Michael Schlact: From MLB Draft Pick to Indy League Hurler

As a new contributor on Bleacher Report, I figured I might as well introduce myself to the readers. I’ve heard great things about this website, and I’m honored to be a part of it. If you don’t know by now, my name is Michael Schlact. I’m a professional baseball player. Currently a MiLB free agent who’s signed with the Atlantic League’s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, my journey has been an ...

Ladner pitcher top Canadian in MLB draft

Ladner's Tom Robson starred for Canada at last summer's World Junior Championships, pitching six scoreless innings against powerhouse Cuba. The Grade 12 Delta secondary student wasthe country's MLB prospect.

MLB Prospect Outlook: Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, New York Mets

Where were you on June 5, 2008? That was first day of the 2008 MLB draft. The Mets had a few good picks that day, drafting first baseman Ike Davis out of Arizona State, infielder Reese Havens out of South Carolina, infielder Josh Satin out of California and an outfielder by the name of Kirk Nieuwenhuis out of a little known NAIA school called Azusa Pacific University.  We all know how Davis ...

Connie Mack relative among incoming Black Bears outfielders

The great-grandson of legendary Major League baseball manager Connie Mack and a pair of former MLB draft picks are among four outfielders who will join the Cowlitz Black Bears in June.

Dustin Ackley Ready to Become an All-Star: A Fan's Fantasy Baseball Report

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley is ready to put up huge numbers in the 2012 MLB season. Ackley was the No. 2 overall selection of the 2010 MLB draft and quickly worked his way up the minor-league system for the Mariners.

As MLB Playoffs, Draft Expand, so Should the League: Fan Take

Commissioner Bud Selig of Major League Baseball wants more playoff teams added to Major League Baseball's postseason. With that will come more playoff games and added excitement at the end of the season. The new collective bargaining agreement signed in late November calls for a...

Florida baseball gets boost from Tucker’s return

Junior right fielder Preston Tucker (25) decided to return to the Gators after being selected by the Colorado Rockies in June’s MLB draft. He is seven RBI shy of a UF record.

Jameis Winston Commits to Florida State

Birmingham, AL(WIAT) One of the nations top prospects Hueytown quarterback Jameis Winston didn't waste much time Friday morning before he had pen to paper signing with the Florida State Seminoles. Jameis explains his decision, why he chose to sign today...and how the MLB draft could influence his future in the attached video.

Top Five Under-25 MLB Pitchers: Fan's Take

Roy Halladay and Justin Verlander may be the two best starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. One is an experienced veteran, while the other is in his prime. Halladay, 34, has 14 MLB seasons under his belt, while Verlander, 28, will be entering his eighth pro season in 2012.

Profiles in Worry: Matt LaPorta: In 2007 Matt LaPorta was taken in the first round (7th pick) of the MLB draft. ... http://t.co/C9Bq1NQX

Profiles in Worry: Matt LaPorta: In 2007 Matt LaPorta was taken in the first round (7th pick) of the MLB draft. ... http://t.co/C9Bq1NQX

Comin soon: March Madness, #MLB and the NFL draft!

Comin soon: March Madness, #MLB and the NFL draft!

@Chelley26_ yeah. I think theyre going to Tag him. and we are going to draft a MLB. I was thinking Vontaze Burfict. Reminds me of Ray Lewis

@Chelley26_ yeah. I think theyre going to Tag him. and we are going to draft a MLB. I was thinking Vontaze Burfict. Reminds me of Ray Lewis

Moneyball and The MLB Amateur Draft - Redbird Rants - http://t.co/YnqdSIUz

Moneyball and The MLB Amateur Draft - Redbird Rants - http://t.co/YnqdSIUz

Moneyball and The MLB Amateur Draft - Redbird Rants - http://t.co/j6HvZWfd

Moneyball and The MLB Amateur Draft - Redbird Rants - http://t.co/j6HvZWfd

@JoeyScalesi Should have put #sarcastic Tweet. More realistic to get the #1 pick in the MLB draft than make the playoffs.

@JoeyScalesi Should have put #sarcastic Tweet. More realistic to get the #1 pick in the MLB draft than make the playoffs.

The MLB draft has over 1500 picks, which sucks cause last year my left nut got drafted strictly on potential yet my right nut went undrafted

The MLB draft has over 1500 picks, which sucks cause last year my left nut got drafted strictly on potential yet my right nut went undrafted

@andrewbronson Maybe if y'all are lucky, I'll bring one to our MLB fantasy draft...

@andrewbronson Maybe if y'all are lucky, I'll bring one to our MLB fantasy draft...

@CanILivee each nba get to draft 2 players each team in the mlb gets to draft 50

@CanILivee each nba get to draft 2 players each team in the mlb gets to draft 50