Diamondbacks Draft Tommy Troy With 12th Pick

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Stanford infielder Tommy Troy with the 12th selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Troy becomes the first Stanford player drafted in the first round since Nico Hoerner and Kris Bubic were both selected in the 2018 first round. Troy posted a balanced line in 2023, with a .394/.478/.699 slash line. He […]

Angels Draft Nolan Schanuel With 11th Pick In MLB Draft

The Los Angeles Angels picked Florida Atlantic's Nolan Schanuel with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft. Schanuel becomes the highest draft pick from Florida Atlantic in its history, besting C.J. Chatham, who was selected 51st overall in 2016. Schanuel is an elite hitter that profiles best at first base, but he could […]

Noble Meyer Picked 10th Overall By Marlins

The Miami Marlins selected right-handed pitcher Noble Meyer with the 10th selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Meyer is an Oregon high school player who was committed to the University of Oregon. Meyer has topped 100 MPH multiple times in his high school career, and he has a slider that is among the best in […]

Rockies Pick Chase Dollander Ninth Overall

The Colorado Rockies drafted University of Tennessee starting pitcher Chase Dollander with the ninth selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Dollander transferred to Tennessee from Georgia Southern before the 2022 season and had a tremendous year, earning the SEC pitcher of the year. His location was not as strong this season, and he finished with […]

Royals Pick Blake Mitchell Eighth Overall In MLB Draft

The Kansas City Royals selected Texas high school catcher Blake Mitchell with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft. Mitchell was committed to national champion Louisiana State, but is most likely headed into the Royals system, where he could be the eventual player to take over behind the plate for […]

Reds Draft Wake Forest Pitcher Rhett Lowder

The Cincinnati Reds drafted right-handed Wake Forest starting pitcher Rhett Lowder with the seventh selection in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft. Lowder had an elite season with Wake Forest, going 15-0 with a 1.87 ERA and 0.94 in 2023 with 143 strikeouts over 120 1/3 innings, capped by a head-to-head matchup with […]

Devin Williams Hits 20-Save Mark

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was asked to protect a 1-0 lead versus the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander needed only 15 pitches to retire the side in order. The All-Star closer wraps up his first half with an outstanding 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 45/18 K/BB. After this, Williams hit the […]

Jacob Wilson Taken Sixth Overall By A's In 2023 Draft

Grand Canyon University shortstop Jacob Wilson was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the sixth pick in the 2023 MLB draft. Wilson is the son of former MLB shortstop Jack Wilson. He is widely considered to have the best eye and contact skills at the draft, and like his father, he's an elite defender at […]

David Bednar Earns 17th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar was asked to hold a two-run lead versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. He allowed a leadoff walk to Christian Walker, but settled down after that. Bednar was able to get a pop out before striking out the next two batters to earn his 17th save of the season. […]

Twins Pick Walker Jenkins With Fifth Pick In 2023 Draft

The Minnesota Twins moved into the top five in the 2023 MLB draft due to the draft lottery moving them up, and they benefitted and selected North Carolina high school outfielder Walker Jenkins. Jenkins was the North Carolina Gatorade player of the year the past two seasons and was committed to the University of North […]

Kyle Gibson Records 11 Strikeouts On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Gibson finished of his first half of the season on a great note. The right-hander went seven innings, allowing two runs, while striking out 11 batters in the 15-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. This 11-strikeout performance matched a career-high for Gibson. The 35-year-old held a 8.24 ERA over his […]

Wyatt Langford Selected Fourth Overall In MLB Draft

The Texas Rangers selected University of Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford with the fourth selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Langford was a 2-time All-American with the Gators, producing a .373/.498/.784 line with 21 home runs this season and a career line of .363/.471/.746 with 47 home runs among 90 career extra-base hits. Langford profiles as […]

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 23-year-old has been slumping at the plate, but this still comes as a bit of a surprise. On the season, Vargas has hit just .195/.305/.367 with seven homers, 32 RBI and three stolen in 70 games. Vargas hit well […]

Tigers Select Max Clark Third Overall In MLB Draft

The Detroit Tigers selected the Gatorade National Player of the Year in Indiana high school outfielder Max Clark. Clark has elite raw talent, with plus grades on his speed and defense, and he has impressive raw hitting ability as well. Clark was a Vanderbilt commit. Clark showed out in the biggest moments during his high […]

Nationals Select Dylan Crews With Second Pick In MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals selected the top-ranked player on nearly every MLB draft board, selecting Louisiana State outfielder Dylan Crews. Crews originally withdrew from the 2020 draft to go to college and won a College World Series title with the Tigers this year as he won the Golden Spikes Award and was a 3-time All-American in […]

Kyle Freeland Exits Early On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The left-hander injured his non-throwing shoulder while diving for a bunt in the seventh inning. Prior to exiting, Freeland had allowed just one run on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. The expectation is that […]

Framber Valdez Won't Pitch In All-Star Game

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (ankle) won't make an appearance during the upcoming All-Star Game. The left-hander has been battling a sprained ankle over the last week. It appears the Astros want to play it safe with their two-time All-Star. Valdez has been pitching extremely well this season and Houston would like to keep […]

Pirates Select Paul Skenes First Overall In 2023 MLB Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates won the first-ever draft lottery in order to get the top overall selection in the 2023 draft. With the top pick, they picked Paul Skenes, a 6'6" right-handed pitcher that transferred into Louisiana State and led the Tigers to the 2023 College World Series title. Skenes dominated college this year, winning the […]

Yordan Alvarez Nearing Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) has been making solid progress over the last week or so. Over the weekend, Alvarez has been able to take batting practice prior to game action. The 26-year-old is planning to be on a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. […]

Jackson Holliday Promoted To Double-A

Baltimore Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday is getting promoted from High-A Aberdeen to Double-A Bowie. The 19-year-old has played well since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 MLB Draft, so it's obvious he hasn't wasted any time to make an impact. At this rate, Holliday is progressing faster than anticipated, although it's anyone's guess […]

Tyler Alexander Doesn't Need Surgery

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers reliever Tyler Alexander (back) won't need surgery. An MRI revealed the 28-year-old suffered a partial lat tear. However, Chicago-based specialist Dr. Anthony Romeo stated the injury can heal without surgical intervention. Alexander has appeared in 25 games, logging a 2-1 record with a 4.50 ERA and 44 […]

Tommy Pham Injured On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) exited Sunday's meeting with the Padres. He didn't last long before suffering a groin injury while fielding a hit in the bottom of the first. The 35-year-old is batting .278 with 57 hits, nine homers, and 34 RBI, so it's not an ideal situation. There should be an […]

Nestor Cortes "Pain-Free" After Simulated Game

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) participated in a simulated game on Sunday morning, throwing 20 pitches. Things turned out well, with the left-handed reporting afterward he was "totally pain-free." The 28-year-old, who was recently moved to the 60-day injured list, has been out of the mix since early June because of shoulder […]

Jorge Polanco Almost Ready For Rehab Assignment

According to Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey, second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is nearly ready for a rehab assignment. While there isn't a definitive date set, Falvey believes Polanco may head out "around next weekend." The veteran, who has battled nagging hamstring injuries this season, recently began baseball activities. However, although things appear […]

Nathaniel Lowe Goes Hitless In Loss To The Nats

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe went 0-for-3 with a walk in a 7-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Rangers' offense couldn't do much against Patrick Corbin in this one. Yes, you read that correctly. They managed just one run in the sixth and one in the eighth as they dropped the […]

Gabriel Moreno Taking A Seat On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is not starting in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carson Kelly is starting behind the dish and will catch Zach Davies in this one. Moreno is slashing .267/.312/.343 with two home runs, 26 RBI, and four stolen bases over 210 at-bats on the season. That's certainly not what […]

Ha-Seong Kim Back In The Lineup On Sunday

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) is back in the lineup on Sunday, starting at second base and batting leadoff against Max Scherzer and the New York Mets. Kim missed Saturday's game after he hurt his toe while kicking a water cooler in frustration. Kim has put together a solid first half of the […]

Max Fried Throws 1 1/3 Innings In Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) threw 35 pitches over 1 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. The 29-year-old left-hander threw 18 strikes and walked a pair of batters in the contest and was taken out after 1 1/3 innings. This was Fried's first start since early May when […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Fires Four Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) threw four shutout innings in his rehab start at Low-A Dunedin on Sunday. Ryu threw 37 pitches, 27 of which were strikes, during the outing. He punched out one and maxed out at 88.4 mph. The veteran left-hander has been out all season while recovering from […]

Brandon Crawford Sitting Out On Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran shortstop left Saturday's contest early with hamstring tightness, so the Giants are giving him an extra day of rest right before the All-Star break. Casey Schmitt is filling in at shortstop and batting […]