MLB bloodlines run deep with 2013 Draftees

It’s always been a family affair when it comes to the First-Year Player Draft, and this year is not any different. This week, there’s a good chance you’ll meet a new generation of players with names like Biggio, Clemens, Farrell, Palmeiro, Sheffield and Weiss that are hoping to carry on the family legacy.

Colon doesn’t allow PED report to distract him

Bartolo Colon says that he has paid no attention to reports that linked him to the use of performance-enhancing drugs and raised the possibility of further suspensions by Major League Baseball for the use of PEDs. Based on the way he pitched on Wednesday, he certainly did not seem in the least distracted, worried or concerned.

Who’s No. 1? Astros weighing Draft options

The Houston Astros entered the month of May with six, possibly seven, candidates for the No. 1 overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft. Now, with just 24 hours until the Draft kicks off on Thursday night, there hasn’t been too much change in the situation, with a group of five prospects still being discussed in Houston’s Draft room. At least the Astros can’t say they didn’t warn everyone.

D-backs dispute call at third; Trammell tossed

D-backs manager Kirk Gibson was pretty sure his third baseman, Martin Prado, had tagged Carlos Beltran on an attempted steal in the sixth inning. Prado kept his cool enough to stay in the game, but bench coach Alan Trammell was ejected when he yelled something from the bench after watching a replay of the play.