Five athletes from this year’s Alpine Bank Junior College World Series were selected in the Major League Baseball first-year player’s draft, held Sunday and Monday in Atlanta.

Kennedi Landry writes about Jacob deGrom, the Texas Rangers’ lone star at the All-Star game, after his sensational first half in his full season return from injury. MLB dot com lists the Rangers’ day two selections at the MLB draft with notes and quotes on the newest prospects.

Two Walters State pitchers were taken in 2025 MLB Draft. Jake Knapp was picked by the Chicago Cubs. Aiden Robertson was picked by the Texas Rangers.

It has been a disappointing first half of the season for the Texas Rangers, who entering the All-Star break below the .500 mark. After winning the World Series

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska junior pitcher Mason McConnaughey heard his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday morning. McConnaughey was drafted in the fourth round, No. 115 overall, by the Texas Rangers.

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Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.