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LSU News, July 15: Tigers Baseball is back
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! LSU reloads with six Top-100 recruits set to arrive in Baton Rouge A truly impressive moment from LSU. One LSU receiver’s breakout could swing the entire offense Some more focus on the WR room. Ex-LSU basketball star Flau’Jae Johnson impresses despite loss […]
MLB News: All-Star Game, Jordan Walker, Home Run Derby, Olympic baseball
Happy Wednesday, everyone! The big events of the All-Star break have come and gone, with the amateur draft, the Futures Game, the Home Run Derby, and the ASG itself all behind us. As we head towards the latter half of the season, our attention will turn toward the trade deadline and which teams are going […]
Twins Draft Recap
The Twins had a big opportunity this weekend, holding some of the biggest draft capital they have had in almost a decade. Time will tell how this group will fare in professional baseball, but there is huge potential with a handful of these draftees, and it is a class that I am quite excited to […]
The Rockies’ bullpen has provided better value, but remains temperamental
The Colorado Rockies’ bullpen has already shown several different looks in 2026. In April, it was one of the most valuable relief groups in baseball while handling one of the league’s heaviest workloads. In May, nearly the same workload produced one of the worst ERAs in the majors. June was not much better, and this […]
Rays star across 2026 All-Star Game festivities
The Tampa Bay Rays — rightfully so, given their dominance in the American League thus far — had a strong showing at the All-Star Game this week, chief among them Junior Caminero. Home Run Derby At still 23-years young, which I feel the broadcasts should have mentioned even more often than they frequently did, returned […]
Kansas City Royals news: The Midsummer Classic unfolds
The Kansas City Royals added another reliever to the 40-man roster when they traded for Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room for McGee on the 40-man roster, the Royals transferred right-handed pitcher Nick Mears to the 60-day Injured List. McGee, 28, had two stints with the Brewers this season, from April 10-17 […]
White Sox Minor Keys: July 13-14, 2026
Along with the major league club, the White Sox's four full-season affiliates are also in their All-Star break, leaving just the team's Arizona Complex League and Dominican Summer League affiliates for the first several days of the week. With less action and fewer transactions, the Minor Keys downshifts to a post whenever there's a critical mass of box scores and/or prospect news. In this case, there's a little bit of both. The post White Sox Minor Keys: July 13-14, 2026 appeared first on ...
Wednesday BP: All-Star Memories
Good morning, baseball fans! We are officially in the dead zone of the All-Star break, so I thought today we could discuss some of our favorite All-Star Game related memories. They don’t have to be specific to the San Francisco Giants, goodness knows the pickings have been slim on that front for a while. But […]
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Primer
The August 3rd trade deadline is three weeks away and the market is already taking shape. This year’s deadline feels particularly loaded: a superstar pitcher in Tarik Skubal headlining a market that also features cost-controlled arms, impact bats, and a handful of teams whose direction remains unclear. Through a mix of reports and detailed analysis, […] The post 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Primer appeared first on TJStats .
St. Louis Cardinals 1st half minor league update – position players
I have too many names to cover to have a long intro. The title says it all: here are the statistics of position players in the Cardinals minor league system. Memphis Joshua Baez, OF – 23 (VEB’s #6 prospect) Acquired: 2nd round pick, 54th overall in 2021 draft Stats: 82 G, 368 PAs, .250/.321/.573, 7.3 […]
“Hard to be an All-Star” – Cody Bellinger Wins MVP as AL Clinches Title in National League’s Historic Loss
Cody Bellinger made his MLB debut in 2017. And he made the All-Star list twice in his first three years. While his second honor came in 2019, he earned his third just this year. That’s why the outfielder called it “pretty special.” A decade ago, that soon-to-be 21-year-old established himself as one of the elite […] The post “Hard to be an All-Star” – Cody Bellinger Wins MVP as AL Clinches Title in National League’s Historic Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports .
MLB Commissioner Strongly Reiterates Salary Cap Push, Shares Donald Trump’s Stance as Players Continue to Oppose
Over the past few years, CBA has become one of the biggest talking points across professional sports. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has weighed in on the subject, while WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has also addressed the labor discussions. In fact, the WNBA finalized a new CBA in March, just 17 months after the players opted […] The post MLB Commissioner Strongly Reiterates Salary Cap Push, Shares Donald Trump’s Stance as Players Continue to Oppose appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Nationals Prospect Anchors Latest Push to Securitize Athlete Pay
One of the Washington Nationals’ top prospects has agreed to sell a percentage of his future baseball earnings to a startup called Agentiq, the latest company seeking to build a platform for public investment in professional athletes. Ronny Cruz, an infielder with the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, is the first pro to sign a deal […]
MLB Rankings: Top 10 shortstops at the All-Star break
The 2026 MLB season has reached the All-Star Game. This season has shown many players and teams having sensational seasons. Following the All-Star Game, the second half of the season will be in full swing. Here are the top 10…
The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop
When Carter Jensen woke up the morning of November 2, 2015, he likely arose from his bed with a smile on his face. The night before, the 12-year-old Jensen watched his hometown team, the Kansas City Royals, defeat the National League’s best New York Mets 7-1 to close out their second World Series title. That […] The post The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rays Reacts Survey: Grade the 2026 Rays Draft
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
X-Rays negative after Junior Caminero is hit by pitch during All-Star Game
One day after putting on a show in the Home Run Derby, Rays star third baseman Junior Caminero was in the starting lineup for the American League in the All-Star Game. During the third inning, Caminero was facing Cardinals All-Star Riley O’Brien. With the count 1-0, O’Brien uncorked a 98mph pitch that ran up and […]
Fox Boosts Quiet MLB All-Star Game With Countless Player Voices
PHILADELPHIA—It’s a good thing MLB and Fox brought their own fireworks to Tuesday’s All-Star Game. The hitters on display seemingly left theirs at home. The American and National League’s best combined for one extra-base hit versus 27 strikeouts in a 4-0 AL win, the first midsummer classic shutout since 2013. Swingers got their time during […]
Phillies All-Stars soak in the fireworks, appreciate ‘Sandlot’ tribute: ‘It almost just brings tears to my eyes’
PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh stood in right field with a boy in a red T-shirt and a backward Phillies cap and watched the fireworks burst around them. For the 28-year-old outfielder, “The Sandlot” was a childhood favorite. And at the end of the fourth inning during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, Citizens Bank Park looked like […]
20 MLB Prospects Who Could Get Called Up In The Second Half Of 2026
As the second half of the 2026 MLB season is set to begin, teams will be facing decisions about calling up prospects. Here are 20 to watch. The post 20 MLB Prospects Who Could Get Called Up In The Second Half Of 2026 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Every Major Sports City's Mt. Rushmore of the Century
The Mt. Rushmore debate is one of the best discussions in sports, and the difficulty of the exercise increases exponentially when it is opened up to multiple sports.
Liverpool reach decision on selling Cody Gakpo to Tottenham for £70m
The Dutchman is on Spurs' attacking shortlist, and Liverpool have reportedly decided whether they will sanction a £70m sale
Talks Underway: Hjerto-Dahl Wants to Join Rangers Despite Rival Bid
Rangers receive boost in bid to sign €8m star
Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 16
There’s no break in the action when it comes to a deep fantasy league. The post Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 16 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
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