Shortstop Jackson Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the No. 1 overall pick in baseball’s draft on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia said he intends to quit the DP World Tour after joining the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, adding that he no longer feels loved on his home European circuit.
Eddie Olczyk is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks after 16 years as a color commentator on their television broadcasts. He’s expected to work Seattle Kraken games next season.
Relievers Liam Hendriks of the White Sox, Jordan Romano of the Blue Jays and Devin Williams of the Brewers will replace the three aces, who all made starts this weekend.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms and will be replaced on the roster by Seattle’s Ty France. Also, Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman was added Sunday as the 14th replacement player.
First-year LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke on a variety of topics at his first SEC media days on Monday, including NIL, leaving Notre Dame and his favorite southern cuisine.