Prospects
Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks to White Sox in prospect swap
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The Boston Red Sox have traded right-hander Jordan Hicks and prospect David Sandlin, along with cash and two players to be named, to the Chicago White Sox for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl and a player to be named. The deal, announced on Sunday, includes Boston sending $8 million toward Hicks' $25 million contract over the next two seasons. This move allows the Red Sox to shed salary while acquiring young talent, amid an active offseason for both teams.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell discussed significant changes to the team's bullpen during the mid-January Cubs Convention. The unit has undergone the most turnover compared to other areas of the roster. Updates also highlight promising prospects and farm system rankings.
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The Miami Marlins have invited 31 non-roster players to their 2026 spring training camp, featuring top prospects like Thomas White and Robby Snelling. This group includes eight of the team's top 30 prospects, highlighting emerging talent ahead of the season. The announcement underscores the organization's focus on developing young players for potential major league contributions.
St. Louis Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt is concentrating on his strengths this winter ahead of Spring Training, aiming to secure a spot on the major league roster. The 23-year-old infielder, MLB's No. 5 overall prospect, emphasized maintaining his natural swing despite early coaching on weaknesses. Teammates and coaches praise his potential to energize the lineup.
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Two young Los Angeles Kings players, defenseman Brandt Clarke and winger Liam Greentree, appear in the latest U-23 NHL rankings from The Athletic, both placed in the bottom tier 7. This grouping highlights their high potential alongside areas for growth, particularly in skating. The rankings underscore the Kings' emerging core amid broader prospect evaluations.
In a follow-up interview on MLB Network Radio, Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington outlined remaining offseason targets, including starting pitching, bullpen help, and infield reinforcements, building on recent roster additions like Ryan O’Hearn, Brandon Lowe, and Jhostynxon Garcia.
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Freddie Freeman has opted out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Team Canada due to personal reasons, marking the first time since 2013 that he will not represent his country. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman's decision opens the door for Seattle Mariners' Josh Naylor to take the starting role at first base. Meanwhile, several Dodgers teammates are set to participate in the tournament.
MLB Pipeline releases 2026 top 100 prospects list
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