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Weekly Prospect Update: Philadelphia Phillies

The dust of the trade deadline has settled, and baseball is set to begin the most exciting leg of the season. While competing teams are battling it out for a playoff spot, others are looking toward the future and working on improving their farm systems. At 39-66, the Phillies have long since been out of the picture in the NL East. They made a couple of moves before the deadline but didn't shake up their top-10 as much as other rebuilding teams did. Here's how those top-10 have done up to this point in the season.    10.…

Weekly Prospect Update: Washington Nationals

At 61-39, the Washington Nationals are one of the best teams in baseball. They're  dominating the National League East with a 13-game lead over the Atlanta Braves. Offense? Check. Defense? Check. Pitching? Check. All in all, the Nationals are firing on all cylinders at the Major League level.Their success does not indicate that they've depleted their farm system by any means. In fact, the Nationals' farm system is filled with young talent, including two players in MLB.com's Top 100. Here's what the Nationals' top 10…

Weekly Prospect Update: Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins brought in four prospects for David Phelps earlier this week and are likely not done. At 42-51, they look destined for another losing season, so their focus will remain on the farm system. Fittingly, the Marlins are the subject of this week's prospect update. Keep in mind that this list could change drastically over the next few weeks, even days, but right now here's how their top 10 prospects have been doing this season. 10. James Nelson, 3B Nelson has turned into one of the Marlins' most exciting young…

Weekly Prospect Update: New York Mets

This week's prospect update takes us to the National League East. While everyone not named the Nationals is struggling at the Major League level, there's still plenty to be excited about in the lower levels. The New York Mets are a team that has had control of some of the game's best prospects in recent years. They currently own the No. 3 prospect in baseball, Amed Rosario, along with plenty more young talent. Here's how their top-10 have fared up to this point.  10. Wuilmer Becerra, OF The Mets received plenty from the…

Weekly Prospect Update: Toronto Blue Jays

This week we're finishing off the American League East by taking a look at the top 10 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Blue Jays may be looking up at all the other teams in the standings, but their farm system ranks as one of the best in the division. With the All-Star break approaching and the Blue Jays ready to take a quick break from action, here's how their top 10 prospects have fared so far. 10. Justin Maese, RHP The Blue Jays drafted Maese in the third round of the 2015 Draft. He tore up the…

Weekly Prospect Update: Baltimore Orioles

So far we've looked at the top 10 prospects in the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays farm systems. Moving through the American League East, we take a look at the Baltimore Orioles and how their top 10 prospects have been doing thus far.Three months of the season are just about in the books, and players are pushing their way onto MLB rosters every day. As we approach the trade deadline, some of these prospects may find new homes. For now, here's how the Orioles' top 10 have fared. 10. Tanner Scott, LHP The Orioles drafted…

Weekly Prospect Update: Tampa Bay Rays

This week's prospect update focuses on the Tampa Bay Rays' top 10 prospects and what they've been up to so far this season. The Rays' farm system is full of players who are not far off from the Majors. In fact, a couple players in the top 10 have already made their debut for the big league club.Without further ado, here's a look at how the Rays' top 10 prospects have been doing after three months of the season. 10. Justin Williams, OF The Rays acquired Williams in November 2014 as part of the Jeremy Hellickson trade…

Weekly Prospect Update: Boston Red Sox

Three months of the season are in the books. While a lot of teams at the Major League level are competing for a playoff spot, some are focused more on their farm systems. Regardless of how the Major League club is doing, prospects are always fun to watch. Last week I took a look at what the Yankees' top prospects were up to. This week, it's the Boston Red Sox who get the spotlight.The Red Sox's farm system looks quite different than it did a year ago. This is in large part due to the four-prospect package they sent to…

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 Prospect Watch: Amed Rosario

New York Mets' top prospect, the number two shortstop prospect, and the top prospect in all of baseball. These are just a few things that the Mets' Amed Rosario has added to his resume. The 21-year-old out of the Dominican Republic signed with the Mets as an international free agent back in July of 2012. Since then, his $1.75 million bonus has not only been justified but is looking more and more like a bargain.Rosario has held his own throughout the minors. He officially broke out in 2016 with a campaign that…