New Deal Saves 2020 MLB Draft, But Hurts Incoming Talent
MLB and MLBPA achieved plenty of what they set out to accomplish in negotiating a new deal. But it comes at a significant cost to amateur draft and international talent.
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MLB, MLBPA Deal Shortens 2020 MLB Draft, Could Delay International Signing Day (Report)
MLB could shorten the draft to five rounds and delay international signing day to as late as January 2021, per the reports.
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Fathers and Sons: Keeping Baseball Fun
We asked Rick Wolff, who spent 1990-94 as the Indians’ team psychologist, four questions fathers and sons might have about baseball.
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2020 MLB Draft: 10 Prospects Who Improved Their Stock Before Play Stoppage
Even in an abbreviated season, these 10 players managed to stand out and help their draft stock.
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PODCAST: What Will Happen To The 2020 MLB Draft?
The state of the 2020 draft, like most other things in baseball, seems to be in flux right now. J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo discuss the latest news
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How Scouting Departments Are Handling Life Without Baseball
In a typical year, in March, scouts are in midseason form. The novel coronavirus outbreak has changed that for scouting departments in 2020.
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Why Drafting As Scheduled Could Be The Best Move For Baseball
The general feeling is that the draft, like most things on baseball’s calendar, will be pushed back.
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Coronavirus Podcast: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Games And Scouting
In a brief podcast, we touch on everything we know of at the moment.
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2020 MLB Draft Stock Watch: Pitching, Pitching And More Pitching
Identifying rising pitching prospects — both well-known names and under-the-radar- ahead of the 2020 MLB Draft.
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Who Will Have The Top 3 Picks In The 2021 MLB Draft?
Are the Orioles and Tigers battling for the top overall pick yet again? Our staffers look into the crystal ball and try to predict the 2021 MLB Draft order.
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2020 MLB Draft Prospects Chat (3/5/2020)
Chat the latest in MLB Draft prospects + MLB Draft news with Carlos Collazo at 2 p.m. ET.
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2020 MLB Draft: Mississippi State RHP JT Ginn Undergoes Elbow Surgery
Ginn will miss the remainder of the season, but past precedence suggests his injury might not affect his draft status too significantly.
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2020 MLB Draft Stock Watch: 10 Players Trending Up
Here are 10 players helping their cause so far this spring in the eyes of MLB scouts and scouting departments.
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Introducing The Ultimate Baseball Championship, Presented By Baseball America
We’re excited to announce the inaugural Ultimate Baseball Championship, a premier travel ball tournament featuring eight of the best teams in the country.
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Meet Max Meyer, Minnesota’s Fireballing, Fire-Breathing Two-Way Star
With a fastball that tickles 100 mph and a wipeout slider, Meyer has the attention of scouts. First, he hopes to lead Minnesota back to the NCAA Tournament.
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2020 MLB Draft Podcast: February Mailbag
J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo chat all things draft with the amateur season fully in the swing of things.
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2020 MLB Draft Stock Watch: Nick Gonzales Never Stops Hitting
Checking in on a variety of MLB Draft prospects on the minds of scouts around the country, including Nick Gonzales, Reid Detmers, Aaron Sabato and more.
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2020 MLB Draft: A Conversation With Austin Wells
Baseball America talked with Arizona catcher Austin Wells about his development as a catcher and how he’s taking on a bigger role this spring as a team leader.
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‘He’s The Best:’ Georgia’s Emerson Hancock Rises To Join College Baseball’s Elite
Hancock’s rise to being one of the top 2020 MLB Draft prospects is rooted in patience and added power since arriving at Georgia.
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2020 MLB Draft Prospects Chat (2/20/19)
Chat the latest MLB Draft news and rumblings with Carlos Collazo at 2 p.m. ET.
