2020 MLB mock draft 3.0: Kiley McDaniel predicts first two rounds  —  I've been on the phone almost nonstop for the past few days after mostly being on and off the phone for the past few weeks.  I've noticed that most conversations until about dinnertime Tuesday started with hope …

Who is Vanderbilt's Austin Martin?  Meet the potential newest Orioles draft pick  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  At the top of nearly every draft board sits Spencer Torkelson, the power-hitting first baseman from Arizona State.  He's expected to be the first overall selection by the Tigers.

Sources: MLBPA proposes 89-game season, expanded playoffs  —  The Major League Baseball Players Association has made a proposal to MLB for a season of 89 games, with a full prorated share of salary and expanded playoffs, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN on Tuesday.

Ex-Brave Claudell Washington dies at age 65  —  According to multiple media reports, former major league outfielder Claudell Washington died Wednesday morning.  —  Washington, 65, played in 17 seasons for seven teams, including the Braves.  —  He signed with the Braves as a free agent …

White Sox continue college trend, select Garrett Crochet 11th overall  —  The 2020 MLB draft kicked things off on Wednesday night, in what's going to be a much different draft than years past.  This year only features five rounds, but for the White Sox, there is an additional change with this draft.

Jared Shuster Conference Call  —  The Atlanta Braves selected Wake Forest lefty pitcher Jared Shuster with their first pick, the 25 overall, in the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft.  —  Shuster made four starts for the Demon Deacons in 2020 before the season was cut short due to the Coronavirus.

Dodgers select pitcher Bobby Miller with 29th pick in draft  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Dodgers continued their pattern of drafting college players in the first round Wednesday when they selected Louisville right-hander  —  Bobby Miller with the 29th overall pick.