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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Dodgers’ Josue De Paula Needs To Learn To Love His Glove
The Dodgers know 19-year-old Josue De Paula can hit. Now, they need to challenge him to take the next step with his defense in right field.
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Phillies Commit To Giving Moises Chace A Rotation Shot
When the Phillies acquired 21-year-old righthander Moises Chace from the Orioles at the trade deadline, they committed to him as a starter. The early returns were promising.
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Mariners’ Cole Young Eyes MLB Debut Following Late Double-A Surge
Cole Young got back to his roots in the second half of 2024 at Double-A. That puts him in position to get a look at second base in Seattle in 2025.
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Marlins’ Agustin Ramirez Prepares For 2025 Audition
The Marlins targeted hard-hitting, 23-year-old Dominican catcher Agustin Ramirez when they traded Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees. He should get an MLB look this season.
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Braves’ JR Ritchie Prepares To Blast Off In 2025
The Braves were thrilled to land JR Ritchie in the 2022 draft. He missed most of 2023 and 2024, but now stands poised for takeoff in 2025.
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Swing Change Helps Free Up Pirates’ Mitch Jebb At Plate
A little adversity served Pirates second baseman Mitch Jebb well. It forced him to reevaluate his swing at High-A.
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New Routine Helps Diamondbacks’ JD Dix Feel Like His Best Self
A shoulder injury prevented Wisconsin prep shortstop JD Dix from playing his best. The D-backs hope a new routine has him positioned for success in pro ball.
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Brewers’ Cooper Pratt Begins To Add Power To Hit-First Approach
If true that power develops later, then the Brewers’ Cooper Pratt is in great shape as a well-rounded, 6-foot-4 shortstop who can really hit.
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Growth Year Prepares Padres’ Ethan Salas For Challenges Ahead
Padres catcher Ethan Salas spent his entire age-18 season at High-A Fort Wayne, learning the hard way about what he must improve.
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Nationals’ Robert Hassell III Began To Hit His Stride In AFL
Robert Hassell III made key hitting adjustments in the Arizona Fall League after a wrist injury sidelined him for a spell in 2024.
