Kyle Glaser

Toussaint’s selection would have seemed unlikely a year ago. He began last season at high Class A Florida and went 3-9, 5.04 in 19 starts.

The U.S. and World teams combined to hit eight homers, including Peter Alonso’s shot to cement a 10-6 U.S. win.

The Braves have a surplus of young pitchers, but the key for them going from rebuilders to contenders has been the development of young star hitters Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies.

The Indians made a move for bullpen depth on Friday, acquiring righthander James Hoyt from the Astros.

The most loaded teams of the past 30 years to have never even reached the Fall Classic.

The Dodgers are turning to a pair of familiar faces to fortify their depleted bullpen.

Over his last 28 starts with the Rays, the 25-year-old Snell is 16-5, 2.44 with 187 strikeouts in 165.2 innings.

Pearce gives the Red Sox a righthanded complement to Mitch Moreland and Andrew Benintendi, as well as another option at designated hitter.

Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Thursday that Ohtani is cleared to begin hitting immediately.

The White Sox’s No. 2 prospect entered Monday with a 9.00 ERA in his last four starts, with more walks (21) than strikeouts (20).

In their book “Ninety Percent Mental” former All-Star Bob Tewksbury and renowned writer Scott Miller peel back the stat lines and take you inside the mind of a player.

Mariners prospects dominate the Cal League all-star game, plus news and notes on the best prospects throughout the league.

Gavin Lux lost a childhood friend and teammate at just 16. Now, he carries a reminder of the tragedy with him.

In yet another June deal, the Nationals acquired a back-of-the-bullpen arm from the Royals in exchange for a trio of prospects.

The Yankees acquired Wendell Rijo, a former Top 30 prospect with the Red Sox, to complete last month’s Erik Kratz trade.

Padres prospect Reggie Lawson has re-introduced a changeup over the last year, plus notes on Gavin Lux, rehabbing Rich Hill, Joey Lucchesi and more.

Adell gives the Angels a premier position-playing prospect they haven’t seen since the likes of Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun.

Paddack delivered another gem, this time in front of A.J. Preller, continuing a superb return from Tommy John surgery.

Reed was named to the 2018 California League all-star team Monday, then turned in a superb performance for Class A Lake Elsinore.

The 2018 California League all-star game will take place Tuesday, June 19 in Lancaster, Calif.