Q&A: Blue Jays scouting director Parker talks Draft (Toronto Blue Jays)
(Source: Toronto Blue Jays) Blue Jays director of amateur scouting Brian Parker took some time after completing his third Draft to talk with MLB.com. Here are some of the highlights of what Parker had...
View ArticleNats take Mariano Rivera III to highlight Day 2 of MLB draft
NEW YORK (AP) Enter Sandman the sequel. Iona College right-hander Mariano Rivera III, son of the former Yankees closer, was drafted in the fourth round with the 134th overall pick Tuesday by the...
View ArticleYankees 2015 draft analysis
Advertisement Advertise here A look at some of the trends from the Yankees 2015 draft class. The first-year player draft began on June 8 and concluded June 10. HIGHER EDUCATION (Credit: AP) The Yankees...
View ArticleYanks seek late gem with 18th overall pick
The 2016 Draft will take place from Thursday through Saturday, beginning with the Draft preview show on MLB Network and MLB.com on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. Live Draft coverage from MLB Network's Studio...
View ArticleAfter a collegiate Day 2, Draft concludes today (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) • Draft's later rounds have produced many gems Florida and Texas A&M are the most well-represented schools so far, with eight selections each. Louisville is...
View ArticleLittle Sandman: Nats draft Mariano Rivera III in 4th round
NEW YORK (AP) Enter Sandman the sequel. Iona College right-hander Mariano Rivera III, son of the former Yankees closer, was drafted in the fourth round with the 134th overall pick Tuesday by the...
View ArticlePipeline Inbox: White Sox eyeing arm at No. 8? (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) The 2015 Draft will take place on June 8-10, beginning with the Draft Preview show on MLB.com and MLB Network on June 8 at 6 p.m. ET. Live Draft coverage from MLB...
View ArticleContinuing trend, Toronto finds athleticism in arms (Toronto Blue Jays)
(Source: Toronto Blue Jays) The Blue Jays' Minor League system is flush with pitching prospects, but that didn't stop the club from topping up in that department even more. Not everyone is going to...
View Article5 teams who did well on Day 2 of Draft
The Phillies had a terrific first day of the Draft. They began by using the No. 1 overall pick on California high schooler Mickey Moniak, who could be Christian Yelich with the added bonus of sticking...
View Article2015 MLB Draft: Reaction to Yankees' selection of RHP James Kaprielian
The New York Yankees selected college pitchers with two of their first three picks in the 2015 MLB Draft. The took UCLA right-handeder James Kaprielian 16th overall, San Diego shortstop Kyle Holder...
View ArticleAnalyzing the Draft by division: AL Central (Chicago White Sox)
(Source: Chicago White Sox) Chicago White Sox Because the White Sox forfeited their second- and third-round picks to sign free agents Melky Cabrera and David Robertson, much of their Draft hinges on...
View ArticleCanucks are wanted men in MLB draft
There has not been this much talk about Canadians in this many major-league war rooms since the Montreal Canadiens made it known they might deal their first pick for the right offer prior to the NHL...
View ArticleBASEBALL: Sarasota 2nd in Class 8A in latest state poll
The Sarasota High baseball team remains second in Class 8A in the latest ThePrepZone.com state baseball poll. The Sailors are only behind Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Venice is third in Class...
View ArticleTracking Our Kids: Mid-American Conference
Follow @larryblustein If you’ve followed the Mid-American Conference throughout the years, it has been a true hotbed of Florida talent that has made its way from the Sunshine State to infuse so many...
View ArticleYankees in AFL: Tate adding innings; Torres inspired (New York Yankees)
(Source: New York Yankees) • Arizona Fall League coverage After his fastball dipped to the high 80s at times this summer, Tate has worked at 92-97 mph in Arizona. He also has shown a sharper and harder...
View ArticleYankees in AFL: Tate adding innings; Torres inspired
Dillon Tate's first full year as a pro didn't go nearly as smoothly as anticipated. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 Draft strained a hamstring two starts into the season, saw his stuff drop...
View ArticleAir Force staff sergeant promotion list for August, 2015
The U.S. Air Force's list of airmen promoted to staff sergeant, as released on Aug. 20, 2015. Abadia Christopher Abarawa Emmanuel K Abbott Daniel Patr Abdullah Malizio J Abendroth Marie Ch Abesamis...
View ArticleFinal impressions shaking up Draft in latest mock
This is the time, two weeks and counting before the start of the 2016 Draft, where late performances can really boost -- or hinder -- a prospect's stock. While decisions on who to take in the first...
View ArticleWhere the Yankees' Top 30 prospects are starting season
With the 2016 season getting started, here's a look at where the Yankees' Top 30 prospects are projected to start the season: 1. Jorge Mateo -- Tampa Yankees (A Adv) 2. Aaron Judge --...
View ArticleGraduation 2016: The names of area high school graduates
The following are graduates of Central Kentucky high schools. Each of the names was provided by the school from which the student graduated. Any errors or omissions should be reported to the...
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