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NewsJesse Sanchez, who has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2001, is a national reporter based in Phoenix.
 | International scouts will get the opportunity to evaluate the stars of the future at club facilities much earlier than in the past and a new rule regarding travel could have a direct impact on Venezuelan prospects.
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 | Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar and Major League Baseball recently partnered to play host to Puerto Rico 12 (PR12), a showcase tournament for the best 150 amateur prospects on the island. The event started Tuesday and ended Sunday at the historic ballpark.
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 | Weeks before the start of the international signing period on July 2, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was asked about his team's approach to the amateur market. Cashman used words like "game-changer" and "lifeblood" to describe the impact young and cost-effective prospects can have on a franchise. He touched on the process of targeting the best talent available and strategically going after them.
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 | Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar and Major League Baseball have partnered to play host to Puerto Rico 12, a showcase tournament for the best 150 amateur prospects on the island.
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 | Here is a brief FAQ on where things stand with the Mesa brothers -- Victor Victor and Victor Jr.
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 | A group of prospects from the Dominican Republic this week wrapped up a four-day showcase in front of 200 scouts at a stadium outside of Chicago.
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 | Former Major League outfielder Benny Ayala waited eight hours in line at the gas station just like everybody else after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. He stood outside of his local bank for four hours for a chance to withdraw money. He experienced the food and water shortages, too.
More»Former MiLB player Reyes receives B.A.T. Grant |
 | The bond between Major League Baseball and Puerto Rico is a strong one, and it's filled with passion and lots of history. And like a true family, the two sides have come together in a time of need. The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) stepped up to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island last year.
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 | Paul Goldschmidt's bat has been the focus of conversations in Arizona all year.
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 | Cubs second baseman Javier Baez stepped into the batter's box at Nationals Park and took a few pitches. Then the National League All-Star soon found his groove, and the result was 16 home runs in the first round of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, the longest of which traveled 479 feet, the longest of the night thus far.
More» Baez crushes homer 479 ft., longest of Derby |
 | The conversation between Vladimir Guerrero and Mets top prospect Andres Gimenez began with some small talk in the World Team dugout during Sunday's SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.
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 | Close to 1,200 prospects signed during the previous international signing period and if this year's start is any indication, clubs are once again focused on the international market and there could be even more deals than last period.
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 | Today's start of the international signing period is the day careers are launched and the lives of teenage ballplayers across the globe are changed forever.
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 | According to industry sources, St. Louis has agreed to a $300,000 deal with third baseman Malcom Nunez of Cuba, highlighting the club's international signing class.
More»Jesse Sanchez on int'l prospects outside the top 30 |
 | According to industry sources, the Rangers have agreed to a $2 million deal with catcher Jose Rodriguez of Venezuela, ranked No. 21 on MLB Pipeline's Top 30 International Prospects list, and shortstop Luisangel Acuna, the younger brother of Atlanta phenom Ronald Acuna Jr., for $425,000.
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 | The D-backs have signed close to 70 prospects during the last two international signing periods and have emerged as a force on the global market. Their focus on international player acquisition continues this year.
More» Alvin Guzman, OF |
 | According to industry sources, the Mets agreed to a $2.7 million deal with catcher Francisco Alvarez, ranked No. 13 on MLB.com's Top 30 International Prospects list, along with outfielder Freddy Valdez of the Dominican Republic, who ranked No. 25, for $1.45 million.
More» Francisco Alvarez, C |
 | According to industry sources, the Yankees are the favorites to land outfielder Kevin Alcantara, No. 10 on MLB.com's Top 30 International Prospects list and have agreed to a deal with catcher Antonio Gomez, No. 11.
More» Kevin Alcantara, OF |
 | The Phillies have the lowest pool money available to spend on the international market for the 2018-2019 period with $3,949,000, but that didn't stop the club from landing one of the top talents in this year's class.
More» Starlyn Castillo, RHP |
 | The Twins have landed one of the most coveted prospects from Venezuela in this year's international class.
More» Misael Urbina, OF |
