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Blue Jays select left-handed pitcher Cole Carlon in 1st round with 39th pick in MLB draft
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted left-hander Cole Carlon out of Arizona State University with the 39th pick of the first round in the MLB draft on Saturday.
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Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 24, 2026
Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for Connor McMichael
The St. Louis Blues traded right winger Jordan Kyrou of Toronto, Ontario to the Washington Capitals for centre Connor McMichael of Ajax, Ontario according to Rogers Sportsnet on Tuesday. In addition to McMichael, the Blues are receiving Swedish prospect Milton Gastrin and a first round pick (16th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kyrou is [] The post Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for Connor McMichael appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
CBC | Sports News
· Jun 27, 2026
Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues for pair of 3rd-round picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks at the 2026 NHL draft on Saturday in Buffalo.
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jul 5, 2026
Raptors, Jaden Bradley Agree To Two-Way Deal
The Toronto Raptors agreed to a two-way contract with Jaden Bradley, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley, the Big 12 Player of the Year, was the No. 50 pick in the 2026 draft.
Global News
· Jun 27, 2026
Leafs trade Carlo to Blues for two picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks at the 2026 NHL draft on Saturday.
Boston.com
· Jul 11, 2026
Here’s who experts have the Red Sox selecting with the No. 20 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft
Experts have differing opinions on which position the Red Sox could target on Day 1 of the Draft. The post Here’s who experts have the Red Sox selecting with the No. 20 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on Boston.com.
Fox News
· Jul 11, 2026
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred goofs up first overall draft pick's name
Rob Manfred botched the pronunciation of the first overall pick's name as the Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky at the draft.
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Related coverage for "Blue Jays select left-handed pitcher Cole Carlon in 1st round with 39th pick in MLB draft": Canadian Sport Scene — Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for Connor McMichael. CBC | Sports News — Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues for pair of 3rd-round picks. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Raptors, Jaden Bradley Agree To Two-Way Deal. Global News — Leafs trade Carlo to Blues for two picks. Boston.com — Here’s who experts have the Red Sox selecting with the No. 20 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Fox News — MLB commissioner Rob Manfred goofs up first overall draft pick's name