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The 2026 All-Star roster highlights the Cotuit Kettleers' depth, with seven players selected for the West Division, including starters, reserves, bullpen standouts, and a Home Run Derby competitor.
The 2026 MLB draft began Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET, with the Chicago White Sox selecting Roch Cholowsky first overall, followed by a cascade of high‑profile picks.
TCU’s standout pitcher Lance Davis has decided against the 2026 MLB Draft, opting instead to remain with the Horned Frogs through the 2027 campaign, a move that brings back veteran right‑handers Louis Rodriguez and Kade Eudy from injury.
High‑school standout Jared Grindlinger was selected twelfth overall by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2026 MLB Draft, securing a slot worth $5.889 million and ending his college plans.
Kade Anderson, the Mariners' top prospect, will start in the MLB Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park, highlighting a breakout season that has him atop baseball's prospect rankings.
The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior baseball team saw its eight‑game winning streak end with a 7‑3 loss to Hillcrest Post 1194 in the Gil Wood Memorial Classic, a game marked by three errors and a looming rematch with Binghamton Post 1645.
Chris Hacopian, a college standout from Texas A&M, was selected by the Washington Nationals, bringing a rare blend of contact hitting, plate discipline and DMV ties to the club’s rebuilding roster.
Selected 27th overall by the Mets, Carson Wiggins returns from surgery with a high‑velocity fastball and a promising future.
Cameron Flukey was selected 22nd overall by the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB Draft, marking a historic milestone for Coastal Carolina baseball.
The 2026 MLB Draft will take place in Philadelphia on July 11‑12, featuring Oklahoma shortstop Jaxon Willits as the top projected Sooners prospect, with historic broadcast arrangements and a legacy of recent draft successes.
Derek Curiel was chosen fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing the team's tradition of investing in LSU talent after the rise of Paul Skenes.
The 21st‑overall selection of high school star Coleman Borthwick by the San Diego Padres forces a reassessment of his verbal commitment to Auburn University.
With the first four rounds of the MLB Draft set to begin Saturday at noon Central, LSU’s Derek Curiel is projected as a top‑15 pick, drawing attention from leading analysts and major league clubs.
The Cleveland Guardians selected Florida pitcher Liam Peterson with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, highlighting a strategic investment in future rotation depth.
After nine years at the helm, Jim Hastings resigns from Fox Chapel baseball, citing family time, while promising to stay involved in the summer league and affirming the program’s bright future.
Since 2000 the University of Oklahoma has produced over 150 draft picks, including eight first‑rounders, and continues to send players to the majors at an unprecedented rate.
Junior Colton Lindsay topped the Wildcats with 29 runs and nine RBIs while posting a 5‑2 record as a pitcher, earning high praise from Coach Isaac Taylor despite a first‑round playoff exit.
Peterson's impressive college career, highlighted by a 4.59 ERA and 111 strikeouts, culminated in a first‑round pick that underscores the Gators' rising talent pipeline.
Jacob Lombard, an 18‑year‑old selected 14th overall by the Miami Marlins, grew up immersed in baseball through his father’s coaching career and his brother’s rising prospect status, while his athletic foundation was forged on soccer fields where he captured multiple state titles.
With Kyle Harrison’s workload raising durability concerns and Brandon Marsh’s stats masking underlying volatility, the All-Star break offers a narrow window for high‑stakes trades.
Logan Hughes was selected by the Houston Astros in the first round of the 2026 MLB draft, capping a collegiate career that saw him lead the Big 12 in on‑base percentage and rank among the nation’s top prospects.
Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick was chosen 15th overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks, capping a collegiate career marked by elite defense and a projected $5.24 million slot value.
Hunter Elliott has announced his return for the 2027 season, bringing a close‑out chapter to a career marked by resilience, medical redshirts and steady improvement under veteran coaching.
The St. Louis Cardinals selected high‑school outfielder Trevor Condon with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a $5.66 million slot that signals a direct move to the pros and ends his commitment to the University of Tennessee.