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Adbert Alzolay Looks To Take Hold Of Rotation Spot

The 26-year-old righthander made tremendous strides in 2020 and pitched effectively in the big league rotation. This season he aims to stay there.
Alexander Vargas' Game Is Electric

The Cuban shortstop has begun to tap into his physical upside, adding thump to a strong foundation of speed and defensive acumen.
Future Projection — A Baseball America Podcast

Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo offer scout-level insight into all levels of baseball. New episodes drop every week.
Under Ben Cherington, Pirates Return To Extreme Risk-Reward Roadmap

In their second full year of the Cherington era, the Pirates are rebuilding as aggressively as they have since the early 2010s.
Graham Ashcraft Develops A New Pitch

The Reds invited the 23-year-old righthander to their early minor league camp so that he could develop his top-end stuff while also allowing hitters to ramp up.
Speedy Cody Wilson Improves His Swing

The speedy center fielder knows how to steal bases. Recent development to his swing could alter his hitting profile.
Cody Thomas Makes A Good Impression

The offseason trade acquisition didn't get serious about baseball until he was a college junior, but he has developed as a professional.
Giants Commit To Casey Schmitt At Third Base

The 2020 second-rounder played both ways in college, but the Giants are committed to developing his power as a position player.
Josh Wolf Has The Ingredients To Succeed

Few organizations develop pitchers like the Indians, and the 20-year-old Wolf, who was part of the Francisco Lindor trade, could carry on the tradition.
Pioneer League Hires Longtime Executive Mike Shapiro As President

Shapiro will be given the daunting, but intriguing task of transitioning a league from affiliated baseball to a new independent league that is one of MLB's official partner leagues.

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