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Patrick Bailey And Joey Bart? Giants Pick Creates Intriguing Set Of Catching Options
By spending their first-round pick on NC State catcher Patrick Bailey, the Giants have set up an intriguing catching competition.
Padres Bet On The Bat With Robert Hassell
The Padres bucked industry consensus by drafting Tennessee prep outfielder Robert Hassell as the first high school player taken at No. 8.
2020 MLB Draft First Round Analysis: Four Storylines That Stood Out
Carlos Collazo's four biggest takeaways, including who he thought had the best night, plus why the Nick Yorke pick may not be as crazy as you think.
Orioles Surprise Heston Kjerstad Selection Sets Up An Intriguing Day 2 Of MLB Draft
The Orioles surprised most observers by selecting Kjerstad No. 2. The move should help the club be aggressive on day two of the draft.
Mets Covet Pete Crow-Armstrong For His Tools, Mental Toughness
Pete Crow-Armstrong has some of the loudest tools in the high school class, but what set him apart for the Mets in the first round were his mental skills.
MLB Draft Backgrounds Show Off Home Flavor Of Players, Executives
With this year's MLB draft held remotely, cameras stationed in the homes and offices of executives and players alike gave a different backdrop to the event.
Brewers Believe They Found Great Value In Garrett Mitchell
In Garrett Mitchell, the Brewers are getting one of the toolsiest players in the entire draft and a potential five-tool star.
Rays Add Another Arm In Nick Bitsko
The Rays took the Pennsylvania prep righthander with the 24th overall pick in the draft Wednesday night.
Angels, Detmers A Match Made In Heaven
After clicking during predraft meetings, the Angels drafted Louisville lefthander Reid Detmers 10th overall.
Draft Shocker: Red Sox Take Nick Yorke, Defy Industry Perception
The Boston Red Sox provided the surprise of the 2020 MLB first round by taking Nick Yorke with the 17th pick in the draft.

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