
Cardinals’ Liberatore at a Crossroads as Trade Deadline Looms
With a 5.56 ERA and a looming June 30 start against the Braves, Matthew Liberatore’s future with the St. Louis Cardinals hangs in the balance.
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With a 5.56 ERA and a looming June 30 start against the Braves, Matthew Liberatore’s future with the St. Louis Cardinals hangs in the balance.

The Razorbacks have added twelve Division I transfers, bolstered by a new NCAA eligibility rule and increased funding, while star pitcher Carson Wiggins weighs a return after elbow surgery.

From June 23‑26, a group of NC State Wolfpack standouts will join 335 top prospects at the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where they will face medical exams, performance tests and a chance to impress scouts ahead of the draft in Philadelphia.

The 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix will feature six NC State baseball players among 335 prospects, offering a critical platform for exposure, assessment and networking before the draft in Philadelphia.

Four Cavaliers prospects have been selected for the 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where they will take part in workouts, interviews and medical exams broadcast on MLB Network, with injuries and draft projections shaping their futures.

The upcoming 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia will see notable changes in the early rankings, with Vahn Lackey emerging as a strong alternative to the once‑clear No. 1 pick Roch Cholowsky, while the Pittsburgh Pirates eye Jackson Flora with the fifth selection.

Grady Emerson, a standout shortstop from Fort Worth Christian, was named the 2025‑26 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year, highlighting a season of record‑breaking performance, academic achievement, and extensive community service.
Fort Worth Christian shortstop Grady Emerson tops the 2025-26 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year award, showcasing a .532 batting average, 42 RBIs, and extensive volunteer work while projecting as an early MLB Draft pick.

With the 2026 MLB Draft approaching, Tennessee's emerging talents are drawing early first‑round interest from major clubs, setting the stage for a compelling draft weekend.