Braves’ JR Ritchie Prepares To Blast Off In 2025
The Braves were thrilled to land JR Ritchie in the 2022 draft. He missed most of 2023 and 2024, but now stands poised for takeoff in 2025.
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Swing Change Helps Free Up Pirates’ Mitch Jebb At Plate
A little adversity served Pirates second baseman Mitch Jebb well. It forced him to reevaluate his swing at High-A.
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New Routine Helps Diamondbacks’ JD Dix Feel Like His Best Self
A shoulder injury prevented Wisconsin prep shortstop JD Dix from playing his best. The D-backs hope a new routine has him positioned for success in pro ball.
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Brewers’ Cooper Pratt Begins To Add Power To Hit-First Approach
If true that power develops later, then the Brewers’ Cooper Pratt is in great shape as a well-rounded, 6-foot-4 shortstop who can really hit.
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Growth Year Prepares Padres’ Ethan Salas For Challenges Ahead
Padres catcher Ethan Salas spent his entire age-18 season at High-A Fort Wayne, learning the hard way about what he must improve.
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Nationals’ Robert Hassell III Began To Hit His Stride In AFL
Robert Hassell III made key hitting adjustments in the Arizona Fall League after a wrist injury sidelined him for a spell in 2024.
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Marlins Trade Acquisition Jared Serna Is Full Of Surprises
The Marlins picked up shortstop Jared Serna when they traded Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees. Now, Serna looks to make a strong impression in 2025.
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Sammy Stafura Rewards Reds With Strong Full-Season Debut
Following a brutal pro debut, Sammy Stafura made the proper adjustments to help stabilize the Daytona lineup and infield.
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Changes Lead To Continuity For Cardinals Catcher Jimmy Crooks
Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks made key changes at Double-A in 2024, but he’s not done developing his game just yet.
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Giants’ Bo Davidson Proves He Belongs With Low-A Breakout
From out of baseball to undrafted free agent to the Arizona Fall League, Giants outfielder Bo Davidson has come a long way in a short time.
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Phillies’ Justin Crawford Sees Improvement After Addressing Flaws
Progress is progress, and Justin Crawford certainly progressed his game in 2024, both on the surface and below.
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Rockies Lefthander Konner Eaton Shines In Pro Debut
The Rockies haven’t decided whether sixth-rounder Konner Eaton will start or continue relieving in pro ball, but they know they love his left arm.
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Zyhir Hope’s Early Returns Thrill Dodgers
The Dodgers are thrilled with their half of the January 2024 trade with the Cubs that netted young outfielder Zyhir Hope.
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Full Season At Triple-A Has Cubs’ Owen Caissie Eying MLB Debut
With a full season at Triple-A, young Owen Caissie had a chance to adapt to older pitchers who were adapting to him.
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Mets Hope Time In AFL Will Vault Drew Gilbert Into 2025
A hamstring injury scuttled Drew Gilbert’s Triple-A season. He showed what he can do when healthy in the Arizona Fall League.
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Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad Takes Postseason Lesson To Heart
Heston Kjerstad has played sporadically for the Orioles the past two seasons. But he made both postseason rosters, and the lessons he learned are valuable.
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Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage Toys With Adding A Fourth Pitch
The Blue Jays love the three-pitch mix featured by first-rounder Trey Yesavage. But that hasn’t stopped him from trying to add a fourth pitch.
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Red Sox’s Hunter Dobbins Learns To Live At Top Of Velocity Scale
Hunter Dobbins pitched with enhanced velocity and intent this season, leading to a breakthrough season and possible 40-man roster spot.
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Guardians’ C.J. Kayfus Emerges As Possible First Base Solution
First base is in good hands with Josh Naylor, but possibly for only one more season. C.J. Kayfus used a breakout season to get on the radar, as did a pair of 2024 rookies.
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Astros’ Brice Matthews Hits His Way To Precipice Of MLB
The Astros have masterfully integrated young players into their lineup over the years. Brice Matthews could be next in line.
