timelines/Thu, 11 May 2023 09:05:43 GMTGOODYEAR, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds flies out in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 10, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[From Eury Perez to Drew Gilbert, prospects to watch for redraft and dynasty leagues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4506132/2023/05/10/from-eury-perez-to-drew-gilbert-prospects-to-watch-for-redraft-and-dynasty-leagues/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4506132/2023/05/10/from-eury-perez-to-drew-gilbert-prospects-to-watch-for-redraft-and-dynasty-leagues/Wed, 10 May 2023 14:46:41 GMTMar 17, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Perez (76) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Casey Schmitt homers for Giants in MLB debut: 'It's surreal. It's amazing']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4505204/2023/05/10/casey-schmitt-giants-mlb-debut-home-run/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4505204/2023/05/10/casey-schmitt-giants-mlb-debut-home-run/Wed, 10 May 2023 10:16:02 GMTMay 9, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants short stop Casey Schmitt (6) hits a home run during the fourth inning in his major league debut against the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[With recent promotions, Red Sox Double-A Portland squad is now prospect central]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4504461/2023/05/10/red-sox-portland-double-a-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4504461/2023/05/10/red-sox-portland-double-a-prospects/Wed, 10 May 2023 09:10:38 GMTPortland Sea Dogs Tyler Dearden (31) bats during an Eastern League game against the Somerset Patriots on September 15, 2022 at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[MLB Draft prospect Charlee Soto, armed with high-90s heat, is ready for the next step]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4503213/2023/05/10/mlb-draft-prospect-charlee-soto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4503213/2023/05/10/mlb-draft-prospect-charlee-soto/Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[Law: Wyatt Langford would be the top MLB Draft prospect in any year ... except this one]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4503716/2023/05/10/mlb-draft-wyatt-langford-top-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4503716/2023/05/10/mlb-draft-wyatt-langford-top-pick/Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 GMTCORAL GABLES, FL - MARCH 06: Florida outfielder/catcher Wyatt Langford (36) celebrates after hitting a 2-rbi double in the sixth inning as the University of Miami Hurricanes faced the University of Florida Gators on March 6, 2022, at Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pirates begin to fine-tune roster: On Josh Palacios, Luis Ortiz, and the top prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4504297/2023/05/09/pirates-roster-josh-palacios-luis-ortiz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4504297/2023/05/09/pirates-roster-josh-palacios-luis-ortiz/Wed, 10 May 2023 02:49:26 GMTMay 9, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Josh Palacios (54) at the batting cage before making his Pirates debut in a game against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Giants promote prospect Casey Schmitt, looking to farm system to provide a spark]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4503230/2023/05/09/giants-callup-prospect-casey-schmitt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4503230/2023/05/09/giants-callup-prospect-casey-schmitt/Tue, 09 May 2023 18:00:57 GMTMar 22, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Casey Schmitt (97) at bat in the second inning against the Texas Rangers during a Spring Training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Five surging Angels prospects to start 2023 season, and five more who are struggling]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4501236/2023/05/09/angels-prospects-jordyn-adams-minors/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4501236/2023/05/09/angels-prospects-jordyn-adams-minors/Tue, 09 May 2023 11:35:58 GMTMar 5, 2023; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jordyn Adams (93) bats against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB prospect intel: Scouts on Spencer Jones, Ben Joyce and other news and notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4500009/2023/05/09/mlb-prospect-notes-spencer-jones-ben-joyce/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4500009/2023/05/09/mlb-prospect-notes-spencer-jones-ben-joyce/Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:20 GMTTAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: 2022 New York Yankees first round pick Spencer Jones #35 of the Tampa Tarpons at bat during the MiLB Florida State League (Low A) regular season game between the Dunedin Blue Jays and the Tampa Tarpons on September 01, 2022, at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Giants prospect Kyle Harrison turns a corner: 'He's making adjustments along the way']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4499353/2023/05/08/giants-kyle-harrison-adjustments/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4499353/2023/05/08/giants-kyle-harrison-adjustments/Mon, 08 May 2023 17:33:18 GMTStarting pitcher Kyle Harrison (26) of the Sacramento River Cats pitches in game two of a doubleheader against the Oklahoma City Dodgers on April 30, 2023 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (John Williamson/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Mets’ Triple-A team releases OF Khalil Lee]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4499273/2023/05/08/mets-triple-a-release-khalil-lee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4499273/2023/05/08/mets-triple-a-release-khalil-lee/Mon, 08 May 2023 17:04:35 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Khalil Lee #26 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field on May 12, 2021 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Orioles 7-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five under-the-radar Twins prospects off to stock-raising starts in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4489163/2023/05/08/twins-prospects-andrew-cossetti-blayne-enlow/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4489163/2023/05/08/twins-prospects-andrew-cossetti-blayne-enlow/Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:34 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 07: Blayne Enlow #76 of the Minnesota Twins pitches during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 7, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[C. Notes: Reds prospects making push for call-ups — but when's the right time?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4497734/2023/05/08/cnotes-reds-prospects-louisville-bats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4497734/2023/05/08/cnotes-reds-prospects-louisville-bats/Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:11 GMTFeb 23, 2023; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (94) catches a ground ball at third base at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Red Sox April all-minors team: Shane Drohan, Nick Yorke stand out in first month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4492208/2023/05/08/red-sox-all-minors-team-april/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4492208/2023/05/08/red-sox-all-minors-team-april/Mon, 08 May 2023 09:16:45 GMTBoston Red Sox pitcher Shane Drohan (88) during a MiLB Spring Training game against the Atlanta Braves on March 21, 2022 at CoolToday Park Complex in North Port, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Pirates Fast 5: Roansy Contreras changes, Endy Rodríguez returns, Axiel Plaz rakes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4496795/2023/05/08/pirates-roansy-contreras-endy-rodriguez-axiel-plaz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4496795/2023/05/08/pirates-roansy-contreras-endy-rodriguez-axiel-plaz/Mon, 08 May 2023 09:02:43 GMTMay 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Roansy Contreras (59) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Guardians' Chris Antonetti on team's injuries, slow start offensively and recent demotions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4496540/2023/05/07/guardians-chris-antonetti-injuries-roster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4496540/2023/05/07/guardians-chris-antonetti-injuries-roster/Sun, 07 May 2023 20:18:03 GMTApr 4, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Oscar Gonzalez (39) reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Top 50 MLB Draft prospects: Keith Law's ranking has 3 SEC players as potential No. 1 pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4479404/2023/05/05/mlb-draft-ranking-crews-langford-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4479404/2023/05/05/mlb-draft-ranking-crews-langford-players/Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Cubs dream coming true for Miguel Amaya with big-league call-up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4483237/2023/05/03/cubs-miguel-amaya-call-up/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4483237/2023/05/03/cubs-miguel-amaya-call-up/Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:08 GMTChicago Cubs&#039; Miguel Amaya smiles as he celebrates his run scored against the Chicago White Sox with teammates in the dugout during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)<![CDATA[MLB's $185 million payout in minor league lawsuit on hold, for now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4483042/2023/05/03/mlbs-minor-league-lawsuit-senne/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4483042/2023/05/03/mlbs-minor-league-lawsuit-senne/Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:08 GMTTOLEDO, OH - JULY 30: A general view of baseballs resting in a catcher&#039;s glove is seen during a regular season game between the Louisville Bats and the Toledo Mud Hens on July 30, 2019 at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA['Stone-cold': What the Dodgers are getting as Gavin Stone makes his debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4483150/2023/05/02/dodgers-gavin-stone-debut-sources/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4483150/2023/05/02/dodgers-gavin-stone-debut-sources/Wed, 03 May 2023 03:28:56 GMTStarting pitcher Gavin Stone (11) of the Oklahoma City Dodgers pitches in the game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on April 16, 2023 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (John Williamson/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Bryce Harper on Cam Collier's unusual path: 'He's gone through the hardest parts']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4479144/2023/05/02/bryce-harper-cam-collier-juco/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4479144/2023/05/02/bryce-harper-cam-collier-juco/Tue, 02 May 2023 09:10:12 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 09: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park on April 09, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB prospect intel: Scouts on Andrew Abbott, others; news and notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4477845/2023/05/02/minor-league-notes-andrew-abbott-carson-whisenhunt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4477845/2023/05/02/minor-league-notes-andrew-abbott-carson-whisenhunt/Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:58 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 16: Andrew Abbott #16 of the National League pitches during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game against the American League at Dodger Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[LSU's Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews could battle for No. 1 in MLB Draft: Keith Law's scouting report]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4477136/2023/05/02/mlb-draft-scouting-top-pick-lsu-skenes-crews/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4477136/2023/05/02/mlb-draft-scouting-top-pick-lsu-skenes-crews/Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:56 GMTApril 29, 2023: LSU starting pitcher Paul Skenes (20)delivers a pitch to the plate during NCAA Baseball action between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, LA. Jonathan Mailhes/CSM(Credit Image: © Jonathan Mailhes/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![CDATA[Mariners' prospect Bryce Miller to debut Tuesday, and it won't be an audition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4478928/2023/05/01/mariners-bryce-miller-debut/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4478928/2023/05/01/mariners-bryce-miller-debut/Mon, 01 May 2023 23:56:20 GMT<![CDATA[Giants minor-league notebook: Patrick Bailey, Carson Whisenhunt moving up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4475849/2023/05/01/giants-minor-league-notes-patrick-bailey-carson-whisenhunt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4475849/2023/05/01/giants-minor-league-notes-patrick-bailey-carson-whisenhunt/Mon, 01 May 2023 14:01:22 GMTSCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 26, 2022: Patrick Bailey #89 of the San Francisco Giants bats during the seventh inning of an MLB spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Scottsdale Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Twins mailbag: Alex Kirilloff in the minors, Byron Buxton at DH and extension talk]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4465815/2023/05/01/twins-alex-kirilloff-byron-buxton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4465815/2023/05/01/twins-alex-kirilloff-byron-buxton/Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00:48 GMTApr 30, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) hits a three run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) as catcher Salvador Perez (13) catches during the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Reds' Cam Collier, the first prospect to follow Bryce Harper's path, had to grow up fast]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4468456/2023/05/01/reds-cam-collier-bryce-harper/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4468456/2023/05/01/reds-cam-collier-bryce-harper/Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[In calling up Gavin Stone, the Dodgers would keep the prospects rolling]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4474460/2023/04/30/dodgers-gavin-stone-youth-movement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4474460/2023/04/30/dodgers-gavin-stone-youth-movement/Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:23:17 GMTFeb 18, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Gavin Stone (71) and Ryan Pepiot (47) warm up during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Orioles promote infield prospect Joey Ortiz: What it means and why now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4459074/2023/04/27/orioles-joey-ortiz-call-up/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4459074/2023/04/27/orioles-joey-ortiz-call-up/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:21:16 GMTBaltimore Orioles Joseph Ortiz (91) runs to first base during a Minor League Spring Training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 23, 2021 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP)<![CDATA[Baseball's new rules Q&A: Early MLB metrics, minor-league experiments, robot umps in 2024?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4457661/2023/04/27/baseball-new-rules-mlb-minor-leagues-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4457661/2023/04/27/baseball-new-rules-mlb-minor-leagues-questions/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:36:44 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets bats against the Miami Marlins as the pitch clock counts down at Citi Field on April 09, 2023 in New York City. The Marlins defeated the Mets 7-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Angels concerned about ‘enhanced-grip’ ball used at Double-A affiliate]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4456695/2023/04/27/angels-grip-sticky-tacky-ball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4456695/2023/04/27/angels-grip-sticky-tacky-ball/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:43:27 GMT<![CDATA[Tanner Bibee's rapid rise to the Guardians' starting rotation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4451578/2023/04/26/tanner-bibee-cleveland-guardians/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4451578/2023/04/26/tanner-bibee-cleveland-guardians/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:58:22 GMTCal State Fullerton Titans Tanner Bibee (24) delivers a pitch to the plate against the University of Washington Huskies at Goodwin Field on June 10, 2018 in Fullerton, California. The Huskies defeated the Titans 6-5. (Donn Parris/Four Seam Images via AP Images)<![CDATA[Brewers Q&A with Keith Law: Joey Wiemer, Brice Turang and more prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4446115/2023/04/26/brewers-prospects-questions-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4446115/2023/04/26/brewers-prospects-questions-keith-law/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:12 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 01: Joey Wiemer #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs the bases after hitting a double in his first MLB at-bat against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Should the Mariners make a change in the rotation? What are the options?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4445491/2023/04/25/seattle-mariners-rotation-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4445491/2023/04/25/seattle-mariners-rotation-changes/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:47 GMTJul 26, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Darren McCaughan (45) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Jarren Duran to Shane Drohan: Q&A with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4447231/2023/04/25/red-sox-farm-director-brian-abraham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4447231/2023/04/25/red-sox-farm-director-brian-abraham/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:10:40 GMTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 21: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting an RBI single against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning of the game at American Family Field on April 21, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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