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MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley joins Behind the Mic to give insight on the evolution of his own pitching technique—and how it relates to veteran pitchers in the game. Watch now and stay tuned for more MLB insider info and behind the scenes coverage on Behind the Mic.

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You know, it sure would be cool to see another 25-game winner.

I know, I know...pitcher wins are bogus. They're much too dependent on things like run support and luck dragons, and they're particularly out of place in a day and age where managers are more willing than ever to put the fate of a game in the hands of their relievers.

Yet still I hope to see a 25-game winner someday, if for no other reason than to revel in the sheer rareness of it.

As Sports Illustrated boasted on the cover of their 2003 Major League Baseball preview issue, you can't have too much pitching.

A full decade later, emboldened by the success of those American League championship seasons, the Yankees are taking the same approach to their current roster.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have one of the most storied rivalries in all of sports. Nobody will deny that.

However, in recent seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays and Red Sox have made headlines for a rivalry that has grown increasingly heated.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart opened up on Twitter last night, causing many to shake their heads and wonder if his time with the Cubs organization is nearing an end.

It started when a fan asked Stewart, who is making $2 million this year, if he would be coming back to Chicago anytime soon. He replied, "Probably never," which started a slew of fans and critics to tweet back.

He would later say: “I meant they might as well release me since I have no shot at a call-up.”

Talk about desperate.

In the midst of an absolutely horrible start to the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cuban sensation Yasiel Puig has brought the focus back to Hollywood for all the right reasons thanks to his electrifying start.

On the off chance you haven't seen or heard what he has been doing, Puig, 22, has been white-hot since being called up from Double-A Chattanooga on June 3 before a series against San Diego.

The 2013 MLB draft has come and gone, and now it's time evaluate what the best first-round picks were.

A good first-round pick will have a lot of potential but will also reach the bigs in a relatively short period of time.

Which picks fit that bill?

Read on to find out.

Mark Appel, No. 1, Houston Astros

You may not have noticed since it's not broadcast in prime time or on ESPN, but the MLB draft took place this week, replenishing baseball's minor leagues with an influx of new prospects.

For some teams, the draft is a chance to improve for improvement's sake. They don't need to develop more talent, but if given the chance, who would turn down that opportunity?

But for other teams, the draft is a do-or-die endeavor, affecting the immediate fate of a ballclub and the natty suits who run it.

After 40 rounds and over 1,200 players, it is time to reflect on what happened during the past three days in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. 

Obviously not all these players are going to contribute—some of them won't even make it out of short-season ball—but now is a time to be excited for the future and what could be.