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2026 Trade Deadline Prospects Guide
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As August 3 nears, we are taking a fresh look at the farm systems of some of the clubs we expect to be buyers at the trade deadline. These teams are both contending for a playoff berth and in position to make a buyer’s-style trade for a star big leaguer, the kind that will likely require parting with a top farmhand or two. Today, I’m covering the Philadelphia Phillies. In tandem with an evaluation of the team’s needs and deadline posture, I’ve updated Philly’s prospect list to account for graduations, incorporate the team’s new draftees, and reflect developments on the farm. The Phillies have a top-heavy system with a few key, arrow-up pitching prospects. The Situation Philadelphia’s mini post-Break slide has it in the middle of a crowded NL Wild Card field. The unfamiliar way in which the Nationals and Marlins are nipping at the team’s heels in the division standings is...
Pitching Grips
Pitching Grips is your number one blog or anthing Pitching related. Please comment and enjoy the information. Grip this pitch softly, like an egg, in your fingertips. There should be a "gap" or space between the ball and your palm.