Prospect Pipeline

  1. MLB Prospects Who Could Be the Next Justin Verlander

    Justin Verlander is the top pitcher in the game. At this point, that’s a fact. The second overall selection in the 2004 draft out of Old Dominion, Verlander reached the major leagues in less than a year after signing...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 11,474 reads 43 comments

  2. Bleacher Report's Top 100 MLB Prospects Rankings, Spring Training Edition

    At long last, after a busy offseason of blockbuster trades involving high-ceiling prospects, spring training is finally upon us. However, in the prospect realm, the arrival of pitchers and catchers also means that the ranking season is underway...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 250,029 reads 159 comments

  3. Ranking the 5 Most Underrated Prospects in the Houston Astros' System

    The Houston Astros ’ farm system is widely regarded as one of the most improved over the last three years...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 12,301 reads 6 comments

  4. Analyzing Video Highlights of Each of MLB's Top 10 Prospects

    As I prepare to unveil my top 50 prospects later this week, I’ ve been busily sifting through video—both what’s available on YouTube and my own game footage ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,443 reads 10 comments

  5. Assembling a Fair David Price Prospect Package from Each Assumed Suitor

    David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays recently avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract for 2013. The 27-year-old captured the American League Cy Young Award last season after posting a 20-5 record and league-leading 2...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 4,365 reads 33 comments

  6. Ranking the Most MLB-Ready Tools from Top Prospects Heading to Camp

    With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in a matter of days, I’ve spent the past week breaking down each team’s list of non-roster invitees—more ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 5,161 reads 10 comments

  7. Reasons Detroit Tigers' Bruce Rondon Won't Be the Next Craig Kimbrel

    The Detroit Tigers are prepared to open the 2013 MLB season with hard-throwing Bruce Rondon as their closer...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 4,635 reads 5 comments

  8. Scouting Reports, Predictions for All 30 MLB Team's Top Prospect in Spring Camp

    With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training early next week, every team but the Red Sox has officially announced its list of non-roster invitees to major league camp—usually ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 79,653 reads 13 comments

  9. Ranking the Most Underrated Prospects in the Cincinnati Reds' System

    The Cincinnati Reds ’ farm system houses the game’s most dynamic prospect, Billy Hamilton, who shattered the modern stolen base record last season with 155 of them over two levels...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 3,539 reads 4 comments

  10. How Next Year's MLB Draft Class' Superstar Talent Compares to 2013

    With the college and high school seasons set to begin later this month, scouts and crosscheckers will gradually check in on many of the players at the top of their draft lists...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 13,633 reads 7 comments

  11. Tyler Skaggs vs. Danny Hultzen: Who Is Top MLB Left-Handed Pitching Prospect?

    In addition to his ranking as the Arizona Diamondbacks’ top prospect , left-hander Tyler Skaggs is also the top left-handed pitching prospect in the game. Opening the 2012 season at Double-A Mobile, Skaggs registered a 2...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 3 months ago 2,426 reads 3 comments

  12. Breaking Down Shelby Miller, Trevor Rosenthal Spring Battle to Replace Carpenter

    The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Tuesday that Chris Carpenter is unlikely to pitch in 2013, as the right-hander continues to experience pain in his neck and shoulder...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 5,517 reads 14 comments

  13. Re-Grading All 30 Teams on the 2008 MLB Draft

    The 2008 First-Year Player Draft is remembered for one of two reasons: It was the year that the Giants selected their future MVP, Buster Posey (12...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 38,599 reads 56 comments

  14. Ranking the 5 Most Underrated Prospects in the Washington Nationals' System

    The Washington Nationals ’ farm system is a shell of what it was at this time last year—but that’s kind of what happens when a prospect like Bryce Harper graduates to the major leagues...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 2,734 reads 1 comments

  15. Scouting Reports and Projections for Prospects Dealt in Athletics-Astros Trade

    The Oakland Athletics bolstered their infield on Monday when they acquired shortstop Jed Lowrie from the Houston Astros in exchange for three useful, but older prospects...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 7,407 reads 1 comments

  16. Fast-Tracked MLB Prospects Who Still Need More Time to Develop in the Minors

    Every year there are prospects who are rushed through their team’s respective farm system. Unfortunately, it’s often a product of their success at lower levels when it should be based upon their tools and secondary skills...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 10,489 reads 9 comments

  17. Every MLB Team's Top Prospect Left off the Spring Training Roster

    With less than two weeks remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, some organizations still haven’t announced all of their non-roster invitees...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 9,375 reads 6 comments

  18. MLB Prospects Who Could Be the Next Craig Kimbrel

    Since arriving in the major leagues in late 2010, 5’11” right-hander Craig Kimbrel has been the best closer in baseball, unequivocally...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 4,747 reads 15 comments

  19. MLB Prospects Who Are Early Favorites in Spring Training Position Battles

    Teams usually are reluctant to break camp with a young, inexperienced prospect as an everyday player on the big league roster...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 2,555 reads 3 comments

  20. Ranking the 5 Most Underrated Prospects in the Cardinals' Farm System

    The St. Louis Cardinals ’ farm system ranks as one of the best—if not the best—in the game...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 4,817 reads 0 comments

  21. Re-Ranking the Top 15 MLB Prospects Traded This Offseason

    When an organization decides to trade a blue-chip prospect, it’s a big deal. Having said that, the amount of top prospects that have been traded this offseason is unprecedented...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 4,746 reads 8 comments

  22. Bold Predictions for Top Prospect Oscar Taveras in 2013

    St. Louis Cardinals ’ top prospect Oscar Taveras made news this week, though, surprisingly, it wasn’t for his offensive prowess...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 9,408 reads 7 comments

  23. 2013 MLB Mock Draft: Pre-Spring Training Edition

    Even though the college and high school baseball seasons don’t begin until next month, excitement and speculation regarding the 2013 First-Year Player Draft is already in full swing...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 17,283 reads 27 comments

  24. Ranking the 3 Most Underrated Prospects in the Tigers' Farm System

    After losing to the San Francisco Giants in the 2012 World Series, the Detroit Tigers will once again vie for a postseason berth next season, and possibly even contend for a title...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 4,119 reads 1 comments

  25. Prospects Who Will Surprise MLB Teams the Most During Spring Training

    Besides providing an opportunity for major leaguers to fine-tune their skills prior to the start of the season, spring training also offers prospects the chance to showcase their potential in front of the entire organization...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 4 months ago 6,245 reads 4 comments