In this issue

Earning Power
Dramatically upgraded playing conditions for minor leaguers have made pro baseball economically viable for all.

Life After Affiliated Ball
For many minor league teams that lost their MLB affiliations, it has been business as usual.

Gem Collector
Inside Diamond Baseball Holdings, the group that owns 33 minor league teams..

HOW THE MAJORS HAVE CHANGED FOR YOUNG PLAYERS

When negotiating the 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the MLB Players Association prioritized the earning power of young major league players, especially young stars.

2 mins

ORGANIZATION REPORTS

Blaze Alexander entered spring training as a long shot to make the team, but there he was on March 28, starting and batting seventh in the D-backs’ Opening Day lineup.

10+ mins

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Louisville Slugger makes Prime bat 30% harder by dipping into 1902 company patent

3 mins

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

After narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament last year, UC Irvine is determined to finish strong

7 mins

MORE HARM THAN GOOD?

Dramatically scaling back young pitchers’ workloads has failed to keep them healthier

4 mins

GEM COLLECTOR

In just four years, Diamond Baseball Holdings has become the most powerful owner ever in Minor League Baseball. What is the plan for their 33 teams—and counting?

6 mins

LIFE AFTER AFFILIATED BALL

For many minor league teams that lost their MLB affiliations, it has been business as usual— with some unexpected benefits

7 mins

EARNING POWER

A dramatic upgrade to playing conditions for minor leaguersincluding pay, housing and nutrition has made pro baseball economically viable for all players

5 mins

NOBODY'S PERFECT

No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday has one flaw in an otherwise airtight profile

4 mins

ORGANIZATION REPORTS

At nearly every level of his professional career, outfielder Colton Cowser has taken time to acclimate. His major league debut last season was no different.

10+ mins

ORGANIZATION TALENT RANKINGS

For the second consecutive year, the Orioles enter the season with the best farm system in baseball.

10 mins

WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITH NEW ROSTER LIMITS

No one can fully predict what will happen with the reduced 165-player minor league roster limits, but baseball officials weighed in with predictions for 2024, some of which we heard repeatedly.

5 mins

NO MORE SLACK IN THE SYSTEM

The in domestic minor leagues creates consternation for farm directors

6 mins

INTERNATIONAL TREASURES

Why MLB teams value foreign professionals more than ever

10+ mins

HIGH-FLYING BIRDS

Learning from past success and failure in Houston, Mike Elias and his united front office remade the Orioles into winners— and they got there ahead of schedule

10+ mins

ARIZONA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10

Early promotions of star prospects led to a bit of a down season for the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

4 mins

FLORIDA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10

Even before the Rookie-level Florida Complex League season began, scouts who saw extended spring training gushed over the Yankees' talent, starting with shortstop Roderick Arias and 6-foot7 pitchers Henry Lalane and Carlos Lagrange. Outfielder John Cruz mashed 10 home runs as a 17-year-old.

3 mins

SALAS COULD BE SPECIAL

When Ethan Salas arrived in the California League on May 30, he immediately displayed talent well beyond his years.

3 mins

HOLLIDAY TAKES FLIGHT

Jackson Holliday began the season at Low-A Delmarva. He began the second half of the season at Double-A Bowie.

3 mins

CHOURIO GETS IN THE SWING

DOUBLE-A

3 mins

DE LA CRUZ ELECTRIFIES IL

TRIPLE-A

3 mins

THE NEW TRENDSETTERS

Every MLB team wants its own version of what the Braves have with The Battery

4 mins

PIRATES CHOOSE DAVIS IN 'COMPLICATED' 2021 DRAFT

Adam Bourassa's own major league dreams fell short, but he's finding another way to make his mark on the game.

2 mins

In Memoriam

ALEX COLE MADE A FAST IMPRESSION AS A ROOKIE| TIGERS CATCHER JIM PRICE BECAME LONGTIME BROADCASTER

4 mins

HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE ALL-STARS

Each year, the summer showcase window is a vital evaluation period for MLB scouting departments as they get their first in-depth looks at the current draft class.

6 mins

CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 10

Historic home run totals and a deep-hitting crop made it a memorable summer on the Cape

8 mins

TEAM USA TOP 10

This year's Collegiate National Team had a tough act to follow after a historic 2022 group

7 mins

80 PROOF: BEST TOOLS

THE STANDARD-BEARER FOR EACH SCOUTING TOOL IN MLB TODAY

10+ mins

UPDATED TALENT RANKINGS

Our final farm system rankings of 2023 take shape after trade, draft signing deadlines

5 mins

INCOMPLETE VIEW

Injury risk for college pitchers is determined by more than pitch counts

5 mins

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