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Under-The-Radar Pitching Prospects To Know
Plus: Transfer portal winners/losers, first Ethan Holliday impressions & more
5 Under-The-Radar Pitching Prospects Enjoying Strong Seasons
Earlier this week, we reviewed the top pitching prospect breakouts of the 2025 season. Today, we’ll take a closer look at a handful of pitchers who have slid under the radar, but are still experiencing strong seasons.
Each of these prospects has shown traits that could portend future MLB success, particularly in a starting pitcher’s role. We’ll dig into their performances and explain why they’re worth keeping an eye on heading into 2026.
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BRIDGE LEAGUE/CONTINUATION CAMP
First Impressions Of Ethan Holliday, Billy Carlson In Arizona
Last year, Nick Kurtz, Christian Moore and Jac Caglianone took their first pro steps in the debut edition of the bridge league/continuation camp. Now, 2025 draftees such as Ethan Holliday and Billy Carlson are getting their feet wet in a professional setting out in Arizona.
Implemented as a way to get newly-drafted players live at-bats against opposing pro competition before reporting to their full-season affiliates, the bridge league and continuation camp offer a critical first look at up-and-coming talent.
BA’s Jesús Cano has been on the scene in the desert to report on the first impressions these talented 2025 draftees are making with their new clubs.
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TRANSFER PORTAL 2025
Transfer Portal Winners & Losers For 2025
Outside of a handful of commitments that have yet to be made, the 2025 transfer portal cycle is in the books.
For a number of reasons, college baseball’s portal window has more or less become the “Wild West” for coaches across the country. Some programs, though, have shown the ability to navigate it better than others.
Check out Peter Flaherty’s complete rundown of portal winners and losers below, which features some familiar names up top and a number of programs who look to have primed themselves for a run to Omaha next season.
SUMMER BALL NAMES TO KNOW
10 Non-Cape Cod League Summer College Baseball Standouts
The Cape Cod League continues to dominate the spotlight each summer, but it’s far from the only place where college baseball talent shines.
Across the Northwoods League, Appalachian League, NECBL, West Coast League and more, players at every stage of their careers—from breakout transfers to redshirt freshmen to incoming recruits—turned in eye-opening performances that could shape the trajectory of their 2026 seasons.
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