My 2026 farm system rankings. Plus: Q&A with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa

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Ranking all 30 MLB farm systems, from the Brewers to the Padres

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Ranking MLB farm systems from the tier 1 groups like the Brewers, Dodgers and Mariners to the Angels and Padres, who bring up the rear.

MLB prospects who just missed Keith Law’s top 100 ranking: Dax Kilby, Dylan Beavers and more

—Keith Law – The Athletic — MLB prospects who just missed Keith Law’s top 100 ranking: Dax Kilby, Dylan Beavers and more ####### by Keith Law

These players are all significant prospects but just missed Law’s latest top 100 prospect list for a variety of reasons.

Chat with Keith Law about his newest top 100 MLB prospects ranking!

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Chat with Keith Law about his top 100 prospects list on Tuesday at noon Eastern.

Keith Law’s top 2026 prospects. Plus: Catch up with the Angels’ new hitting coach

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2026 Top 100 MLB prospects from Keith Law: Pirates’ Konnor Griffin tops the list

—Keith Law – The Athletic — 2026 Top 100 MLB prospects from Keith Law: Pirates’ Konnor Griffin tops the list ####### by Keith Law

Konnor Griffin, the most exciting prospect in the minors since Mike Trout, leads a talented top 100 group heavy on position players.

Rangers pay big price for MacKenzie Gore, sending first-rounder Gavin Fien to Nats

—Keith Law – The Athletic — Rangers pay big price for MacKenzie Gore, sending first-rounder Gavin Fien to Nats ####### by Keith Law

The Rangers are giving up a decent haul, including a potential top-20 prospect in Fien, but Gore makes them instantly 2-3 wins better.