July 13, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays selected shortstop JoJo Parker out of Purvis, Mississippi with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft. The 18-year-old was the 2025 Gatorade High School Player of the Year in Mississippi. While some prospects have better hit or power tools, Parker has a solid combination of both, making him one of the more appealing high school hitters in the Draft, which is why he is now a first-round draft pick.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Chicago Cubs reliever
Daniel Palencia recorded his 12th save of the season on Sunday, working a perfect inning with a strikeout in his team's 4-1 win over the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old earned his first save for the Cubs on May 21 and hasn't looked back, converting 12/13 save chances. In 34 1/3 innings, he's pitched to a 1.57 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with 39 strikeouts. Palencia's 2.73 xERA entering play on Sunday points to likely second-half regression, but even still he's a valuable piece of the Cubs bullpen. Palencia appears locked into the team's closer role for now, but that could change if the Cubs make a notable bullpen addition or two at the trade deadline.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The Miami Marlins selected shortstop Aiva Arquette out of Oregon State University with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old belted 19 home runs for the Beavers this season while batting .354 with a 1.115 OPS. While he's a shortstop, his big 6-foot-5 frame and power-over-hit tools might profile him more at the hot corner eventually.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Cincinnati Reds reliever
Emilio Pagan notched his 20th save of the season on Sunday, working a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 34-year-old is enjoying a resurgent season, as he's gone 20/23 in save opportunities while recording 2.93 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched. Pagan still allows far too many home runs (1.62 HR/9), but he limits base runners (.157 batting average against). He last received regular work as a closer back in 2019 with the Tampa Bay Rays, but he's earned a decent runway to remain the Reds' top save option the rest of the way.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez out of Corona High School in Corona, California with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 19-year-old has a big 6-foot-4 frame with the look of potential frontline starter who features a fastball that sits in the mid-90s that is complemented by a plus changeup and a curve.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July 13, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers had a huge day in his team's 11-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The 27-year-old lefty-swinger went five-for-five with three home runs, an additional run scored, and six RBI. Stowers becomes the second player in MLB history to record a three-homer game against a former team after New York Yankees outfielder
Cody Bellinger did it against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. The Marlins acquired Stowers from Baltimore as part of the return for left-hander Trevor Rodgers in July 2024. That deal looks like a fleecing for Miami, as Stowers has enjoyed a breakout 2025 season. In 346 plate appearances, he's slashing .293/.368/.543 with 19 home runs, 54 RBI, 46 runs scored, and four stolen bases. Stowers will suit up for the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 13, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals selected left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle out of the University of Tennessee with the fifth pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-2 southpaw posted a 3.20 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a phenomenal 42.6 percent strikeout rate (34.3 percent K-BB%) this year with a 10-4 record for the Volunteers. He offers a 75-grade fastball that can touch 100 mph, along with a slider, cutter, and splitter. Expect to see Doyle rise quickly through the St. Louis farm system and potentially make his MLB debut as early as 2026.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Passan
July
13,
2025
With
the
fourth
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft,
the
Colorado
Rockies
selected
infielder
Ethan
Holliday
out
of
Stillwater
High
School.
Ethan
is
yet
another
member
of
the
Holliday
family
to
join
a
major
league
team,
as
his
brother
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July
13,
2025
The
Seattle
Mariners
selected
left-handed
pitcher
Kade
Anderson
out
of
LSU
with
the
third
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft.
The
left-handed
pitcher
has
spent
his
collegiate
career
at
LSU.
In
2023,
Anderson
made
his
collegiate
debut
and
logged
just
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July
13,
2025
Tampa
Bay
Rays
infielder
Ha-Seong
Kim
(foot)
left
his
team's
4-1
loss
to
the
Boston
Red
Sox
on
Sunday
in
the
seventh
inning
after
fouling
a
ball
off
his
left
foot.
X-rays
on
Kim's
foot
were
negative,
read more...
July
13,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Angels
have
selected
right-handed
pitcher
Tyler
Bremner
out
of
UC
Santa
Barbara
with
the
second
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft.
Bremner
has
spent
all
three
of
his
college
seasons
with
Santa
Barbara.
In
2024,
the
right-hander
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July
13,
2025
The
Washington
Nationals
have
selected
shortstop
Eli
Willits
with
the
first
overall
pick
in
the
2025
MLB
Draft
out
of
Fort
Cobb-Broxton
High
School.
The
17-year-old
infielder
is
6-foot-1
and
is
a
switch-hitter.
Willits
verbally
committed
to
playing
collegiate
baseball
at
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July 13, 2025
New York Yankees starter
Luis Gil (lat) was sharp in his first rehab outing as he works his way back from a lat injury that has prevented him from pitching in the big leagues so far in 2025. Gil got the start for Double-A Somerset and threw 3 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, a walk, and an earned run while striking out six. Gil was removed from the game after 50 pitches, so he'll likely need at least a few more rehab appearances before rejoining the Yankees. The 27-year-old flamethrower won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2024, going 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings (29 starts). There's a clear spot for him in the Yankees' rotation now that fellow starter
Clarke Schmidt has been lost for the year due to Tommy John surgery.
--Will BradySource: milb.com
July 13, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Sal Frelick (hamstring) left the game in the third inning of his team's 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Frelick felt discomfort in his left hamstring, according to the team, and was replaced by
Isaac Collins in right field. The 25-year-old Frelick is in the midst of his best big-league season, slashing .294/.354/.404 with seven home runs, 39 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases. He doesn't make a ton of hard contact (26.9% hard-hit rate entering play on Sunday), but he's difficult to punch out (12.7% strikeout rate). Frelick will have the All-Star break to heal his hamstring, so he may be able to avoid missing games. His speed is a big part of his fantasy value, so nursing a bum hamstring could potentially impact his utility in the second half of the season.
--Will BradySource: Milwaukee Brewers
July 13, 2025
Astros outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) is set for re-evaluation Thursday as team doctors consider clearing him to start swinging a bat. Alvarez was placed on the injured list on May 6 with a right hand fracture. His return timeline remains undefined. The 28-year-old slugger was struggling before the injury in 29 games, slashing .210/.306/.340 with three home runs and a .646 OPS. Alvarez reports no pain in his hand and would be a welcome offensive boost for the banged-up Astros as they aim for a postseason run.
--Julian BrookeSource: Chandler Rome
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