Dave DeFreitas and Nick J. Faleris examine a deep Atlanta Braves farm system, headlined by shortstop Dansby Swanson (pictured).
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Maxwell hopes to stick with Athletics after strong finish to 2016
With the help of A’s coaches Marcus Jensen and Eric Martins, Maxwell has transformed himself from a liability into an asset behind the plate. Will it be enough to make the 25-man roster out of spring training?
2017 Organizational Review: Tampa Bay Rays
Dave DeFreitas and Nick J. Faleris take a close look at an up-and-coming Tampa Bay Rays farm system in their latest 2017 organizational review. With growing depth on the positional side, it’s a system that’s headed in the right direction.
A’s Gossett Turns a Corner: Three-Level Leap in ’16 Earns Invitation to Big League Camp
After a nightmare 2015 campaign, the A’s 2014 second-round pick added a two-seamer and a cutter, and refined his mechanics. Improved results quickly followed.
MLB Draft Video Highlights: 2016 Jupiter (Vol. 4)
In this week’s video highlight package from Jupiter, I take a look at 10 players from the 2018 MLB Draft class, including catcher and Vanderbilt commit Will Banfield, and shortstop Charles Mack, who’s headed to Clemson.
2080 Prospect Video Highlights – 2016 AFL Edition (Vol. 12)
Righties Justin Anderson (Angels), Barrett Astin (Reds), Rayan Gonzalez (Rockies), and Greg Harris (Rays), and lefty Brad Wieck (Padres) highlight 15 new videos posted to our Prospect Video Library.
2017 Organizational Review: San Diego Padres
David DeFreitas and Nick J. Faleris run through one of the deepest and most talented systems in the game with an organizational review of the San Diego Padres.
2016 Scout of the Year Winners Announced at Winter Meetings
The Scout of the Year reception is always the highlight of the Baseball Winter Meetings for me. Here are this year’s honorees.
2017 Organizational Review: Cincinnati Reds
Dave DeFreitas and Nick J. Faleris examine the Cincinnati Reds organization from top to bottom, highlighting the top talent to know for 2017 and beyond.
2016 MLB Rule 5 Draft Results & Analysis: Minor League Phase
39 players were selected in the minor league phase of the 2016 MLB Rule 5 Draft. Here’s my notes on all of them.