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Devils' Rising Five: Prospects to Watch in 2026-27
sports7 days ago

Devils' Rising Five: Prospects to Watch in 2026-27

NHL.com names the New Jersey Devils’ five top prospects for 2026-27: Anton Silayev (D) is a 6-foot-7 shutdown defender from the KHL who’s expected to push for an NHL job after signing with New Jersey; Alexander Command (F) is a versatile Swedish forward projected as a middle-six center; Lenni Hameenaho (F) is a smart, patient forward who contributed at both the NHL and AHL levels and could be in line for more responsibility this season; Seamus Casey (D) is a mobile right-shot defenseman returning from injury who could earn a roster spot out of training camp; and Mikhail Yegorov (G) is a tall, high-IQ goaltender in college whose pro debut is projected for 2028-29.

via NHL.com|
#draft#hockey#new-jersey-devils
The Hobbit Limited Set Review: Adventures, Armies, and Storied Payoffs
gaming21 days ago

The Hobbit Limited Set Review: Adventures, Armies, and Storied Payoffs

A compact, draft-focused MTG set review of The Hobbit Limited, detailing new mechanics (Adventures, Amass, Recruit, Storied), five draft archetypes, and color-by-color card assessments. The piece highlights several standout bombs and strong build-around synergies—An Unexpected Party, Settle the Wreckage, The Eagles Are Coming!, The Lord of the Eagles, Beorn the Fierce, Smaug the Magnificent, and The Arkenstone among others—while noting underwhelming picks like Gleaming Splendor and Bilbo’s Gambit. Overall, the set offers flavorful goblin, dwarf, and elf themes with powerful finales and playables, but many cards are situational or require particular deck construction to shine.

via Draftsim|
#draft#gaming#hobbit
Vegas Summer League Disappointments Spotlight Draft’s Early Struggles
sports1 month ago

Vegas Summer League Disappointments Spotlight Draft’s Early Struggles

Las Vegas Summer League exposed a mixed showing for this year’s top picks: Darryn Peterson and Keaton Wagler flashed but struggled with efficiency and defense, Dailyn Swain posted the league’s worst PER, and OKC’s 2026 rookies plus other late-draft prospects had uneven showings. The piece emphasizes that Vegas results aren’t destiny and should be weighed with camps opening in the fall.

via The New York Times|
#analysis#draft#nba
Pro Tour Amsterdam Surges Toward Worlds With Modern Mayhem and Draft Drama
games1 month ago

Pro Tour Amsterdam Surges Toward Worlds With Modern Mayhem and Draft Drama

Pro Tour MagicCon Amsterdam's Marvel Super Heroes drew a large field and delivered dramatic Day 2 shifts, a stacked Top 8 qualification list, and a final push toward the World Championship. Eduardo Sajgalik and Bernardo Torres earned Top 8 spots through strong Limited drafts, while Team Novo TCG eBay's Guglielmo Lupi helped Italy shine with Lorenzo Gruppi also reaching Top 8. The event showcased surprising draft decisions (including Defense of the Heart) and a resilient Modern metagame where white-based decks rose to prominence. With 220 players competing for Worlds and the Top 8 draft set for Sunday, the weekend marks the last Pro Tour before Worlds, offering multiple paths to qualification via Top Finish or Adjusted Match Points.

via magic.gg|
#draft#games#magic-the-gathering
Eight Pros Vie for Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes Crown in Historic Top 8 Draft
world1 month ago

Eight Pros Vie for Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes Crown in Historic Top 8 Draft

Eight players—Eduardo Sajgalik, Bernardo Torres, Alex Rohan, Ken Yukuhiro, Lorenzo Gruppi, Timo Bertram, Mattia Oneto, and Yuuki Ichikawa—advanced to the Top 8 of Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes after two days of Limited and Modern play, each piloting bold archetypes (Broodscale Combo, Esper Goryo's, Simic Neoform, Eldrazi Ramp, Boros Energy) as they prepare for Sunday’s single-elimination draft to crown the champion on July 19.

via magic.gg|
#draft#magic-the-gathering#marvel-super-heroes
Amsterdam Pro Tour Revives Hall of Fame as White-Heavy Drafts Dominate
games1 month ago

Amsterdam Pro Tour Revives Hall of Fame as White-Heavy Drafts Dominate

Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes in Amsterdam drew 350+ players and MagicCon Amsterdam surpassed 17,000 attendees, marking the Pro Tour Hall of Fame’s return and the first Top 8 draft since Nagoya 2011. Day 1 highlighted white-dominant Limited decks and strong Modern play, with players like Martin Juza (8-0) and Patxi Sánchez delivering standout starts as 220 players advance to Saturday’s second draft; the Top 8 will be decided by a nine-round Limited and ten-round Modern path, intensifying the race toward the final eliminations.

via magic.gg|
#draft#games#hall-of-fame
Rising 2026 Draft Picks Jump into MLB Top 100 Prospects
sports1 month ago

Rising 2026 Draft Picks Jump into MLB Top 100 Prospects

Bleacher Report updates its leaguewide Top 100 MLB prospects after the 2026 draft, adding 12 new players to the rankings and placing Roch Cholowsky (No. 1 to Chicago White Sox), Grady Emerson (No. 2 to Tampa Bay) and Vahn Lackey (No. 3 to Minnesota) into the Top 25. The update weighs future potential, present tools and rookie eligibility to determine each player's spot and notes that it aligns with the site’s Farm System Rankings. The piece also provides player-by-player notes on the newcomers and outlines a team-by-team breakdown of where these top prospects land across MLB clubs.

via Bleacher Report|
#baseball#draft#mlb
Orioles ride four-game sweep into All-Star break as draft buzz grows
sports1 month ago

Orioles ride four-game sweep into All-Star break as draft buzz grows

The Orioles swept the Kansas City Royals to push their win streak to four heading into the All-Star break, with Gunnar Henderson collecting three hits and Samuel Basallo and Leody Taveras homering, but Blaze Alexander broke his left hand on a hit-by-pitch and may miss time (no surgery needed); off the field, Baltimore used its draft capital, selecting Eric Booth with the first pick, while two prospects (Ike Irish, Joseph Dzierwa) played in the Futures Game.

via Camden Chat|
#blaze-alexander#draft#futures-game
White Sox secure top pick as 2026 MLB Draft kicks off in Philadelphia
sports1 month ago

White Sox secure top pick as 2026 MLB Draft kicks off in Philadelphia

Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia featured the Chicago White Sox selecting Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick, followed by a full Round 1 lineup that included the Rays, Twins, Giants, Pirates, Royals, Orioles, Athletics, Braves, Rockies, Nationals, Angels, Cardinals, Marlins, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Astros, Reds, Guardians, Red Sox, Padres, Tigers, Cubs, Mariners and Brewers. The article also notes subsequent incentive and competitive balance picks and mentions NBC Sports’ live coverage and analysis surrounding the draft.

via NBC Sports|
#baseball#day1#draft
Cubs Eye Draft Day, Wiggins Returns, and a Blueprint for a Stronger Bullpen
sports1 month ago

Cubs Eye Draft Day, Wiggins Returns, and a Blueprint for a Stronger Bullpen

After Friday’s shutout loss to Hunter Greene, the Cubs shift to draft-day planning with the 23rd overall pick (plus several others and a Kyle Tucker compensation pick) and ongoing mock-draft chatter. In the minors, Jaxon Wiggins was healthy enough to return to Triple-A Iowa but struggled his way through 2.2 innings. The team also watches bullpen candidates like Eduarniel Nunez and Antoine Kelly as it maps a potential ‘best-case’ bullpen (including Wiggins, Palencia, Webb, Milner, Assad, Pomeranz and others) for the second half, while James Triantos notches 50 RBI in a 7-4 I-Cubs win, underscoring his continued value as a trade piece or contributor.

via Bleacher Nation|
#bullpen#cubs#draft
White Sox Grab Roch Cholowsky as 2026 No. 1 Draft Pick
sports1 month ago

White Sox Grab Roch Cholowsky as 2026 No. 1 Draft Pick

Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a consensus top prospect who could reach the majors quickly. Known for standout defense at short, a strong arm, and promising hitting with 20-homer potential, Cholowsky’s signing below the slot could free budget for above-slot targets. The pick fits a White Sox rebuild that already shows early results and could add a productive core alongside Colson Montgomery and other in-house talents, potentially helping the club contend by 2027.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#chicago-white-sox#draft
White Sox near No. 1 decision in CBS Sports’ final 2026 mock draft
sports1 month ago

White Sox near No. 1 decision in CBS Sports’ final 2026 mock draft

CBS Sports’ final 2026 MLB Mock Draft has the White Sox at No. 1, with UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky as the favorite and Grady Emerson a close alternative, driven by signing-bonus considerations; the piece also projects the rest of the top 25, notes the Rays’ possible grab of Emerson, and explains how CBT penalties shift several teams’ first-round positions, highlighting talent vs. bonus dynamics across the class.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#draft#mlb
NHL Power Rankings After Free Agency and Draft Shake-Up
sports1 month ago

NHL Power Rankings After Free Agency and Draft Shake-Up

Post-offseason power rankings for the 2026-27 NHL season rank the Carolina Hurricanes No. 1 after their Cup run, with the Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens rounding out the top five. The piece highlights key offseason moves and cap considerations shaping the standings—Panthers adding Barkov and Tkachuk, Lightning adding Mikheyev, Viel, and Carlson, and Montreal locking in Demidov and Dobes—while other teams juggle extensions, star contracts, and coaching changes as the season approaches.

via theScore|
#draft#free-agency#hockey