SPORTS 7-13
MLB:
Draft weekend - Oregon infielder Ryan Cooney is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays, selected in the third round of the MLB Draft with the 103rd overall pick.
Cooney becomes the fifth Duck taken in the third round and the second Oregon player ever drafted by Toronto, ranking among the program’s highest modern-era selections
Day two yesterday, six more Ducks were picked to set a school record with seven total picks in the first 20 rounds.
Three Ducks' pitchers – Cal Scolari, Miles Gosztola and Devin Bell – were joined by shortstop Maddox Molony, third baseman Drew Smith and outfielder Jack Brooks in getting their names called on Sunday.
Oregon State left-hander Ethan Kleinschmit is headed to the Miami Marlins, selected 52nd overall in the second round.
OSU right-hander Eric Segura was selected Saturday in the fourth round.
Yesterday right-handed pitcher Wyatt Queen went in the 11th to the Seattle Mariners. Righty pitcher Isaac Yeager and reliever Albert Roblez also got their names called in the late rounds of the Draft.
NBA:
The Trail Blazers Ja Morant talked with reporters over the weekend during the Summer League session in Las Vegas.
It was the first time he spoke publicly about his trade.
The two-time All Star says he’s looking forward to start fresh in a new city after off the court troubles during his stint with Memphis.
In NBA Summer League action, the Trail Blazers lost to the Magic in overtime 112-105. Portland faces the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. Meanwhile, the Lakers take on the Clippers tomorrow.
LOCAL:
The Bend Elks have reached the West Coast League’s All-Star break. The team has an exhibition game tomorrow with the All-Star Game on Wednesday.
