Cristian Crespo

Cristian has been at Just Baseball since 2021, when he first started writing about prospects. He spent eight years working in Major League Baseball with the Miami Marlins and the Detroit Tigers. He is currently working at ESPN as a Sports Media operator.

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Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins takes the field prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at loanDepot Park.

What Will the Marlins Do With Sandy Alcantara?

This Year’s Rule 5 Draft Produced Some Gems

This Year's Rule 5 Draft Produced Some Gems

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 3: Kyle Stowers #28 of the Miami Marlins celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk off grand slam home run against the Athletics at loanDepot park on May 3, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images)

Kyle Stowers is Breaking Out in a Big Way for the Marlins

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 25: Agustin Ramirez #50 of the Miami Marlins rounds the bases after hitting his first major league home run in the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images)

The Miami Marlins Hope They Found a Star in Agustin Ramirez

Jesús Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game at BayCare Ballpark.

The Jesús Luzardo Trade Is Not Looking Great for the Marlins

Matt Mervis of the Miami Marlins and Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins celebrate in the game against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park.

Matt Mervis Is Taking Advantage of His Change of Scenery

Top Prospects Who Could Break Camp on Opening Day Rosters

Top Prospects Who Could Break Camp on Opening Day Rosters

Sandy Alcantara Is the Marlins’ Best Chance to Boost the Farm

Sandy Alcantara Is the Marlins' Best Chance to Boost the Farm

DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 16: Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the San Diego Padres throws to first base for an out in the seventh inning during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 16, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Ha-Seong Kim

Alec Bohm

Where Will the Phillies Trade Alec Bohm?

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Connor Norby #24 of the Miami Marlins at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the game at loanDepot park on August 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

Miami Marlins Have the Pieces to Be Much Better in 2025

The Kansas City Royals, including Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino, celebrate a victory. The Royals who have been one of the biggest surprises in the AL Central this year.

What’s Next for the Royals Without Vinnie Pasquantino?

Travis Sykora of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the New York Mets at Clover Park.

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Month: August

Luis Gil of the New York Yankees is a prime candidate to win the AL Rookie of the Year Award in 2024.

AL's Rookie of the Year Race Lacks the Intrigue of NL's

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: August 19-25

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: August 19-25

Bubba Chandler, one of the Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospects, throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park.

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: August 12-18

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Connor Norby #24 of the Miami Marlins at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the game at loanDepot park on August 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers Are Getting Their Chance in Miami

Outfield and second base prospect Kristian Campbell watches the action from the bench.

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: August 5-11

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Month: July

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Month: July

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: July 22-28

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: July 22-28

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: July 8-21

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: July 8-21

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: July 1-7

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Week: July 1-7

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt takes San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron out of the game after Waldron pitches 5 and 2/3 innings during the MLB game between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Ten Underrated Rookie Pitchers Making Their Mark in 2024

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Month: June 2024

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Month: June 2024