The New York Times – Sports:
Les Snead built a Super Bowl-winning roster by swapping high draft picks for key starters. His approach spawned copycats and made him an internet meme, but he says drafted players may be key to the future.
Category: Draft and Recruitment (Sports)
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What’s Next for LeBron James Jr.?
The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches recruiting the high school point guard known as Bronny will have a lot to navigate, including his famous father’s ties to Nike, ESPN and the state of Ohio.
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MLB’s International Draft Would Affect Dominican Republic
The New York Times – Sports:
No country would be more affected by an international draft than the Dominican Republic. The players, coaches and trainers there remain divided as the issue comes to a head.
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Jackson Holliday Goes No. 1 to Orioles in MLB Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Jackson Holliday, son of the seven-time All-Star Matt, went No. 1 and Druw Jones, son of the 10-time Gold Glover Andruw, went No. 2. But Kumar Rocker’s going third was Day 1’s biggest surprise.
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DJ Suonandajie and Other Chinese Players Sets Sights on MLB Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Players from China have signed as international free agents, but a new wave of recruits is trying a different path: attending a U.S. college to become eligible for the draft.
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A Casual Fan’s Guide to the 2022 M.L.B. Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Druw Jones leads a talented field of second-generation prospects, there isn’t much pitching and no, you probably won’t see these guys in the majors very soon.
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The Angels Only Drafted Pitchers in 2021. How Is That Going?
The New York Times – Sports:
Los Angeles made history last year by drafting only pitchers. With the club’s Class AA team thriving, and this year’s draft being short on arms, the move looks better every day.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.