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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 12.
What’s going on in baseball today?
- Check out the latest from around the National League Central.
- Pedro Martinez hinted on Twitter that David Ortiz may make a comeback, though that’s still unlikely.
- Which teams have the most homegrown talent?
- Watch this college baseball player discuss beard hygiene, since that is a pretty pressing issue in our society.
- Jean Segura will be out for a month or two with an ankle injury, which doesn’t bode well for the Mariners.
- The Marlins will listen on Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, and J.T. Realmuto. What they’re potentially asking for in return is still unknown.
- Ever want to know what goes through the mind of someone about to enter the MLB draft? Now’s your chance! Check out this MLD Daily Dish exclusive interview with 19-year old Texas Tech commit and top draft prospect Trevor Rogers.
- The Orioles have acquired Ruben Tejada from the Yankees.
- SOS, the Yankees are looking for a third baseman to replace Chase Headley.
- The Astros have won 10 games in a row and we all should pay more attention.
- While some clubs are still interested in Jose Quintana, he’s lost value because of his inconsistent start, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe. This reporter feels that’s a huge letdown, just sayin’.
- Some teams are batting pretty low when it comes to finding homegrown talent. Here are the clubs that could use some help in that department.
- The Royals have optioned Jorge Soler to Triple-A.
- Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez will go on the disabled list and miss at least 3-4 weeks.
- The White Sox signed Bobby Parnell to a minor-league deal.
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Are you excited for the draft? Of course you are. Get even more excited and more informed with this 2017 MLB draft prospect Q&A series done by our very own Chris Cotillo. Why wouldn’t you want the inside scoop on someone your team could draft?
Important Links:
2017 MLB Pre-July Trade Tracker
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Today in baseball: On June 6th, 2007, at Petco Park, Trevor Hoffman became the first reliever to save 500 games.