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Winter Wonders: Strong Finish For Teheran
Winter wonders focuses on two very different prospects, top Braves pitcher Julio Teheran and Twins indy ball refugee Chris Colabello.
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Colabello’s Amazing Story Keeps Getting Better
Once unnoticed, Chris Colabello is on a faster track now.
Villalona Ready For Second Chance
Giants farmhand Angel Villalona got $2.1 million to sign in 2006 but has not played in a U.S. league since 2009. He was arrested on murder charges in September 2009 and had been unable to obtain a work visa to travel to the U.S., but a cash settlement and dropping of the charges in the Dominican Republic has given Villalona a second chance.
Ten Players Who Helped Their Stock In Winter Ball
Ben Badler names 10 players who stood out in winter ball.
Scouts’ Favorites: Eight More AFL Prospects To Watch
The following eight players didn't rank among the AFL's Top 20 Prospects, but scouts saw something to like in each of them.
AFL Top 20 Prospects
BA correspondent Peter Wardell stacks up the Top 20 prospects in the Arizona Fall League.
Javelinas Take AFL Title
The Peoria Javelinas, behind prospects such as Billy Hamilton, Mike Zunino and Rymer Liriano, win the Arizona Fall League championship 4-3 over Salt River.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Nov. 16
BA intern Peter Wardell is spending the fall in the Arizona Fall League, where he will take a weekly look at which players are hot. The fifth and final AFL hot sheet takes a look at the top performers over the past week. Statistics reflect performance through Thursday, November 15.
Rays’ Shaffer Adjusts To Life On Taxi Squad
The Rays sent 2012 first-round pick Richie Shaffer to the Arizona Fall League, where the former Clemson star is adjusting to life on the taxi squad, which limits him to two games a week.
AFL Hot Sheet: Nov. 9
BA intern Peter Wardell is spending the fall in the Arizona Fall League, where he will take a weekly look at which players are hot. The third AFL hot sheet takes a look at the top performers over the past week. Statistics reflect performance through Thursday, November 8.
Grichuk Plays Catch-Up In AFL
The first player picked in the Angels' ridiculously successful 2009 draft class still hasn't advanced past Class A. But outfielder Randal Grichuk—picked one spot ahead of Mike Trout—is making progress in the Arizona Fall League.
Hamilton, Goodwin Shine In Rising Stars Game
The East won the Rising Stars Game 9-4, but speedy Billy Hamilton stole the show at the Arizona Fall League's all-star showcase with—what else?—his speed.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Nov. 2
BA intern Peter Wardell is spending the fall in the Arizona Fall League, where he will take a weekly look at which players are hot. The third AFL hot sheet takes a look at the top performers over the past week. Statistics reflect performance through Thursday, November 1.
Baez Backs Flash With Substance
Just a teenager, Javier Baez has found a comfort level in the Arizona Fall League at the plate, in the field and at Millie's Cafe.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Week 2
Marlins outfielders Kyle Jensen and Christian Yelich lead this week's Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet.
Paxton’s Velocity Comes Back Strong
Mariners prospect James Paxton has come back strong from a midseason knee injury to show well-above-average velocity for a lefthander. He's continuing his season in the Arizona Fall League.
Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet: Oct. 19
BA intern Peter Wardell is spending the fall in the Arizona Fall League, where he will take a weekly look at which players are hot. The first AFL hot sheet takes a look at the top performers up to this point of the fall season. Statistics reflect performance through Thursday October 18. Hot Sheets from here on out will look at weekly performances.
Gregorius Emerges As Reds’ Top AFL Shortstop
DiDi Gregorius, part of a wave of shortstops from the Netherlands Antilles that includes Andrelton Simmons and Jurickson Profar, has established himself as the top shortstop prospect in the Reds organization.
Nationals’ Anthony Rendon Wants To Make Up For Lost Time
Anthony Rendon didn't hesitate when asked what he hopes to gain from the upcoming Arizona Fall League season, which begins today. The Nationals' 2011 first-round pick could be expected to be sensitive about the succession of injuries that limited him in his final season at Rice and wiped out much of his debut minor league season this year.
2012 Arizona Fall League Roster Analysis
John Manuel, J.J. Cooper and Conor Glassey -
Get an early look at who to keep an eye on this fall at the Arizona Fall League.
