Luis Ortiz’s Giant Strides Could Lead To Pirates’ Rotation
The 24-year-old power pitcher made tremendous strides optimizing his fastball and getting results in 2022. Now Ortiz eyes a rotation spot in Pittsburgh.
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Athletic AJ Smith-Shawver Could Be Braves’ Next Breakout Prospect
Shut out of the Top 100 Prospects for the first time, the Braves look to a young righthander to put himself on the map in 2023.
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Even With A Full Astros Staff, Hunter Brown Readies For Rotation
The righthander worked this offseason to improve his curveball and changeup in an effort to remain a starter.
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Boston’s Triston Casas Tweaks His Approach To Do More Damage
The hulking first baseman shifted from a contact-oriented mindset in order to hit the ball harder and farther.
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Mets’ Francisco Alvarez Works Hard Behind The Plate
The Mets’ top prospect has established his hitting credentials. Now he wants to be known as the catcher his pitchers want to throw to.
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Cardinals’ Matthew Liberatore Looks To Open His Own Door To MLB
The lefthander tweaked his mechanics, sharpened his pitches and added weight to his frame.
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Harry Ford’s Unique Skill Set Excites Mariners
The catcher can hit, run and throw like few others at his position.
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Rays’ Curtis Mead Ready To Make His MLB Debut
The 22-year-old infielder has emerged as the best position prospect in the Rays’ system and is primed to make an impact in the big leagues in 2023.
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Grayson Rodriguez Prepares To Take Flight In Baltimore
The Orioles’ top pitching prospect might have been a big leaguer sooner if not for an injury in 2022.
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Twins’ Brooks Lee Open To Anything To Share The Field With Correa
The 2022 first-rounder has impressed Minnesota in his first showings as a pro.
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Cam Collier’s Advanced Bat Could Usher Him Quickly To Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s 2022 first-rounder has both youth and talent on his side. Now, he just needs reps.
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Druw Jones Sees Brighter Days Ahead With D-backs
The second overall pick suffered a shoulder injury shortly after signing and had season-ending surgery.
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Royals’ Gavin Cross Believes He Can Provide Strong Offensive Blend
The Royals’ 2022 first-rounder has been a lifelong student of all things hitting.
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Ricky Tiedemann’s Early Success Could Accelerate Path To Toronto
The lefthander was one of the biggest breakout pitchers in the minor leagues in 2022.
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Guardians’ George Valera Ready To Provide Power Impact
The 22-year-old is in line to make his big league debut in 2023 and should help an outfield group that didn’t hit for much impact in 2022.
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Rockies’ Adael Amador Draws Praise As A Throwback Player
The 19-year-old middle infielder is lauded for his excellent approach at the plate.
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Dodgers’ Michael Busch On Verge Of Helping MLB Club
The 2019 first-rounder turned in an impressive 2022 season while drawing comparisons with a Dodgers two-time all-star.
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Well-Rounded Logan O’Hoppe Nears Anaheim
The catcher shows gifts on both sides of the ball. Now, all he needs is experience.
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Oscar Colas’ Glove Could Land Him In Right Field For White Sox
The White Sox’s latest Cuban sensation has a chance to round out the big league outfield.
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Giants’ Marco Luciano Eager To Return To Health, Success
The powerful shortstop dealt with back issues for the majority of 2022.
