When the Detroit Tigers selected Casey Mize with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, they undoubtedly believed they were getting a future ace. After all, what he did during his amateur career was special, with him dominating the high school ranks before having a great career at Auburn. However, that hasn't necessarily translated to the professional game, and it's safe to say many might view Mize as a disappointment ... Read more
From Shaker to the Show — Jeff Hoffman’s Journey Comes Full Circle as He Chases a World Series Ring.yv
Fourteen years ago, after a highly successful senior season pitching which helped lead Shaker to a sectional title, Jeff Hoffman reached the Connie Mack World Series in New Mexico as a member of the South Troy Dodgers. On Friday night, Hoffman and his Toronto Blue Jays' teammates start the first game of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 32-year-old right-hander serves as Toronto’s ... Read more
No Debate in Texas: Josh Jung Still Owns the Hot Corner Heading Into 2026.yv
Josh Jung managed to avoid major injury for the Texas Rangers. But he still had his share of struggles, so much so that he was optioned to the minor leagues at one point. Still, their former first-round pick started 131 games at third base in 2025, making him the front-line starter for most of the season. Texas got a mix of the player he was in 2023 when he was an All-Star and prized rookie and the one that ... Read more
The Rangers Have Made It Clear — Josh Jung Is Still the Cornerstone at Third for 2026.yv
Josh Jung managed to avoid major injury for the Texas Rangers. But he still had his share of struggles, so much so that he was optioned to the minor leagues at one point. Still, their former first-round pick started 131 games at third base in 2025, making him the front-line starter for most of the season. Texas got a mix of the player he was in 2023 when he was an All-Star and prized rookie and the one that ... Read more
Bryce Eldridge or Rafael Devers? The Giants’ Future at First Base Might Come Down to This Choice.yv
This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Giants first basemen ranked last in the Majors with a .622 OPS this year, but the club fully expects to receive better production at the position in 2026. The reason is twofold: Between Rafael Devers and No. 1 prospect Bryce Eldridge, the ... Read more