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Good morning baseball fans!
The draft is quickly approaching and things are going to start to move at the speed of light, so check out our Mock Draft 2.0 for a look at who your favorite teams could be picking. Check back here for updates as we get closer to June 12th!
Here’s the latest from around the American League West.
- The Nationals are interested in Padres closer Brad Hand.
- The Dodgers and Red Sox are both interested in Marlins pitcher Tom Koehler.
- Meet Kyle Wright, the pitcher that a lot of mock drafts are predicting will go first overall.
- Justin Upton is unlikely to opt out this winter.
- How have draft picks from 2016 made their names in the big leagues in only one little year?
- Dustin Pedroia will head to the DL with a sprained wrist.
- The Cardinals have optioned Randal Grichuk.
- Sad news, maybe? Jeb Bush is out of the running to buy the Marlins, leaving Derek Jeter all alone.
- Our second composite mock draft is out—who will your team pick in this year’s draft?
- The Nationals release pitcher Joe Nathan.
- Bryce Harper has had his suspension reduced to three games.
- The Cardinals have released pitcher Jonathan Broxton.
- Bubba Thompson has consistently been picked to go as the draft’s 23rd pick. Get to know him a little here.
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Today in baseball: On June 1st, 2008, Mike Lieberthal, signing a one-day contract for a mere four dollars, is able to retire happily as a member of the Phillies.