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 21^st 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 13^th high school player and 10^th 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 132^nd 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 – 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.

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.

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 24^th 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 2^nd-most in the Southeastern Conference in 2026 and are 5^th-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 8^th-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.

ANAHEIM – The Angels selected OF Jared Grindlinger from Huntington Beach HS (Huntington Beach, CA) as their first pick (1st round, 12th overall) in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Angels Director, Amateur Scouting Tim McIlvaine.

Grindlinger, 17, batted .376 (41/109) with 26 runs, 10 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 22 RBI, and a 1.000 OPS in 2026. Grindlinger also helped lead Huntington Beach to their ninth straight Sunset League title and the 2026 CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional Championship, where he homered in the title game.

Following the season, Grindlinger was named the Orange County Register Player of the Year, as well as the Sunset League Most Valuable Player. He was also named the 2026 Mr. Baseball State Player of the Year by Cal-Hi Sports, following a selection as the State Sophomore of the Year in 2025. Grindlinger finished his three-year high school career with a .361 batting average, 40 runs scored, 21 extra-base hits, 39 RBI, and a .953 OPS.

The Angels held the 12th overall pick in the Draft for the fourth time in franchise history. Grindlinger is the first Angels position player to be selected with the #12 pick. Grindlinger joins RHP Lloyd Allen (1968) as well as All-Stars Joe Saunders (2002) and Jered Weaver (2004) as Angels players selected with the #12 pick. He is the first prep player selected with the Angels first round pick since Jordyn Adams in 2018. Additionally, at 17 years and 86 days old, Grindlinger is the youngest first round pick in Angels franchise history.

After selecting RHP Tyler Bremner (second overall) last year, the Angels have drafted a position player with their initial first round pick for the first time since selecting Christian Moore eighth overall in 2024. This is the fourth time in five years that the Halos have taken a position player in the first round following Moore in 2024, Nolan Schanuel in 2023, and Zach Neto in 2022.

The Halos 40-man roster currently features 12 players who were first round selections, including seven who were first round picks by the Angels: Jo Adell (10th overall by Angels – 2017), Sam Bachman (9th overall by Angels – 2021), Travis d’Arnaud (37th overall by Phillies – 2007), Reid Detmers (10th overall by Angels – 2020), Josh Lowe (13th overall by Rays), Christian Moore (8th overall by Angels – 2024), Zach Neto (13th overall by Angels – 2022), Anthony Rendon (6th overall by Nationals – 2011), Grayson Rodriguez (11th overall by Orioles – 2018), Nolan Schanuel (11th overall by Angels – 2023), Robert Stephenson (27th overall by Reds – 2011), Mike Trout (25th overall by Angels – 2009).

Grindlinger is the first of four selections for the Angels on the first day of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. The Angels also hold the eighth pick in the second round (45th overall), the sixth pick in the third round (81st overall), and the sixth pick in the fourth round (109th overall). The Halos will make 16 selections tomorrow in rounds 5-20 to conclude the Draft.

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Justin Wrobleski has been added to the National League All-Star team, joining teammates Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as 2026 National League All-Stars.

Wrobleski, 26, was selected to his first career All-Star game after finishing the first half with a 10-2 record a 2.69 ERA (30 ER/100.1 IP) and 73 strikeouts. He is among the National League leaders wins (10, T-3^rd), WHIP (1.02, 4^th), win percentage (.833, T-6^th), ERA (8^th) and batting average against (.217, 9^th). Drafted in the 11^th round by the Dodgers in 2021 out of Oklahoma State, the Illinois native has been in the Majors three seasons, going 16-9 with a 3.76 ERA in 48 games (23 starts) with 175 strikeouts and three saves.

Club Options INF Brett Harris to Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera from Triple-A Worcester. To make room, Boston optioned infielder Brett Harris to Triple-A Worcester after last night’s game against the New York Mets.

Rivera, 23, will start today against the Mets. The left-hander has gone 7-2 with a 2.44 ERA (13 ER/48.0 IP), 1.15 WHIP, .185 opponent average (31-for-168) and 62 strikeouts in 22 games (four starts) this season between Triple-A Worcester (20 games, two starts) and Double-A Portland (two starts). He has pitched in one game for Boston this year, making his Major League debut on April 22 against the New York Yankees and allowing one hit in 3.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Originally selected by the Athletics in the 11^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Puerto Rico native was signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent in June 2024 and owns a 3.57 ERA (103 ER/260.0 IP) with 317 strikeouts in 85 career minor league games (42 starts).

Harris, 28, started at first base on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, after being acquired in a trade with the Athletics on July 1. The right-handed hitter has also played in five Major League games this year for the Athletics, making one start at third base. He has also hit .317 (53-for-167) with 35 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 40 RBI, 25 walks, and a .936 OPS in 42 Triple-A games between Las Vegas (37 games) and Worcester (five). Originally selected by the Athletics in the seventh round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Illinois native has batted .192 (35-for-182) with three home runs and 17 RBI in 74 career Major League games with the Athletics (2024-26) and Red Sox (2026).

The Pittsburgh Pirates tonight acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert (pronounced “EYE-sert”) from Chicago (AL), in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods and Pittsburgh’s Competitive Balance-A round (No. 34 overall) selection in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.

“We believe in this team, and we discussed multiple ways to use the compensation pick to strengthen it,” said Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington. “Jacob Gonzalez can complement Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo on the left side of the infield in Konnor Griffin’s absence. He’s also a versatile, left-handed hitter who has taken significant steps this season, and who we believe in long-term.”

The 24-year-old Gonzalez, who was selected by Chicago out of the University of Mississippi in the first round (No. 15 overall) of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, hit .244 (21-for-86) with four doubles, two home runs, 17 RBI, eight walks and 11 runs in 30 games with the White Sox (his first career stint in the majors).

Gonzalez, who was rated by both Baseball America (No. 16) and MLB Pipeline (No. 22) as a top-25 prospect in the White Sox’ system at the time of the trade, batted .320 (64-for-200) with 12 doubles, 19 home runs, 63 RBI, 33 walks, eight stolen bases, a 1.097 OPS and 43 runs in 53 games with Triple-A Charlotte this year.

He ranked second in the International League in RBI and tied for fifth in home runs at the time of the trade.

“Brandon Eisert makes us even deeper in left-handed relief,” Cherington said.

The 28-year-old Eisert has gone 2-1 with a 5.93 ERA (27.1ip/18er) and 32 strikeouts over 25 outings (four starts) with Chicago this season. He ranked sixth among left-handed relief pitchers in the American League in appearances (69) and eighth in strikeouts (73) with the White Sox during the 2025 season.

Eisert, who was originally selected by Toronto out of Oregon State University in the 18th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, has gone a combined 5-9 with two saves, a 4.77 ERA (103.2ip/55er) and 108 strikeouts over his 100 Major League games (seven starts) with Toronto (2024) and Chicago (2025-26).

Corresponding moves to Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster will be announced at a later time.

Venue: Oracle Park

Location: San Francisco, California

First Pitch: 7:15 PM PT / 10:15 PM ET

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain / NBC Sports Bay Area / MLB.TV

Weather Update — San Francisco, CA

Temperature: 63–67°F at first pitch

Humidity: 70–80%

Wind: 12–18 mph (blowing out toward right‑center)

Rain Chance: <5%

Impact:

Typical cool, breezy Oracle Park conditions

Wind out → slight boost for left‑handed power

Deep outfield + marine layer still favors pitchers overall

Team Records & Standings

Colorado Rockies — 39–57 (5th in NL West)

Offense inconsistent; pitching bottom‑tier

Road record: 14–32

Struggle significantly away from Coors Field

San Francisco Giants — 39–55 (4th in NL West)

Offense streaky; pitching stabilizing

Bullpen improving

Home record: 22–26

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant — Probable (back)

Ezequiel Tovar — Out (shoulder)

Austin Gomber — Out (elbow)

Brenton Doyle — Questionable (illness)

San Francisco Giants

Michael Conforto — Probable (hamstring)

Logan Webb — Out (forearm)

LaMonte Wade Jr. — Out (knee)

Patrick Bailey — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Rockies missing Tovar reduces defensive stability and top‑of‑order contact.

Giants missing Wade Jr. weakens left‑handed OBP presence, but Conforto’s availability helps.

Pitching Matchup — Kyle Freeland (COL) vs. Tyler Mahle (SF)

Colorado Rockies — Kyle Freeland (LHP)

Record: 4–9 ERA: 5.12 WHIP: 1.42 K/BB: Low strikeout profile Pitch Mix: Sinker, slider, changeup, curveball Scouting Notes:

Relies heavily on soft contact

Struggles vs. right‑handed power

Oracle Park helps mitigate his fly‑ball issues

Must avoid falling behind in counts

San Francisco Giants — Tyler Mahle (RHP)

Record: 5–6 ERA: 4.18 WHIP: 1.29 K/BB: Strong strikeout ability Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, splitter, slider, cutter Scouting Notes:

Splitter is his best swing‑and‑miss pitch

Can be homer‑prone when elevated

Rockies’ lineup struggles vs. high‑quality breaking balls

Home park suits his command‑heavy style

Recent Team Form

Colorado Rockies — Last 10 Games

3–7

Offense averaging 4.0 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.72

Trending downward; pitching staff struggling

San Francisco Giants — Last 10 Games

5–5

Offense averaging 4.4 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 4.09

Competitive but inconsistent

Series History

All‑Time: Giants lead 260–205

Last 10 Meetings: Giants lead 6–4

2026 Season Series: Giants lead 2–1

At Oracle Park: Giants have won 5 of last 7

Key Note: Rockies have scored 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 8 games at Oracle Park.

Key Player Matchups

Kris Bryant (COL) vs. Tyler Mahle (SF)

Bryant: .248 AVG, 12 HR

Mahle’s splitter can neutralize right‑handed power Edge: Mahle

Ryan McMahon (COL) vs. Giants Bullpen

McMahon: .254 AVG, 15 HR

Giants bullpen ranks top‑10 in WHIP Edge: Giants bullpen

Michael Conforto (SF) vs. Kyle Freeland (COL)

Conforto: .267 AVG, 14 HR

Freeland struggles vs. left‑handed power Edge: Conforto

Jorge Soler (SF) vs. Rockies Pitching

Soler: .241 AVG, 18 HR

Rockies pitching struggles vs. aggressive right‑handed hitters Edge: Soler

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Rockies	Giants
Runs per Game	4.18	4.52
Team ERA	4.89	4.22
Bullpen ERA	4.72	3.88
OPS	.703	.728
Home Runs	92	108
Defensive Runs Saved	-12	+8

Key Insight: Giants hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, bullpen, and defense.

Betting Trends

Colorado Rockies

2–8 in last 10 road games

3–7 in last 10 vs. NL West

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Freeland starts

Rockies 1–6 in last seven Saturday games

San Francisco Giants

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in last 7 vs. teams below .500

Unders hit in 5 of last 7 Mahle starts

Giants 5–1 in last six night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Giants have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Giants average 4.7 runs per game vs. COL since 2022

Rockies have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs. SF

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             8.5

San Francisco Giants      – 148

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026