Savannah McCann

In baseball — and in this business — not every call-up is permanent. Until the next one, I’m staying game-ready with prospect breakdowns, interviews and real conversations about the game. I hope you follow along: open.substack.com/pub/savannahmc…

Pirates fans want this Konnor Griffin deal to mean the team is finally investing. But it’s actually the opposite. This isn’t the #Pirates “spending more" ... it’s them making sure they never have to. My latest 👇 savannahmccann.substack.com/p/the-death-of…

We used to watch prospects earn their payday. Now we watch them live up to it. The Death of the Debut: Inside Baseball’s New Predictive Economy savannahmccann.substack.com/p/the-death-of…

This episode of The Up And In Show is required listening for anyone who follows the business and development side of baseball ⚾ @AnthonyRanaudo and @savjaye dig into the SEC-to-MLB development gap and why the system might be failing elite hitters before they ever get a fair shot 🎙️ Go check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=lcl3TS…

Paul Skenes: ROY + Cy Young Dylan Crews: optioned to Triple-A Three years after going 1–2 in the MLB Draft, the gap isn’t just about talent. It’s about development and a system that might be failing elite hitters. READ MORE: savannahmccann.substack.com/p/the-sec-mach…

4.2.26 Locked On Nationals is LIVE! ⚾️Nats defensive mistakes are costly, when will they be corrected? ⚾️Joined by @savjaye to discuss her article on why Crews & other top SEC bats that have struggled making the jump to the bigs... Does this explain it? linktr.ee/LockedOnNation…

The SEC Machine Is Alive and Well... But Is It Still Working? Why over-optimized, resource-rich prospects like Dylan Crews are struggling to translate college success into MLB average. Check out my latest article FREE on Substack⬇️ savannahmccann.substack.com/p/the-sec-mach…

The #Yankees have a $10,000 lottery ticket touching 103.1 MPH this spring ... but it’s not just about the velocity🔥 I took a deep dive into Carlos Lagrange’s Statcast data to see how a mechanical overhaul turned his 2024 setbacks into 2026 dominance savannahmccann.substack.com/p/spring-stand…

Spring Standouts Part 1 ⚾️ @Rangers prospect Cameron Cauley is turning heads this spring The biggest question in his profile has been the bat ... and he might be answering it. savannahmccann.substack.com/p/spring-stand…

🌟 91 — Total Top 100 prospects 👶2008 — Youngest Birth Year 🧰 10 — Players with 80-Grade Tools 👨‍👦 17 — Sons of Former Big Leaguers Here is a look at the 2026 Spring Breakout by the numbers 🔢⬇️ savannahmccann.substack.com/p/spring-break…

While established All-Stars headline the 2026 #WBC, the tournament is also a stage for prospects to make a name for themselves. Elite competition, meaningful games and a global spotlight — here's your prospect guide to the World Baseball Classic⬇️ savannahmccann.substack.com/p/future-stars…

Tomorrow, top prospect Andrew Painter makes his 2026 spring debut for the #Phillies One subtle arm-slot fix could be the difference between dominance and struggle. Here’s what to watch on Sunday: open.substack.com/pub/savannahmc…

@andrewcgolden @justdelossantos @BaltimoreBanner Heck yeah!!! So excited for ya.

Hey everyone! I'm joining the @BaltimoreBanner as a sports enterprise & features reporter. I’ll also help out w/the Banner's Nats/O's coverage. Growing up in Baltimore County, it's a privilege to write about the intersection of Baltimore community, culture and sports.

Watching spring training? Don’t get fooled by batting averages or ERAs. Learn what really matters when watching prospects ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/savannahmc…

@spencernusbaum_ @TheAthletic Awesome news! Can’t wait to follow along!

Well, Nats fans, I’m sticking around. Thrilled to announce that I’m joining the @TheAthletic as the Washington Nationals beat reporter. I’m amped about our plans for the beat, and believe you will be, too. nytco.com/press/the-athl…

@ajflax Thank you! Can’t wait to talk prospects soon!

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A big congratulations to Pat Murphy, 2025 NL Manager of the Year! My ballot: Pat Murphy, Brewers Craig Counsell, Cubs Clayton McCullough, Marlins

It’s the end of an era! @scorebook_bob, it was an honor to work with you and, more importantly, learn from you Happy retirement and See You Later!

What a guy! What a moment! What a game!

🚿🚿🚿 A memorable interview to close out a VERY memorable debut for these two