- www.nytimes.com Glow of Baseball’s All-Star Game Can’t Obscure Athletics’ Departure
Major League Baseball’s midsummer celebration comes on the heels of an announced agreement to build a stadium for the Athletics that would relocate the franchise to Las Vegas from Oakland.
- www.espn.com 2023 MLB draft: Day 1 winners, losers and the best players available on Day 2
The first 70 picks are in the books. Here's what we loved -- and didn't. And who your team could target next.
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LSU Teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews Go 1-2 in MLB Draft
www.nytimes.com In an M.L.B. Draft First, Teammates Are Taken With the Top Two PicksAfter winning the College World Series, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews of Louisiana State were the first two players off the board Sunday in Seattle.
- www.espn.com Hitting coach fired as Yankees stumble into break
New York GM Brian Cashman on Sunday fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson after the Yankees' 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs, a rare midseason change by a franchise that has prized stability since Hal Steinbrenner took over from his father as controlling owner.
- www.espn.com Pirates draft LSU pitcher Skenes at No. 1 overall
The Pirates selected LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with the first overall pick of the 2023 MLB draft.
- www.espn.com Report: O's Holliday, No. 1 in '22, up to Double-A
The Orioles are promoting top prospect Jackson Holliday to Double-A Bowie, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
- www.espn.com Yarbrough wins 1st start since line drive to face
Ryan Yarbrough on Sunday won his first game back with the Royals after being hit in the face by a line drive two months ago.
- www.espn.com Braves' Fried, out since May, makes rehab start
Braves ace Max Fried made a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday -- his first appearance in more than two months.
- www.espn.com O's activate 1B Mountcastle after bout of vertigo
The Orioles activated Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The first baseman last played on June 8 but has since been sidelined with vertigo.
- www.espn.com Jays' Romano in for Astros' Valdez on AS roster
Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is replacing the Astros' Framber Valdez on the American League roster for Tuesday's All-Star Game.
- www.espn.com Phillies reliever Alvarado on IL again for elbow
The Phillies have placed reliever Jose Alvarado on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. He was on the IL with the same injury from May 8 to June 8.
- www.espn.com Yarbrough returns months after line drive to face
Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is returning to the mound Sunday to start against Cleveland in his first major league game since the left-hander was hit in the face with a line drive two months ago.
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Draft tracker live updates: Draft order, results and analysis for every first-round pick
www.espn.com 2023 MLB draft tracker live updates: Draft order, results and analysis for every first-round pickThe MLB draft begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting No. 1 overall. Follow along for pick-by-pick coverage.
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Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman and Jonah Heim Lead New Generation of Catchers
www.nytimes.com An Era of Dynamic Catchers Is Upon UsSean Murphy, Adley Rutschman, Jonah Heim, Will Smith and Gabriel Moreno lead a generation of catchers as good with their bats as they are with their gloves.
- www.espn.com Betts makes MLB history with 10th leadoff homer
All-Star Mookie Betts hit his 10th leadoff homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night to become the second player to accomplish the feat before the All-Star break in major league history.
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Justin Verlander Reacts to Detroit Tigers Combined No-Hitter
www.nytimes.com Another Combined No-Hitter Has an Ace Longing for the Days of YoreThree Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but uneasy about the state of starting pitching.
- www.espn.com Marlins' Nunez wins Futures MVP after clutch hit
Marlins prospect Nasim Nunez delivered a pinch-hit, three-run double and took home MVP honors Saturday after leading the NL to a 5-0 win over the AL at the Futures Game.
- www.espn.com De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd, home in same inning
Elly De La Cruz stole second, third and home in the same inning on Saturday, the latest electrifying play from the Reds' franchise-changing rookie.
- www.espn.com Ump wipes down Cards' Gallegos after rosin use
Cardinals right-hander Giovanny Gallegos had his left arm cleaned off with a towel by an umpire, who told him it was illegal to hit his glove hand with a rosin bag during St. Louis' 3-0 win over the White Sox.
- www.espn.com Rays' Rasmussen needs third surgery on elbow
Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who has been shut down since May 12, needs a third elbow surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
- www.espn.com Phillies' Harper exits after being hit on elbow
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was struck on his surgically repaired right elbow by a pitch from Marlins starter Braxton Garrett in the third inning against Miami on Saturday, forcing him to leave the game after the inning concluded.
- www.espn.com Senga, Cobb, Burnes among ASG replacements
The Mets' Kodai Senga, San Francisco's Alex Cobb, Philadelphia's Craig Kimbrel and Milwaukee's Corbin Burnes were added to the NL All-Star roster as replacements for pitchers who will be inactive.
- www.espn.com Tigers' Manning, Foley, Lange author no-hitter
Matt Manning, Jason Foley and Alex Lange authored the first combined no-hitter in Detroit Tigers franchise history on Saturday.
- www.espn.com Red Sox activate reliever Rodriguez off IL
The Boston Red Sox reinstated left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez from the 15-day injured list Saturday before their game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park.
- www.espn.com Blackburn scratched; Pruitt gets start for A's
Right-hander Austin Pruitt will start for the Athletics in place of Paul Blackburn, who was scratched before Saturday's game vs. Boston due to illness.
- www.espn.com Tigers activate OF Greene, RHP Brieske from IL
The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Riley Greene from the 10-day injured list and right-hander Beau Brieske from the 60day IL before Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
- www.espn.com Cubs' Swanson, already out of ASG, goes on IL
The Cubs have placed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list with a left heel contusion.
- www.espn.com Dylan Crews was' the dude' at LSU. Now the MLB draft is calling
Dylan Crews returned to LSU with one thing in mind: To win a Men's College World Series for the Tigers. Now that he accomplished that goal, it's on to the MLB draft.
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Mets and Padres Face Off to Close MLB’s First Half
www.nytimes.com With Nothing Left to Lose, the Mets and the Padres Get DesperateOutrageous payrolls created outlandish expectations, but two of baseball’s most disappointing teams are just hoping to end the first half on a high note.
- www.espn.com Injured Trout says he won't attend All-Star game
All-Star center fielder Mike Trout won't attend next week's All-Star game in Seattle while he recovers from a broken left wrist.
- www.espn.com Taillon gem outshines Rodon debut in Yanks' loss
Jameson Taillon made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, allowing one hit in eight innings to outpitch Carlos Rodón in the All-Star's injury-delayed Yankees debut and lift the Chicago Cubs over New York 3-0.
- www.espn.com Manoah enjoys winning return to Jays rotation
Alek Manoah allowed one run on five hits in six innings, striking out eight and walking none as the Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 12-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
- www.espn.com Pirates' McCutchen, Hayes land on injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list Friday.
- www.espn.com D-backs' Carroll avoids big injury, back in lineup
Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll avoided a serious shoulder injury and is in the starting lineup for Friday night's game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
- www.espn.com 2-way star: De La Cruz adds acting to repertoire
Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz has been a breakout star on the field, and now he's tackling acting.
- www.espn.com Phils RHP Painter undergoing tests on sore elbow
Top Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter is undergoing testing because of discomfort in his right elbow, manager Rob Thomson said Friday.
- www.espn.com Yanks' Cortes on 60-day IL, out until at least Aug.
Nestor Cortes was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. Sidelined by rotator cuff inflammation, the 2022 All-Star is eligible to be activated on Aug. 4.
- www.espn.com Garcia's addition gives Rangers 5 All-Star starters
Texas will become the first team in 47 years to have five position players start in the All-Star Game after the Rangers' Adolis Garcia was picked Friday to join the American League lineup as an injury replacement.
- www.espn.com Marlins send rookie Perez down after strong stint
The Miami Marlins are sending Eury Pérez back to the minor leagues after an impressive two-month stint in the majors.
- www.espn.com A's place steals leader Ruiz (shoulder) on IL
The Oakland A's have placed centerfielder Esteury Ruiz on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder subluxation.