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Jaxon Willits enters the 2026 season as one of Oklahoma's most established pieces 😤
He offers solid-average tools across the board, steady defense at shortstop and a polished offensive foundation.
Find out more in the Sooner's season preview: buff.ly/SzCTv0Q
He offers solid-average tools across the board, steady defense at shortstop and a polished offensive foundation.
Find out more in the Sooner's season preview: buff.ly/SzCTv0Q
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Jaxon Willits enters the 2026 season as one of Oklahoma's most established pieces 😤
He offers solid-average tools across the board, steady defense at shortstop and a polished offensive foundation.
Find out more in the Sooner's season preview: buff.ly/SzCTv0Q
He offers solid-average tools across the board, steady defense at shortstop and a polished offensive foundation.
Find out more in the Sooner's season preview: buff.ly/SzCTv0Q
Look out for these exciting prospects in 2026 👀
We highlighted 30 international prospects who are expected to make their stateside debut this year.
Take a look 👇
15 hitters: buff.ly/1m1zvQX
15 pitchers: buff.ly/afcr2qx
We highlighted 30 international prospects who are expected to make their stateside debut this year.
Take a look 👇
15 hitters: buff.ly/1m1zvQX
15 pitchers: buff.ly/afcr2qx
February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Look out for these exciting prospects in 2026 👀
We highlighted 30 international prospects who are expected to make their stateside debut this year.
Take a look 👇
15 hitters: buff.ly/1m1zvQX
15 pitchers: buff.ly/afcr2qx
We highlighted 30 international prospects who are expected to make their stateside debut this year.
Take a look 👇
15 hitters: buff.ly/1m1zvQX
15 pitchers: buff.ly/afcr2qx
A new addition to our Top 100 draft rankings?
ECU lefthander Ethan Norby 🔥
See where he lands: buff.ly/WhfSbZT
ECU lefthander Ethan Norby 🔥
See where he lands: buff.ly/WhfSbZT
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A new addition to our Top 100 draft rankings?
ECU lefthander Ethan Norby 🔥
See where he lands: buff.ly/WhfSbZT
ECU lefthander Ethan Norby 🔥
See where he lands: buff.ly/WhfSbZT
Connor Fennell occupies an important place in shaping how Vanderbilt’s next pitching group takes form 💪
He posted a 2.53 ERA with 84 strikeouts against just 11 walks over 53.1 innings last year.
Find out more in the Commodores season preview: buff.ly/MI1bAgf
He posted a 2.53 ERA with 84 strikeouts against just 11 walks over 53.1 innings last year.
Find out more in the Commodores season preview: buff.ly/MI1bAgf
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Connor Fennell occupies an important place in shaping how Vanderbilt’s next pitching group takes form 💪
He posted a 2.53 ERA with 84 strikeouts against just 11 walks over 53.1 innings last year.
Find out more in the Commodores season preview: buff.ly/MI1bAgf
He posted a 2.53 ERA with 84 strikeouts against just 11 walks over 53.1 innings last year.
Find out more in the Commodores season preview: buff.ly/MI1bAgf
Which farm systems are our picks to take big steps forward a year from now? 🤔
Find out in the latest episode of Future Projection ⬇️
Find out in the latest episode of Future Projection ⬇️
Analyzing BA's 2026 MLB Farm System Rankings | Future Projection
In this week's Future Projection mailbag, Ben and Carlos discuss our latest farm system and MLB draft rankings.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Which farm systems are our picks to take big steps forward a year from now? 🤔
Find out in the latest episode of Future Projection ⬇️
Find out in the latest episode of Future Projection ⬇️
Albert Laroche caught our eye ahead of his expected 2026 stateside debut 👀
The Giants arm didn't allow a homer in the DSL last year and ran a groundball rate north of 61%.
More pitching prospects to watch: buff.ly/afcr2qx
The Giants arm didn't allow a homer in the DSL last year and ran a groundball rate north of 61%.
More pitching prospects to watch: buff.ly/afcr2qx
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Albert Laroche caught our eye ahead of his expected 2026 stateside debut 👀
The Giants arm didn't allow a homer in the DSL last year and ran a groundball rate north of 61%.
More pitching prospects to watch: buff.ly/afcr2qx
The Giants arm didn't allow a homer in the DSL last year and ran a groundball rate north of 61%.
More pitching prospects to watch: buff.ly/afcr2qx
The Mariners are a top 10 farm system for the second straight year 😤
Take a look at our 2026 farm system rankings for all 30 teams: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
Take a look at our 2026 farm system rankings for all 30 teams: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Mariners are a top 10 farm system for the second straight year 😤
Take a look at our 2026 farm system rankings for all 30 teams: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
Take a look at our 2026 farm system rankings for all 30 teams: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
Trey Yesavage is the top-ranked prospect arm in fantasy 🔥
Check out our complete Top 500: buff.ly/wfwMcGw
Check out our complete Top 500: buff.ly/wfwMcGw
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Trey Yesavage is the top-ranked prospect arm in fantasy 🔥
Check out our complete Top 500: buff.ly/wfwMcGw
Check out our complete Top 500: buff.ly/wfwMcGw
Top third base draft prospects in the SEC for 2026 ⬇️
1. Ace Reese (@HailStateBB)
2. Chris Hacopian (@AggieBaseball)
3. Gavin Grahovac (@AggieBaseball)
More here: buff.ly/koa2wSe
1. Ace Reese (@HailStateBB)
2. Chris Hacopian (@AggieBaseball)
3. Gavin Grahovac (@AggieBaseball)
More here: buff.ly/koa2wSe
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Top third base draft prospects in the SEC for 2026 ⬇️
1. Ace Reese (@HailStateBB)
2. Chris Hacopian (@AggieBaseball)
3. Gavin Grahovac (@AggieBaseball)
More here: buff.ly/koa2wSe
1. Ace Reese (@HailStateBB)
2. Chris Hacopian (@AggieBaseball)
3. Gavin Grahovac (@AggieBaseball)
More here: buff.ly/koa2wSe
This week's Fantasy Podcast ⬇️
💪 Brendan Donovan traded to Mariners
🤔 How much does WBC impact fantasy?
⚾️ Trio of exciting young Korean hitters
+ more
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/tVWuF7x
💪 Brendan Donovan traded to Mariners
🤔 How much does WBC impact fantasy?
⚾️ Trio of exciting young Korean hitters
+ more
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/tVWuF7x
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This week's Fantasy Podcast ⬇️
💪 Brendan Donovan traded to Mariners
🤔 How much does WBC impact fantasy?
⚾️ Trio of exciting young Korean hitters
+ more
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/tVWuF7x
💪 Brendan Donovan traded to Mariners
🤔 How much does WBC impact fantasy?
⚾️ Trio of exciting young Korean hitters
+ more
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/tVWuF7x
Freddy Contreras' fastball landed for strikes 65% of the time in the DSL.
If he continues his strong season in his stateside debut, the Royals could push him aggressively in 2026 👀
If he continues his strong season in his stateside debut, the Royals could push him aggressively in 2026 👀
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Freddy Contreras' fastball landed for strikes 65% of the time in the DSL.
If he continues his strong season in his stateside debut, the Royals could push him aggressively in 2026 👀
If he continues his strong season in his stateside debut, the Royals could push him aggressively in 2026 👀
After ranking in the Top 15 in 2025, the Rockies fall to No. 30 in our 2026 farm system rankings 😬
See why: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
See why: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
After ranking in the Top 15 in 2025, the Rockies fall to No. 30 in our 2026 farm system rankings 😬
See why: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
See why: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
The Big Ten has not produced a College World Series champion since Ohio State in 1964 😳
With UCLA entering the year as the favorite, will 2026 be the drought finally ends?
More in our season preview:
With UCLA entering the year as the favorite, will 2026 be the drought finally ends?
More in our season preview:
2026 Big Ten College Baseball Season Preview
Baseball America presents its 2026 Big Ten preview, complete with a projected order of finish, top 2026 MLB Draft prospects & more.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Big Ten has not produced a College World Series champion since Ohio State in 1964 😳
With UCLA entering the year as the favorite, will 2026 be the drought finally ends?
More in our season preview:
With UCLA entering the year as the favorite, will 2026 be the drought finally ends?
More in our season preview:
Chang Tzu-Chun Lin was among the Brewers' first signings from Taiwan.
He logged just two innings in the DSL and is set to make his stateside debut.
More names too look out for: buff.ly/afcr2qx
He logged just two innings in the DSL and is set to make his stateside debut.
More names too look out for: buff.ly/afcr2qx
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Chang Tzu-Chun Lin was among the Brewers' first signings from Taiwan.
He logged just two innings in the DSL and is set to make his stateside debut.
More names too look out for: buff.ly/afcr2qx
He logged just two innings in the DSL and is set to make his stateside debut.
More names too look out for: buff.ly/afcr2qx
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Do you know the difference between Topps and Bowman?
Topps Chrome vs. Topps Chrome Sapphire? Series 1 vs. Series 2 vs. Update?
We've got the beginner's guide to every major product & format for collectors:
Topps Chrome vs. Topps Chrome Sapphire? Series 1 vs. Series 2 vs. Update?
We've got the beginner's guide to every major product & format for collectors:
Topps Baseball Cards Explained: A Beginner’s Guide To Every Major Product & Format
BA presents our guide explaining Topps, Bowman and Chrome baseball card releases, box formats and collecting basics for newcomers.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Do you know the difference between Topps and Bowman?
Topps Chrome vs. Topps Chrome Sapphire? Series 1 vs. Series 2 vs. Update?
We've got the beginner's guide to every major product & format for collectors:
Topps Chrome vs. Topps Chrome Sapphire? Series 1 vs. Series 2 vs. Update?
We've got the beginner's guide to every major product & format for collectors:
ICYMI:
2026 WBC rosters have officially been unveiled 👀
Here's every MLB player that is participating: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ever...
2026 WBC rosters have officially been unveiled 👀
Here's every MLB player that is participating: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ever...
Every MLB Player On 2026 World Baseball Classic Rosters
Here's a look at all 306 MLB-affiliated players included on initial World Baseball Classic for 2026.
www.baseballamerica.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
ICYMI:
2026 WBC rosters have officially been unveiled 👀
Here's every MLB player that is participating: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ever...
2026 WBC rosters have officially been unveiled 👀
Here's every MLB player that is participating: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/ever...
UCLA is the team to beat in the Big Ten.
But much of the conference remains closely packed.
More details in our season preview: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
But much of the conference remains closely packed.
More details in our season preview: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
2026 Big Ten College Baseball Season Preview
Baseball America presents its 2026 Big Ten preview, complete with a projected order of finish, top 2026 MLB Draft prospects & more.
www.baseballamerica.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
UCLA is the team to beat in the Big Ten.
But much of the conference remains closely packed.
More details in our season preview: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
But much of the conference remains closely packed.
More details in our season preview: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Looking for a road map to prospects for your offseason dynasty draft?
Here are the Top 500 fantasy baseball prospects:
Here are the Top 500 fantasy baseball prospects:
Top 500 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For 2026
Ranking the top 500 fantasy baseball prospects for 2026, plus new reports for the 25 best prospects in the sport.
buff.ly
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Looking for a road map to prospects for your offseason dynasty draft?
Here are the Top 500 fantasy baseball prospects:
Here are the Top 500 fantasy baseball prospects:
This week's Future Projection:
⚾ WBC excitement
⚾ Analyzing the 2026 farm system rankings
⚾ New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class
Listen now:
⚾ WBC excitement
⚾ Analyzing the 2026 farm system rankings
⚾ New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class
Listen now:
Analyzing BA's 2026 MLB Farm System Rankings | Future Projection
In this week's Future Projection mailbag, Ben and Carlos discuss our latest farm system and MLB draft rankings.
buff.ly
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
This week's Future Projection:
⚾ WBC excitement
⚾ Analyzing the 2026 farm system rankings
⚾ New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class
Listen now:
⚾ WBC excitement
⚾ Analyzing the 2026 farm system rankings
⚾ New Top 200 rankings for the 2026 class
Listen now:
Carson Brumbaugh's profile at shortstop gives him a clear path to playing time.
PLUS he has a layer of upside on the mound.
Will his loud résumé lead to being named Freshman of the Year?
He's on our list: buff.ly/ipmNzCo
PLUS he has a layer of upside on the mound.
Will his loud résumé lead to being named Freshman of the Year?
He's on our list: buff.ly/ipmNzCo
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Carson Brumbaugh's profile at shortstop gives him a clear path to playing time.
PLUS he has a layer of upside on the mound.
Will his loud résumé lead to being named Freshman of the Year?
He's on our list: buff.ly/ipmNzCo
PLUS he has a layer of upside on the mound.
Will his loud résumé lead to being named Freshman of the Year?
He's on our list: buff.ly/ipmNzCo
How does a player rebound after opening his professional career 0-for-26?
Hit .342 and collect 23 extra-base hits in his final 46 games.
Mets prospect Elian Peña now gets to show his explosive bat stateside: buff.ly/E3Pe0Ro
Hit .342 and collect 23 extra-base hits in his final 46 games.
Mets prospect Elian Peña now gets to show his explosive bat stateside: buff.ly/E3Pe0Ro
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
How does a player rebound after opening his professional career 0-for-26?
Hit .342 and collect 23 extra-base hits in his final 46 games.
Mets prospect Elian Peña now gets to show his explosive bat stateside: buff.ly/E3Pe0Ro
Hit .342 and collect 23 extra-base hits in his final 46 games.
Mets prospect Elian Peña now gets to show his explosive bat stateside: buff.ly/E3Pe0Ro
The Brewers are among the best in the game throughout all facets of scouting and player development.
See where the 2025 Organization of the Year lands on our farm system rankings: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
See where the 2025 Organization of the Year lands on our farm system rankings: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Brewers are among the best in the game throughout all facets of scouting and player development.
See where the 2025 Organization of the Year lands on our farm system rankings: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
See where the 2025 Organization of the Year lands on our farm system rankings: buff.ly/nzhYtFQ
In his first year back from Tommy John surgery, Hunter Elliott posted a 2.94 ERA with 102 strikeouts over 85.2 innings.
The @OleMissBSB lefthander's ability to produce outs puts him on our preseason Pitcher of the Year watchlist 👀
buff.ly/ZlUoTJq
The @OleMissBSB lefthander's ability to produce outs puts him on our preseason Pitcher of the Year watchlist 👀
buff.ly/ZlUoTJq
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In his first year back from Tommy John surgery, Hunter Elliott posted a 2.94 ERA with 102 strikeouts over 85.2 innings.
The @OleMissBSB lefthander's ability to produce outs puts him on our preseason Pitcher of the Year watchlist 👀
buff.ly/ZlUoTJq
The @OleMissBSB lefthander's ability to produce outs puts him on our preseason Pitcher of the Year watchlist 👀
buff.ly/ZlUoTJq
Are modern Hall of Fame voters too picky?
In 2026, an average of 5.8 players were selected by each voter.
That's the lowest number since 2012 when the all-time low was set (5.1) 😬
More details: buff.ly/sihBMHE
In 2026, an average of 5.8 players were selected by each voter.
That's the lowest number since 2012 when the all-time low was set (5.1) 😬
More details: buff.ly/sihBMHE
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Are modern Hall of Fame voters too picky?
In 2026, an average of 5.8 players were selected by each voter.
That's the lowest number since 2012 when the all-time low was set (5.1) 😬
More details: buff.ly/sihBMHE
In 2026, an average of 5.8 players were selected by each voter.
That's the lowest number since 2012 when the all-time low was set (5.1) 😬
More details: buff.ly/sihBMHE