For the NL, ex-Red Sox star Mookie Betts was named a finalist at shortstop. Phase 2 voting begins at Noon on Monday, June 30 and ends at the same time on Wednesday, July 2.

According to recent media projections, the Detroit Tigers could target two major Boston Red Sox stars if available at the trade deadline.

Diego Segui, a journeyman pitcher who was traded three times and played for two expansion franchises in parts of 15 major league seasons, has died. He was 87. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum,