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A Month In, MiLB Pitch Clock Rules Still Showing Massive Effect
When we first wrote about the new pitch clock rules, we noted that they were producing massive reductions in the time of games around the minor leagues. But that was just a few days of data. It’s now been a month, and the data is even clearer. The pitch clock rules have dramatically sped up games.
American League West Prospect Notebook For May
Our American League West correspondents deliver one prospect report per organization, headlined by a Mariners teen shortstop who is catching on quickly in Low-A.
Prospect Report: Padres' Vela Leads Minors In ERA
The minors' ERA leader Noel Vela lowered his ERA to 0.34 with another dominating outing on Thursday.
42 Players Making Significant Jumps Up Top 30 Prospects Lists
Breaking down players who made a jump up their team's Top 30 Prospects list.
Minor League Transactions: April 25-May 11, 2022
Transactions involving minor league players for the period April 25-May 11, 2022. All transactions conveyed by Major League Baseball.
Prospect Report: Alek Thomas Hits First Big League Homer
Thomas has a milestone day, Jordan Walker continues his hot start and more.
2022 MLB Top Prospects For Every Team
With the minor league season heating up, we are updating Top 30 lists for all 30 teams, starting with the East divisions this week.
Some Things Never Change: Many Minor League Operators Are Suspicious Of MLB's Intent
Fear and trepidation abound in the minor leagues in the aftermath of MLB’s takeover of the minors before the 2021 season.
Pontes Of View: May 11
We dive in deep to each start, mixing in some discussion of the pitcher’s arsenal, pitch shape, velocity and overall future role.
Inside The New Minor League Facilities Standards
MLB made upgrading facility standards a priority when it took over the minor leagues. But an air of uncertainty surrounds many teams and their ability to meet the new requirements.

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