The 2016 MLB Draft yielded a handful of outstanding major-league players, but almost none of them were selected in that year’s first round. Read: Read More
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The Athletic MiLB News – How the White Sox’s Jacob Gonzalez went from first-round bust to potential star
After two-plus subpar pro seasons, Gonzalez looked like an afterthought. After an offseason of swing changes, he’s now a potential star. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Phillies trade for Derek Hill from White Sox as they weigh moves to boost outfield
It could be one of a few transactions the Phillies make to squeeze something more out of their struggling outfield unit. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – The Sweet life: Inside a longtime minor-league manager’s record pursuit
Rick Sweet, who has managed in the minors for 36 seasons, is on the verge of 2,500 career wins in a sport where such longevity is now rare. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Phillies thoughts: The outfield situation, Trea Turner’s slump, farm system concerns
A reminder of their tenuous outfield mix, questions mount about Turner’s slump, and a rough stretch down on the farm. But it’s not all bad. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Chat live about the MLB Draft with Keith Law at 1pm ET!
Earlier today, Keith Law released his second mock draft of the 2026 MLB Draft season. With roughly a month between now and the first pick, how is the top of the draft…
The Athletic MiLB News – 2026 MLB Mock Draft 2.0: A shake-up at the top, as Vahn Lackey rises
There is no clear-cut No. 1 pick at this point in the draft season, which creates many what-if scenarios for teams at the top of the draft. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Why you should get used to seeing Jonah Cox in a Giants uniform
The Giants were aggressive in promoting Cox from Double A, but they could do that because his floor is that of a player every team can use. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – White Sox call up top prospect Braden Montgomery
Montgomery was the No. 12 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox but was traded to Chicago before making his pro debut. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Scouting Rays prospect Theo Gillen, Nationals prospect Miguel Sime Jr. and more
Other Rays and Nationals prospects scouted include Nathan Flewelling, Adrian Santana, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrera. Read: Read More