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Jim Callis is an MLB.com Draft and prospect expert. He has been covering the Draft and prospects since 1988.
 | There's plenty of analysis all over MLB.com as to what the flurry of July deals means for the present. We're here to tell you what effect they'll have on the future, by ranking the best prospects who changed addresses in the last month.
More»Mayo and Duquette break down Cosart to the Marlins |
 | Rangers prospect Joey Gallo had five home runs and six multi-RBI games, and D-backs pitching prospect Aaron Blair fanned 16 and gave up one run in his first two Double-A outings.
More»Pleskoff believes Gallo will contribute power |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Kyle Crick, RHP, Giants |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Joey Gallo, 3B, Rangers |
 | It's not even close to Christmas, but nevertheless teams are making their lists and checking them twice. At MLBPipeline.com, we're fine-tuning our lists, as well. Since we last overhauled Prospect Watch in March, much has changed. Various phenoms have improved, regressed, graduated to the big leagues or gotten hurt -- while the 2014 First-Year Player Draft provided some new names with bright futures.
More»MLB.com updates its rankings of the top 100 prospects |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More»Cubs' Bryant on being named No. 4 prospect |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More»Cardinals' Taveras ranked No. 2 prospect by MLB.com |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Daniel Robertson, SS, Athletics |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Corey Seager, 3B, Dodgers |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Mookie Betts, 2B, Red Sox |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More»White Sox sign first-round pick Carlos Rodon |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Luis Severino, RHP, Yankees |
 | The Astros would've been the biggest winners on deadline day had they been able to sign Brady Aiken. Instead, the Blue Jays lead the list of big league clubs that were able to acquire and sign solid talent.
More» Blue Jays draft C Max Pentecost No. 11 |
 | The Marlins led all teams with a franchise-record $13,112,900 in bonuses, including $6 million for No. 2 overall choice Tyler Kolek. That's the fourth-highest total in Draft history -- the Pirates established the mark with $17,005,700 in 2011 -- and the most ever under the current CBA. The White Sox ranked second this year with $10,460,600, including $6,582,000 for No. 3 pick Carlos Rodon, and also set a new franchise standard.
More» Kolek on being selected No. 2 overall |
 | Carlos Rodon and Tyler Kolek became the 19th and 20th players to receive Draft signing bonuses of $6 million or more. Rodon's $6,582,000 is the fifth-highest ever and established a new White Sox franchise standard, eclipsing Joe Borchard's then-Draft record of $5.3 million in 2000.
More»White Sox sign first-round pick Carlos Rodon |
 | With the passing of the Draft signing deadline, teams have had a recent influx of talent into their farm systems, and with that, MLBPipeline.com has updated the Top 20 Prospects lists of all 30 teams.
More» Derek Hill, OF, Tigers |
 | There will be plenty more wheeling and dealing before the clock strikes 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. The five contenders best positioned from a talent standpoint to make a significant trade are the Pirates, Dodgers, Cardinals, Mariners and Royals
More»Callis on teams with chips to trade near deadline |
 | Since the Astros didn't sign No. 1 overall pick Brady Aiken before the deadline at 4 p.m. CT on Friday, plenty of blame has been passed around, but the real culprit is the system for Draft physicals.
More»Callis on Astros not signing Brady Aiken |
 | Major League Baseball's version of the Draft lottery doesn't attract nearly as much attention as its NBA and NHL counterparts, mostly because baseball's top picks aren't determined randomly like they are in the other sports. But for 12 big league clubs, the Competitive Balance Lottery will provide them with a valuable extra selection in 2015.
More» Royals draft LHP Sean Manaea No. 34 |
 | Cathedral Catholic High (San Diego) pitcher Brady Aiken did not come to terms with the Astros after a post-Draft physical raised concerns on the team's part about the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
More»Callis on Astros not signing Brady Aiken |
