The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Carson Kelly from the Detroit Tigers in a trade involving two minor league prospects. The Rangers sent catching prospect Liam Hicks and right-handed pitching prospect Tyler Owens to the Tigers. This move aims to bolster the Rangers' catching position, which has been underwhelming this season.

The Cleveland Guardians made a big move by picking Travis Bazzana from Oregon State as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. This is the first time the Cleveland team has had the top pick.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering testing an automated strike zone during spring training next season, as announced by commissioner Rob Manfred. If successful, this system could be implemented as early as 2026. However, there's no guarantee it will be tested next spring or its impact on MLB betting lines due to the effect on the catcher’s role in the game.

Country music artist Ingrid Andress revealed she was drunk during her national anthem performance at the 2024 Home Run Derby on Monday and has decided to enter a rehab facility. 

The MLB Home Run Derby is always a highlight of the All-Star festivities, and this year's event did not disappoint. In a dramatic finish, Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the 2024 winner, which was a surprise as he wasn’t the mlb betting lines favorite.