In 2023, the Phillies used their first-round pick on an infielder who graded highly among high school hitters but slipped in the draft because of an injury. There were echoes of Aidan Miller again this year.

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series with the Detroit Tigers in Michigan.They are coming off a 10-2 loss on Friday.MLB World Reacts To Phillies Drafting Tyler SpanglerAlso on Saturday,

The debate over the Yankees' shortstop position has sparked strong opinions about Aaron Boone's choice for the starting role. Julio Aguilar / ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — José Caballero glanced toward the dugout and flung his bat before it came crashing back down on Tropicana Field’s turf in the fifth inning.

Rockies selected Kentucky SS Tyler Bell with the No. 10 selection of the 2026 MLB Draft. Bell was a solid performer in 2025 with a .907 OPS, but really saw his stock soar in 2026 for the Wildcats with a .

After taking Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Pirates selected high school shortstop Aiden Ruiz with the 44th pick on Saturday. Ruiz’s selection, followed by Chris Rembert from Auburn seven picks later,

The Atlanta Braves, facing middle infield depth issues and Ha-Seong Kim's struggles, have signed 23-year-old infielder Junior Tilien, recently released by the Detroit Tigers. Tilien isn't expected to immediately impact the major league roster but adds crucial organizational depth.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to try to stay in postseason contention without rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin. The club placed the 20-year-old rising star on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to an issue with the knuckle on the ring finger on his left hand.

The Tigers selected their first high schooler in the 2026 MLB Draft with their final pick on the first day.