What will the Red Sox do with Mookie Betts this offseason? A crowded outfield and the long-term commitment to Dustin Pedroia could lead to a trade out of Boston this winter, Nick Shlain writes.
Byron Buxton's 2014 season has been a lost year, but he may end up spending time in the Arizona Fall League to play catch-up.
Javier Baez didn't waste time before making an impact in the big leagues, homering in his debut against the Rockies on Tuesday night.
Nick Shlain liked Joe Ross upon first seeing him in the Midwest League last season, and the Padres have already bumped him to Double-A in 2014.
The Cubs have brought up Arismendy Alcantara, and he's already been placed in a prominent role. Nick Shlain breaks down the latest arrival from the Cubs' farm system.
Mookie Betts' recent promotion to Boston could end his days on top prospect lists, but how high did he climb for his final ranking?
J.D. Martinez failed to stick in Houston, but he's in a prominent spot in the Tigers' lineup. Can he continue to take advantage of the opportunity?
After a bumpy 2014 debut, Kevin Gausman has pitched better in his last two starts. Is he staying in the Baltimore rotation for good? Nick Shlain considers the possibility.
The Rockies have called up Eddie Butler to join their rotation -- can he survive pitching half of his games at Coors Field?
The Astros' Jonathan Singleton is getting a lot of attention during his impressive run at Triple-A this season, but Domingo Santana might be on the brink of making a significant impact in Houston.
Kevin Gausman was sent back to Triple-A after making a spot start on short rest Wednesday. Is he still worth stashing in one-year leagues?
After scuffling initially, George Springer has picked up the production recently. Nick Shlain takes a look around the league at the returns from many of the early-season callups.
Is Trevor Bauer back? The early signs this season suggest that Cleveland might have the Bauer that Arizona expected upon drafting him third overall in 2011. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
Nick Shlain discusses the status of some of baseball's top prospects, including the callup of George Springer and an injury to Oscar Taveras.
While Chris Liss had been pushing against the 70/30 split for hitters and elite pitchers this spring, Nick Shlain isn't ready to make that change. Check out his reasoning in the latest installment of House of Shlain.
With Jose Fernandez and Chris Sale anchoring his pitching staff, Nick Shalin focused on offense until the late stages of a recent 15-team mock. Is it a viable strategy?
RotoWire's Nick Shlain participated in a prospect mock recently and is sharing his thoughts on the first two rounds.
A number of young players stand to benefit from the trades that have been made thus far, including the Rangers' Jurickson Profar. Nick Shlain examines some of the early winners.
Nick Shlain takes a look back at what he expected many of this year's top prospects to do, including the Marlins' Jose Fernandez.
In the final Top 200 prospects list until December, Byron Buxton remains atop the rankings after an outstanding 2013 campaign.
With the minor league playoffs in full swing, Nick Shlain shares his top-20 dynasty league prospects -- including Twins farmhand Miguel Sano.
In this week's edition of House of Shlain, Nick follows up on a number of young players and prospects including the D-Backs' Adam Eaton.
Max Fried tops an impressive organizational prospect list in San Diego in Nick Shlain's latest look at the top-10 prospects for each National League Club.
With Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton ascending in their system, the Twins may have the best collection of minor league talent in baseball. Nick Shlain takes a look around the American League and shares his top-10 from each organization.
Former Oakland first-round pick Grant Green is one of many minor leaguers that has been on the move recently. Nick Shlain takes a look at a number of top prospects that have recently changed levels.
In need of a long-term solution at shortstop, the Tigers had to part with Avisail Garcia in a three-team deal that sent Jake Peavy to Boston. Nick Shlain looks at the prospect pieces that benefited from transactions Tuesday.
Nick Shlain looks at recently promoted Marlins outfielders Christian Yelich and Jake Marisnick, as well as the two prospects headed to Chicago from Monday's Matt Garza deal between the Rangers and Cubs.
Even beyond the elite prospects at shortstop, the position offers quality depth with the likes of Royals farmhand Adalberto Mondesi. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
Shortstop is currently thin at the big league level, but Addison Russell is part of a talented group of shortstops rising up top prospect lists.
With the addition of the 2013 draft class, Byron Buxton tops the latest Top 200 list from Nick Shlain and Jesse Siegel.
Yasiel Puig's arrival has shifted the focus away from a 16-year-old Dodgers farmhand carving up the Midwest League this summer. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
RotoWire's Nick Shlain breaks down a group of players he'll be watching closely during the upcoming Futures Game including Yankees farmhand Rafael De Paula.
Padres farmhand Joe Ross is back on track in the Midwest League after scuffling in a couple of May starts. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
David Phelps leads a surprising group of home-grown contributors that have put the Yankees atop the American League East despite a rash of injuries.
On the eve of his 2013 season debut with the Rangers, Jurickson Profar tops the list for Jesse Siegel and Nick Shlain in their latest Top 200 prospect rankings.
Supplemental first-round pick (2012) Daniel Robertson may eventually have to move to third base, but he could develop the above-average power that Oakland would covet from the hot corner.
The Padres' rotation at Low-A Fort Wayne is loaded, including 2012 first-round pick Max Fried. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
Baltimore's Kevin Gausman may not contribute much in 2013, but he is primed to make a significant leap up prospect lists. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
Nick Shlain examines some of baseball's brightest young stars in ranking the top 20 dynasty league prospects for 2013.
The D-Backs soured quickly on Trevor Bauer, but should fantasy owners follow suit? Nick Shlain takes a closer look...
Loaded with pitching, the Cardinals can afford to keep Trevor Rosenthal in their bullpen if needed. Nick Shlain takes a closer look...