Chicago Cubs top prospects 2025: Three bats could force their way to the majors this year

In March of 2025, Jared Jones signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-handed pitcher has shown strong performance with a 70-grade four-seamer and a plus slider, making him a high-strikeout starter prospect. At just 21 years old, Jones displayed good control with a low walk rate at Double-A, and he is expected to join the big-league rotation during the upcoming season. Full Article

Nathan Ray Seebeck of Imagn Images makes bold predictions using an auction calculator with NFBC Main Event ADP data, forecasting Cristopher Sánchez as a top-3 starting pitcher, Lawrence Butler and Mark Vientos as bottom-200 hitters, Spencer Strider out-earning Jacob deGrom, and Grant Holmes surpassing Clay Holmes. Additionally, Xavier Edwards is expected to have more stolen bases than RBI, Robert Garcia to lead in saves over Chris Martin, and Dalton Rushing to start more games than...

The Miami Marlins are prepared to defend against any potential grievance from the MLB Players Association regarding their revenue-sharing spending, despite falling short of the expected luxury tax payroll. Owner Bruce Sherman argues that the team has invested in other areas, such as technology and player facilities, to improve performance on the field. With only one player projected to make over $5 million this season, the Marlins' approach to spending has raised concerns about meeting...

The Texas Rangers signed veteran left-handed starter Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal following the loss of Jon Gray to injury. Corbin, coming off a disappointing season with the Nationals, will help cover Gray's absence in the Rangers' rotation as they aim to improve upon a tough 2024 season. The signing reflects desperation on the Rangers' part, as they look to bounce back from a challenging year and contend in 2025. the given text. Full...

Since last Friday, there have been significant playing time changes for various position players, with notable developments for Christian Encarnacion-Strand of the Cincinnati Reds. Encarnacion-Strand's playing time has increased due to Benson's optioning and Stephenson's injury, while players like Barrero and Sheets have also seen increased opportunities. However, players like Yoshida and Jung have experienced decreased playing time due to injuries or being optioned to minors. Full Article