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MLB Draft 2015: Notable Results and Overall Grades for Every Baseball Franchise

Let's begin with the obvious: No one can properly assess the full scope of the MLB draft within days of its conclusion. That's true in every major professional sport but especially so in baseball, where maybe a handful of players will even make their big league debut in the next 24 months.

Cincinnati Reds: B/R's Top-15 Breakdown, Post-2015 Draft

The Cincinnati Reds are down to just three Opening Day starters in the lineup, and at five under .500 and 11.5 games back of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central, it's time for the Reds to look ahead.

Optimists could cite the 5.5 games the Reds are from the last wild-card spot, so long as they also name the seven teams that would have to be jumped just to get there.

Chris Heston's No-Hitter Shines Light on Giants' Latest Hidden Gem

You're not going to win three World Series titles in five years without unearthing a few hidden gems here and there. Just ask the San Francisco Giants, who know a thing or two about that.

In fact, one of them just threw a no-hitter.

Heston Throws 1st-Ever No-Hitter Including 3 Hit Batsmen

San Francisco Giants pitcher Chris Heston threw an unusual no-hitter in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the New York Mets, becoming the first player in major league history to hit three batters in a no-no, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.

Albert Pujols Ties Mickey Mantle for 16th on All-Time Home Runs List

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit the 536th home run of his career during Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, tying Mickey Mantle for 16th place on the

MLB Draft 2015: Best Baseball Prospects Available After Day 2 Results

We're through 10 rounds of the 2015 MLB draft, but there are still solid prospects available heading into the third day. We must remember Hall of Famers like Nolan Ryan, Ryne Sandberg and others were all taken after the 10th round.

Chris Heston Throws No-Hitter vs. Mets: Stats, Highlights and Reaction

San Francisco Giants pitcher Chris Heston threw a no-hitter against the New York Mets in Tuesday's 5-0 victory at Citi Field.

2015 MLB Draft Results: Biggest Winners and Losers from Day 2

The 2015 MLB draft results are in from Day 2 of the festivities, which means it's time to start jumping to conclusions.

It's always a dangerous game to judge a pick before a given player has signed—let alone stepped onto a diamond for a professional club—but there are already prospects and teams that are looking like winners and losers at this early juncture.

Nelson Cruz Injury: Updates on Mariners Star's Back and Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz left Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians after being injured in a fifth-inning at-bat.

Continue for updates.


Cruz Leaves vs. Indians

Tuesday, June 9

Cruz was injured after swinging through a pitch by Indians starter Corey Kluber. Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reported back spasms were the culprit. Dustin Ackley entered the game and then drew a walk.

Tigers CF Rajai Davis Robs Cubs' David Ross of HR with Spectacular Leaping Catch


Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross may have thought he had a home run when the ball left his bat. Detroit Tigers center fielder Rajai Davis had other ideas.

With two outs in the top of the second inning of Tuesday's game, Ross hit a deep drive to left-center field. He just didn't hit it far enough to put it out of Davis' range.

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