As I have done each of the last nine years, I’ll be keeping a running list of the Top 100 Players Right Now as they are revealed on MLB Network, eventually compiling the entire list.

I’ll update this same space as they reveal the remaining entries.

The criteria for the list has changed slightly this season:

• Emphasized stats from the last three (3) seasons (up from two)
• Projected 2021 performance
• Defensive position
• Accolades
• Postseason performance
• Intangibles

PREVIOUS YEARS
Top 100 Players Right Now Entering the 2020 Season

Top 100 Players Right Now Entering 2019
Top 100 Players Entering 2018
Top…

Back again for 2021!

Every year I compile MLB Network’s “Top 100 Players Right Now” in one place (in this here blog) which airs annually before the regular season begins.

Beginning in 2014, I decided to supplement those rankings by giving you a place to find all of the Top 10 Right Now lists as well.

PREVIOUS LISTS
2020’s Top 10 Right Now
2019’s list
2018’s list
2017’s list
2016
2015
2014

I’ll update this post over the weeks as the different positional episodes air on MLB Network in early 2021.

Monday, January 11: Relief Pitchers
Tuesday, January 12: Catchers
Wednesday, January…

As I did last year, entering 2018, entering 2017, entering 2016, entering 2015, and the year before, and the year before, all the way back to the 2012, I’ll be keeping a running list of the Top 100 Players Right Now as they are revealed on MLB Network, eventually compiling the entire list.

They will have revealed all 100 by the end of Thursday, February 13th. I’ll update this same space as they reveal the remaining entries.

The criteria for the list has changed slightly this season:

• Emphasized stats from the last two (2) seasons (down from three)
• Projected 2020…

Each year I compile MLB Network’s “Top 100 Players Right Now” which airs annually before the regular season begins.

Beginning in 2014, I decided to supplement those rankings by giving you a place to find all of the Top 10 Right Now positional rankings as well. I continued with the 2015 rankings, again for 2016, here in 2017, at this link for 2018’s list, and you can find 2019’s list right here.

I’ll add to this post as the different positional episodes air on MLB Network.

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What follows are the announced initial rosters for the parent club Milwaukee Brewers as well as each of the full-season minor-league affiliates of the same, broken down by position group.

MLB Parent Club (Twitter: @Brewers)

Manager: Craig Counsell

29 Total Players

Pitchers (13)

• Matt Albers
• Chase Anderson (@ChaseAnderson57)
• Jacob Barnes (@j_barnes30)
• Corbin Burnes (@Burnes16)
• Jhoulys Chacín (@Jhoulys45)
• Álex Claudio
• Zach Davies (@ZDavies3)
• Junior Guerra (@juni1685)
• Josh Hader
• Freddy Peralta (@FreddyPeralta04)
• Taylor Williams (@twillyflash)
• Alex Wilson (@WillyWilson18)
• Brandon Woodruff (@B_Woody24)

Catchers (2)

• Yasmani Grandal (@YazmanianDVL08)
• Manny Piña (@mannypina28)

Infielders (6)

• Jesús Aguilar (@JAguilarMKE)
• Orlando Arcia (@orlandoarcia9)
• Mike Moustakas (@Mooose_8)
• Hernán Pérez
• …

Home games in bold

Note: TV = Fox Sports Wisconsin (or FSWI Alternate); Radio = WTMJ and the “Brewers Radio Network” around the state of Wisconsin; Webcast = free internet audio streams reachable via Brewers.com or the MLB At-Bat smartphone app

Date | Time (CT) | Opponent | Place | Broadcast

Sat, Feb 23 | 2:05pm | Chicago Cubs | Mesa | Radio

Sun, Feb 24 | 3:05pm | Texas Rangers | Surprise | Radio

Mon, Feb 25 | 2:10pm | Los Angeles Angels | Tempe | TV/ Radio
— This game will also air on MLB Network beginning at…

As I did last year, entering 2017, entering 2016, entering 2015, and the year before, and the year before, all the way back to the 2012, I’ll be keeping a running list of the Top 100 Players Right Now as they are revealed on MLB Network, eventually compiling the entire list.

They will have revealed all 100 by the end of Friday, February 16th. I’ll update this same space as they reveal the remaining entries.

The criteria for the list remains the same:

• Emphasized stats from the last three (3) seasons, weighting 2018
• Projected 2019 performance
• Defensive position
• Accolades
• Intangibles

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OFFICIAL RELEASE

The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the coaching staffs of their minor-league affiliates for the 2019 season.

Rick Sweet will manage the organization’s new Triple-A affiliate, the San Antonio Missions, marking his sixth straight season as manager at the Triple-A level. Returning alongside Sweet are pitching coach Fred Dabney, coach Ned Yost IV, athletic trainer Aaron Hoback and strength and conditioning specialist Andrew Emmick. Hitting coach Al LeBoeuf rejoins the team after spending last season in the same position with Double-A Biloxi.

The Biloxi Shuckers will be led by manager Mike Guerrero for a third season. Chuckie Caufield returns…