The Guardians have a storied history of discovering backstop talent from Venezuela. Look to 1996, when the organization signed a switch-hitting catcher from Ciudad Bolívar, Victor Martinez. After three All-Star seasons and 900 hits with Cleveland,
Tyler Fitzgerald ranks sixth on MLB Network's Top 10 Second Basemen Right Now list after recording a .831 OPS over 96 games during the 2024 season
At the opening of the 2025 international signing period on Wednesday, the Red Sox came away with a significant haul. The crown jewel of the class is shortstop Dorian Soto, who ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No.
To say that Nieves Izaguirre is from a baseball family would be an understatement. Philadelphia has signed the 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop, who is ranked as the No. 44 prospect in the 2025 international class per MLB Pipeline.
Another year, another pair of impact signings on international signing day for the Cubs. The club has signed shortstops Juan Cabada (MLB Pipeline’s No. 10 international prospect) and Wilfri De La Cruz (No.
MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2025 Top 100 Prospects list at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 24, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.
The Brewers have made a significant splash as the 2025 international signing period opens, signing three of the Top 50 prospects per MLB Pipeline, led by two top outfielders – speedy, power-hitting Kenny Fenelon from the Dominican Republic and Brailyn Antunez from Jackson Chourio’s hometown of Maracaibo,
Hanley Ramirez, the 2006 National League Rookie of the Year, enjoyed a 15-season big league career that saw him amass 271 homers, 281 steals and a career .847 OPS. A dynamic international prospect in his own right in 2000,
Inside the halls of 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, N.Y., sits the Hall of Fame plaque of Minnie Minoso, the most storied Cuban player to ever suit up for the White Sox. He forever has etched into his hat the club’s interlocking logo.
While the Astros didn’t sign Yordan Alvarez as an international free agent out of Cuba, the three-time All-Star has undoubtedly become the face of Cuban baseball in Houston. The club repeatedly taps into the baseball-rich island to find talent,
Mark your calendars. Spring Breakout is back. The official dates and times of this year’s Spring Training prospect showcase were announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday. The Red Sox and Rays will begin this year’s edition on Thursday,
Once upon a time, second base was not often seen as a position that would provide a ton of offensive impact. Boy, have times changed.