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3:50 PM ET, January 29, 2026

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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: Griffin, McGonigle, more  —  With spring training just a few weeks away, it's time to rank the top prospects in Major League Baseball for the 2026 season, with some who will be in the majors to begin the year and others primed to rise through the minors in the years ahead.
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
2026 MLB farm system rankings: Prospect insights, analysis  —  Now that we have ranked the top 100 MLB prospects entering the 2026 season (along with a breakdown of the players landing in the Nos. 101-200 range), it's time to see how all 30 farm systems stack up.  And for the second straight year, there is a new No. 1 team.
Keith Law / The Athletic:
Ranking all 30 MLB farm systems, from the Brewers to the Padres  —  Share full article  —  As part of my prospect rankings, I've also ranked all 30 MLB teams' farm systems here, with a brief explanation of why they're in this order — although I think you'll get an even clearer picture …
Beth Galetti / About Amazon:
Update on our organization … I want to let you know that we're making additional organizational changes across Amazon that will impact some of our teammates.  I recognize this is difficult news, which is why I'm sharing what's happening and why.  —  As I shared in October …
About Amazon:
Amazon doubles down on online grocery delivery and Whole Foods Market expansion to reach more customers  —  Company will close Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores to prioritize investment in growth areas.  —  Key takeaways  — Amazon offers fast, convenient grocery delivery …
Manny Randhawa / MLB.com:
Mets sign Kimbrel, A. Barnes to Minor League deals  —  The Mets signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel and veteran catcher Austin Barnes to Minor League contracts that include invitations to Spring Training, the team announced on Thursday.  —  Terms of the deals weren't announced …
Brian Murphy / MLB.com:
Top 10 LF Right Now: A new No. 1 for the first time in 4 years  —  Everyone loves a good list, and a couple of big ones have been unveiled in recent days: MLB Pipeline's preseason Top 100 Prospects list, and the Top 100 Players Right Now list.  —  But do you know what's better than one list?
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Acquire Edouard Julien, Pierson Ohl  —  The Twins have traded infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl to the Rockies, according to announcements from both clubs.  Minor league right-hander Jace Kaminska and cash considerations are going to the Twins.
Robert Murray / FanSided:
Sources: Royals to sign former All-Star Aaron Sanchez to minor-league contract  —  The Royals may have cashed in on a bargain buy. … Right-hander Aaron Sanchez and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a minor-league contract, sources say.  The deal includes an invitation to spring training.
Kerry Miller / Bleacher Report:
Fresh MLB Trade Packages for the Top 10 Rumored Targets  —  While the vast majority of Major League Baseball's top free agents have signed a new contract this winter, plenty of marquee names are theoretically still available on the trade block.  —  But which teams are most desperate to acquire …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Dylan Hernandez / New York Post:
Dodgers golden era could end sooner rather later  —  Enjoy this while it lasts.  —  Because when a salary cap or some other mechanism to limit spending is implemented - and it will be implemented - the golden era of Dodgers baseball will be over.  —  This isn't to say the Dodgers won't remain one of baseball's smartest franchises.
Discussion: True Blue LA
Eric Longenhagen / FanGraphs Baseball:
Philadelphia Phillies Top 34 Prospects  —  Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Philadelphia Phillies.  Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as my own observations.  This is the sixth year we're delineating between …
Discussion: The Good Phight
Maria Guardado / MLB.com:
Bader heading to Giants on 2-year deal (report)  —  The Giants' outfield defense ranked among the worst in the Majors in 2025, but the unit should receive a significant boost now that a Gold Glove-winning center fielder is in the fold.  —  Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Giants …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants To Sign Harrison Bader
 
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