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Yardbarker on MSNMLB's No. 1 overall picks are rarely franchise-changing playersThe Washington Nationals have the No. 1 overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft, and it is a position they have had success with in the past.
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has historically operated with a go-big-or-go-home mentality, so it's not a surprise the team is believed to be looking to make a big splash prior to the July 31 trade deadline.
This could be one of the busiest trade deadlines in recent memory for the Philadelphia Phillies. While they made multiple moves each of the past couple years, n
The Phillies sound more willing to trade bigger prospect chips for controllable big leaguers, according to officials from rival clubs.
Even in a world of expanded scouting departments, advanced metrics and hours of highlight video at the click of a button, the MLB draft remains a complete and total crapshoot.
With their first pick coming at No. 38, the Mets won’t have access to the top tier of the draft, but there’s still legitimate talent on the board. Whether they go with a polished college bat, a high-upside arm, or a toolsy outfielder, the opportunity is there to add another key piece to a farm system that’s trending in the right direction.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNEvery Alabama baseball player selected in first round of MLB draftAlabama's most recent first round pick is right-handed pitcher Ben Hess, who was selected with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft by the New York Yankees. Hess is currently in the minor leagues of the organization, rated by MLB as the Yankees No. 3 overall prospect.
San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam was at church over the weekend when he missed a call from the team’s manager Mike Shildt. His wife worried he'd been traded, but when he stepped out to call back on Sunday,
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Joe Coleman has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 78 years old. Coleman, who finished off his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Jamestown, Tennessee, his son Casey told the AP.