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WNBA Game Preview: Indiana Fever (13-9) vs. Las Vegas Aces (16-6)

Venue: Michelob Ultra Arena

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Tip‑Off: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN / WNBA League Pass

Team Records & Standings

Indiana Fever — 13–9 (3rd in Eastern Conference)

One of the league’s fastest‑rising teams

Offense built around young star power and pace

Road record: 5–4

Las Vegas Aces — 16–6 (2nd in Western Conference)

Elite offense, top‑tier spacing

Defense improving after early‑season inconsistency

Home record: 9–2

Injury Report (As of July 12, 2026 Morning)

Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark — Probable (ankle)

Aliyah Boston — Probable (shoulder)

Kelsey Mitchell — Out (knee)

NaLyssa Smith — Questionable (illness)

Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson — Probable (hip)

Chelsea Gray — Out (foot)

Kiah Stokes — Out (hand)

Kate Martin — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Fever missing Mitchell removes a major perimeter scoring threat.

Aces missing Gray reduces elite playmaking, but Wilson’s availability is enormous.

Key Player Matchups

Caitlin Clark (IND) vs. Jackie Young (LVA)

Clark: 21.8 PPG, 7.9 APG

Young: elite two‑way guard, strong on‑ball defender Edge: Slight to Clark, but Young can disrupt rhythm.

A’ja Wilson (LVA) vs. Aliyah Boston (IND)

Wilson: 24.1 PPG, 10.4 RPG, MVP‑level

Boston: 15.7 PPG, 9.8 RPG, elite interior defender Edge: Wilson, but this is the matchup that decides the game.

Kelsey Plum (LVA) vs. Fever Backcourt

Plum: 19.4 PPG, elite shooter

Fever perimeter defense inconsistent without Mitchell Edge: Plum

NaLyssa Smith (IND) vs. Aces Frontcourt Depth

Smith: 13.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG

Aces missing Stokes → rebounding vulnerability Edge: Smith (if active)

Recent Team Form

Indiana Fever — Last 5 Games

4–1

Offense averaging 86.8 PPG

Defense allowing 81.4 PPG

One of the hottest teams in the league

Las Vegas Aces — Last 5 Games

3–2

Offense averaging 89.2 PPG

Defense allowing 83.7 PPG

Still elite, but less dominant than 2023–2025 peak

Series History

All‑Time: Aces lead 18–7

Last 10 Meetings: Aces lead 9–1

Last Meeting: Aces won 95–84 in Indianapolis

At Michelob Ultra Arena: Aces have won 7 straight

Key Note: Fever have not beaten the Aces in Las Vegas since 2018.

Betting Trends

Indiana Fever

4–1 in last 5

5–1 ATS in last 6

Overs hit in 6 of last 8

Fever 3–1 vs. top‑4 teams in last month

Las Vegas Aces

6–4 in last 10

4–6 ATS in last 10

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

Aces 9–2 at home this season

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Aces have covered in 7 of last 10

Average total last 5 meetings: 176.8 points

Aces averaging 91.4 PPG vs. Fever since 2022

GAME ODDS

Indiana Fever                    182.5

Las Vegas Aces                  – 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

WNBA Game Preview: Chicago Sky (7-14) vs. Dallas Wings (14-8)

Venue: College Park Center

Location: Arlington, Texas

Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN3 / WNBA League Pass

Team Records & Standings

Chicago Sky — 7–14 (5th in Eastern Conference)

Offense inconsistent, bottom‑five in efficiency

Defense competitive but overworked

Road record: 3–7

Dallas Wings — 14–8 (2nd in Western Conference)

Elite frontcourt scoring

Top‑three in offensive efficiency

Home record: 8–3

Injury Report

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese — Probable (ankle)

Marina Mabrey — Out (knee)

Isabelle Harrison — Out (foot)

Chennedy Carter — Questionable (illness)

Dallas Wings

Arike Ogunbowale — Probable (hip)

Satou Sabally — Out (shoulder)

Natasha Howard — Out (hand)

Maddy Siegrist — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Sky missing Mabrey removes perimeter spacing and secondary scoring.

Wings missing Sabally and Howard weakens defensive versatility, but Ogunbowale’s availability is massive.

Key Player Matchups

Arike Ogunbowale (DAL) vs. Sky Backcourt

Ogunbowale: 22.1 PPG, elite shot‑creation

Sky guards struggle vs. high‑usage scorers Edge: Ogunbowale

Angel Reese (CHI) vs. Wings Frontcourt

Reese: 14.8 PPG, 11.2 RPG

Wings missing Sabally/Howard → interior vulnerability Edge: Reese

Maddy Siegrist (DAL) vs. Sky Wings

Siegrist: 13.7 PPG, strong mid‑range game

Sky wings inconsistent defensively Edge: Siegrist (if active)

Dana Evans (CHI) vs. Dallas Perimeter

Evans: 12.4 PPG, 4.8 APG

Dallas perimeter defense inconsistent without Sabally Edge: Evans

Recent Team Form

Chicago Sky — Last 5 Games

2–3

Offense averaging 78.6 PPG

Defense allowing 84.2 PPG

Competitive but inconsistent

Dallas Wings — Last 5 Games

4–1

Offense averaging 87.4 PPG

Defense allowing 80.1 PPG

Trending upward; strong home rhythm

Series History

All‑Time: Wings lead 28–24

Last 10 Meetings: Wings lead 7–3

Last Meeting: Wings won 94–83 in Chicago

At College Park Center: Wings have won 5 of last 6

Key Note: Dallas has scored 90+ points in 4 of the last 6 meetings.

Betting Trends

Chicago Sky

3–7 in last 10

4–6 ATS in last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 8

Sky 2–6 vs. teams above .500

Dallas Wings

7–3 in last 10

6–4 ATS in last 10

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

Wings 6–1 at home in last seven

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Wings have covered in 6 of last 8

Average total last 5 meetings: 175.2 points

Dallas averaging 89.8 PPG vs. Chicago since 2023

GAME ODDS

Chicago Sky                        178

Dallas Wings                      – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

WNBA Game Preview: Seattle Storm (6-18) vs. Washington Mystics (10-10)

Venue: Entertainment & Sports Arena

Location: Washington, D.C.

Tip‑Off: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

Broadcast: ABC / WNBA League Pass

Team Records & Standings

Seattle Storm — 6–18 (6th in Western Conference)

Offense inconsistent, bottom‑three in efficiency

Defense struggling in transition

Road record: 2–9

Washington Mystics — 10–10 (4th in Eastern Conference)

Balanced offense, improving defense

Strong home performances

Home record: 6–3

Injury Report

Seattle Storm

Jewell Loyd — Probable (ankle)

Nneka Ogwumike — Out (knee)

Skylar Diggins‑Smith — Out (foot)

Jordan Horston — Questionable (illness)

Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne — Probable (back)

Shakira Austin — Out (shoulder)

Ariel Atkins — Out (hamstring)

Brittney Sykes — Questionable (hip)

Impact:

Storm missing Diggins‑Smith and Ogwumike removes veteran scoring and interior presence.

Mystics missing Austin and Atkins weakens rebounding and perimeter defense, but Delle Donne’s availability is massive.

Key Player Matchups

Jewell Loyd (SEA) vs. Brittney Sykes (WAS)

Loyd: 20.1 PPG, elite shot‑creation

Sykes: strong perimeter defender (if active) Edge: Loyd, especially if Sykes is limited.

Elena Delle Donne (WAS) vs. Storm Frontcourt

Delle Donne: 18.7 PPG, 7.4 RPG

Storm frontcourt thin without Ogwumike Edge: Delle Donne

Ezi Magbegor (SEA) vs. Mystics Interior

Magbegor: 13.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG, elite rim protection

Mystics missing Austin → interior vulnerability Edge: Magbegor

Myisha Hines‑Allen (WAS) vs. Storm Wings

Hines‑Allen: 12.8 PPG, strong slasher

Storm wings struggle vs. physical forwards Edge: Hines‑Allen

Recent Team Form

Seattle Storm — Last 5 Games

1–4

Offense averaging 76.2 PPG

Defense allowing 85.4 PPG

Struggling on both ends

Washington Mystics — Last 5 Games

3–2

Offense averaging 82.6 PPG

Defense allowing 79.8 PPG

Trending upward; strong home rhythm

Series History

All‑Time: Mystics lead 23–21

Last 10 Meetings: Mystics lead 6–4

Last Meeting: Mystics won 88–79 in Seattle

At ESA: Mystics have won 4 of last 5

Key Note: Mystics have held Seattle under 80 points in 7 of the last 10 matchups.

Betting Trends

Seattle Storm

2–8 in last 10

3–7 ATS in last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 8

Storm 1–5 vs. Eastern Conference

Washington Mystics

4–2 ATS in last 6

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

Mystics 5–1 at home in last six

Mystics 6–3 when Delle Donne scores 18+

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Mystics have covered in 5 of last 7

Average total last 5 meetings: 163.4 points

Mystics average 84.2 PPG vs. Seattle since 2022

GAME ODDS

Seattle Storm                    159.5

Washington Mystics       – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

WNBA Game Preview: New York Liberty (13-9) vs. Toronto Tempo (9-12)

Venue: Maple Leaf Arena

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Broadcast: ESPN2 / TSN / WNBA League Pass

Team Records & Standings

New York Liberty — 13–9 (3rd in Eastern Conference)

Elite offense, top‑tier spacing

Defense improving after mid‑season slump

Road record: 6–5

Toronto Tempo — 9–12 (5th in Eastern Conference)

Expansion club showing strong home competitiveness

Offense streaky; defense middle‑tier

Home record: 6–4

Injury Report

New York Liberty

Breanna Stewart — Probable (ankle)

Sabrina Ionescu — Probable (hip)

Courtney Vandersloot — Out (knee)

Nyara Sabally — Questionable (illness)

Toronto Tempo

Aaliyah Edwards — Probable (shoulder)

Kia Nurse — Out (foot)

Shay Colley — Out (hamstring)

Emily Engstler — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Liberty missing Vandersloot reduces veteran playmaking and half‑court organization.

Tempo missing Nurse removes perimeter spacing and veteran leadership.

Key Player Matchups

Breanna Stewart (NYL) vs. Aaliyah Edwards (TOR)

Stewart: 21.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG

Edwards: elite defender, strong physical presence Edge: Stewart, but Edwards can slow her down in the post.

Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) vs. Tempo Backcourt

Ionescu: 17.8 PPG, 6.7 APG

Tempo guards struggle vs. elite pick‑and‑roll creators Edge: Ionescu

Aerial Powers (TOR) vs. Liberty Wings

Powers: 15.2 PPG, strong slasher

Liberty wings sometimes struggle vs. downhill scorers Edge: Powers

Jonquel Jones (NYL) vs. Tempo Frontcourt

Jones: 14.9 PPG, 10.3 RPG

Tempo lacks size without Engstler Edge: Jones

Recent Team Form

New York Liberty — Last 5 Games

3–2

Offense averaging 84.6 PPG

Defense allowing 79.2 PPG

Trending upward after early‑July slump

Toronto Tempo — Last 5 Games

2–3

Offense averaging 78.4 PPG

Defense allowing 82.1 PPG

Competitive but inconsistent

Series History

(Toronto Tempo is an expansion team — limited history)

All‑Time: Liberty lead 1–0

Last Meeting: Liberty won 92–81 in Brooklyn

At Maple Leaf Arena: First meeting

Key Note: Liberty shot 48% from three in the first matchup.

Betting Trends

New York Liberty

4‑2 ATS in last 6

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

Liberty 6‑3 in last 9 vs. Eastern Conference

Liberty 5‑1 when Stewart scores 20+

Toronto Tempo

3‑7 ATS in last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 8

Tempo 1‑4 vs. top‑4 teams

Tempo 6‑4 at home (strong home crowd boost)

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Only one prior meeting: Liberty won by 11

Total points: 173

Liberty covered spread

Over cashed comfortably

GAME ODDS

New York Liberty             – 6.5

Toronto Tempo                 176

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

NWSL Match Preview: Houston Dash (4-7-2) vs. Denver Summit FC (4-5-3)

Venue: Summit Stadium

Location: Denver, Colorado

Kickoff: 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+ / Regional Sports Networks

Weather Update — Denver, CO

Temperature: 82–86°F at kickoff

Humidity: 30–40% (dry mountain air)

Wind: 10–14 mph (blowing south‑to‑north across the pitch)

Rain Chance: 10%

Altitude Impact:

Denver’s elevation (5,280 ft) increases ball speed and travel distance

Favors long‑range shots and fast counterattacks

Visiting teams often struggle with late‑match fatigue

Team Records & Standings

Houston Dash — 4‑7‑2 (14 points, 11th in NWSL)

Offense struggling; defense inconsistent

Road record: 1‑4‑1

Dash have scored the fewest goals in the league

Denver Summit FC — 4‑5‑3 (15 points, 9th in NWSL)

Expansion club showing strong home form

Defense improving; attack streaky

Home record: 3‑2‑1

Injury Report

Houston Dash

Diana Ordóñez — Probable (ankle)

María Sánchez — Out (hamstring)

Andressa — Out (knee)

Michelle Alozie — Questionable (illness)

Denver Summit FC

Savannah DeMelo — Probable (hip)

Taylor Kornieck — Out (foot)

Sam Staab — Out (shoulder)

Ally Watt — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Dash missing Sánchez removes their best winger and chance‑creator.

Summit missing Staab weakens defensive organization, but DeMelo’s availability is huge for midfield control.

Key Tactical Matchups

Diana Ordóñez (HOU) vs. Summit Center‑Backs

Ordóñez: 4 goals, strong aerial presence

Summit CB pairing struggles vs. physical strikers Edge: Ordóñez

Savannah DeMelo (DEN) vs. Dash Midfield

DeMelo: elite ball progression, 3 goals, 4 assists

Dash midfield lacks a true defensive stopper Edge: DeMelo

Ally Watt (DEN) vs. Houston Back Line

Watt: pace‑driven attacker, dangerous in transition

Dash defense vulnerable to speed Edge: Watt (if active)

Dash Fullbacks vs. Denver Press

Houston fullbacks push high

Summit press forces turnovers in midfield Edge: Denver

Recent Team Form

Houston Dash — Last 5 Matches

1‑3‑1

Goals For: 4

Goals Against: 9

Offense stagnant; defense leaking late goals

Denver Summit FC — Last 5 Matches

2‑2‑1

Goals For: 6

Goals Against: 5

Competitive, improving defensive structure

Series History

(Denver Summit FC is an expansion club — limited history)

All‑Time: Summit lead 1‑0

Last Meeting: Summit 2–1 in Houston

At Summit Stadium: First meeting

Key Note: Dash conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches.

Betting Trends

Houston Dash

2‑8‑1 in last 11 matches

Unders hit in 7 of last 10

Dash have scored first in only 3 of 13 matches

Dash 1‑4‑1 on the road

Denver Summit FC

3‑1‑2 in last 6 home matches

Overs hit in 4 of last 6

Summit conceded first in 4 of last 7

Summit 2‑1‑1 vs. bottom‑five teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Only one prior meeting: Summit 2–1

Both teams scored

Total goals: 3

MATCH ODDS

Houston Dash                 + 390

Denver Summit FC          – 175

Draw                               + 280

Over 2.5 – 115                   Under 2.5 – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

NWSL Match Preview: Portland Thorns (8-3-3) vs. Seattle Reign FC (4-6-2)

Venue: Lumen Field

Location: Seattle, Washington

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET

Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+ / Local Regional Sports Networks

Weather Update — Seattle, WA

Temperature: 71–75°F at kickoff

Humidity: 60–70%

Wind: 6–10 mph (light breeze toward the north goal)

Rain Chance: 20% (light drizzle possible, typical Seattle summer evening)

Pitch Impact:

Slight moisture could quicken the turf surface

Favors fast‑paced transition play

Ball may skip on long passes and through‑balls

Team Records & Standings

Portland Thorns — 8‑3‑3 (27 points, 3rd in NWSL)

League’s most balanced attack

Top‑5 in goals scored

Road record: 3‑2‑2

Seattle Reign FC — 4‑6‑2 (14 points, 10th in NWSL)

Struggling to find consistency

Defense improving but attack remains streaky

Home record: 3‑3‑1

Injury Report

Portland Thorns

Sophia Smith — Probable (ankle)

Morgan Weaver — Out (hamstring)

Becky Sauerbrunn — Out (knee)

Olivia Moultrie — Questionable (illness)

Seattle Reign FC

Megan Rapinoe — Probable (hip)

Rose Lavelle — Out (foot)

Alana Cook — Out (shoulder)

Jordyn Huitema — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Thorns missing Sauerbrunn weakens defensive organization.

Reign missing Lavelle removes midfield creativity and ball progression.

Key Tactical Matchups

Sophia Smith (POR) vs. Reign Back Line

Smith: 7 goals, 4 assists

Reign defense struggles vs. pace and 1v1 dribblers Edge: Smith

Christine Sinclair (POR) vs. Reign Midfield

Sinclair: veteran playmaker, elite decision‑making

Reign midfield missing Lavelle reduces pressure resistance Edge: Sinclair

Megan Rapinoe (SEA) vs. Thorns Fullbacks

Rapinoe: 3 goals, 5 assists

Portland fullbacks push high, leaving space behind Edge: Rapinoe

Veronica Latsko (SEA) vs. Portland Center‑Backs

Latsko: high‑work‑rate forward, strong pressing

Portland CB pairing less stable without Sauerbrunn Edge: Latsko

Recent Team Form

Portland Thorns — Last 5 Matches

3‑1‑1

Goals For: 9

Goals Against: 5

Trending upward; attack sharp and efficient

Seattle Reign FC — Last 5 Matches

2‑2‑1

Goals For: 6

Goals Against: 7

Competitive but inconsistent; defense improving

Series History

All‑Time: Thorns lead 17‑13‑9

Last 10 Meetings: Thorns lead 6‑3‑1

Last Meeting at Lumen Field: Thorns won 2–1

2026 Season Series: First meeting

Key Note: Portland has scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 7 matches vs. Seattle.

Betting Trends

Portland Thorns

4‑1‑1 in last 6 matches

Overs hit in 4 of last 6

Thorns have scored first in 5 straight matches

Portland unbeaten in last 4 road matches

Seattle Reign FC

2‑4‑1 in last 7 matches

Overs hit in 5 of last 7

Reign conceded first in 6 of last 8

Reign 1‑3‑1 vs. top‑5 teams this season

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Portland has covered spread in 6 of last 9

Both teams scored in 7 of last 10 meetings

Average goals per match last 10: 2.9

MATCH ODDS

Portland Thorns               + 115

Seattle Reign FC               + 185

Draw                                 + 250

Over 2.5 – 120                   Under 2.5 – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers Select William “Bo” Lowrance with the 40th Pick in First Round of 2026 MLB Draft

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected South Carolina shortstop William “Bo” Lowrance with their first pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Lowrance, who was ranked as the 21st overall draft prospect by MLB.com, hit .435 with 12 home runs this season at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina. His projectability stood out to scouts throughout the draft process, noting his great potential at the plate and adding value on the left side of the infield.

“We are ecstatic about landing Bo Lowrance,” said Dodgers’ amateur scouting director Zach Fitzpatrick. “He was our main target. Bo has the size, the swing, the projection and the drive to be a high-level Major League shortstop.”

Lowrance was the 13th high school player and 10th shortstop taken in the first round of this year’s draft. He is currently committed to play college baseball at the University of Virginia.

The Dodgers will make 15 more selections in the 2026 MLB Draft, beginning with the 132nd overall selection in the fourth round this afternoon. Rounds 5-20 of the draft take place tomorrow, starting at 8:30 a.m. PST.

Los Angeles Dodgers activate Landon Knack

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right-handed pitcher Landon Knack from the injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City. In order to make room for Knack on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes for assignment.

Knack, 28, was placed on the injured list on March 22 with an oblique strain. He made three rehab starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing three runs in seven innings with 10 strikeouts. He is entering his third season with the Dodgers, and he is 6-7 with a 4.12 ERA in 25 games (19 starts). He was drafted by the Dodgers in the second round of the 2020 First Year Player Draft out of East Tennessee State University.

Hurt, 27, allowed two runs in 1.2 innings last night. He is 3-1 with a 4.88 ERA in 32 games this season. He made his Major League debut on September 12, 2023 against the Padres, striking out three in three scoreless innings. He has been with the Dodgers three seasons, compiling a 4.05 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 40.0 innings and a 3-2 mark. The Southern California native was originally drafted by the Marlins in the fifth round of the 2020 First Year Player Draft out of the University of Southern California.

Texas Rangers Select LHP Gio Rojas in First Round of 2026 MLB Draft

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Rojas is the highest high school pitcher selected by Texas since 2018

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today selected left-handed pitcher Gio Rojas from Stoneman Douglas (Fla.) High School in the first round (16th overall) of the 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

The 19-year-old Rojas went 11-1 with a 0.58 ERA (6 ER/72.2 IP) and 124 strikeouts against 17 walks in 13 appearances for Stoneman Douglas this spring. He pitched 6.2 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts in the 2026 Florida Class 7A state championship game, helping the Eagles capture their sixth consecutive state title. Rojas was named the Broward County 7A-5A Pitcher of the Year by the Miami Herald for the second straight season, also earning the honor after his 2025 junior campaign in which he posted a 13-0 record and 0.72 ERA (7 ER/68.0 IP).

Rojas was a member of the Team USA 18-and-under National Team in 2025, earning All-World Starting Pitcher distinctions at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in which the United States placed first. The 6-foot-4 southpaw tossed 11.0 scoreless innings in the tournament, including a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts against Korea and 4.0 scoreless frames vs. Panama. Rojas began his Team USA tenure in 2024 when he was invited to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program.

The Rangers selected a high school pitcher with the club’s initial pick in the draft for the first time in eight years, when Texas selected right-handed pitcher Cole Winn from Orange Lutheran (Calif.) High School with the 15th overall pick of the 2018 MLB Draft. Rojas is the first left-handed pitcher chosen with the Rangers first pick since Cole Ragans was selected 30th overall from North Florida Christian (Fla.) High School in 2016.

Rojas becomes the highest draft selection in Stoneman Douglas school history, a program that has produced several Major League players including first baseman Anthony Rizzo (2007 6th round by Boston), left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo (2016 3rd round by Washington), and outfielder Roman Anthony (2022 2nd round by Boston). The Rangers have now selected three Stoneman Douglas products in the last eight drafts since 2019, most recently 2024 5th-rounder Devin Fitz-Gerald, whose father Todd is the head coach of the Eagles program.

MLB Pipeline tabbed Rojas as the top-ranked high school pitcher, 2nd-ranked pitching prospect, and 8th-ranked overall prospect entering the 2026 Draft. He was also named Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Baseball in both 2025 and 2026, an award previously won by Alex Rodriguez (1993) and Andrew McCutchen (2005).

The 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft continues this afternoon and evening with a total of 135 selections expected to be made through the Fourth Round Compensation Picks. The Rangers are scheduled to have three more selections tonight: pick no. 54 at 4:03 p.m. CT (second round), no. 89 at 5:35 p.m. CT (third round), and no. 117 at 6:15 p.m. CT (fourth round; all times are approximate). The Draft will continue tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. CT with rounds 5-20, concluding at approximately 6:45 p.m. CT. The club will have pick no. 149 overall in the fifth round and will then select 14th in each of rounds 6-20 to finish the draft.

Seattle Mariners Select 3B Ace Reese 24th Overall in the 2026 MLB Draft

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Reese hit .336 with a 1.152 OPS across 62 games as a junior at Mississippi State University

SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners have selected third baseman Ace Reese out of Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS) with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft, Vice President of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter announced today.

“Ace Reese is a left-handed hitting third baseman from Mississippi State and has been one of the premier bats in college baseball over the last two years,” said Hunter. “He brings an exciting blend of power and contact with good 3B defense. We’re excited about the offensive upside he brings to our organization.”

Reese, 21, hit .336 (83×247) with 73 runs, 23 doubles, 24 home runs, 74 RBI, 1 stolen base and 41 walks, getting on base at a .432 clip and slugging .721 for a 1.152 OPS in 62 games as a junior at Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS).

His 24 home runs this season were tied for 2nd-most in the Southeastern Conference in 2026 and are 5th-most in a single season in school history, surpassing Brent Rooker’s 23 home runs in 2017. He also became the third player in program history to hit 20+ home runs in back-to-back seasons, joining Will Clark and Rafael Palmeiro. In addition, his 23 doubles this season led the SEC and are tied for the 8th-most in a single season in school history.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound infielder spent 1 season at Houston and his last 2 seasons at Mississippi State, combining for a .327 (208×636) with 164 runs, 29 doubles, 5 triples, 52 home runs, 164 RBI, 96 walks, 7 stolen bases, while reaching base at a .419 clip and slugging .665 over his collegiate career.

Reese is ranked as the 12th overall draft prospect by Baseball America and the 18th overall draft prospect by MLB Pipeline.

He attended Canton High School (Houston, TX) where he was a three-time All-State First team selection. Reese batted a career .490 with 9 home runs and 63 extra-base hits during his high school career.

Reese is the 3rd-consecutive college player selected with the Mariners first pick, following left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson (3rd overall in 2025) out of Louisiana State University and switch-handed pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje (15th overall in 2024) out of Mississippi State University. He is the first college position player taken first by the Mariners since first baseman Evan White out of the University of Kentucky in 2017 (17th overall).

Reese is the Mariners 1st of 4 picks on Day 1. They will also have the 65th overall pick (2nd round), the 101st overall pick (3rd round) and 129th overall pick (4th round).

The 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft concludes tomorrow with rounds 5-20, beginning at 8:30 a.m. PT.