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Roki Sasaki Chaos Has Already Begun In Advance Of International Signing Day

The ripple effects of Roki Sasaki’s long-awaited signing only figure to grow as Jan. 15 looms over the international baseball scene.

Breakout Prospects For Every Team In 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for all 30 MLB organizations, complete with scouting reports, grades and more.

All 13 Players With 80-Grade Tools In The 2025 Prospect Handbook

From speedsters to power arms, Josh Norris runs through every player with an 80-grade tool in Baseball America’s 2025 Prospect Handbook.

Top 25 Freshmen For 2025

With the college baseball season a little over a month a way, Peter Flaherty ranks the top 25 freshmen looking to make an impact in 2025.

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Giants Shortstop Diego Velasquez Is A Bit Of A Throwback

Defense and baserunning come naturally to Venezuelan shortstop Diego Velasquez. The Giants think he can mature into more power.

Cayden Wallace Is Excited For A Fresh Start With Nationals

Cayden Wallace’s 2024 season was filled with injuries. But after getting traded to the Nationals, the 23-year-old is excited to start a new chapter.

A Gamble On Rayne Doncon’s Upside Pays Off For Twins

Rayne Doncon has strong backing from a key Twins executive. The club is hopeful they can give the 21-year-old the tools to reach his potential.

Tigers Catcher Thayron Liranzo’s Bat Will Play

Thayron Liranzo has a strong arm and strong bat. Now, the Tigers want to see him take the next step to refine his receiving and game-calling behind the plate.

Jackson Humphries Could Be One Of Guardians’ Next Breakouts

Lefthander Jackson Humphries has missed plenty of bats in his pro career. The Guardians believe that offseason work will set him up to excel in 2025.

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz Has A Plan At The Plate

Drafted fourth overall, Nick Kurtz is expected to advance rapidly and make his MLB debut quickly. But the Athletics would like him to focus on being in the moment.

Future Projection: State Of Scouting Survey & Roki Sasaki International Signing Day Fun

Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo fire up Future Projection to talk about our recently released scouting survey, Carlos’ 2020 redraft & more.

Draft Podcast: 2025 ABCA & The Composition Of Top College Hitting Profiles

Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty hop on the BA Draft Podcast for the first time in 2025 to talk about their experience at this year’s ABCA.

Boston Is Deep With Position Players, But Do The Red Sox Still Need A Big Bat?

Brendan Tuma takes a stroll through Boston’s offensive options to see how a big-time bat might put the Red Sox over the top in 2025.

Rockies Prospect Pair Will Vie For Time At Second Base

The Rockies moved on from 2015 first-rounder Brendan Rodgers, creating opportunity for a pair of prospects to audition at the keystone.

The 2025 Topps Baseball Card Design Is Here (And Reviews Are Mixed)

The 2025 card design features white borders, team names shifted to the left and a baseball diamond icon to indicate the player’s position.

Fantasy Podcast: Top 500 Dynasty Rankings For 2025 Fantasy Baseball

On this week’s episode of the BA Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into the methodology of their Top 500 dynasty rankings.

San Francisco Giants Breakout MLB Prospects For 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for the San Francisco Giants.

San Diego Padres Breakout MLB Prospects For 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers Breakout MLB Prospects For 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Colorado Rockies Breakout MLB Prospects For 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for the Colorado Rockies.

Arizona Diamondbacks Breakout MLB Prospects For 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

St. Louis Cardinals Breakout MLB Prospects For 2025

Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2025 for the St. Louis Cardinals.

How Roki Sasaki Could Impact MLB In 2025

Ranking Roki Sasaki’s 7 Most Likely MLB Landing Spots

Ben Badler presents his breakdown of how MLB teams might go about signing Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki.

Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes Could Create Chaos For MLB International Signing Market

Ben Badler explains how the timeline of Roki Sasaki’s signing decision could have major effects for teams & players throughout Latin America.

Roki Sasaki Pitch Data: How Will His Arsenal Translate To MLB?

Roki Sasaki has outstanding power and immense upside, but there are some minor areas of concern to keep an eye on as well.

Where Will Roki Sasaki Sign? Pitches For All 30 Teams To Land The Japanese Star

MLB’s unique signing rules for Roki Sasaki make it so all 30 teams can realistically dream on adding the Japanese sensation to their club.

There’s No Way To Get Around Bonus Limits To Sign Roki Sasaki

Can a team find a loophole to get Roki Sasaki more money to sign?

Updated Top 10 Prospects For 2025

Texas Rangers 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Texas Rangers system, headlined by righthander Kumar Rocker.

Seattle Mariners 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Seattle Mariners system, headlined by infielder Colt Emerson.

Houston Astros 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Houston Astros system, headlined by outfielder Jacob Melton.

Los Angeles Angels 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Los Angeles Angels system, headlined by righthander Caden Dana.

Athletics 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Athletics system, headlined by first baseman Nick Kurtz.

Minnesota Twins 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Minnesota Twins system, headlined by outfielder Walker Jenkins.

Kansas City Royals 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Kansas City Royals system, headlined by first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Cleveland Guardians 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Cleveland Guardians system, headlined by second baseman Travis Bazzana.

Detroit Tigers 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Detroit Tigers system, headlined by righthander Jackson Jobe.

Chicago White Sox 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Chicago White Sox system, headlined by lefthander Noah Schultz.

Toronto Blue Jays 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays system, headlined by lefthander Ricky Tiedemann.

New York Yankees 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the New York Yankees system, headlined by outfielder Jasson Dominguez.

Tampa Bay Rays 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system, headlined by shortstop Carson Williams.

Baltimore Orioles 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Baltimore Orioles system, headlined by catcher Samuel Basallo.

Boston Red Sox 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Boston Red Sox system, headlined by outfielder Roman Anthony.

San Francisco Giants 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the San Francisco Giants system, headlined by first baseman Bryce Eldridge.

Arizona Diamondbacks 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks system, headlined by shortstop Jordan Lawlar.

Los Angeles Dodgers 2025 Top MLB Prospects

Presenting Baseball America’s 2025 ranking of the top prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers system, headlined by C/OF Dalton Rushing.

Baseball Cards & Collectibles To Know

Aaron Judge Named Cover Athlete For 2025 Topps Series 1, Coming Feb. 12

This is the 16th time that Judge has been the cover athlete for a Topps release, with the latest set due out on Feb. 12.

Junior Caminero MLB Debut Patch Sells For $66,000 At Auction

The Junior Caminero debut patch received 60 total bids, many of which came during frenzied final hours that saw the price more than double.

Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Chase In Topps Chrome Update Remains Red Hot

A month in, Seth Mates gets card collectors up to speed on the chase for Paul Skenes’ MLB Debut Patch in Topps Chrome Update.

How Many Topps Debut Patches Are Left To Be Found For Each MLB Team?

Interest in 2024 Topps Chrome Update continues to escalate. So whose patches are still out there to be pulled?

Rankings

2025 College Top 100 Draft Prospects

With the class of 2022 now on college campuses around the country, Baseball America presents its final 2022 recruiting class rankings, with Louisiana State topping the list.

2025 High School Top 100 Draft Prospects

With the summer circuit getting started, here’s our June update of the top 100 players in the 2024 high school class with scouting reports and college commitments for each player.

2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects

In the wake of the summer circuit wrapping up, we’re folding in new information about the 2025 class and updating our top 100 prospects list.…

2026 Top High School Draft Prospects

Today we’re updating our 2023 high school player rankings to align with our recently updated and expanded top 400 draft rankings.

2024 Top 100 Prospects

Last Updated: Sept. 11. The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings are our 35th edition of our flagship prospect ranking, which means the players included…

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Draft Podcast: 2025 ABCA & The Composition Of Top College Hitting Profiles

Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty hop on the BA Draft Podcast for the first time in 2025 to talk about their experience at this year’s ABCA.

Top 25 College Baseball Freshmen For 2025

With the college baseball season a little over a month a way, Peter Flaherty ranks the top 25 freshmen looking to make an impact in 2025.

Teams, Schedules Announced For MLB Desert Invitational & Andre Dawson Classic College Tournaments

All games from both tournaments will be streamed live on MLB.com with select matchups airing on MLB Network.

Jac Caglianone Joins, College Baseball Changes & Grim Scouting Survey | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 40

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we’re joined by Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone and discuss a slew of recent Baseball America articles.

When Does The 2025 College Baseball Season Start?

Wondering when the college baseball season starts? Here’s a rundown of key regular season and postseason dates for each level in 2025.

Win Your Dynasty League

Fantasy Podcast: Top 500 Dynasty Rankings For 2025 Fantasy Baseball

On this week’s episode of the BA Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into the methodology of their Top 500 dynasty rankings.

2025 Fantasy Baseball FYPD Mock Draft

Baseball America staffers conduct a five-round, 45-player FYPD mock draft heading into the 2025 season.

Top 500 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings For 2025

Baseball America presents its initial top 500 dynasty baseball rankings heading into 2025, headlined by Shohei Ohtani.

2025 Draft: Top Prospects, Rankings & More

2025 MLB Draft Rankings: 200 Prospects To Know

Our updated 2025 MLB Draft rankings feature 200 new scouting reports on prospects to know as the summer circuit rolls on.

2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects

In the wake of the summer circuit wrapping up, we’re folding in new information about the 2025 class and updating our top 100 prospects list.…

2025 MLB Mock Draft: ‘Way Too Early’ Top 10 Picks For Next Year

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Here are the top 2025 prep prospects across several scouting categories with college commitments noted.

Ethan Holliday Carves Path To 2025 MLB Draft Amid Great Expectations

The top 2025 prep prospect, Ethan Holliday leans on his family and skill set to navigate the heightened expectations.

Draft Podcast: Breaking Down Our 2025 Rankings Update & Jace LaViolette vs. Ethan Holliday

Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty hop on the podcast to discuss our latest 2025 rankings, Jace LaViolette vs. Ethan Holliday and lots more!

2024 High School Baseball Showcase All-Stars

We break down the top-performing high school all-stars from this year’s showcase circuit, including the East Coast Pro & Area Code Games.

42 Standout Prospects From The 2024 East Coast Pro Showcase

New scouting reports on more than 40 high school baseball prospects in the 2025 and 2026 MLB Draft classes.

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Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac To Return To Texas A&M In 2025

Gavin Grahovac and Jace LavIolette’s time in the transfer portal was short.

Top 50 High Schoolers To Reach Campus From 2024 MLB Draft Class

The top 50 high school baseball players who either didn’t get picked in this year’s 2024 MLB Draft class or opted not to sign.

Draft Podcast: The Rise Of Alejandro Rosario & Top College Hitters In The 2025 Class

Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty discuss Alejandro Rosario’s rise as a prospect on the podcast, plus names to know for the 2025 draft.

Draft Podcast: Learning Lessons From Previous Drafts & Impact 2025 Arms To Know

Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty discuss Rhett Lowder’s MLB debut on the podcast, plus lasting draft lessons learned & lots more.

Marcelo Mayer Injury Concerns, Early 2025 Seth Hernandez Draft Buzz | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 22

Today’s Hot Sheet Show covers Marcelo Mayer’s latest injury, September callups and early 2025 MLB Draft buzz with Carlos Collazo.

LSU Signee William Schmidt Posts He’s Headed To School

Schmidt was one of the top prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft class and the top prep righty on the board.

Rays Draft Pick Tyler Bell Intends To Reach Campus At Kentucky

Tyler Bell, the No. 103 prospect in the 2024 MLB Draft pick, does not intend to sign with the Rays and will instead head to Kentucky.

Latest MLB Draft Coverage

USA Baseball Announces Field For 2025 National High School Invitational

This year’s NHSI field features a number of top prep draft prospects, including Corona High School’s Seth Hernandez and Billy Carlson.

For MLB Draft Prospects, Spring Season Performance Is Critical

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MLB Top Prospects 2024

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2024 MLB Farm System Midseason Talent Rankings

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2024 College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings

Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty ranks the top 100 transfers from the summer, headlined by a new Oregon State infielder.

2025 Top MLB Draft Prospects

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2025 FYPD Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings

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NCAA Transfer Rankings For 2025

2024 College Baseball Transfer Portal Rankings

Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty ranks the top 100 transfers from the summer, headlined by a new Oregon State infielder.

College Baseball Transfer Portal 2024 Winners And Losers

With the 2024 transfer cycle all but dying down, here are five winners and five losers in the portal.

2024 Cape Cod Baseball League Top 25 Prospects

We rank the Top 25 Prospects who played in the Cape Cod League this summer. It’s a list that is dominated by hitters.

2024 Team USA Collegiate National Team Top 10 Prospects

Ranking the 10 best prospects on the 2024 Team USA Collegiate National Team with an eye on the 2025 and 2026 drafts.

How College Baseball Scholarship Expansion Hurts Mid-Major Programs’ Chances At College World Series Success

J.J. Cooper delves into how the move from 11.7 to 34 scholarships has put smaller college baseball programs at a major disadvantage.

Baseball America's 2024 Award Winners

Sacramento River Cats: Baseball America’s 2024 Triple-A Freitas Award Winner

Key initiatives and facility upgrades make Sacramento a top minor league attraction and also a natural fit as the Athletics’ home in 2025.

Somerset Patriots: Baseball America’s 2024 Double-A Freitas Award Winner

From indy ball to affiliated, Somerset continues its tradition of excellence in fruitful partnership with the Yankees.

Columbia Fireflies: Baseball America’s 2024 Single-A Freitas Award Winner

The Columbia Fireflies light the way for a community redevelopment project that benefits an entire city.

Hartford Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson: Baseball America’s 2024 MiLB Executive Of The Year

The tireless dedication of Hartford GM Mike Abramson has made the Yard Goats one of the best tickets in the minor leagues.

Modesto Nuts Manager Zach Vincej: Baseball America’s 2024 MiLB Manager Of The Year

Zach Vincej has led Modesto to back-to-back California League championships with teams brimming with top Mariners talent.

Lake County Captains: Baseball America’s 2024 MiLB Team Of The Year

With the low-payroll Guardians relying on homegrown talent to fuel MLB success, the Lake County Captains provides optimism for the future.

Dodgers International Director Ismael Cruz: Baseball America’s 2024 Tony Gwynn Award Winner

In his four decades in the game, Dodgers international director Ismael Cruz has done things the right way and his legacy lives on.

Diamondbacks Executive Cory Hahn: Baseball America’s 2024 Trailblazer Of The Year

D-backs executive and former player Cory Hahn inspires those with spinal cord injuries to ‘accept failure, but never give up.’

Dave Roberts: Baseball America’s 2024 MLB Manager Of The Year

Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts has done things few managers have ever done. Now, after a second World Series, he’s finally getting his due.

Detroit Tigers Pitching Coach Chris Fetter: Baseball America’s 2024 MLB Coach Of The Year

Chris Fetter applied all the right touches to a Tigers pitching staff that clawed its way towards the top in a successful 2024 season.

Milwaukee Brewers GM Matt Arnold: Baseball America’s 2024 MLB Executive Of The Year

Signing top prospect Jackson Chourio to an $82 million extension proved to be a masterstroke for Brewers GM Matt Arnold.

San Diego Padres: Baseball America’s 2024 Organization Of The Year

Late Padres chairman Peter Seidler and head of baseball operations A.J. Preller helped redefine what is possible in small-market San Diego.

Paul Skenes: Baseball America’s 2024 Rookie Of The Year

Pirates ace Paul Skenes completed one of the most dominant seasons by a rookie starter in the past 30 years.

Kristian Campbell: Baseball America’s 2024 Minor League Player Of The Year

Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell takes home the POY award after transforming his body, swing and future outlook in a single offseason.

Quinn Mathews: Baseball America’s 2024 Minor League Pitcher Of The Year

Cardinals lefthander Quinn Mathews takes home BA’s award for top MiLB pitcher after logging over 200 strikeouts this season.

2024 Baseball America MLB All-Rookie Team

From Paul Skenes’ historic debut to an impressive collection of first-year outfielders, the 2024 MLB All-Rookie team is an impressive one.

Kristian Campbell vs. Roman Anthony: Explaining The Difference Between MiLB Player of the Year and No. 1 Prospect

J.J. Cooper helps explain why Boston’s Kristian Campbell is BA’s Player of the Year pick over teammate & No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony.

Roman Anthony's Rise To No. 1 Prospect

Roman Anthony Is MLB’s New No. 1 Prospect

Roman Anthony is now the No. 1 prospect in baseball following Junior Caminero’s graduation from the Top 100.

How Top Red Sox Prospect Roman Anthony Shaped His Game To Become More Than Just An Elite Power Hitter

Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony explains how he’s worked to refine his all-around game and become more than just a slugger.

New Top 100, Roman Anthony’s Rise | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 23

This week’s Hot Sheet show wonders whether Chaim Bloom deserves more credit and then picks a rookie to build a team around.

Future Projection Episode 94: Roman Anthony & Red Sox Risers In Our New Top 100 Update

Ben Badler & Carlos Collazo discuss the impressive crop of Red Sox top prospects, risers & fallers, and more!

Roman Anthony’s Power Will Play | Double-A Best Tools

Roman Anthony overcame a slow start to become one of the top producers—and youngest players—in the Eastern League.

Arizona Fall League 2024: Briceño Caps Historic Season With MVP, Triple Crown

Top 25 Prospects From The 2024 Arizona Fall League

Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson tops our list for the 25 top prospects from this year’s recently-completed Arizona Fall League.

10 Arizona Fall League Hitters With Standout Statcast Data

Statcast Standouts is back with a special Arizona Fall League edition to rank 10 hitters with exciting public data, including Jac Caglianone.

Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Record-Setting Josue Briceño Finishes With First Triple Crown In AFL History

Tigers first baseman Josue Briceño claims the top spot in the sixth and final AFL Hot Sheet after a record-setting season in the desert.

Arizona Fall League 2024: Salt River Wins Championship, Tigers’ Josue Briceño Takes Home League MVP Honors

The Rafters held on for a 3-2 win over Surprise, capping a season in which Tigers slugger Jose Briceño hit for the AFL’s first triple crown.

Top Rule 5-Eligible Performers From The Arizona Fall League

With the Arizona Fall League about to put a bow on 2024, Josh Norris surveys performances from Denzel Clarke, Caleb Durbin and more.

Top Performers From The Arizona Fall League 2024 Fall Stars Game

Dishing out superlatives to the top hitters, pitchers, defenders and baserunners from the 2024 Fall Stars Game.

2024 Fall Stars Game Rosters: Top 100 Prospects, Hitters & Pitchers To Watch

With the release of the 2024 Fall Stars Game rosters, Josh Norris breaks down the top prospects to watching, including six Top 100 players.

Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Angels’ Niko Kavadas Slugs His Way To Top Spot In Week 4

Niko Kavadas slugs three homers to take over the top spot in this week’s Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet, while a trio of Royals make a splash.

Arizona Fall League Prospects Chat (10/28/24)

There’s plenty of Arizona Fall League action to unpack in our chat this week. We’re answering your questions at 2 p.m. ET.

Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Can Anyone Slow Down Josue Briceño?

Tigers slugger Josue Briceño ranks atop the Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet once again and several Reds prospects perform well.

Arizona Fall League Prospects Chat (10/21/24)

Come chat with Baseball America about the latest Arizona Fall League prospect news! We’re answering weekly reader questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Tigers’ Josue Briceno Continues Power Surge In Week 2

Our latest Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet ranks the 10 hottest prospects over the past week, led by a Tigers prospect on a power surge.

5 Players Who Stood Out From The First Week Of The Arizona Fall League

Back from the desert, Geoff Pontes empties his notebook to share five players who stood out in week one of AFL action.

Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Top AFL Prospect Colt Emerson Gets Off To Fast Start

Our first Hot Sheet for the Arizona Fall League ranks the 10 hottest prospects over the past week, headlined by the AFL’s top-ranked player.

Arizona Fall League Prospects Chat (10/14/24)

Come chat with Baseball America about the latest Arizona Fall League prospect news! We’re answering weekly reader questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

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Future Projection: State Of Scouting Survey & Roki Sasaki International Signing Day Fun

Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo fire up Future Projection to talk about our recently released scouting survey, Carlos’ 2020 redraft & more.

Draft Podcast: 2025 ABCA & The Composition Of Top College Hitting Profiles

Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty hop on the BA Draft Podcast for the first time in 2025 to talk about their experience at this year’s ABCA.

Fantasy Podcast: Top 500 Dynasty Rankings For 2025 Fantasy Baseball

On this week’s episode of the BA Fantasy Podcast, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White dive into the methodology of their Top 500 dynasty rankings.

Jac Caglianone Joins, College Baseball Changes & Grim Scouting Survey | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 40

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we’re joined by Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone and discuss a slew of recent Baseball America articles.

Fantasy Podcast: Pitcher Dynasty Rankings For 2025

Geoff Pontes & Dylan White dive into their final offseason positional ranking and break down the top 150 pitchers for dynasty baseball.

2024 International Reviews

2024 MLB International Reviews For All 30 Teams

Our International Reviews include scouting reports on top names to know and sleepers for each MLB organization.

New York Yankees 2024 International Review

Updated information and scouting reports on the New York Yankees’ 2024 international signing class.

Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 International Review

Updated information and scouting reports on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 international signing class.

Boston Red Sox 2024 International Review

Ceddanne Rafaela isn’t off to a great start as a rookie, but he has been a great find for Boston’s international scouting group, going from…

Atlanta Braves 2024 International Review

Updated information and scouting reports on the Atlanta Braves’ 2024 international signing class.

BA's College Players of the Year

Charlie Condon Named Baseball America’s 2024 College Baseball Player Of The Year

Few players are as accomplished in the batter’s box as Condon, and his team-first mentality elevated Georgia in 2024.

Paul Skenes Named Baseball America’s 2023 College Baseball Player Of The Year

Paul Skenes delivered an all-time performance in his first year at LSU, punctuating a championship season.

2022 College Player of the Year: Ivan Melendez

Ivan Melendez makes the most of his return to Texas by propelling the Longhorns to Omaha and boosting his draft stock.

2019 College Player of the Year: Adley Rutschman

Rutschman was the wire-to-wire favorite to win the award.

2018 College Player of the Year: Brady Singer

After an impressive junior year under considerable pressure, Florida ace Brady Singer was named Baseball America’s 2018 Player of the Year.

BA's High School Players Of The Year

Konnor Griffin Named Baseball America’s 2024 High School Player Of The Year

Mississippi two-way standout Konnor Griffin can do it all on the field, but his ability to handle the spotlight truly set him apart.

Max Clark Named Baseball America’s 2023 High School Player Of The Year

Max Clark earns high marks for his tools. Those who know him best are just as impressed with his commitment and work ethic.

2022 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Holliday

Pursuit of hits record, scrutiny of scouts did not faze Stillwater’s Jackson Holliday, son of the program’s most famous baseball alum.

2021 High School Player Of The Year: Jackson Jobe

Whether hitting or pitching, Jackson Jobe does things on the field that few have seen.

2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.

A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.

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Jac Caglianone Joins, College Baseball Changes & Grim Scouting Survey | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 40

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we’re joined by Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone and discuss a slew of recent Baseball America articles.

Kyle Teel Joins, Grading Phillies’ Luzardo Trade & Ban The Shift In College Baseball? | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 39

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we chat with White Sox prospect Kyle Teel and discuss a handful of college baseball topics.

MLB Trade Breakdowns, MLB Draft Lottery Winners & Losers | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 38

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we weigh the returns of last week’s trades and look at winners & losers from the MLB Draft Lottery.

How Mets Can Surround Soto, Yankees Prospect Focus & Draft Lottery Preview | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 37

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we discuss the state of the Mets and Yankees following the big Juan Soto news, preview the Rule 5 draft & more.

Roki Sasaki Landing Spots, Joey Loperfido Joins & Fantasy Sleepers| Hot Sheet Show Ep. 36

On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we’re joined by Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido while also discussing landing spots for Roki Sasaki.

We Discover Future Stars Before Anyone Else

Adley Rutschman Is The Best MLB Draft Prospect Since Bryce Harper

How a fateful offseason swing change built a foundation for one of the game’s best draft prospects in quite some time.

A Decade Of Bryce Harper: Where Baseball’s Most Hyped Prospect Stands 10 Years In

Once dubbed ‘Baseball’s Chosen One,’ Bryce Harper is quietly on a potential Hall Of Fame trajectory.

Julio Rodriguez’s Hitting Ability Puts Him Among Rare Company

Julio Rodriguez’s career minor league average ranks among the best of the past two decades, but just how impressive is it, and what does that mean?

2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.

A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.

Juan Soto Rockets To Washington

After playing just eight games above A-ball, the 19-year-old outfielder is now the youngest player in the majors.

The Son Also Rises

Padres No. 1 prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the game’s top second-generation stars.

2017 Minor League Player Of The Year: Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is Baseball America’s 2017 Minor League Player of the Year.

Shohei Ohtani Draws A Crowd At Padres Complex

A little piece of Japan—along with the country’s star attraction—has come to Arizona for the first two weeks of February. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of…

Dodgers Sign Yordan Alvarez As Signing Period Closes

The Dodgers signed one more Cuban player as the signing period ended.

2015 Minor League Player Of The Year: Blake Snell

Design a breakout season for a pitcher, and it would look like Blake Snell’s 2015.

With One Small Switch, Mookie Betts Became A Star

Mookie Betts tweaked his hitting mechanics at the plate, allowing him to become an on-base machine with surprising power.

Christian Yelich Sees Power Surge

A smooth-swinging lefthanded batter—as well as the 23rd pick in the 2010 draft—Yelich popped 15 home runs for low Class A Greensboro last season.

2011 Minor League Player Of The Year Mike Trout

The story of how the Angels landed Mike Trout.

All About Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper has been the buzz of the scouting community for several years now.