Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. showcases Home Run Derby power — including a 484-foot blast — before falling in semifinals  —  SEATTLE — Luis Robert Jr. had a simple message for his Home Run Derby pitcher, Chicago White Sox bullpen catcher Luis Sierra.

MLB All-Star Game live updates: Live updates, highlights and more from Seattle  —  Major League Baseball's 93rd All-Star Game is Tuesday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.  It's the first time the ballpark has hosted the Midsummer Classic since 2001.  This year, rosters are full of veterans …

Orioles finish Day 1 of MLB draft by selecting UNC outfielder Mac Horvath, Florida State pitcher Jackson Baumeister  —  The Orioles' first two picks in the MLB draft Sunday night weren't surprising.  The third was.  —  After taking Vanderbilt center fielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. No. 17 overall …

Yankees to hire Sean Casey as new hitting coach  —  A new mayor is coming to New York City.  —  The Yankees will hire Sean Casey to be their new lead hitting coach.  Per the New York Post's Joel Sherman, Casey's deal is for the rest of the 2023 season.  —  The club fired Dillon Lawson …

Detroit Tigers' first 3 picks of 2023 MLB draft could be a grand slam — or a gut punch  —  Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris is nothing if not consistent.  —  Since he took over the Tigers in October, he has preached the same mantra: We want hitters …

MLBPA wants baseball to soften pitch timer before playoffs  —  SEATTLE — The Major League Baseball Players Association would like the league to soften the pitch timer rule as the 2023 season approaches the playoffs, but commissioner Rob Manfred is leaning toward keeping the current one in place.

Shohei Ohtani, MLB's most coveted player, focused on season, not free agency  —  SEATTLE − It's officially called the 93rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game.  —  But come on, who's really kidding who?  —  This isn't an All-Star Game.  —  This is the Shohei Ohtani Extravaganza.

Former Indiana Pitcher Craig Yoho Selected by Milwaukee in 8th Round of 2023 MLB Draft  —  Indiana right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho became the first Hoosier off the board on Monday, when he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the No. 242 overall pick in the eighth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen named MLB All-Star starting pitchers  —  SEATTLE - A pair of first-time All-Star Game starting pitchers will navigate two treacherous lineups.  —  New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole and Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen were named …

Ronald Acuña Jr. tops MLB jersey sales for first half of 2023 season  —  SEATTLE − Atlanta All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., on pace to become the first player in baseball history to hit at least 30 homers and steal 60 bases, is breaking records in merchandise sales, too.