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Dynasty Dugout: Top 100 Dynasty Prospects (80-61)

Last week was fun, wasn't it? Sure it was. Anytime we get to break down prospects is a great time. And I figured since we had so much fun last week, we'd do it again this week! Can you feel the excitement?! After going over the #100-81 prospects last week, we tackle 20 more this week that are a little better than the last bunch. Out of the players below, several are high-upside toolsy hitters in the low minors. These players have future fantasy stud written all over them if they can continue to develop their immense…

The Baseball Show, S2.E5 guest John Sickels

You simply cannot examine baseball prospects without knowing the name John Sickels (@MinorLeagueBall). From his start, compiling stats for the legend Bill James, to ESPN, to his current work at Minor League Ball, John is one of the authorities on the minor leagues. We welcome him to The Baseball Show, and covered the following: 2:48 How you get started in this Biz 5:50 Favorite minor league system 7:10 Luiz Gohara 8:01 Braves future rotation 11:30 Austin Riley 12:14 Tucker Davidson 15:42 Yankees Minors overview…

Weekly Prospect Update: Oakland A’s

The Oakland Athletics' playoff chances have been gone for quite some time now. At 64-81, they sit in the basement of the American League West. However, their newly upgraded top 10 prospect list is loaded with talent and has the future looking bright for the A's. With most Minor League seasons in the books, here's how the A's top 10 prospects did in 2017. 10. James Kaprielian, RHP Age: 23 Draft: 2015, Round 1(16) - NYY Acquired by trade in 2017 2017 stats: Has not played. The A's acquired Kaprielian at the…

Weekly Prospect Update: New York Yankees

Even when your favorite team is playing well, it's still fun to look toward the future. For some teams, the future is all they have to look forward to. Prospects are an exciting part of the game and provide plenty of discussion on who will turn into the next star or who will bust. This week, we take a look at the New York Yankees, who have one of the deepest farm systems in baseball. The minor league season is well underway, and prospects are working hard to make their cases that they're ready for the big leagues. Here's…

MLB Fantasy Prospect Breakdown: The Speedsters

Over the past several years steals have begun to trend downwards. In 2012 there was a total of 3,229 steals in the majors. Last season that number was down to 2,537. That’s a 21.4% drop in just a few short years. With speed on the decline, a lot of the top stolen base threats usually get overvalued by many fantasy owners. If you play in a dynasty league and your team has a need for speed, check out the players below. Their speed will be a formidable asset to your team. More Than Just Speed Yoan Moncada, 2nd Base, Chicago…