Yankees select Luke Pettitte, Andy Pettitte’s son, in the 2026 MLB Draft
Luke Pettitte Drafted by Yankees Luke Pettitte, the son of renowned Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, was picked by the New York Yankees during the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. A standout two-way player at Dallas Baptist University, Luke earned recognition with selections to the All-Central Region (ABCA) Second Team and the […]
Logan Webb of the Giants will not participate in the MLB All-Star Game.
Webb Opts Out of All-Star Game Pitching Duties SAN FRANCISCO — It seems unlikely that Logan Webb will pitch in a less-than-ideal state this week, especially after he celebrated his initial All-Star appearance perhaps a bit too enthusiastically. This decision isn’t simply because he’s skipping out on the pregame festivities. After discussions with manager Tony […]
Dodgers select Bo Lowrance in the second round of the MLB Draft
The Dodgers’ executives found themselves waiting through the entirety of the first day of the MLB Draft on Saturday, with their first selection coming only in the second round at pick No. 40. In a contrast to this, their third base coach was already celebrating well before the first round concluded. This year, the Dodgers […]
Yankees star Cam Schlittler will miss the MLB All-Star Game
Cam Schritler Withdraws from All-Star Game In a surprising turn, Cam Schritler, who was slated to start the American League All-Star Game, has opted out of pitching entirely. A day after delivering a stellar performance on the mound, covering 6 2/3 innings with a 2.05 ERA, the Yankees’ ace voiced some concerns to manager Aaron […]
White Sox select the son of MLB Hall of Famer Jim Thome
White Sox Draft Jim Thome’s Son This year, the White Sox made an interesting acquisition—they selected a first-round draft pick who happens to be a family member. With the 34th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the team chose Landon Thome, the son of Hall of Fame infielder Jim Thome. Landon, an 18-year-old shortstop […]
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred mispronounces the first overall draft pick’s name
2026 MLB Draft Kicks Off with a Mishap The 2026 MLB Draft began on Saturday, and it wrapped up in quite a memorable way. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made an interesting choice when he announced the first overall pick. This year, the Chicago White Sox had the No. 1 pick and selected Roch Cholowski from […]
Rob Manfred incorrectly pronounces Roch Cholowsky’s name during a rough moment in the MLB draft
Rob Manfred Might Want to Do This Again Roch Cholowski has been a name to watch for a while now, especially as a top contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB draft. On Saturday, that moment finally arrived; the UCLA standout heard his name called as the draft kicked off in Philadelphia. […]
MLB Power Rankings and Award Updates: All-Star break assessment
Here’s a look at the current dynamics of MLB’s 30 teams leading up to the All-Star game, as we reflect on their midseason feelings and standings (as of Saturday morning). 1) Dodgers (61-34) The vibes? Well, they’re pricey, but a bit restless. As two-time champions with a solid lead in the National League West, they’ve […]
Giants select Jackson Flora with the fourth pick in the MLB Draft.
Giants Make Bold Draft Move In an unexpected move, the Giants utilized their highest draft selection in nearly a decade to pick a promising college pitcher known for his triple-digit fastball. They chose Jackson Flora, the standout ace from UC Santa Barbara, with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Interestingly, Flora, who […]
Buster Posey needs to make the right choice with the SF Giants’ fourth pick in the MLB Draft
SAN FRANCISCO — This weekend is shaping up to be crucial for the Giants, and not just because they’re playing against the Rockies, who are in last place. The real action kicks off bright and early Saturday morning in the draft room. Buster Posey, after a challenging season filled with some questionable calls, will be […]