Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger and Blake Snell were among the 130 MLB players to become free agents Thursday, with contract talks eligible to begin Monday.
Todd Frazier waited until the last swing -- three times, no less -- to win the All-Star Home Run Derby in his home ballpark.
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was named to the National League All-Star team Sunday to replace injured Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday, his first nod since his 2013 suspension.
Cubs rookie Kris Bryant has been drawn into the same opening bracket as top-seeded Angels slugger Albert Pujols in the newly formatted Home Run Derby.
Two Royals pitchers were added to the AL All-Star roster Monday, which brings Kansas City to an MLB-high six representatives, while Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez was left off the team.
