 | Jim Callis runs down the top 2014 Draft prospects who appeared at Perfect Game's annual World Wood Bat Association World Championship, which was won by the Evoshield Canes.
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 | There are dozens of future big leaguers playing in Perfect Game's 16th annual World Wood Bat Association World Championship. Of the roughly 1,700 players on the 85 teams, perhaps none looks more like a big leaguer than Scott Blewett.
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 | The Rays' victory over the Rangers Monday night determined more than just the 10th and final playoff spot. The outcome of that game also finalized the basic order for the 2014 First-Year Player Draft.
More»Callis on the Astros' 2014 overall No. 1 pick |
 | The Blue Jays' final series of the year against the Rays will have implications for Tampa Bay in the American League Wild Card race, but it will also dictate where Toronto picks in next year's First-Year Player Draft.
More» MLB.com looks at the Blue Jays' picks |
 | The Astros have officially secured the No. 1 pick in next year's First-Year Player Draft, making them the first team to have the top pick three years in a row.
More»Appel on recent start, beginning his Astros career |
 | Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that the 2014 Draft will begin on Thursday, June 5. The typical format for the Draft would have the opening two rounds on that Thursday, rounds 3-10 on Friday and the remaining 30 rounds coming on Saturday.
More»Jonathan Mayo looks ahead to the 2014 MLB Draft |
| A long summer for players, parents and scouts alike is all but over. After a few months full of showcases and two All-America games, the top high school prospects eligible for the 2014 First-Year Player Draft can return home for classes and some rest.
More»Jonathan Mayo looks ahead to the 2014 MLB Draft |
 | Scouts at this year's East Coast Pro Showcase were a bit more effusive about the pitching, but that doesn't mean there weren't hitters worth talking about, some of whom had familiar last names, like Gordon and Santiago.
More»2014 Draft prospect Gordon discusses baseball family |
 | The East Coast Professional Showcase in Syracuse featured a host of top high school pitchers, many of whom are destined to be high picks in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. Topping the list is Georgia right-hander Dylan Cease.
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 | Local catcher Jerry Murillo didn't enter this week's Breakthrough Series in Houston as one of the most touted prospects. But the rising senior at St. Pius High School finished the event as one of its standout performers.
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 | On the final day of this year's Breakthrough Series, a few dreams came true. For the five dozen teenage prospects who have worked out for scouts and received instruction from former pro players this week, stepping on to a Major League diamond was the highlight of their baseball careers thus far.
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 | Even with almost 90 percent of this year's Breakthrough Series participants hailing from outside the state of Texas, the local boys still stole some of the spotlight as the games got underway on the event's second day at the Houston Astros' Urban Youth Academy.
More»Inaugural Breakthrough Series All-Star Game |
 | A total of 14 teams were eligible to win additional picks in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft via the Competitive Balance Lottery on Wednesday. The Rockies received the first pick of Round A, followed by the Orioles, Indians, Marlins, Royals and Brewers.
More»MLB Network updates us on Competitive Balance Lottery |
 | Within the next couple of seasons, the Marlins anticipate Colin Moran becoming their everyday third baseman. On Saturday afternoon, the 20-year-old got his first taste of hitting at Marlins Park.
More» Marlins top Draft pick Moran talks signing |
 | It took until the last possible day to sign Draft picks, but the Red Sox locked up fourth-round selection Myles Smith, the lone holdout of Boston's top 10 picks, on Friday.
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 | The Dodgers signed their top 12 picks from the First-Year Player Draft and 28 of their 40 selections by the time the 2 p.m. PT deadline for signing picks passed on Friday.
More» MLB.com looks at the Dodgers' picks |
 | The First-Year Player Draft signing deadline has come and gone earlier than in years past, but the Mets haven't had to worry about their top picks for a few weeks. In all, New York inked 23 players -- 13 right-handed pitchers, six infielders, three outfielders and a catcher -- after drafting 41.
More» Mets draft 1B Dominic Smith No. 11 |
 | The deadline for Major League teams to sign selections in last month's First-Year Player Draft passed at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, with the Pirates scoring nearly 70 percent. The Bucs had come to terms with 28 of their 41 selections.
More»Meadows, Huntington discuss the Draft pick's signing |
 | On the last day Cleveland could sign its selections from the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, the club agreed to terms with a national champion. Adam Plutko, a right-hander out of UCLA, was selected by the Indians in the 11th round last month.
More» Indians draft OF Clint Frazier No. 5 |
 | The Blue Jays did not come to terms with their first-round pick, Phil Bickford, the 10th overall selection from June's MLB First-Year Player Draft, by Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline. But they did reach a deal with 11th-round selection Jacob Brentz and 30th-round selection Rowdy Tellez.
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