American MLB team in St. Louis, NL Central
Recent developments show college baseball's rise as a professional-level sport, driven by increased funding and technology. MLB teams are now more comfortable trusting NCAA programs for talent development, leading to faster player progression and changes in roster management, including Rule 5 draft decisions and automated umpiring impacts.
Bob Skinner, a 12-season Major League Baseball veteran who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1960 World Series, the 1979 World Series as a coach, and later coached for several teams, has died in San Diego at age 94. He is remembered for his contributions as a player and as a respected coach and scout.
A US-registered Gulfstream G200 Galaxy has crashed near La Romana after declaring an emergency during a return to the Dominican Republic airport. The two crew members have died; MLB star Yadier Molina had been travelling with a group en route to Texas. Investigations are underway with authorities reviewing mechanical failures and weather factors.
Red Sox injuries intensify as Garrett Crochet remains sidelined with a lat strain; Bello struggles on the mound, sending him to Worcester; Jake Bennett is viewed as a potential rotation option while the team slides in the standings. The latest developments keep Boston chasing stabilization and better pitching heading into a tough stretch.
The Mets have moved several players through rehab and roster changes while managing injuries. Alvarez returns from a torn meniscus and Senga remains in rehab; other players face calls to return as rotation and lineup shakeups continue.