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The Homeless Shuckers: Baseball’s Epic 54-Game Road Trip
When I recently decided I wanted to start highlighting more of the weird, fascinating sports stories I love, there was… READ MORE
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Brotherly Baseball
Baseball has been around for a very long time. At this point, you would think we’ve seen just about everything… READ MORE
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Andrew Fischer Is Chasing Minor League History
Every prospect has that season when people begin paying attention. For Milwaukee Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer, 2026 has become something… READ MORE
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Brandon Compton Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
If you’re familiar with this site over the last six months or so, you know I love talking about prospects,… READ MORE
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Prospect Spotlight UPDATE: Washington Nationals – Eli Willits
It’s been a big summer for the Willits family. 2025 #1 overall pick was promoted to High-A Wilmington on June… READ MORE
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Prospect Spotlight UPDATE: Toronto Blue Jays – JoJo Parker
Toronto’s top prospect JoJo Parker only has 77 professional plate appearances under his belt and is performing about as expected… READ MORE
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Prospect Spotlight UPDATE: Texas Rangers – Sebastian Walcott
Sebastian Walcott’s 2026 season is only seven games old. The 20-year-old shortstop, who finds himself as the #10 overall prospect… READ MORE
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Prospect Spotlight UPDATE: Tampa Bay Rays – Brody Hopkins
I had high hopes for Tampa Bay’s Brody Hopkins coming into 2026. Shades of Zach Wheeler and a 2.72 ERA… READ MORE
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Prospect Spotlight UPDATE: St. Louis Cardinals – JJ Wetherholt
JJ Wetherholt made the St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day roster, and he hasn’t stopped hitting since. The Cardinals have been… READ MORE
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Prospect Spotlight UPDATE: Seattle Mariners – Colt Emerson
Colt Emerson made a big splash before he ever even reached the Major Leagues. He debuted with Seattle on April… READ MORE
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