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Ben Badler
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Ben Badler has provided baseball analysis, prospect rankings and scouting reports for Baseball America since 2007. He covers MLB, minor league prospects and is a pioneer of international prospect coverage.

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Bayron Lora Signs With The Rangers, With Video From Tricky League

A first look at Bayron Lora, one of the top 2019 international prospects, in a Texas Rangers uniform.
2020 MLB International Prospects Preview

A look at some of the top international prospects available to sign in the 2020 class.
These Hitters Are Opening Scouts' Eyes In The DSL

We reviewed 20 position prospects who were trending up at the midpoint of the DSL season.
Rangers Trade For International Pool Money To Sign Bayron Lora

The creative move required the Rangers to also take on the contract of RHP Nate Jones.
A's Nab Tanner Roark From Reds, Deal OF Jameson Hannah

According to Susan Slusser, the Reds will pay $2.1 million of the roughly $3 million remaining on Roark's contract.
Astros, Blue Jays Complete Puzzling Deadline Day Trade

In exchange, the Toronto Blue Jays will receive just Derek Fisher, a puzzling return considering the haul.
Toronto Blue Jays 2019 Top 30 MLB Prospects Midseason Update

Ranking the Blue Jays' top 30 MLB prospects midway through 2019, including rising, falling, injured and graduated players.
Texas Rangers 2019 Top 30 MLB Prospects Midseason Update

Ranking the Rangers' top 30 MLB prospects midway through 2019, including rising, falling, injured and graduated players.
MLB Targeting International Draft As Soon As 2020

The latest details on MLB's international draft concept, including a new twist on the draft order.
Yusniel Diaz 2019 Top 100 MLB Prospects Stock Watch

Diaz has struggled to impact the ball in his return to Double-A, causing both his production and prospect status to drop.

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