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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