2026 MLB draft tracker live updates: Pick results and analysis  —  The 2026 MLB draft has begun, with the Chicago White Sox taking UCLA's Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick.  —  With the second pick, the Tampa Bay Rays selected another shortstop in Texas prep Grady Emerson …

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani scratched from start, will miss All-Star Game  —  Ohtani, who did not pitch against the Diamondbacks on Friday but will continue to DH through the weekend, has been dealing with irritation in his left knee for a month.  He will have fluid drained from it and likely receive …

Braves place Mike Yastrzemski on IL among multiple roster moves  —  With two games remaining until the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves have announced a number of roster moves ahead of tonight's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.  —  The most notable is outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation.

Harper, Schwarber talk potential rematch in Home Run Derby  —  DETROIT — If there's a Home Run Derby on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park and Kyle Schwarber isn't a participant, is it really a Home Run Derby?  —  Don't worry, Schwarber announced on Friday that he will be joining fellow …

Brewers' Kyle Harrison dealing with elbow soreness; 'We've got to help him' … ST. LOUIS - Kyle Harrison hasn't looked at all like himself his last two starts heading into the MLB all-star break.  —  And now we know why.  —  Harrison told reporters in the wake of the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-1 loss …

Torey Lovullo Confirms D-backs' First Base Plans After Pavin Smith DFA  —  Here's what the Diamondbacks' first base situation will look like for now.  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks' first base position is not in a favorable spot, and the recent decision to DFA long-tenured first baseman …

Injury updates on Helsley and Akin, Orioles draft NC State outfielder Ty Head, lineups and pregame notes (draft updates)  —  Orioles closer Ryan Helsley has inflammation in his right elbow around the ulnar collateral ligament.  He will rehab with the club.  —  Manager Craig Albernaz said Helsley doesn't have a tear in the UCL.

Former Savannah Banana Tristan Peters hits for cycle for White Sox  —  Five years ago, Tristan Peters was dancing in a kilt to Britney Spears between at-bats for the Savannah Bananas.  On Friday night, he hit for the cycle in the major leagues.  —  Peters got the hardest part done last.

Red Sox, Sonny Gray shut down Mets after late arrival following plane issues  —  Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to Citi Field, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday night.  —  Brett Baty had three hits and scored on Juan Soto's third-inning sacrifice fly.

Fishing for deadline help?  Marlins likely to keep Alcantara, add strategically: Sources  —  The Miami Marlins have not been buyers at the trade deadline since Peter Bendix took over as president of baseball operations in November 2023.  —  That likely is about to change.