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MLB Notebook: Red Sox’ bold draft, Brody Bumila heads to Texas, trade deadline cautionary tales, and around the league

By Chris Henriqueat BSJ Headquarters

Chicago selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick, and he’s expected to sign for a record-setting bonus that will eclipse the $9.25 million bonuses received by Chase Burns and Charlie Condon in 2024. Read More

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