Nick Schaeflein, Author at Baseball Essential

2016 Prospect Watch: Welcome To The Shortstop Era

Jan 30, 2016

Breaking News, College, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball

The 2016 Top-100 Preseason Prospect List for MLB Pipeline was officially released and there is one noticeable trend within the top players of the future; shortstops. Generally, shortstops are the captain of any...

Chicago Cubs Offseason Leading To Draft Adjustments

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 26, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

With the 31st annual Cubs Convention now in the rear view mirror, and all awards accepted, the Chicago Cubs will set their sights on the start of spring training. The 2016 season is becoming one of great antici...

Chicago Cubs Primed For 2016 Success

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 16, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media, National League, National League Central

At the 31st Annual Cubs Convention, the opening ceremonies answered whatever doubt may be lingering with this loaded roster. The overall message was that this Chicago Cubs team is ready for Opening Day and beyo...

2016 NCAA Baseball Preseason Top-25 Poll Released

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 12, 2016

College, Headlines

A day after the College Football season ended, the shot of warm weather received today was the release of the Preseason Division I Top-25 Baseball Rankings. The Florida Gators are the number-one team to star...

2016 Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 11, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Prospect Reports

Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America With collaborating efforts from Robert Villarreal Over the last few seasons we have seen Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and the entire Chicago Cubs organization get st...

Cincinnati Reds Searching For Future Face Of The Franchise

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 9, 2016

Cincinnati Reds, Draft, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

In part two of the offseason having an impact on the 2016 First Year Player Draft, the Cincinnati Reds are an interesting team to keep an eye on. However, the offseason may be the only thing worth watching this...

Failed Season Could Be The End Of Chris Sale and The Chicago White Sox

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 7, 2016

American League Central, Chicago White Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball

In the first of a mini three-part series looking at how this offseason could have a big impact on the 2016 First Year Player Draft, the Chicago White Sox are one team that is firmly caught in the middle on whic...

Dansby Swanson, Mark Appel: Which No. 1 Pick is a Better Investment

Nick Schaeflein

Dec 15, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball

Last week during the 2015 MLB Winter Meetings, two former number-one overall draft picks were dealt in big-time trades. Dansby Swanson was the number-one pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks just last year and was ...

Jason Heyward Chooses Chicago Cubs

Nick Schaeflein

Dec 11, 2015

Baseball History, Chicago Cubs, Headlines

Another free agent domino has fallen as one of the big-name outfielders has made a decision. Jason Heyward has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Over much speculation, Heyward chose the Cubs over rumor...

Could The Chicago White Sox Be A Surprise Team For Hanley Ramirez?

Nick Schaeflein

Dec 7, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Headlines, Rumors

With the Boston Red Sox adding David Price and Craig Kimbrel, the next big move expected by new general manager Dave Dombrowski is moving the contract of Hanley Ramirez. At last year's Winter Meetings the Chica...

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