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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 14, 2025: Konnor Griffin #85 of the Pittsburgh Pirates participates in batting practice prior to a Spring Breakout game against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark on March 14, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images)

A Konnor Griffin Extension Could Define the Pirates’ Next Era

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 03: A view of official Rawlings Major League Baseballs prior to a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 03, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Welcome to the Two-Fastball Revolution

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (52) celebrates his solo HR in the first as the Red Sox play the Cardinals on Opening Day at Fenway on April 4. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Why the Red Sox Are Expanding Wilyer Abreu's Role

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21, 2025: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals runs out a fly ball during the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on February 21, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

The Sophomore Bump: Jac Caglianone, Cam Smith, and Matt Shaw Could Define 2026

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 25: Yandy Díaz #2 and Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after the Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 25, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Rays defeated the Guardians 9-0. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

A Team in Transition: How the Tampa Bay Rays Could Shape the 2026 Season

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Derek Falvey Era in Minnesota

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Derek Falvey Era in Minnesota

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 22: First Round Draft pick of the Texas Rangers, Gavin Fien, throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the Texas Rangers and the Athletics at Globe Life Field on July 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Gunnar Word/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 15: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters box against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on September 15, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

A Subtle Swing Change Rewrote Corbin Carroll’s Offensive Ceiling

Which Franchise Rebuilds Are Closest to Completion in 2026?

Which Franchise Rebuilds Are Closest to Completion in 2026?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 30: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning in Game One of the American League Wildcard Series against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on September 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Four Pre-Arb Extensions That'd Make Sense for Both Sides

Trade Reaction: Shane Baz to the Orioles for an Absolute Haul

Trade Reaction: Shane Baz to the Orioles for an Absolute Haul

DETROIT, MI - JULY 08: Ryan Pepiot #44 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Bradburn/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Ryan Pepiot Is One Tweak Away From Frontline Starter Status

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 3: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks prepares to throw a pitch in the fifth inning during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)

Zac Gallen: A Frontline Starter Hidden in Plain Sight

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 27: Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during the MLB game between the New York Mets and Houston Astros on March 27, 2025 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Framber Valdez: Arsenal Breakdown and Contract Projection

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 29: Payton Tolle #70 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday, August 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Natalie Reid/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

5 Just Baseball Top 100 Prospects Who Could Be Traded This Offseason

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Colt Emerson #85 of the Seattle Mariners bats during a spring training game against the Athletics at Peoria Stadium on February 26, 2025 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Athletics/Getty Images)

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: AL West

PEORIA, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 21: Kevin McGonigle #9 of the Scottsdale Scorpions hits an RBI single during an Arizona Fall League game against the Peoria Javelinas at Peoria Sports Complex on October 21, 2025 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: AL Central

SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 15, 2025: Carlos Lagrange #30 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of a Spring Breakout game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: AL East

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28, 2025: Josue De Paula #95 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs off the field during the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch on February 28, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: NL West

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 14: Konnor Griffin #85 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats in the fifth inning during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: NL Central

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: NL East

Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: NL East

5 Players With the Most To Gain From the Arizona Fall League

5 Players With the Most To Gain From the Arizona Fall League

MiLB Players of the Year: American League

MiLB Players of the Year: American League

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 12: Kaelen Culpepper #5 of the Minnesota Twins warms up ahead of the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

5 Prospects Who Will Break Into the Top 100 in 2026