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House of Shlain: Bound to Leave Boston?
September 19, 2014
What will the Red Sox do with Mookie Betts this offseason? A crowded outfield and the long-term commitment to Dustin Pedroia could lead to a trade out of Boston this winter, Nick Shlain writes.
House of Shlain: The Lost Year
August 23, 2014
Byron Buxton's 2014 season has been a lost year, but he may end up spending time in the Arizona Fall League to play catch-up.
House of Shlain: Confirmation Baez
August 6, 2014
Javier Baez didn't waste time before making an impact in the big leagues, homering in his debut against the Rockies on Tuesday night.
House of Shlain: Rapid Riser
July 25, 2014
Nick Shlain liked Joe Ross upon first seeing him in the Midwest League last season, and the Padres have already bumped him to Double-A in 2014.
House of Shlain: This is Your Mendy's
July 11, 2014
The Cubs have brought up Arismendy Alcantara, and he's already been placed in a prominent role. Nick Shlain breaks down the latest arrival from the Cubs' farm system.
Top 200 Prospects: July Update
July 3, 2014
Mookie Betts' recent promotion to Boston could end his days on top prospect lists, but how high did he climb for his final ranking?
House of Shlain: Earning His Stripes
June 21, 2014
J.D. Martinez failed to stick in Houston, but he's in a prominent spot in the Tigers' lineup. Can he continue to take advantage of the opportunity?
House of Shlain: Gausman Settling In
June 13, 2014
After a bumpy 2014 debut, Kevin Gausman has pitched better in his last two starts. Is he staying in the Baltimore rotation for good? Nick Shlain considers the possibility.
House of Shlain: Butler Arrives
June 6, 2014
The Rockies have called up Eddie Butler to join their rotation -- can he survive pitching half of his games at Coors Field?
House of Shlain: Springer Has Sprung
May 30, 2014
After a quiet start, George Springer has been raking for the Astros in the final weeks of May.
House of Shlain: Level by Level
May 23, 2014
The Astros' Jonathan Singleton is getting a lot of attention during his impressive run at Triple-A this season, but Domingo Santana might be on the brink of making a significant impact in Houston.
House of Shlain: Return Ticket
May 16, 2014
Kevin Gausman was sent back to Triple-A after making a spot start on short rest Wednesday. Is he still worth stashing in one-year leagues?
House of Shlain: The Early Arrivals
May 9, 2014
After scuffling initially, George Springer has picked up the production recently. Nick Shlain takes a look around the league at the returns from many of the early-season callups.
House of Shlain: The Right Bauer?
May 2, 2014
Is Trevor Bauer back? The early signs this season suggest that Cleveland might have the Bauer that Arizona expected upon drafting him third overall in 2011. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
House of Shlain: On the Cusp?
April 23, 2014
Nick Shlain discusses the status of some of baseball's top prospects, including the callup of George Springer and an injury to Oscar Taveras.
House of Shlain: The Pricing Game
March 21, 2014
While Chris Liss had been pushing against the 70/30 split for hitters and elite pitchers this spring, Nick Shlain isn't ready to make that change. Check out his reasoning in the latest installment of House of Shlain.
House of Shlain: NL-only Auction Recap
February 21, 2014
Yasiel Puig fetched $33 in a recent NL auction -- even more than Ryan Braun -- writes Nick Shlain.
House of Shlain: Mock Review: Drop Anchor!
February 10, 2014
With Jose Fernandez and Chris Sale anchoring his pitching staff, Nick Shalin focused on offense until the late stages of a recent 15-team mock. Is it a viable strategy?
House of Shlain: Prospect Mock Thoughts
January 24, 2014
RotoWire's Nick Shlain participated in a prospect mock recently and is sharing his thoughts on the first two rounds.
House of Shlain: Moving Pieces
House of Shlain: Moving Pieces
November 26, 2013
November 26, 2013
A number of young players stand to benefit from the trades that have been made thus far, including the Rangers' Jurickson Profar. Nick Shlain examines some of the early winners.
House of Shlain: Reviewing the Elite
October 17, 2013
Nick Shlain takes a look back at what he expected many of this year's top prospects to do, including the Marlins' Jose Fernandez.
Top 200 Prospects - September Update: Still On Top
September 18, 2013
In the final Top 200 prospects list until December, Byron Buxton remains atop the rankings after an outstanding 2013 campaign.
House of Shlain: Top-20 Dynasty League Prospects
September 11, 2013
With the minor league playoffs in full swing, Nick Shlain shares his top-20 dynasty league prospects -- including Twins farmhand Miguel Sano.
House of Shlain: Checking In
August 30, 2013
In this week's edition of House of Shlain, Nick follows up on a number of young players and prospects including the D-Backs' Adam Eaton.
House of Shlain: Organizational Top-10 Lists: NL
August 23, 2013
Max Fried tops an impressive organizational prospect list in San Diego in Nick Shlain's latest look at the top-10 prospects for each National League Club.
House of Shlain: Organizational Top-10 Lists: AL
August 6, 2013
With Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton ascending in their system, the Twins may have the best collection of minor league talent in baseball. Nick Shlain takes a look around the American League and shares his top-10 from each organization.
House of Shlain: On the Move
August 5, 2013
Former Oakland first-round pick Grant Green is one of many minor leaguers that has been on the move recently. Nick Shlain takes a look at a number of top prospects that have recently changed levels.
House of Shlain: Baby Miggy Moves
July 31, 2013
In need of a long-term solution at shortstop, the Tigers had to part with Avisail Garcia in a three-team deal that sent Jake Peavy to Boston. Nick Shlain looks at the prospect pieces that benefited from transactions Tuesday.
House of Shlain: Up, Up and Away
July 23, 2013
Nick Shlain looks at recently promoted Marlins outfielders Christian Yelich and Jake Marisnick, as well as the two prospects headed to Chicago from Monday's Matt Garza deal between the Rangers and Cubs.
House of Shlain: Surprising Surplus
July 19, 2013
Even beyond the elite prospects at shortstop, the position offers quality depth with the likes of Royals farmhand Adalberto Mondesi. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
House of Shlain: Next Wave
July 12, 2013
Shortstop is currently thin at the big league level, but Addison Russell is part of a talented group of shortstops rising up top prospect lists.
Top 200 Prospects: A New No. 1
July 12, 2013
With the addition of the 2013 draft class, Byron Buxton tops the latest Top 200 list from Nick Shlain and Jesse Siegel.
House of Shlain: First Look: Julio Urias
July 8, 2013
Yasiel Puig's arrival has shifted the focus away from a 16-year-old Dodgers farmhand carving up the Midwest League this summer. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
House of Shlain: The Future is Here
June 28, 2013
RotoWire's Nick Shlain breaks down a group of players he'll be watching closely during the upcoming Futures Game including Yankees farmhand Rafael De Paula.
House of Shlain: Top Prospects From 2013 Draft
June 12, 2013
First overall pick Mark Appel tops Nick Shlain's dynasty rankings from the 2013 draft class.
House of Shlain: Port of Fort Wayne
June 10, 2013
Padres farmhand Joe Ross is back on track in the Midwest League after scuffling in a couple of May starts. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
House of Shlain: Baby Bombers
May 21, 2013
David Phelps leads a surprising group of home-grown contributors that have put the Yankees atop the American League East despite a rash of injuries.
Profar's Last Stand: Top 200 Prospects - May Update
May 20, 2013
On the eve of his 2013 season debut with the Rangers, Jurickson Profar tops the list for Jesse Siegel and Nick Shlain in their latest Top 200 prospect rankings.
House of Shlain: Scouting the Snappers
May 7, 2013
Supplemental first-round pick (2012) Daniel Robertson may eventually have to move to third base, but he could develop the above-average power that Oakland would covet from the hot corner.
House of Shlain: Future Friars
April 12, 2013
The Padres' rotation at Low-A Fort Wayne is loaded, including 2012 first-round pick Max Fried. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
House of Shlain: Falling Prospects
March 27, 2013
RotoWire's Nick Shlain looks at prospects whose stock has fallen this spring.
House of Shlain: Prospects on the Rise
March 14, 2013
Baltimore's Kevin Gausman may not contribute much in 2013, but he is primed to make a significant leap up prospect lists. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
Top 200 Prospects: Russell On the Rise
March 5, 2013
With an impressive professional debut last season, Addison Russell's stock is rising quickly.
Prospect Draft Recap: Hamilton Goes No. 1
February 26, 2013
RotoWire's Nick Shlain recaps the results of a recent prospect draft.
Top 20 Dynasty League Prospects - Part Two: The Top 10 Revealed
February 19, 2013
How high does Nick Shlain have Dylan Bundy in his dynasty league rankings?
Top 20 Dynasty League Prospects - Part One
February 15, 2013
Nick Shlain examines some of baseball's brightest young stars in ranking the top 20 dynasty league prospects for 2013.
Prospects on the Move: Bauer Outage
December 21, 2012
The D-Backs soured quickly on Trevor Bauer, but should fantasy owners follow suit? Nick Shlain takes a closer look...
5 NL Relief Prospects to Watch: Embarrassment of Riches
December 16, 2012
Loaded with pitching, the Cardinals can afford to keep Trevor Rosenthal in their bullpen if needed. Nick Shlain takes a closer look...
5 AL Relief Prospects to Watch: Home Grown Closer in Motown?
December 10, 2012
With the departure of Jose Valverde, unproven reliever Bruce Rondon could become the next closer of the Tigers. Nick Shlain takes a closer look...