Dennis Eckersley revolutionized the closer’s role, turning it into a one-inning assignment meant to shut the door on opponents.

Brewers ace, Freddy Peralta, was named to the All-Star Game.

Zach McKinstry was picked Wednesday to replace Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who has been dealing with a rib injury.

This selection took on an entirely different level of intrigue when the Nationals blew out GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez just more than a week before the draft.