Tigers Sign Casey Mize  —  The Tigers announced today that they've signed No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize.  He'll be introduced today at a press conference.  Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports (via Twitter) that the former Auburn ace received a $7.5MM signing bonus — a new record bonus for the current draft structure.

Hard to get a handle on these bipolar Cubs  —  “You've got to keep big picture in mind,” Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said about the team's hot and cold season, “and there are a lot more at-bats to come.  It's a day-to-day grind.”  (John Minchillo / AP)  —  Chicago Tribune

Justin Verlander faces Happ when Astros, Blue Jays tangle  —  HOUSTON — For a third consecutive start on Sunday, Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole encountered a stretch where he wrestled with his control, a span of innings that called for his battery mate to help steer him through the rough patch and into smoother waters.

After tough stretch, New York Mets schedule lightens up over next two weeks  —  Greg Tartaglia, Staff Writer, @NJTags13  —  The Mets have had better weeks.  —  They went 1-6 this past week and have now lost six straight after being swept by the Dodgers this past weekend at Citi Field.

June's worst NL teams meet when Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets clash  —  NEW YORK — New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway has been using some variation of the term “sync up” so often lately, he sounds like an early 1990s music critic discussing Milli Vanilli.

Who's indispensable to his team's postseason chances?  —  As we head toward the second half and the trade deadline, the teams with the most incentive to make a splash are those living on the margins, with their playoff fates in doubt.  Manny Machado is a no-doubt-about-it superstar …

Power Rankings: Which AL power is No. 1 this week?  —  It's more of the same at the top of the rankings, with the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs hanging on to the top three spots.  Houston picked up four first-place votes, with Boston picking up the other one.

Hanley Ramirez not under federal investigation; friend dropped his name hoping to avoid arrest  —  A friend of former Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez dropped his name in an effort to avoid arrest while transporting fentanyl from New York to Massachusetts in April, then immediately admitted …

Angels face unique challenge in trying to get Shohei Ohtani right  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani's situation isn't just complex, it's unprecedented.  —  One hundred years had passed since a major league player simultaneously handled pitching and hitting the way Ohtani did during his first 10 weeks with the Los Angeles Angels.

Adam Engel calls himself ‘Man of Steal,’ but in center field, ‘Super Fly’ might be catchier  —  Adam Engel scores on a double by Yoan Moncada as Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy, right, looks to the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Nationals' Bryce Harper could add star power to Home Run Derby in D.C.  —  Photos from the 2017 All-Star game Home Run Derby at Marlins Park in Miami.  —  The Home Run Derby held during All-Star Week usually relies on star power to be successful.  Last year it had plenty …

Hot Hitter Rundown  —  Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter.  —  You should always have the big picture in mind when it comes to your season-long fantasy baseball leagues.  Putting too much stock in a small sample size might cause you to make a decision that hurts you in the long run.

Oakland A's turn to well-traveled Edwin Jackson to start against Detroit Tigers  —  Edwin Jackson has pitched for a lot of teams.  The Oakland A's have burned through many starting pitchers this season.  —  In a case of harmonic convergence, Jackson will join the A's on Monday and immediately jump into the rotation.

MLB Superstar David Ortiz Makes 2018 All-Star Game Debut as FOX Sports Studio Analyst  —  NEW YORK - Big Papi is back!  Three-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP presented by Chevrolet and ten-time MLB All-Star, David Ortiz appears on FOX Sports as studio analyst for the network's pregame …