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The catcher, who has been gradually improving since a monthlong slump, says his focus is on trying not to swing as hard.

Could the Los Angeles Angels look to continue a bold trend with their recent top draft selection, pitcher Tyler Bremner?

Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Bryce Harper capped the scoring with a two-run homer in the eighth, carrying the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.

Heading into the draft, Mitchell was ranked as the No. 168 prospect by MLB.com. The Longhorns were hoping he would be a key piece of the pitching staff as they chased a national title. Now his focus will be on moving quickly through the Angels' system.

The Angels saw their streak of using just five starters this season come to an end after 96 games, but it was the offense that came through when it mattered most in the first game out of the All-Star break.

The Phillies lead the Mets by 0.5 games despite not having their leader, Bryce Harper, in their lineup for the bulk of June. Trea Turner has 112 hits in 94 games and the MVP of the All-Star Game, Kyle Schwarber, has 30 home runs to lead Philadelphia.

The New York Mets officially retired David Wright's No. 5 this Saturday in a move that was long overdue. Wright, a seven-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, spent all 14 MLB seasons with the Mets. He finished his career with a .296 batting average, 242 homers and 970 RBI. Not only ...