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Injuries cut short what looked like a breakout season for Jazz Chisholm in 2022—can he pick up where he left off? Plus Randy Arozarena, Robbie Ray, Harrison Bader, and Hunter Harvey.
Feb 26 2023 1:06am
Framber Valdez had the best season of his career in 2022, and his improving skills make the chances of a repeat look very good. Plus, Eugenio Suárez, Andrew Vaughn, Mike Yastrzemski, and Braxton Garrett.
Feb 19 2023 1:08am
After delivering 17 HR and 10 SB in a shortened rookie season, is Oneil Cruz a lock to surpass the $20 mark in his first full season? Plus, Brandon Nimmo, Ryan Helsley, Jonathan India, and Jameson Taillon.
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Feb 9 2023 1:06am
Sandy Alcantara took the career-best skills he developed in 2021 and turned them into a Cy Young performance in 2022; how's his outlook for 2023? Plus, Lourdes Gurriel, C.J. Abrams, Alexis Díaz, and Patrick Wisdom.
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Jan 10 2023 8:00am
The final First Impressions column of 2022 takes a second look at several rookies, including Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers, Hunter Greene, Jose Miranda, and Michael Harris.
Sep 18 2022 12:06am
Edward Cabrera has been pitching like a budding ace, but his skills indicate he still has work to do to get there. Plus, early analysis of Vaughn Grissom, Bubba Thompson, Bailey Falter, and David Villar.
Sep 11 2022 12:06am
An August hot streak has made Rodolfo Castro more intriguing, but the question remains whether he can build on these skills. Plus, early analysis of Joey Meneses, T.J. Friedl, Michael Massey, and Bryan Baker.
Sep 4 2022 12:05am
Elehuris Montero has hit 4 HR in August, and growth in his power skills suggests he could be solid contributor down the stretch. Plus, early analysis of J.J. Bleday, J.P. Sears, Nick Pratto, and Ryan Feltner.
Aug 28 2022 12:05am
Roansy Contreras has been struggling this season, but there are some encouraging signs in his sub-indicators. Plus, early analysis of Bryan Abreu, Josh Smith, Nelson Velázquez, and Gilberto Celestino.
Aug 21 2022 12:05am
Nick Lodolo's skills have been better than his results, but there are also some signs that he hasn't been the same since his back injury. Plus, early analysis of Darick Hall, Oscar Gonzalez, Mitch White, and Penn Murfee.
Aug 14 2022 12:05am
Vinnie Pasquantino's MLB debut has been unimpressive so far, but his skills suggest that could change at any time. Plus, early analysis of Ezequiel Duran, Scott Effross, Nick Fortes, and Yerry De Los Santos.
Aug 7 2022 12:06am
Injuries cut short what looked like a breakout season for Jazz Chisholm in 2022—can he pick up where he left off? Plus Randy Arozarena, Robbie Ray, Harrison Bader, and Hunter Harvey.
Feb 26 2023 1:06am
Framber Valdez had the best season of his career in 2022, and his improving skills make the chances of a repeat look very good. Plus, Eugenio Suárez, Andrew Vaughn, Mike Yastrzemski, and Braxton Garrett.
Feb 19 2023 1:08am
After delivering 17 HR and 10 SB in a shortened rookie season, is Oneil Cruz a lock to surpass the $20 mark in his first full season? Plus, Brandon Nimmo, Ryan Helsley, Jonathan India, and Jameson Taillon.
FREE
Feb 9 2023 1:06am
Sandy Alcantara took the career-best skills he developed in 2021 and turned them into a Cy Young performance in 2022; how's his outlook for 2023? Plus, Lourdes Gurriel, C.J. Abrams, Alexis Díaz, and Patrick Wisdom.
FREE
Jan 10 2023 8:00am
The final First Impressions column of 2022 takes a second look at several rookies, including Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers, Hunter Greene, Jose Miranda, and Michael Harris.
Sep 18 2022 12:06am
Edward Cabrera has been pitching like a budding ace, but his skills indicate he still has work to do to get there. Plus, early analysis of Vaughn Grissom, Bubba Thompson, Bailey Falter, and David Villar.
Sep 11 2022 12:06am
An August hot streak has made Rodolfo Castro more intriguing, but the question remains whether he can build on these skills. Plus, early analysis of Joey Meneses, T.J. Friedl, Michael Massey, and Bryan Baker.
Sep 4 2022 12:05am
Elehuris Montero has hit 4 HR in August, and growth in his power skills suggests he could be solid contributor down the stretch. Plus, early analysis of J.J. Bleday, J.P. Sears, Nick Pratto, and Ryan Feltner.
Aug 28 2022 12:05am
Roansy Contreras has been struggling this season, but there are some encouraging signs in his sub-indicators. Plus, early analysis of Bryan Abreu, Josh Smith, Nelson Velázquez, and Gilberto Celestino.
Aug 21 2022 12:05am
Nick Lodolo's skills have been better than his results, but there are also some signs that he hasn't been the same since his back injury. Plus, early analysis of Darick Hall, Oscar Gonzalez, Mitch White, and Penn Murfee.
Aug 14 2022 12:05am
Vinnie Pasquantino's MLB debut has been unimpressive so far, but his skills suggest that could change at any time. Plus, early analysis of Ezequiel Duran, Scott Effross, Nick Fortes, and Yerry De Los Santos.
Aug 7 2022 12:06am

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