Prospect Retrospectives
Joc Pederson’s weird evolution
From top prospect to platooner to leadoff hitter
The career of Ryan Zimmerman
What the Nationals mainstay was like as a prospect and where his career stands in context
The career of Chase Utley
Looking at the career of the former Phillies great
The career of David Wright
The Mets third base star as a prospect and in context.
The career of Joe Mauer
What the Minnesota hero was like as a prospect
Further thoughts on San Diego Padres prospect Francisco Mejia
Acquired in the Brad Hand trade from Cleveland, Mejia looks to the future behind the plate with San Diego
Trade check-in: the first time Cole Hamels was traded
From the Philadelphia Phillies to the Texas Rangers...how did that turn out?
Trade check-in: Yankees acquire Sonny Gray from Oakland for three prospects
James Kaprielian, Jorge Mateo and Dustin Fowler became A’s
Trade check-in: Athletics and Dodgers showed some California love
Josh Reddick and Rich Hill went to L.A. for three pitching prospects...how did this trade turn out?
Thoughts on Dodgers infielder Max Muncy
He’s one of the best hitters in baseball this year. Who is this guy?
Thoughts on Milwaukee Brewers slugger Jesus Aguilar
He took advantage of an opportunity
Rangers can reverse fortunes with a familiar trade
In 2007, Texas rebooted their system with the Mark Teixeira trade
Trade check-in: that three-team, 13-player mega swap at the 2015 deadline
13 players ties for the second-most in MLB history
Early returns on Christian Yelich deal not good for Marlins
Lewis Brinson, Isan Diaz and Monte Harrison all struggling
Trade check-in: Houston Astros acquired Carlos Gomez for three top prospects
Houston also received veteran pitcher Mike Fiers for minor league pitcher Adrian Houser
Trade check-in: Toronto Blue Jays acquired Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies
Blue Jays traded three pitching prospects to get the all-star shortstop
Prospect Retrospective: the career of Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew has retired from MLB. Here’s what he was like as a prospect.
Trade Check-In: Astros acquire Evan Gattis from Braves
Atlanta dealt the slugger for three prospects. How are they doing?
Two-Way star: the journey of Rube Bressler, part two
Clinton Riddle continues his biography of Rube Bressler
Two-way star: the journey of Rube Bressler
As Shohei Ohtani is finding out, being a two-way success is not easy.
Trade check-in: Giants acquired reliever Will Smith at 2016 trade deadline
Brewers received prospects Phil Bickford and Andrew Susac. How did this trade pan out?
Prospect Retrospective: the career of Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau returns to Minnesota as a special assistant. Here’s how his playing career looks in context
Post-Hype Player to Watch: Tony Kemp, IF/OF, Houston Astros
Trade, Trade, Trade
Post Hype Player to Watch: Drew Hutchison, P, Free Agent
A new home awaits for the 27-year old
Two-way players: Jack Bentley
Early 20th century minor league superstar Jack Bentley was a success as both a hitter and pitcher
Prospect Retrospective: Marwin Gonzalez, INF, Houston Astros
A look at the career of Houston’s super-utility player Marwin Gonzalez.
Prospect Retrospective: Brandon Morrow, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
Per reader request, here’s a look at the career of the Dodgers reliever
Where were World Series players drafted?
Looking back at a key piece of the 2017 Fall Classic’s roster foundation
Prospect Retrospective: Chris Taylor, OF-INF, Los Angeles Dodgers
Chris Taylor as a prospect was quite different than Chris Taylor the major leaguer, but there were hints of something more.
Larry Gowell: Last American League pitcher to earn a hit before the DH.
In 1972, Yankees rookie Larry Gowell was the last American League pitcher to get a regular season hit before the advent of the DH. Clinton Riddle interviews him; Part One of Two