Explaining The Roki Sasaki Chaos Before International Signing Day
Ben Badler and J.J. Cooper discuss Roki Sasaki’s decision, and what it means for the other international players planning to sign on Jan. 15.
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White Sox Flip International Prospect As Roki Sasaki Decision Looms
The Dodgers appear set to lose yet another potential international signing as they await a decision from Roki Sasaki.
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Roki Sasaki News: Tracking Latest Updates, Finalists For Japanese Ace
Roki Sasaki has reportedly narrowed his list of finalists to three teams, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
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MLB Draft Prospects: Power, Contact & Chase Rates For Top 2025 College Hitters
Carlos Collazo combs the data to highlight some of the most well-rounded college hitters in the 2025 MLB Draft class.
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Roki Sasaki’s Most Likely Landing Spots, Latest Free Agency Buzz
Ben Badler updates his ranking of Roki Sasaki’s most likely landing spots ahead of the Jan. 15 international signing day.
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2025 MLB International Prospects: Top 100 Bonus Board
Baseball America’s latest international prospects bonus board expands to 100 players in advance of the signing period beginning on Jan. 15.
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White Sox View Braden Montgomery As Key To Garrett Crochet Trade
The White Sox acquired four prospects when they traded ace Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox. Former Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery could hold the key.
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Toolsy Prep Tyson Lewis Helps Embellish Reds’ Shortstop Depth
Prep shortstop Tyson Lewis impressed the Reds with his tools and baseball IQ in unofficial bridge league action following the 2024 draft.
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Braden Nett Could Surge To Top Of Padres’ Next Pitching Wave
For an undrafted pitcher who didn’t even pitch in college, Braden Nett has made a lot of progress in a short time. Now, the Padres want to help him take the next step.
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A Gamble On Rayne Doncon’s Upside Pays Off For Twins
Rayne Doncon has strong backing from a key Twins executive. The club is hopeful they can give the 21-year-old the tools to reach his potential.
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Cayden Wallace Is Excited For A Fresh Start With Nationals
Cayden Wallace’s 2024 season was filled with injuries. But after getting traded to the Nationals, the 23-year-old is excited to start a new chapter.
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Giants Shortstop Diego Velasquez Is A Bit Of A Throwback
Defense and baserunning come naturally to Venezuelan shortstop Diego Velasquez. The Giants think he can mature into more power.
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Roki Sasaki Chaos Has Already Begun In Advance Of International Signing Day
The ripple effects of Roki Sasaki’s long-awaited signing only figure to grow as Jan. 15 looms over the international baseball scene.
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Jackson Humphries Could Be One Of Guardians’ Next Breakouts
Lefthander Jackson Humphries has missed plenty of bats in his pro career. The Guardians believe that offseason work will set him up to excel in 2025.
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Tigers Catcher Thayron Liranzo’s Bat Will Play
Thayron Liranzo has a strong arm and strong bat. Now, the Tigers want to see him take the next step to refine his receiving and game-calling behind the plate.
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Athletics’ Nick Kurtz Has A Plan At The Plate
Drafted fourth overall, Nick Kurtz is expected to advance rapidly and make his MLB debut quickly. But the Athletics would like him to focus on being in the moment.
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Future Projection: State Of Scouting Survey & Roki Sasaki International Signing Day Fun
Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo fire up Future Projection to talk about our recently released scouting survey, Carlos’ 2020 redraft & more.
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Draft Podcast: 2025 ABCA & The Composition Of Top College Hitting Profiles
Carlos Collazo and Peter Flaherty hop on the BA Draft Podcast for the first time in 2025 to talk about their experience at this year’s ABCA.
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Boston Is Deep With Position Players, But Do The Red Sox Still Need A Big Bat?
Brendan Tuma takes a stroll through Boston’s offensive options to see how a big-time bat might put the Red Sox over the top in 2025.
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Rockies Prospect Pair Will Vie For Time At Second Base
The Rockies moved on from 2015 first-rounder Brendan Rodgers, creating opportunity for a pair of prospects to audition at the keystone.
