On Saturday afternoon, 13 rounds into Day 3 of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft, Torii Hunter’s voice crackled over the telephone lines. The Angels had enlisted his help to announce their 23rd-round selection: Torii Hunter Jr., son of the fan favorite and two-time All-Star in Anaheim.
Papi helps out opponent with back rub
Always giving, Papi.
BTS leader reaches 44 with help from Bogaerts
Red-hot Red Sox slugger Xander Bogaerts on Saturday helped the active Beat the Streak leader move one pick closer to the coveted 57 required to collect the $5.6 million grand prize.
Lessons abound for Astros during tough start
If there’s a trace of a silver lining to the Astros’ disappointing start, it’s that this young team with the highest of expectations is learning the hard way it’s not so easy.
A’s fans, Daniel Mengden and his glorious mustache have arrived
He’s arrived, A’s fans.
Twins gift a Papi-sized jar of peanut butter
May none of us forget it, either.
Samardzija could have starred in NFL, excelling in MLB instead
Jeff Samardzija easily could have been an NFL star playing for the New York Giants, instead he’s a star for the San Francisco Giants.
Infield single extends DiMaggio’s streak to 25 games
Earle Combs and Roger Peckinpaugh are in Joe DiMaggio’s sights. The rest of the American League is in the Yankees’ sights.
Today’s starting lineups: June 10
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Louisville, Florida give Day 2 of Draft a college feel
After an exciting first day the MLB Draft, which was highlighted by a group of flamethrowing prep pitchers and euphoric reactions, Day 2 of the proceedings began on Friday when the Phillies selected Nebraska high school shortstop Cole Stobbe with the first pick of the third round. The selection meant Philadelphia selected three high schoolers with its first three picks. Meanwhile, the majority of teams gave the third round more of a collegiate feel.
Chargois called by Twins; Hughes, May to DL
The Twins called up highly regarded reliever J.T. Chargois from Triple-A Rochester and reinstated right-hander Kyle Gibson from the 15-day disabled list, as right-handers Phil Hughes and Trevor May were placed on the 15-day disabled list before Friday’s game against the Red Sox.
Neal, Muncy recalled while Hahn sent down
The A’s optioned struggling right-hander Jesse Hahn to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander Zach Neal and infielder Max Muncy from Triple-A on Friday.
Phillies place Velasquez on DL with biceps strain
It was no surprise Friday when the Phillies announced that they had placed Vince Velasquez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right biceps.
WATCH LIVE: Day 2 of Draft
Live coverage of Day 2 of the 2016 Draft is underway, with all picks from round 3-10 streamed on MLB.com.
White Sox DFA Rollins, add No. 2 prospect
The White Sox on Friday designated veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins for assignment and purchased the contract of top position prospect and fellow shortstop Tim Anderson from Triple-A Charlotte.
Top 10 fantasy baseball prospects for 2016
Here are MLBPipeline.com’s updated rankings of the top 10 fantasy baseball prospects in the Minor Leagues. They’re based solely on expected 2016 fantasy production in the Major Leagues, in contrast to our Top 100 Prospects list, which reflects long-term value in all phases of the game.
Top moves, biggest surprises on Day 1 of Draft
On Thursday night, the Phillies made Mickey Moniak the first high school outfielder taken No. 1 overall since Delmon Young of the Devil Rays in 2003. High school pitchers were the undisputed strength of the 2016 Draft, and for the first time in 16 years, five of them went in the first 12 picks.