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The Chicago Cubs have seen stiff competition emerge not only across the National League but also within their division as the trade deadline draws closer. The

Holliday, 18, was the No. 1-ranked prospect in the July 13 draft, as judged by MLB Pipeline. The Washington Nationals, drafting first, selected Holliday's high school rival, fellow Oklahoma shortstop Eli Willits of Fort Cobb-Broxton.

There are plenty of dates circled on the calendar for the Orioles. The most notable one, and the biggest topic of conversation, comes in nine days: Major League Baseball’s Trade Deadline. Baltimore’s roster will look different,

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reported Tuesday he and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a contract that will pay the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 MLB draft a $9 million bonus. It is the biggest bonus for a player who was selected out of high school in draft history.

It's been a season to forget for the Baltimore Orioles, who have failed to capitalize on the momentum they generated in their 2023 and 2024 campaigns.

The Orioles head to the MLB trade deadline with a poor record, so could catcher Adley Rutschman be on the table?

José Ramírez had a three-run homer in the first inning, Brayan Rocchio delivered a two-run single in the seventh and the Cleveland Guardians pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.