2022 MLB Draft grades: Pirates, Mets, Orioles nail early picks; Rangers reach for Kumar Rocker  —  Major League Baseball's 2022 amateur draft got underway Sunday night, with a total of 80 selections made during the first night.  That included the Baltimore Orioles making their third No. 1 pick …

MLB All-Star Game to be decided by home run derby if tied after 9 innings  —  LOS ANGELES — Pete Alonso was in the visitors clubhouse at Truist Park in Atlanta last week when an attendant made a puzzling request: Would the New York Mets slugger take a call from Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker?

After Jackson Holliday, Orioles select Cal OF Dylan Beavers, Clemson 3B Max Wagner, Florida OF Jud Fabian on Day 1 of 2022 MLB draft  —  The Orioles hit what they felt to be a home run with the first overall pick in the MLB draft Sunday, but executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias focused …

Everyone agrees Rafael Devers is one of baseball's brightest stars.  But what is he worth?  —  LOS ANGELES — A year ago, Rafael Devers arrived at his first All-Star Game as an emerging star.  This year, he will take the field in Dodger Stadium as one of the game's brightest lights …

Boston Red Sox ace left-hander Chris Sale has surgery on his left pinkie finger  —  BOSTON — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale had surgery on his broken left pinkie finger on Monday, a day after it was hit by a line drive in a game against the New York Yankees.

Cubs don't make Willson Contreras long-term offer despite his desire to stay  —  MORE FROM:  —  The Cubs made no long-term contract offer to All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, who's a free agent.  So he surely will be on the move, whether he wants to go or not.  —  “I've been here for 14 years,” Contreras said.

Colorado Rockies draft Hurricanes ace Carson Palmquist  —  Over the past three seasons, Carson Palmquist showed college baseball fans he was among the nation's best pitchers.  Now he will have the chance to prove it in the professional ranks.  —  The Colorado Rockies picked the Hurricanes' ace …

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout placed on 10-day IL with left rib cage inflammation  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with left rib cage inflammation, the team announced.  —  Scratched from the Angels' lineup moments …

Padres Daily: All-Star Game, new contract could be part of big week for Musgrove; more bad D; more Gore walks  —  Padres, ace Joe Musgrove possibly closing in on deal; Mike Clevinger closes out first half strong; errors piling up  —  The Padres arrived at the break with a few problems.

Meet the New Voice of Baseball  —  Joe Davis inherited Vin Scully's job with the Dodgers.  Now, he will replace Joe Buck at the All-Star Game and the World Series.  He has done his homework, and he's ready to shine.  — Give this article- - - Read in app

Detroit Tigers select Texas Tech 2B Jace Jung with No. 12 overall pick in 2022 MLB draft  —  Looking for a quick boost at the plate — though it's too late for this year — the Detroit Tigers and general manager Al Avila selected Texas Tech second baseman Jace Jung with the No. 12 overall pick …