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In the wake of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft in early June, I re-worked my preseason top 50 prospects rankings to include several of the top draft picks. Additionally, because so many of the players on that list had already been promoted to the major leagues, I decided to include only prospects still active in the minor leagues. Show More Summary
The Detroit Tigers got a bit of bad news today when they had to put Anibal Sanchez and Alex Avila on the disabled list. The #Tigers placed Anibal Sanchez on the DL retro to 6/16 w/ right shoulder strain. Alex Avila also placed on DL w/ left forearm contusion. Show More Summary
Cleveland Indians prospects are making their mark on the 2013 season as we approach the mid-way point of both the big league and minor league seasons. While some—like top prospect Francisco Lindor—have been stellar all season, others are just starting to come into their own. Show More Summary
Alfonso Soriano finally showed some leadership for the Chicago Cubs. As per the Chicago Tribune, Soriano blew off some steam when Carlos Marmol blew the save Sunday. When we have a 99 (percent) chance to win the game, it's very tough the last inning, he said. Show More Summary
Days until the trade deadline: 45 Teams within 10 games of playoff spot: 25 Teams not within 10 games of playoff spot: Astros, Brewers, Cubs, Marlins, Mets Relief Pitcher Market The White Sox lost a potential trade chip when Jake Peavy...Show More Summary
We’re approaching the halfway point in the Major League Baseball season and the Colorado Rockies continue to remain in contention, just a half a game behind Arizona in the NL West. At a record of 37-33, Colorado is exceeding expectations and proving worthy of recognition, even with the injury to All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Show More Summary
During a start on Saturday, June 15, Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez returned to pitch after suffering from shoulder tightness. After 3.2 innings of two-run ball, however, Sanchez was removed from the game. Now, according to the Detroit Tigers' official Twitter feed, Sanchez has been placed on the disabled list. Show More Summary
The New York Mets (25-39) travel to Turner Field Monday night for the first of a five-game series against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves (41-28). New York will start Dillon Gee (5-6, 4.84 ERA) on the mound against Atlanta's Tim Hudson (4-6, 4.41 ERA) for the game, scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. Show More Summary
The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies square off tonight at 7:05 PM at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia for a matchup against the second and third-placed teams in the National League East. Former Nationals pitcher JohnShow More Summary
Major League Baseball’s 2012 rookie class was easily the best in recent memory, as well as one of the best in the history of the sport. While Mike Trout and Bryce Harper stole the show and captured the rookie of the year award in their respective leagues, the talent pool extended well beyond those two players. Show More Summary
It's been 20 years since the Pittsburgh Pirates had a winning record, let alone made the playoffs. However, with a bevy of young prospects in the minor leagues, could Pittsburgh be back to their winning ways for good? We saw what the Pirates were capable of doing in the first half last year, only to falter in the second half. Show More Summary
Thus far in 2013, the Tampa Bay Rays are paying for their decision to trade James Shields over the winter. Their starting rotation has been uncharacteristically mediocre without him. However, the Rays are soon going to find out whether or not trading Shields was worth it. Show More Summary
On Tuesday evening, Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig will take the field for the first time at Yankee Stadium, or, in other words, Puigmania will invade New York City. The 22-year-old Cuban phenom, who's hitting.479/.500/.771...Show More Summary
It’s hard to imagine during such a disastrous season, but the New York Mets have a chance to be competitive in 2014 and possibly—gulp—play winning baseball for the first time since 2008. Whether the Mets manage to turn the corner next season largely depends on the team’s ability to acquire free agents next winter. Show More Summary
The Wil Myers era has officially begun in Tampa Bay. With the announcement of Myers' call-up (via ESPN) from Triple-A Durham, the Rays are adding one of baseball's top prospects to the team on the eve of four consecutive series against...Show More Summary
According to a tweet by Braves beat writer David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta prospect and current southpaw reliever Alex Wood will earn a spot start this week, after Brandon Beachy suffered a minor setback in his rehab. Show More Summary
The Cincinnati Reds (42-28, second in NL Central) are set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (41-28, third in NL Central) in a four-game series starting on Monday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Both teams are trying to keep pace with the NL Central- and Major League-leading St. Show More Summary
The New York Mets will be well represented during 2013 MLB All-Star Game festivities, even if the league has to force other teams' players to wear their iconic colors. ESPN's Darren Rovell tweeted the following image of what the players will be wearing when they take batting practice and launch long balls during the Home Run Derby. Show More Summary
The Baltimore Orioles are 22-12 against teams with a winning record this season, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Monday, as they open up a three-game series versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Sports...Show More Summary
Baseball's mid-summer classic is just like every other professional sports league's All-Star Game—the starters are selected in a globally-held popularity contest, not on the merits of their performance on the field over the first half of their respective league's regular season. Show More Summary