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Matt Eddy
Trade Central: Mets Land Ruf In Five-Player Swap
The Mets continued to make budget buys at the trade deadline by adding first baseman Darin Ruf from the Giants for a four-player return centered on corner infielder J.D. Davis.
Orioles Look Forward To Brighter Days Ahead, Their Dismal Rebuild Days Behind Them
Things are looking up in Baltimore, but the Orioles' road to relevancy involved losing. Lots of losing. See where the club ranks in the expansion era.
Midseason Minor League Players Of The Year For All 30 Teams
Three months of the season are in the books. We pause to take stock of midseason Minor League Players of the Year for all 30 organizations.
No Longer First In Class: Exploring The Waning Interest In College Pitchers In The First Round
College pitchers were the preferred demographic in the first round of the draft in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. In the past 10 years, a number of factors have led teams to prioritize hitters instead.
Baseball America Dynasty Show: 2022 Breakouts And Dynasty Player Buys
On this week's Baseball America Dynasty Show, lots of names are discussed in detail that should give you a leg up on the competition.
Five Reasons Why So Many Elite Prospects Made Opening Day Rosters
An exploration of the factors that led a near-record number of Top 100 Prospects making their MLB debuts during the first week of the season, reversing decades of front office behavior.
Matt's Breakout MLB Prospect Team For 2022
Matt Eddy's picks for breakout prospects in the minor leagues all around the diamond. Each has the potential to force his way into the Top 100 Prospects conversation.
Dynasty: Key Numbers For Five Young Players In Spring Training
Spring training standouts among the younger set. Some of these gains are bound to stick.
2022 National League Season Preview Podcast
Kyle Glaser and Matt Eddy preview the 2022 season in the National League.
New Spring: MLB Teams Prioritize Present Wins Over Future Dollars In Opening Day Roster Decisions
A near-record number of Top 100 Prospects are poised to make their MLB debuts on or around Opening Day, marking a stark deviation from the practices of the past. Is it the start of a new trend?