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Dodgers draft OF Kyeler Thompson in 9th round

Day 2 of the Dodgers 2026 MLB Draft started with several college pitchers selected. But besides the arms, the team also drafted Texas Tech outfielder Kyeler Thompson in the ninth round. The 21-year-old hit .358/.454/.491 as a junior in 2026, with 20 extra-base hits and 26 stolen bases in 41 games. In two years at […]

Tigers slide into All-Star Break with second straight loss

The finale and rubber match of a three-game weekend series against the Phillies in Detroit promised a sensational showdown of starting pitchers. The game lived up to its billing for a while, but a decisive inning filled with infield singles proved the difference in a 5-0 Phillies win. In the white-and-navy corner was Tarik Skubal, […]

J.T. Realmuto comes up with big hit in win against Tigers

It has not been a great first half offensively for J.T. Realmuto. The veteran catcher entered Sunday batting .200 with a .618 OPS. Realmuto has had an OPS of at least .700 in every season since 2016. Realmuto is known to heat up later in the summer, as August is usually his month the same […]

Athletics Claim Donovan Walton

The Athletics claimed infielder Donovan Walton off waivers from the Angels, as announced by both teams.  The A’s already had an open 40-man roster spot, so no further transaction was required. Walton has hit .319/.354/.505 over 97 plate appearances for Los Angeles this season, while seeing time in the field as part of the Angels’ […]

Mariners 2026 Draft: Rounds 11-20

After the hour long break, we’re back for more. Round 11: RHP Wyatt Queen, Oregon State This is a fun pick. One of the better relief options in a loaded Beaver bullpen, Wyatt Queen, who transferred from Everett CC a couple of years ago, is a right handed reliever with some massive stuff on his […]

#Shortstops: Lefty Delivers

#Shortstops: Lefty Delivers kkundahl Sun, 2026-07-12 16:06 President Gerald Ford flexed his might on both sides of the All-Star Game aisle with a unique first pitch in 1976. Nicole Román Abreu Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 12:00pm Baseball and the American presidency have had a long history together. For more than a century U.S. presidents have taken time from their busy schedules to attend games, from amateur sandlot contests near the White House to All-Star and World Seri...

Ryan Clifford walked in sole Futures Game plate appearance

Ryan Clifford was the sole Mets’ representative in today’s All-Star Futures Game. Clifford was not a starter, but played first base for the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. He did get one plate appearance in the sixth inning, in which he drew a six-pitch walk against Athletics’ prospect Jamie Arnold. Clifford was then doubled off […]

Blue Jays @ Padres Game Thread

Game three with the Padres. A series win would be nice. Please score some runs. And this is the end of the first half of the season. I had someone argue with me about the first half thing. But I don’t make the rules, baseball says everything before the All-Star break is the first half, […]

Pitching staff flops as Brewers lose series finale 14-5

Box Score Good news and bad news. Good news: It’s officially the All-Star break. Bad news: The Brewers pitching staff gave up 14 runs today. In recent history, the Brewers and the Pirates have played in the final series before the All-Star break, and it has never fared well for the team in blue and […]

Cubs MLB Draft 2026: Rounds 6-10

The Chicago Cubs selected five pitchers in rounds 6-10 of the 2026 MLB Draft. Here is a bit about each pitcher they selected. The post Cubs MLB Draft 2026: Rounds 6-10 appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .

7/12 Gamethread: Giants vs. Rockies

The San Francisco Giants conclude this four-game series against the Colorado Rockies this afternoon from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Trevor McDonald, who enters today’s game with a 5.46 ERA, 3.99 FIP, with 50 strikeouts to 20 walks in 59.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ […]

2026 Mets Draft profile: Luke McNeillie

Milton, Georgia native Luke McNeillie attended the eponymously named high school in the city, lettering all four years he attended the school and establishing himself as a prospect to follow. Considered one of the better high school pitching prospects in Georgia in 2023, the right-hander had a strong commitment to the University of Florida and […]