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Here are some assorted snippets, vignettes and other observations from the 2013 first-year player draft.

Matt Moore is living up to the hype he generated as a prospect and helping to keep the Tampa Bay Rays afloat in the AL East, writes Jerry Crasnick.

With a 95 mph fastball and wipeout slider, right-hander Matt Harvey gives the New York Mets hope for the future.

Joe Mauer and Team USA, minus David Wright, face Puerto Rico in Friday night's WBC elimination game in Miami.

David Wright was a late scratch for Team USA on Thursday night, and his status for the rest of the WBC is up in the air.

Free agent catcher Kelly Shoppach has reached an agreement with the Seattle Mariners on a one-year contract pending a physical exam, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports The Mets are monitoring Brandon Webb. The New York Mets, along with three other NL East clubs, are "keeping tabs" on former Cy Young winner Brandon Webb, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports. The 33-year-old Webb ha...

After 28 starts, 159 1/3 innings and much hoopla, the Nationals opted to pull the plug on ace Stephen Strasburg's season. Right or wrong, it's a decision that will be debated for some time.

Veteran reliever Brad Lidge, released by the Washington Nationals earlier this week, said he has yet to decide if he will try to come back and pitch for another team in 2012.

Outfielders Melky Cabrera, Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco are keeping San Francisco afloat in the National League West.

Replacing Jose Reyes is a huge challenge for Ruben Tejada, but the Mets' new shortstop is showing that he definitely belongs.

David Wright has some Mets records in his sights, but the third baseman's long-term outlook in New York remains uncertain.

Stephen Strasburg will be the Washington Nationals' Opening Day starter April 5 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, manager Davey Johnson announced Wednesday.

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreement on a one-year major league deal with infielder Jeff Keppinger, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

The Cincinnati Reds and former Phillies closer Ryan Madson have agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal, according to a source.

The Chicago Cubs have reached out to the agent for Albert Pujols to express their interest in the three-time Most Valuable Player, a baseball source told ESPN.com Tuesday.