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Focusing on the Northeast pays off for the Indians • SCOUTS IN THEIR OWN WORDS. THE PLAYERS. THE JOURNEY. THE STATE OF THE GAME.

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A MODERN-DAY CRASH DAVIS • Cody Decker mashed his way into the hearts of minor league fans

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TRUST THE TOOLS • The minor league season was lost, but dynasty players should keep the faith for these nine prospects

BEST OF 2020 AWARDS • BASEBALL AMERICA AWARDS THE BEST OF 2020 AT ALL LEVELS OF THE GAME

A LASTING LEGACY • All-star player. Decorated manager. Ambassador for the Dominican Republic. Felipe Alou wore many hats, but above all he was a pioneer who helped pave the way for generations of Latino players.

FELIPE ALOU: A LIFE IN BASEBALL

BLUEPRINT • From scouting to player development to analytics to acquisition, the Dodgers cover all the bases as baseball’s model franchise.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING: FEW TEAMS CAN MATCH THE DODGERS’ DOMINANCE

COAST TO COAST • Andrew Friedman has more money to play with in Los Angeles than he did in Tampa Bay, but his core principles remain unchanged—just like the results

TRAILBLAZER AWARD NO LIMITS • Alyssa Nakken knows that hard work enabled her to become the first woman to be a uniformed coach in major league history—and that her hard work doesn’t end now

OLD MEETS NEW • Brian Snitker expertly navigated the Braves to a third straight division title despite myriad pitching injuries

SECRET WEAPON • Bobby Dickerson was integral in transforming the Padres’ infield from error-prone to October-caliber

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY • These minor league operations served their communities even without hosting games

MINOR LEAGUE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR ADAM GIARDINO

TOP 10 CENTRAL DIVISION PROSPECTS

CHICAGO WHITE SOX TOP 10 PROSPECTS • Premium talent gathers near Chicago as young White Sox begin to ascend

CLEVELAND INDIANS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • No team prioritizes tools and upside like Cleveland and its youthful system

DETROIT TIGERS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • The future of the organization takes shape as top prospects motor to Detroit

KANSAS CITY ROYALS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • The organization’s emphasis on high-end college pitchers nears critical mass

MINNESOTA TWINS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • A crop of top position talent stands poised to impact the Twins’ lineup soon

CHICAGO CUBS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • As a veteran core nears free agency, an organization turns its eyes to youth

CINCINNATI REDS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • Rising international shortstop makes the grade ahead of first-round picks

MILWAUKEE BREWERS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • Players signed in past two years move the Brewers out of the talent basement

PITTSBURGH PIRATES TOP 10 PROSPECTS • Emerging core of young infielders begins to coalesce in an improving system

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TOP 10 PROSPECTS • Collection of young position players could help restock the St. Louis lineup

ORGANIZATION REPORTS

ORGANIZATION REPORTS

NECESSITY BREEDS INNOVATION • Brands find fresh ways to help communities, connect with baseball and launch gear

Obituaries

WINTER OF DISCONTENT • The hot stove could quickly turn to deep freeze