NOBODY'S PERFECT

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

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.

ORGANIZATION TALENT RANKINGS

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

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.

NO MORE SLACK IN THE SYSTEM

The in domestic minor leagues creates consternation for farm directors

INTERNATIONAL TREASURES

Why MLB teams value foreign professionals more than ever

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

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.

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.

SALAS COULD BE SPECIAL

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

HOLLIDAY TAKES FLIGHT

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

CHOURIO GETS IN THE SWING

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THE NEW TRENDSETTERS

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

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.

In Memoriam

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

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.

CAPE COD LEAGUE TOP 10

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

TEAM USA TOP 10

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

80 PROOF: BEST TOOLS

THE STANDARD-BEARER FOR EACH SCOUTING TOOL IN MLB TODAY

UPDATED TALENT RANKINGS

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

INCOMPLETE VIEW

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

In Memoriam

VIDA BLUE PRIMED A's FOR SUCCESS IN OAKLAND| ROGER CRAIG MADE HIS MARK

DODGERS SCOUT TOM KUNIS TRUSTS HIS WELL-HONED INSTINCTS

James Outman hit .253 and struck out in more than a quarter of his at-bats his junior year at Sacramento State, but Tom Kunis saw the talent lurking beneath.

PROSPECTS ON THE RISE

A dozen up-arrow prospects drafted after the first round in 2022

GRATEFUL TO THE GAME

A bust as a prospect, Jaime Jones has forged his identity in baseball as a go-to scout for the Rays

SO BAD IT'S GOOD

The Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand is the best bad-ball hitter in the minors-by far

ACCORDING TO PLAN

Two months into the season, rules changes were working exactly as MLB hoped

EQUIPPED FOR CHANGE

Exploring the reasons behind college baseball's home run explosion

PUTTING IN THE WORK

Max Clark earns high marks for his tools. Those who know him best are just as impressed with his commitment and work ethic.