Only two players in top-10 rounds of MLB draft do not sign

July 28, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only two players among those picked in the first 10 rounds of baseball's amateur draft who didn't sign by Monday's deadline to agree to deals. Schmidt, an 18-year-old left-hander from Ganesha High School in California, was selected 59th overall by Cleveland on the second round, and is likely to attend LSU or a junior college. Because he didn't sign, the Guardians get an extra selection next year at No. 60. Knaak, a 21-year-old right-hander selected 163rd by Milwaukee on the fifth round, appears to be staying for a ...

This week in baseball: Weiss blames limit on pitchers for roster churn

July 28, 2026

The Atlanta Braves called up right-hander Elieser Hernández from the minor leagues, and a few days later he finally appeared in his first big league game since 2024. After throwing three scoreless innings in relief and earning the win at Baltimore, he was immediately designated for ...

Bengals OC Dan Pitcher says more explosive plays and fewer turnovers are the goal in 2026

July 28, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals' offense has a very rare level of continuity with all 11 starters as well as most of the team's key backups returning from last season's roster. Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher wants to see the unit aim even higher in 2026. He says the keys for ...

Garrett wows the Rams on his first day of training camp with his new team

July 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' first practice of training camp Sunday was also the first time they've lined up as a full defense with Myles Garrett on the edge. The experience left everybody on the field excited about what could be possible this season for the Rams. "We've been ...

Pogacar’s cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him

July 28, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Tadej Pogacar's record-equaling fifth Tour de France title puts him among the greatest cyclists in the sport, and he could become the best of all in years to come. After Sunday's 21st and final stage in Paris, the 27-year-old Slovenian joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard ...

Beatty Park death due to fall, coroner reports

July 28, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A man found dead by hikers last week appeared to have fallen, Police Chief Wes Crawford said Monday. The victim, 52-year-old Randy Bake, was found Friday morning near the old Stone Lodge in the north end of Beatty Park. Crawford said evidence found at the scene “led officers to believe (he) may have fallen” from the structure, and after an autopsy the coroner concluded Bake’s injuries “were consistent with a fall.” Flora VerStraten-Merrin, president and founder of the Friends of Beatty Park volunteers, said the incident highlights one of the fundamental rules ...