Wood showed the heater and received the star treatment, including use of Bryce Harper’s locker, during the Futures Game at Citizens Park. Read: Read More
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The Athletic MiLB News – Pirates prospect Seth Hernandez shines in pitching-dominated MLB Futures Game
Nathan Flewelling hit the game’s only home run and won the MVP, but it was the pitching that stole the show on Sunday. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Injury paused Luke Pettitte’s career on the mound, but opened a door for him as a hitter
Pettitte dealt with two significant injuries in 2025 that kept him from pitching this season. So he started hitting bombs instead. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Every pick from the 2026 MLB Draft Day 1: Scouting analysis and evaluations
All of the Day 1 picks from the 2026 MLB Draft, plus pick analysis and scouting reports. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – In first-round pick Cameron Flukey, the Tigers are chasing huge upside
Cameron Flukey is a 6-foot-6 beast of a pitcher with a long list of intriguing attributes. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Phillies take a risk in drafting Tyler Spangler, who didn’t play his senior year
The Phillies said they “felt comfortable” drafting Spangler, an 18-year-old shortstop who missed his senior season due to a back injury. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Giants fill a need with first-round pick Jackson Flora, plus other Day 1 MLB Draft musings
Flora isn’t a lock to fix the Giants’ pitching woes, but he’s a good candidate to help do so. Plus: Notes on the newest Bonds and more. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – MLB Draft Day 1 reactions: Teams that excelled, best value picks and top remaining players
The White Sox, Rockies, Royals and A’s impressed on Day 1, while the Phillies’ picks were puzzling. Plus, best values and remaining players. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Mets take Arkansas pitcher Carson Wiggins in first round, bucking recent trend
After having internal brace surgery last year, Wiggins did not pitch in a competitive game this season. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Giants select Barry Bonds’ nephew in third round of MLB Draft
Peyton Bonds, a 20-year-old outfielder from Rutgers, projects to be a plus center fielder. Read: Read More