2021 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: Kiley McDaniel predicts the first two rounds  —  It's time for my final mock before the 2021 MLB draft, with just a couple of days remaining until picks start coming off the board in Denver.  —  Because there will certainly be some new intel between what I'm hearing …

Washington Nationals select Jakson Reetz  —  The Washington Nationals selected the contract of catcher Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Rochester and placed catcher Yan Gomes on the 10-day Injured List with an oblique strain Saturday.  Additionally, the Nationals designated left-handed pitcher Kyle Lobstein for assignment.

Sources: Cubs beginning the process of becoming sellers at the trade deadline  —  After years of mounting frustrations with their offense, and a predictable midseason crash on the pitching side, the Cubs have finally picked a lane, beginning the process of becoming sellers at the July 30 trade deadline …

Detroit Tigers lose to Minnesota Twins, 9-4: Game thread recap  —  Detroit Tigers (40-49) vs. Minnesota Twins (37-50)  —  When: 2:10 p.m. Saturday.  —  Where: Target Field in Minneapolis.  —  TV: Bally Sports Detroit.  —  Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates).

Hot hitting continues in Wichita for Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals' top prospect  —  The possible future of the Kansas City Royals has been on full display this week in Wichita at Riverfront Stadium.  —  The Royals' Double-A farm team, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals …

Trevor Bauer administrative leave extended 7 days by MLB amid investigation of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher  —  Trevor Bauer's administrative leave was extended an additional seven days Thursday as Major League Baseball continues its investigation into sexual assault allegations against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom says he's skipping All-Star Game  —  Jacob deGrom said Wednesday that he will not be attending the All-Star Game at Coors Field.  He will instead spend time with his family and rest for the second half.  —  “I've thought about it and obviously being named …

A pair of Red Sox pitchers helped make Henry Davis the top college position player in the MLB draft  —  (The 2021 MLB draft starts on Sunday.  The Red Sox hold the No. 4 overall pick in the first round, their highest selection since 1967.  Leading up to the first round on Sunday …

Judge hits 20th homer as Yankees hold off Mariners 5-4  —  SEATTLE (AP) — During the New York Yankees recent slump, Aaron Judge talked of needing to get the bats started early and stop being in the position of playing from behind as much.  —  For the past two games, the Yankees big slugger …

Breaking down 2021 HR Derby bracket  —  The Home Run Derby is back, and the stage is set for a hard-hitting, high-flying, mile-high event.  —  We now know the full field of eight competitors for baseball's big fly bonanza, which will take place on Monday at Denver's Coors Field, ahead of Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko requests a trade, per sources: Why he wants out, possible destinations and more  —  What is expected to be an active offseason for the Blues now has a clear No. 1 priority: trading Vladimir Tarasenko.  —  Tarasenko has officially requested a trade from the club, multiple sources have told The Athletic.