The Philadelphia Phillies are linked by MLB insider Jeff Passan to Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase amid team's dire bullpen need.

The Philadelphia Phillies once again look like legitimate contenders in the National League for the pennant. They are on pace to win 90+ games for the third con

And, entering play Tuesday, Padres first baseman Luis Arraez had struck out nine times this season. Nine. It's not like he's missed time with injury either. Arraez has played in 84 of San Diego's 90 games.

The team says Ramírez will instead 'focus on recovery and preparation for the second half of the season.' The 32-year-old has dealt with several nagging injuries.

Jim Callis recently released his new MLB mock draf t, and predicted the Guardians to select Ethan Conrad with the No. 27 overall pick. Conrad is an outfielder out of Wake Forest University.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

Cleveland's scouting team completes year-long preparation with five picks in top 101, prioritizing talent over positional needs in what they describe as a "deep draft."