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Kevin Goldstein takes a look at top prospects who spent the year in reverse, raising questions about their ability to make an impact at the major league level.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2010

You can question Stephen Strasburg's health, but you could never question what he was -- a dominant pitcher. For No. 2 pick Dustin Ackley, it's all been a shade of gray. The Mariners are trying to make a dramatic position shift for the young talent.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2010

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A year ago today, former USC shortstop Grant Green waited patiently to hear his name called in the 2009 MLB Draft. Yes, patiently - not anxiously. Being anxious isn't really Green's style. But he didn't have to wait too long, as the Oakland Athlet...

If you don't know who Stephen Strasburg is by now, you're about to get a major dose of the Nationals' phenom in the next 24 hours (drafted number one overall in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Nationals and signed a record $15.1 million contract). He'll ma...

As the 2010 MLB draft approaches, Keith Law and Jason A. Churchill look back on the 2009 drafts of every AL squad. The sleeper of the entire '09 draft may end up being Angels prospect Mike Trout -- while Dustin Ackley, at No. 2 overall, looks poor now.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2010

As the 2010 MLB draft approaches, Keith Law and Jason A. Churchill look back on the 2009 drafts of every NL squad. Not surprisingly, the Washington Nationals -- think Stephen Strasburg -- are the early winners among the teams here.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2010

Jason Grey looks at Stephen Strasburg's second Arizona Fall League start, in which he was roughed up, and wonders about how the Nationals will use him to open 2010.

Blog | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Keith Law checks in from the Arizona Fall League. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 MLB draft, Dustin Ackley, is looking sharp -- as are Jenrry Mejia and Domonic Brown of the Mets and Phillies' organizations, respectively.

Blog | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Keep track of which 2009 MLB Draft first-rounders have signed with this chart.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

The second day of the 2009 MLB draft had some big names many expected to be off the board in Rounds 1 through 3. Oakland finally took Yuba City (Calif.) H.S. catcher Max Stassi in Round 4, with fellow backstop Luke Bailey of Troup County H.S. (LaGran...

Blog | June 10, 2009

The second day of the 2009 MLB draft had some big names many expected to be off the board in Rounds 1 through 3. Oakland finally took Yuba City (Calif.) H.S. catcher Max Stassi in Round 4, with fellow backstop Luke Bailey of Troup County H.S. (LaGran...

Blog | June 10, 2009

Jason A. Churchill looks back at Rounds 4-17 of the MLB draft, which saw the A's take a shot at Max Stassi and Pittsburgh roll the dice on Kentucky commit Jordan Cooper.

Blog | Conversation | June 10, 2009

You can find the entire 2009 MLB draft pick-by-pick selections here. The second round of the draft boasted several intriguing selections, highlighted by Seattle taking Georgia first baseman Rich Poythress at No. 51, San Francisco getting Horizon Hig...

Blog | June 09, 2009

You can find the entire 2009 MLB draft pick-by-pick selections here. Ed.'s note: Keith Law is appearing on the 9 p.m. "SportsCenter Special" regarding the MLB Draft. His thoughts on the first round and sandwich picks will be available on ESPN.c...

Blog | June 09, 2009

You can find the entire 2009 MLB draft pick-by-pick selections here. Ed.'s note: Keith Law is appearing on the 9 p.m. "SportsCenter Special" regarding the MLB draft. His thoughts on the first round and sandwich picks will be available on ESPN.c...

Blog | June 09, 2009