Top 500 Fantasy Prospects For 2026
Ranking the top 500 fantasy baseball prospects for 2026, plus new reports for the 25 best prospects in the sport.
15 Exciting MLB Pitching Prospects Slated To Make Stateside Debuts In 2026
These 15 international signings have a mix of tools and production that caught our eye ahead of their expected 2026 stateside debuts.
15 Exciting Hitting Prospects Slated To Make Stateside Debuts In 2026
Jesús Cano highlights 15 hitting prospects who figure to begin the next phase of their professional careers on U.S. soil in 2026.
Preseason Farm System Rankings For All 30 Teams
Baseball America presents preseason MLB Farm System talent rankings for 2026, headlined by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Latest From Baseball America
Ranking Every MLB Prospect Traded In The 2025-26 Offseason
Baseball America’s big board ranking and grading every MLB prospect traded since the end of the 2025 season.
MLB Trade Reactions, WBC Roster Discussions | Fantasy Podcast
On this week’s Fantasy Podcast, Geoff is joined by Ian Cundall to talk Brendan Donovan, Framber Valdez & WBC rosters.
Analyzing BA’s 2026 MLB Farm System Rankings | Future Projection
In this week’s Future Projection mailbag, Ben and Carlos discuss our latest farm system and MLB draft rankings.
2026 Big Ten College Baseball Season Preview
Baseball America presents its 2026 Big Ten preview, complete with a projected order of finish, top 2026 MLB Draft prospects & more.
Moises Ballesteros Readies For Increased Role With Cubs
Moises Ballesteros earned his manager’s trust as a callup in 2025, and now he’s ready to contribute more at the plate and behind the dish.
Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper Improves Outlook With Defensive Improvements
Defensive improvement made by 2024 first-rounder Kaelen Culpepper in his first full season have him positioned to rocket up the Twins’ shortstop depth chart.
Braves’ Cam Caminiti Shows Frontline Potential In First Full Season
Arizona prep lefty Cam Caminiti fell to No. 24 in the 2024 draft, a pick that now looks like a coup for the Braves.
2026 Israel World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Israel is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Italy World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Italy is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Brazil World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for the Brazil is here. Initial rosters are subject to change.…
2026 Great Britain World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Great Britain is here. Initial rosters are subject to change.…
2026 Taiwan World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Taiwan is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Netherlands World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for the Netherlands is here. Initial rosters are subject to change.…
2026 Czechia World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Czechia is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Venezuela World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Venezuela is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Nicaragua World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Nicaragua is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Colombia World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Colombia is here. Initial rosters are subject to change. Read…
2026 Puerto Rico World Baseball Classic Roster
With the 2026 World Baseball Classic set to begin in March, the preliminary roster for Puerto Rico is here. Initial rosters are subject to change.…
2026 Preseason Top 100
2026 Top 100 Prospects
Baseball America unveils its 2026 preseason Top 100 Prospects ranking, spotlighting MLB’s future stars by projected potential, tool grades and more.
20 MLB Prospects Who Just Missed The 2026 Top 100
Here are 20 MLB Prospects who finished just outside the 2026 Top 100 and could quickly move onto the list once the season begins.
10 Players Primed To Rise In Our 2026 Top 100 MLB Prospects Ranking
These 10 players are already 2026 Top 100 prospects, but they have traits that could help them quickly rise once the season gets started.
Every MLB Prospect Who Received A 2026 Top 150 Vote
More than 200 players received votes from the Baseball America staff for this year’s Top 100 Prospects list. Here’s all of them.
Who Could Be Baseball America’s No. 1 Prospect In 2027?
Baseball America’s Top 100 for 2026 has only just arrived, but we’re already looking ahead to who might claim the No. 1 spot in 2027.
Get Ready For College Baseball
College Baseball Top 25 Rankings
UCLA headlines Baseball America’s preseason NCAA Top 25 entering the 2026 college baseball season.
2026 Preseason NCAA Tournament Projected Field Of 64
Baseball America’s Projected Field Of 64 series returns for 2026 with our initial preseason NCAA Tournament bracket projection.
NCAA Baseball Coaches Predict The 2026 National Champion | Coaches Confidential
Jacob Rudner polled 54 college baseball coaches to predict who will win the 2026 national championship.
Prospect Essentials
2026 MLB Top Prospects For Every Team
Baseball America presents 2026 Top 30 Prospects lists for every organization, complete with full scouting reports, tool grades & more.
MLB Breakout Prospects To Watch In 2026 For Every Team
Baseball America presents breakout prospects to watch in 2026 for all 30 MLB organizations, complete with scouting reports, grades and more.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Rankings, Sleepers, Dynasty & More
Presenting Baseball America’s complete rundown of fantasy baseball resources for 2026, including rankings, sleepers, dynasty and more.
Rankings
2026 Top College Draft Prospects
Ranking the top 100 college prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft class, headlined by UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
2026 Top High School Draft Prospects
Baseball America presents new rankings for the top 100 players in the 2026 high school class, which is one of the deepest in recent years.
2026 Top Draft Prospects
Baseball America presents an updated ranking of the top 200 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft, led by UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
2026 Top 100 Prospects
Baseball America unveils its 2026 preseason Top 100 Prospects ranking, spotlighting MLB’s future stars by projected potential, tool grades and more.
2027 Top College Draft Prospects
Ranking the top 100 college prospects in the 2027 MLB Draft class, headlined by Florida infielder Brendan Lawson.
Top 100 By The Numbers
90th Percentile Exit Velocities For Every 2026 Top 100 Prospect
Comparing how every 2026 Top 100 hitter stacks up in terms of 90th percentile exit velocity from last season.
Average Fastball Velocity For Every Pitcher In The 2026 Top 100
A total of 37 pitchers rank in Baseball America’s Top 100 for 2026. Here’s how fast each one of them throw.
Top 100 MLB Prospects For 2026 According To Hit+ Scores
Dylan White dives into the data behind Baseball America’s 2026 Top 100 Prospects list with a look at Hit+ scores for every ranked hitter.
Top 100 MLB Prospects For 2026 According To Stuff+ Scores
Dylan White dives into the data behind Baseball America’s 2026 Top 100 Prospects list with a look at Hit+ scores for every ranked hitter.
2026 Baseball America Top 100 MLB Prospects By The Numbers
Examining Baseball America’s 2026 Top 100 Prospects list for team-by-team breakdowns, where prospects came from and more.
2026 Top 30 Prospects
60 Things We Learned From Preseason 2026 Top 30 MLB Prospects Lists
Identifying key news, scouting report nuggets and potential changes in every 2026 Top 30 MLB Prospects list.
2026 Baltimore Orioles Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Orioles system, headlined by catcher Samuel Basallo.
2026 Detroit Tigers Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Tigers system, headlined by shortstop Kevin McGonigle.
2026 Seattle Mariners Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Mariners system, headlined by shortstop Colt Emerson.
2026 Houston Astros Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Astros system, headlined by infielder Xavier Neyens.
2026 Boston Red Sox Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Red Sox system, headlined by lefthander Payton Tolle.
2026 Athletics Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Athletics system, headlined by shortstop Leo De Vries.
2026 Texas Rangers Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Rangers system, headlined by shortstop Sebastian Walcott.
2026 Los Angeles Angels Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Angels system, headlined by righthander Tyler Bremner.
2026 Kansas City Royals Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Royals system, headlined by catcher Carter Jensen.
2026 Chicago White Sox Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the White Sox system, headlined by lefthander Noah Schultz.
2026 Minnesota Twins Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Twins system, headlined by outfielder Walker Jenkins.
2026 Cleveland Guardians Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Guardians system, headlined by second baseman Travis Bazzana.
2026 New York Yankees Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Yankees system, headlined by shortstop George Lombard Jr.
2026 Toronto Blue Jays Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Blue Jays system, headlined by righthander Trey Yesavage.
2026 San Diego Padres Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Padres system, headlined by catcher Ethan Salas.
2026 San Francisco Giants Top 30 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America’s 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Giants system, headlined by first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
Preorder Baseball America’s 2026 Books
Dive into prospect season with scouting reports on the top 900 players, preseason Top 30s for every org, projected future lineups, breakouts, sleepers & much more.
Win Your Dynasty League
MLB Trade Reactions, WBC Roster Discussions | Fantasy Podcast
On this week’s Fantasy Podcast, Geoff is joined by Ian Cundall to talk Brendan Donovan, Framber Valdez & WBC rosters.
Top 500 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For 2026
Ranking the top 500 fantasy baseball prospects for 2026, plus new reports for the 25 best prospects in the sport.
MLB Prospects For Redraft Leagues, Dynasty Targets & FYPD Trends | Fantasy Podcast
On this week’s Fantasy Podcast, Geoff is joined by Jacob Rudner to talk 2026 sleepers, targets and trends.
Listen To BA's Latest Podcasts
MLB Trade Reactions, WBC Roster Discussions | Fantasy Podcast
On this week’s Fantasy Podcast, Geoff is joined by Ian Cundall to talk Brendan Donovan, Framber Valdez & WBC rosters.
Analyzing BA’s 2026 MLB Farm System Rankings | Future Projection
In this week’s Future Projection mailbag, Ben and Carlos discuss our latest farm system and MLB draft rankings.
Guardians 2026 Top MLB Prospects Deep Dive
J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo take an in-depth look at the Guardians’ farm system entering the 2026 season.
Braves 2026 Top MLB Prospects Deep Dive
J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo take an in-depth look at the Braves’ farm system entering the 2026 season.
Breaking Down Top 200 MLB Draft Prospects & 2026 All-America Teams | Hot Sheet Show
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we discuss names to know in BA’s new top 200 draft rankings, college All-America teams and more.
2026 International Signing Period
2026 International Class Scouting Reports For All 30 Teams
Baseball America’s Ben Badler provides detailed scouting reports on the international prospect hauls for all 30 clubs for 2026.
2026 MLB International Prospects: Top 100 Bonus Board
With International Signing Day set for Thursday, Ben Badler expands his international prospect bonus board to 100 players.
12 Breakout MLB Prospects In The 2026 International Signing Class
On the eve of international signing day, Ben Badler presents 12 under-the-radar prospects worth paying attention to in the 2026 class.
5 MLB Teams With Exciting International Signing Classes For 2026
Ben Badler highlights five 2026 classes from international signing day that are already standing out.
Which MLB Teams Are Best At Signing International Free Agents?
Baseball America examined international signings from all 30 MLB teams since 2012 to rank every organization by bWAR.
How To Add Baseball America As A Preferred Source On Google Search
By setting Baseball America as a preferred Google source, our stories will appear more often when you search for baseball-related topics.
2026 Breakout Picks
One Breakout Hitting Prospect For Every Team Hiding Behind Ordinary Stat Lines
Diving into Statcast data from 2025 to identify breakout 2026 MLB prospects in every system hiding behind weak surface-level production.
One Breakout Pitching Prospect For Every Team Hiding Behind Ordinary Stat Lines
Diving into Statcast data from 2025 to identify breakout MLB pitching prospects in every system hiding behind weak surface-level production.
Breakout MLB Prospect Candidates For Every American League Team In 2026
As Baseball America continues 2026 prospect lists, a number of intriguing players have stood out as potential breakout candidates for next season.
Sleeper MLB Prospects For Every Team In 2026
Diving into Preseason 2026 Top 30 Prospects lists to find sleepers in every system.
Breakout MLB Prospect Candidates For Every National League Team In 2026
As Baseball America prepares 2026 prospect lists, a number of intriguing players have stood out as potential breakout candidates for next season.
Baseball Cards & Collectibles To Know
2026 Baseball Cards & Collectibles: Top Prospects, Release Dates & News
Presenting Baseball America’s complete rundown of baseball card and collectibles resources for 2026, including checklist previews, the latest news & more.
Topps Baseball Cards Explained: A Beginner’s Guide To Every Major Product & Format
BA presents our guide explaining Topps, Bowman and Chrome baseball card releases, box formats and collecting basics for newcomers.
Nick Kurtz’s Topps Rookie Debut Patch Sells For $516K
Nick Kurtz’s Top MLB Debut Patch patch became the No. 2 highest-selling since the chase began in 2023, trailing only Paul Skenes.
5 Changes Baseball Card Collectors Want To See In The Hobby
While there’s been a rise in baseball card popularity, there are still points of frustration for collectors. Here are some changes we’d like to see made.
Data Darlings To Know
Every MLB Prospect Who Added 2+ MPH Fastball Velocity In 2025
Geoff Pontes sorts out minor league fastball velocity for 2025 to see which pitching prospects had the biggest jumps in mph this season.
25 MLB Prospects With Big 90th Percentile Exit Velocity Gains In 2025
A gain in exit velocity is one of the most important improvements a prospect can make. Here are 25 of the biggest EV gainers in 2025.
Top 150 Minor League Stuff+ Leaders For 2025
Presenting the top overall and normalized Stuff+ scores for minor league pitching arsenals in 2025.
2025 MLB Farm System Statcast Pitching Rankings
Which MLB organizations had the best Statcast pitching metrics among minor leaguers in 2025?
2025 MLB Farm System Statcast Hitting Rankings
Ranking how every MLB farm system performed across a variety of Statcast metrics throughout the 2025 season.
Check Out The Prospect Wire
Looking for daily news, analysis and stats for 900+ prospects? Here’s our Prospect Wire.
BA's College Players of the Year
Roch Cholowsky Named Baseball America’s 2025 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Roch Cholowsky is Baseball America’s College Player of the Year after hitting .353/.480/.710 with 23 home runs and 74 RBIs in 66 games.
Charlie Condon Named Baseball America’s 2024 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Few players are as accomplished in the batter’s box as Condon, and his team-first mentality elevated Georgia in 2024.
Paul Skenes Named Baseball America’s 2023 College Baseball Player Of The Year
Paul Skenes delivered an all-time performance in his first year at LSU, punctuating a championship season.
2022 College Player of the Year: Ivan Melendez
Ivan Melendez makes the most of his return to Texas by propelling the Longhorns to Omaha and boosting his draft stock.
2019 College Player of the Year: Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was the wire-to-wire favorite to win the award.
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Breaking Down Top 200 MLB Draft Prospects & 2026 All-America Teams | Hot Sheet Show
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we discuss names to know in BA’s new top 200 draft rankings, college All-America teams and more.
Breaking Down 2026 Preseason College All-America Teams | College Podcast
In this week’s College Baseball Podcast, Jacob and Carlos talk about All-America picks for the 2026 season.
Coastal Carolina Analytics Director Matt Pepin Joins To Talk Cameron Flukey, Rising EVs & More | College Podcast
In this week’s College Baseball Podcast, we sit down with Coastal Carolina’s Matt Pepin to discuss data, including rising EVs and the Chanticleers’ ace.
Rising Top 100 Prospects, Players To Watch In 2027 & More | Hot Sheet Show
On this week’s Hot Sheet Show, we discuss the BA’s new Top 100 Prospects, players who could top the list in 2027 and more.
Inside Genei Sato’s Recruitment With Penn State Coach Mike Gambino | College Podcast
In this week’s College Baseball Podcast, Jacob sits down with Penn State coach Mike Gambino to discuss what went into landing Japanese RHP Genei Sato.
We Discover Future Stars Before Anyone Else
Adley Rutschman Is The Best MLB Draft Prospect Since Bryce Harper
How a fateful offseason swing change built a foundation for one of the game’s best draft prospects in quite some time.
A Decade Of Bryce Harper: Where Baseball’s Most Hyped Prospect Stands 10 Years In
Once dubbed ‘Baseball’s Chosen One,’ Bryce Harper is quietly on a potential Hall Of Fame trajectory.
Julio Rodriguez’s Hitting Ability Puts Him Among Rare Company
Julio Rodriguez’s career minor league average ranks among the best of the past two decades, but just how impressive is it, and what does that mean?
2019 High School Player Of The Year: Bobby Witt Jr.
A humble teammate with an immeasurable work ethic, Royals draft pick Bobby Witt Jr. is our 2019 High School Player of the Year.
Juan Soto Rockets To Washington
After playing just eight games above A-ball, the 19-year-old outfielder is now the youngest player in the majors.
The Son Also Rises
Padres No. 1 prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the game’s top second-generation stars.
2017 Minor League Player Of The Year: Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is Baseball America’s 2017 Minor League Player of the Year.
Shohei Ohtani Draws A Crowd At Padres Complex
A little piece of Japan—along with the country’s star attraction—has come to Arizona for the first two weeks of February. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of…
Dodgers Sign Yordan Alvarez As Signing Period Closes
The Dodgers signed one more Cuban player as the signing period ended.
2015 Minor League Player Of The Year: Blake Snell
Design a breakout season for a pitcher, and it would look like Blake Snell’s 2015.
With One Small Switch, Mookie Betts Became A Star
Mookie Betts tweaked his hitting mechanics at the plate, allowing him to become an on-base machine with surprising power.
Christian Yelich Sees Power Surge
A smooth-swinging lefthanded batter—as well as the 23rd pick in the 2010 draft—Yelich popped 15 home runs for low Class A Greensboro last season.
2011 Minor League Player Of The Year Mike Trout
The story of how the Angels landed Mike Trout.
All About Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper has been the buzz of the scouting community for several years now.
BA 101
From The Archives: Baseball America’s Scouting Dictionary
We present the Baseball America Scouting Dictionary, the first time all important scouting terms have been brought together in one handy-dandy, clip-and-save resource.
Understanding Pitch Classification In The Pitch-Tracking Era
Geoff Pontes breaks down the different pitch types and subclassifications within each to gain a better understanding of each pitch type.
Explaining The 20-80 Baseball Scouting Scale
Explaining how we—and most baseball scouts—determine the player grades you often read about on the scouting scale.
Explaining How The MLB Rule 5 Draft Works
Baseball America presents everything to know about how the Rule 5 Draft works ahead of next week’s event.
The Oral History Of The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects List
It was 25 years ago that Baseball America unveiled its first Top 100 Prospects list. Braves wunderkind lefty Steve Avery was the original No. 1…
