Author: rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)

Profar spent two full seasons on the disabled list. Healthy again, he has helped the Rangers ascend to the top of the AL.

Is L.A.’s lefty better than Chicago’s righty?

These talented youngsters didn’t make the cut this year, but it won’t be long until they get recognition as some of the best players in baseball.

The Brewers have several players who will be desirable on the trade market. The Twins? Not so much.

Altuve has always been able to hit bad pitches, but he’s learned that he probably shouldn’t be swinging at those offerings.

By the time the dust settled Sunday night, Chicago owned a dominating 12.5-game division lead.

Two California teams can offer contenders a lot of players who can make a difference later in the season.

These guys aren’t exactly doing their teams any favors with the glove.

The St. Louis ace can swing the bat, and he’s ready to join his fellow pitching stars in showing off that ability in July in San Diego.

The Phillies made Mickey Moniak, a prep outfielder from California, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft.

Stay with Sporting News throughout the evening and find out who your team took in the first round.