While the Rangers could not repeat their 2023 World Series season, they are still a great baseball team with a rotation that should have Jacob Degrom leading the way for a better outcome in 2025. Their minor league system continues to be strong.  Sebastian Walcott was my top-ranked player in the Rangers organization until mid-August […]

The Mariners have a top-heavy Minor League system. Their 1 through 5 might be the best in baseball outside the Red Sox’s Top 5 players.  However, the back half of the system is not strong, and it was tough even to find players who might be relevant at the highest level. Colt Emerson, Cole Young, […]

I’ve always struggled to find 20 legitimate players to include in the A’s list.  But, this year, it was easier.  Are all of them guaranteed to be in the Major Leagues?  No, but there’s no denying that the system is better. Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson lead the list and are entirely different players.  Kurtz […]

The Angels system is not very good.  Fortunately, they made a couple of solid trades at the deadline that helped the top of the system, but after Caden Dana, I’m not sure there is a true impact player.  Christian Moore has looked good in his professional debut, but I’m not a fan of the swing.  […]

While it appears the Astros are ending the waning phase of their window, they continue to win.  However, the Major League team is aging, and while there is talent in the minor leagues, the players are mostly complementary. Jacob Melton is once again the top prospect and appears to be just about ready to help. […]

Every year, I struggle through the Giants system.  I like Bryce Eldridge and Carson Whisenhunt, but after that, there’s a lot of “meh.”  Kyle Harrison looks like he will be at least a number three starter, so that worked out. As did Heliot Ramos.  Who else has? Marco Luciano finally graduated, and he was hard […]

The Padres system is thin.  I will not use any negative terms like stinks or sucks because every time I think that, several players emerge.  No team in Major League Baseball has used their minor league rosters as trade assets more than the Padres.  Has it worked? Maybe a little bit.  But wouldn’t CJ Abrams, […]

While the Dodgers used much of their prospect capital to trade for players at the deadline, the system is still deep and good. Most of the talent is a few years away from Los Angeles, but the potential is sky-high. It’s just a matter of time.  Dalton Rushing is the closest player available to help […]

I’ve been critical of the Rockies for years; some of it is justified, and others are not.  However, you must credit them for developing Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle.  Tovar is extremely aggressive at the plate but has evolved into a power-hitting shortstop, and Doyle went 20-20 in 2024 and cut his strikeout rate by […]

The Diamondbacks had an uneven minor league season.  Several of their high-end prospects underperformed, and some of their underrated players exceeded expectations.  Jordan Lawlar disappointed the team as he spent most of the season on the IL.  I thought he would have spent at least half the year in Arizona.  While Jackson Holliday struggled to […]