Savannah McCann

🎙️@1067theFan | Previously: @Nationals, @BaseballAmerica, @MLB, @NBCSWashington | BBWAA member |

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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:

https://t.co/ANUAIWoXX2

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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 👇
https://t.co/ZcWiK92vBf

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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
https://t.co/ZcWiK92vBf

[BUSINESS OF BALL @businessofball]

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: https://t.co/bXChz6GbnZ

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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:
https://t.co/sZPDocsWEt

[Locked On Nationals Podcast @LO_Nationals]

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?

https://t.co/BWGL1bs3hp

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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⬇️
https://t.co/sZPDocsWEt

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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

https://t.co/J2SHJorpWX

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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.
https://t.co/IRYtmt1gtj

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

🌟 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 🔢⬇️
https://t.co/jn493swO2X

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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⬇️

https://t.co/qy4Kj2ehlY

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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:
https://t.co/yjlXNqdpgd

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

Watching spring training? Don’t get fooled by batting averages or ERAs.

Learn what really matters when watching prospects ⬇️
https://t.co/BXk7zqtdN4

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

A big congratulations to Pat Murphy, 2025 NL Manager of the Year!

My ballot:

Pat Murphy, Brewers
Craig Counsell, Cubs
Clayton McCullough, Marlins

[BBWAA @officialBBWAA]

NL Manager of the Year: Pat Murphy

https://t.co/PDFupRz5Rb

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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!

[Bob Carpenter @scorebook_bob]

Reporting for duty one final time … let’s finish strong! ⚾️

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

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

[Savannah McCann @savjaye]

🚿🚿🚿

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

[Washington Nationals @Nationals]

The Show offs 👯‍♂️