Big names headline Futures Game rosters
New look, same star quality.Thirty-seven of MLB.com's Top 100 prospects were selected to participate in the Futures Game on July 7 in Cleveland, Major League Baseball announced Friday. This year's version of the prospect showcase pits the American League against the National League, a change from previous years in which
New look, same star quality.
Thirty-seven of MLB.com's Top 100 prospects were selected to participate in the Futures Game on July 7 in Cleveland, Major League Baseball announced Friday. This year's version of the prospect showcase pits the American League against the National League, a change from previous years in which the rosters were separated by U.S. and World players. The Futures Game is also moving to seven innings and a new time slot at 7 p.m. ET.
Futures Game rosters:American League | National League
The AL holds a slight 19-18 edge over its senior circuit counterparts when it comes to Top-100 talent this year. The main draw on that roster is top overall prospect
The AL might be deepest, however, on the mound -- nine of its 10 selections rank among the game's top 100 prospects -- No. 23
The NL will have their own impressive stable of arms, led by their top talent on the initial roster in No. 3 overall prospect
The most impressive part of the NL roster, which will have Dennis Martinez as its skipper, might be its outfielders. Reds top prospect
The Padres, Marlins, Rays, Mariners and Tigers lead the way with three representatives each. The Red Sox, Reds, Rockies, Astros, Royals, Angels, Brewers, Mets, Yankees, A's, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Blue Jays and Nationals will each send one prospect to Cleveland.
The full Futures Game rosters can be found at the links above. They will be updated as players are added or subtracted ahead of the game next Sunday.
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