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When the spring began the top two talents in the class of 2011 were Rice third baseman Anthony Rendon and UCLA right-hander Gerrit Cole. A month out that is still the case. But as Keith Law wrote in February, the top pick is not nearly the slam dunk ...

Blog | May 06, 2011

When the spring began the top two talents in the class of 2011 were Rice third baseman Anthony Rendon and UCLA right-hander Gerrit Cole. A month out that is still the case. But the top pick is not nearly the slam dunk it's been the past two seasons.

Blog | Conversation | May 06, 2011

The draft is still six weeks away and it's a bit early to get into mock drafts or to place clubs with specific players -- although that time is coming fairly soon -- but clubs are starting to get an idea which players are most likely going to be...

Blog | April 22, 2011

The draft is still six weeks away and it's a bit early to get into mock drafts or to place teams with specific players, but clubs are starting to get an idea which players are most likely to be taken in the top five picks.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2011

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

Signability is always a major factor when it comes to the MLB draft, and it nearly took center stage Monday and Tuesday as a number of prep players saw their stock fall completely out of the first three rounds. However, the selection of RHP Zach Lee ...

Blog | June 09, 2010

Jason Churchill examines the players who might be difficult to sign from this year's MLB draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 09, 2010

Rounds 5-7: The standout picks in Rounds 5 through 7 include the New York Yankees getting RHP Thomas Kahnle, Philadelphia selecting prep righty Scott Frazier and Texas tabbing Georgia right-hander Justin Grimm. Frazier is another project for the Phi...

Blog | June 08, 2010

Jason Churchill examines the steals of the MLB draft in Rounds 5 through 10.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2010

The Colorado Rockies took shortstop Josh Rutledge out of Alabama, and the Seattle Mariners tabbed another prep arm in Ryne Stanek after selecting Taijuan Walker with their first pick. Both were intriguing picks. Meanwhile, Micah Gibbs to the Chi...

Blog | June 08, 2010

Brett Eibner to the Kansas City Royals is an interesting move, as he's a two-way guy who some clubs prefer on the mound. He wants to hit, however. The Tampa Bay Rays tabbed Derek Dietrich, which is a terrific pick -- as is the Seattle Marin...

Blog | June 08, 2010

Jason A. Churchill continues looking at second-round steals from the 2010 MLB draft. Some names to know: Marcus Littlewood to the Mariners, Rob Rasmussen to the Marlins, Derek Dietrich to the Rays, and Cody Buckel to the Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2010

Jason A. Churchill looks at late-round value in the 2010 MLB draft. Some names to consider: Sam Dyson, Micah Gibbs, Chad Lewis, Ryne Stanek and Kevin Munson. These players may take a few years to come into MLB, sure, but their value could be amazing.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2010

Jason A. Churchill looks at the scouting director and general draft philosophy of every team in the American League. This is an essential draft-read document because it explains what each squad may do with its highest picks, using history as a guide.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2010

In the past two drafts we have seen players reach the majors quickly, including nine from the class of 2008. From last year's class, Mike Leake of the Cincinnati Reds (No. 8 in the draft) never threw a pitch in the minors and is 3-0 with a 3....

Blog | May 13, 2010

Mike Leake saw the majors this season without so much as facing a single minor-league hitter (he was the first player since Xavier Nady to do that). Can anyone in the 2010 MLB draft match this feat next spring? Jason A. Churchill investigates.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2010