A star Michigan State commit is forgoing his college career, signing with the Los Angeles Angels after being drafted in the sixth round

They have outperformed expectations after losing 99 games last season, but they can’t afford to make the same deadline missteps they made in 2023 as they attempt to end MLB’s longest active

The Angels saw their streak of using just five starters this season come to an end after 96 games, but it was the offense that came through when it mattered most in the first game out of the All-Star break.

The left-hander is expected to be promoted from the minors by the Kansas City Royals, according to multiple reports Monday.

Signing bonuses for the selections through competitive balance round A in the 2025 Major League Baseball amateur draft: 9, Cincinnati Reds, Steele Hall, SS, Hewitt-Trussville H.S., Trussville, Ala., $5,747,500 28, Kansas City Royals, Josh Hammond, 3B, Wesleyan Christian Academy, High Point, N.C.

Teammate and All-Star starter Jacob Wilson is right now hitting .329/.373/.459 (131 OPS+) with 2.2 WAR. Much of his game is buoyed by his batting average, but it was once as high as .372 (June 8). He's hit .192 in his last 20 games.

Vanderbilt baseball recruit Sean Gamble signed with the Kansas City Royals. Gamble was taken 23rd overall in this year's MLB draft.

The Detroit Tigers are one of the best teams in baseball. They could fill one of the bigger holes on their roster in a huge trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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