FILLING THE VOID

As restrictions ease, minor league teams find creative new ways to attract fans.

CREAM OF THE INTERNATIONAL CROP

The top 50 expected signing bonuses for international amateurs eligible to sign during the 2020-21 period

BANNER CLASS

The Twins’ 2009 international class helped form the core of two playoff teams in the past three seasons

SIGN OF THE TIMES

New draft rules hurt players, limit scouts and are a sign of coming minor league changes

THE NEW NORMAL

When Minor League Baseball resumes play, it will look nothing like it has in our lifetimes

ONE BIG DO-OVER

The NCAA Division I Council granted spring sports athletes an extra year of eligibility

MINOR LEAGUE MILESTONES

The top 12 most significant minor league achievements of the last 40 seasons

MAKING AN IMPACT

70-grade hitters and 70-grade power hitters are as elusive as one would expect in the draft

THIS LEFTY IS ALL RIGHT

Prodigious talent, meticulous work ethic propel Asa Lacy into draft

WILLING AND ABEL

Mick Abel put in the work to improve his physicality and repertoire. Now the Oregon prep righthander is aiming to buck draft history.

HIGH VOLTAGE

Spencer Torkelson sparked an Arizona State revival and showcased the type of power that could make him the first college first baseman ever drafted No. 1 overall

GRAND AMBITION

Allan Simpson’s vision for Baseball America—as the authority on the draft—perseveres after 40 years

FACT OR FICTION?

Early looks don’t always tell the whole story, but in 2020 that’s all scouts have. New information streams, combined with firsthand knowledge of players, now becomes paramount

Top 100 Prospects: A Wander-ful Number One

Wander Franco leads an eight-player contingent of Rays prospects.

Major League Preview: Bank On It

The well-heeled Dodgers and Yankees made splashy offseason moves that make them the favorites to meet in the World Series—again.

A Never-Ending Effort To Keep Up

The pace of change speeds up in college baseball

TOP WINTER BALL PROSPECTS

Ten prospects who captured scouts’ attention in Latin American winter leagues

GRAND OPENING

A talented young core and busy offseason have the White Sox positioned to win after wrapping a three-year rebuild

FILL 'EM UP

The Mariners’ gas camp gets big results for a plethora of pitchers

NOW OR NEVER

After years of stockpiling minor league talent, the Padres cashed in prospects as they set their sights on winning in 2020.

CENTER OF ATTENTION

Minnesota two-way standout Max Meyer tries to lead the Gophers back to the NCAA Tournament

CARDINALS DEVIL MAGIC

St. Louis keeps maximizing overlooked college draft picks

HALO EFFECT

After extending Mike Trout, signing Anthony Rendon and installing manager Joe Maddon, the Angels have a lot riding on 2020

New Roster Rules Encourage Creativity

The expected 26th roster spot could be filled in a variety of ways

RISING STAR

Nick Schnabel brought a historic recruiting class to Michigan and then helped mold them into College World Series runners-up

NEW DECADE BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES

Forward thinking is required to combat baseball’s three biggest issues in the 2020s

YOUTH MOVEMENT

Why the small-market Indians emphasize the youngest players in the draft

ARMED AND READY

Sleeper pitching prospects who are trending up from the 2019 signing class

Getting Better All The Time

Joe Boyle’s star turn on the Cape makes him one of the most intriguing arms for the draft

Twenty Intriguing Players For 2020

Five players who are key to their teams’ plans, plus 15 more potential difference-makers