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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 American 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?
- Jean Segura agreed to 5-year, $70 million extension with Mariners. Not too shabby for someone currently on the 10-day DL.
- Watch this college baseball player discuss beard hygiene, since that is a pretty pressing issue in our society.
- The Cardinals could move on from Jhonny Peralta.
- Does your team desperately need some new arms? Here are ten pitchers you should know about before next Monday’s draft.
- 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.
- The Cardinals may pursue Marcell Ozuna.
- The Astros have won 10 games in a row and we all should pay more attention.
- Don’t sleep on these infielders that are entering the 2017 MLB draft. Because pitchers are overrated, amiright?
- 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.
- Is a deal brewing? The Nationals are ‘keeping close eye’ on Royals’ pitcher Kelvin Herrera.
- The Giants acquired pitcher Sam Dyson from Rangers.
- 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 7th, 1944, Annabelle Lee, aunt of future major leaguer Bill Lee, pitches the first of five perfect games in the 12-year history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.