The Nationals have taken high school shortstop Eli Willits as the first overall selection of the 2025 draft. The 17-year-old Willits (a product of Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma) is the youngest first overall pick in draft history. Washington had the first pick for the third time in franchise history, and Willits will have a tough act to follow since the Nats’ … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Eli Willits With First Pick Of 2025 Amateur Draft
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Latest On Mariners’ Deadline Approach
The Mariners are reportedly seeking corner infield and bullpen help as the deadline approaches, and MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer reported recently that ownership has signaled it will approve a payroll increase to facilitate such transactions. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times hears similarly, writing that Mariners ownership will authorize increased spending for the front office to add … [Read more...] about Latest On Mariners’ Deadline Approach
Orioles select Ike Irish with 19th overall pick
The 2025 MLB Draft kicked off tonight, and the Baltimore Orioles look to be very busy as they own multiple picks in the first round. The team started off with an interesting one, taking Auburn’s Ike Irish with the 19th pick. The O’s went with a familiar position with this one, as Irish caught for the Auburn Tigers in his collegiate career. Irish had a phenomenal season with … [Read more...] about Orioles select Ike Irish with 19th overall pick
Explaining Orioles early draft strategy after fans asked questions about pitching
While many Baltimore Orioles fans wanted the team to prioritize pitching in the 2025 MLB Draft, Baltimore stuck with bats. There is a method to their madness. … [Read more...] about Explaining Orioles early draft strategy after fans asked questions about pitching