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After the 2026 MLB Draft removed several key players, Florida State turns to the transfer portal to reinforce its baseball squad with experienced transfers and fresh pitching talent.
A disciplined hitter with a league‑leading on‑base percentage, Kepley’s blend of power and speed has put him on the radar for a potential deal that could reshape the Cubs’ pitching plans.
The Pirates lost the second game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium 2-0, but had earlier secured a 5-3 win in 10 innings, setting up a weekend series against the Cubs.
Mets third‑baseman Brett Baty, shifted to right field for a rest day, misjudged a fly ball that allowed two runs to score, contributing to a 4‑3 loss that deepened the club’s Wild Card deficit.
Major League Baseball sees fastball velocities hit historic highs, driven by advanced training and biomechanics, reshaping how pitchers and batters approach the game.
The University of Georgia announced that 13 of its baseball players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, the most ever for the Bulldogs, highlighting a season that included an SEC title, a College World Series berth and a school‑record 53 wins.
Two Maryland standouts were drafted this year, with Williams joining the Chicago Cubs and Martin signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, while Coach Matt Swope looks to rebuild the program after a challenging season.
Top prospects delivered standout performances at the 2026 Futures Game in Philadelphia, offering scouts a glimpse of the next generation of baseball stars.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw eight Ole Miss Rebels drafted, including two first‑round selections, prompting head coach Mike Bianco to bolster the roster with experienced transfers and a returning ace.
The 2026 MLB Draft highlights Texas A&M’s offensive trio, led by Gavin Grahovac’s 81st‑overall selection by the Los Angeles Angels and his impressive statistical turnaround.
A deep dive into the latest relief pitcher performances, highlighting breakout arms, struggling closers, and strategic moves that will shape fantasy baseball decisions.
Luke McGrath’s 28‑inning, 28‑strikeout season earned him an 18th‑round pick by the Cubs, while incoming freshman Lee Garris was taken in the 13th round by the Yankees.
Five Alabama baseball standouts hear their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the program’s depth and future prospects.
A look at the eight University of Minnesota baseball players selected on the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft, their teams, and the program’s ongoing legacy of producing major‑league talent.
On the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, the University of Georgia celebrated a record‑breaking haul of 13 picks, highlighted by standout performances from pitchers and position players alike.
Two Michigan State alumni, pitcher Nolan Higgins and outfielder Nick Williams, were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing a streak of Spartans drafted in each of the past four years.
Despite a standout high school career and a top‑100 ranking, pitcher Landon Thiel was not selected in the 2026 MLB Draft. He now looks ahead to recovery and college baseball at Ohio State.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw six Tennessee players drafted, highlighted by first‑round pitcher Tegan Kuhns and late‑round picks Jake McCoy and Andrew Duncan, while prospects such as Henry Ford and Bo Rhuby signed with major‑league clubs.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw five Tennessee prospects selected, alongside two high school signees, while several other recruits opted for college.
The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker, a highly touted but unranked pitcher from New Mexico, in the fifth round of the MLB draft, a move that could reshape their pitching depth.
Evan Blanco, a Tennessee right‑hander, was selected by the Athletics in the 13th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the Vols' strong pitching pipeline.
Tennessee’s left‑handed reliever Brandon Arvidson was selected by the Chicago Cubs with the 367th overall pick in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a collegiate career that saw him excel both as a starter and a bridge‑hand in the Vols’ bullpen.
The Chicago Cubs selected Maryland right‑hander Lance Williams in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a standout season that saw 69 strikeouts and dominant performances against Rutgers and Penn State.
The Chicago Cubs selected LSU pitcher Dylan Blomker with the 159th overall pick, a slot valued at $441,300, continuing a pipeline of Louisiana talent.