Yes, the baseball draft can feel like a bit of a crapshoot, but it does help to be picking near the top.This year's draft took place Monday night, with the Detroit Tigers selecting Auburn right-hander Casey Mize with the top pick . San Francisco followed by picking Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart. It could be a while before either of those players makes an impact in the majors, but if the past two decades are any indication, the top two picks are as likely as anybody to provide major value.From 1998-2017, the 20 players picked No. 1 overall have been worth a total of 313.5 wins above replacement, according to Baseball-Reference.com. That's more value than any other slot in the first round. The 20 players drafted at No. 2 have been worth 261.3 WAR, which is the second-most value.After the top two picks, the draft has been more hit-or-miss. For example, the No. 7 pick (222.4 WAR) has yielded significantly more value than the No. 4 pick (82.1). That's not to say that a team should rather pick... [More]

Billingsley (elbow) has been transferred to the 60-day DL.

Billingsley will not pitch again this season as he continues to nurse a flexor strain, which first arose in mid-July. The move to the 60-day DL simply opens up a spot on the 40-man roster, which will be filled by one of the Phillies' three September call-ups.

Billingsley (elbow) will not pitch again this season, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Billingsley has been sidelined with a flexor strain since mid-July. He made just seven starts for the Phillies this season due to injuries. He will become a free agent at the end of the season.

Billingsley (elbow) will head back to Los Angeles to have his elbow examined, Bill Baer of NBC Sports reports.

Billingsley went on the 15-day DL July 20 with an issue in his flexor tendon that could end his season prematurely. In seven starts, the 31-year-compiled a 5.84 ERA and 1.65 WHIP --- disappointing marks for the free-agent-to-be.

GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Billingsley's elbow injury could be season-ending, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Billingsley is dealing with a flexor tendon issue that is causing a tingling sensation down his arm. An MRI showed no structural damage, which is good news for Billingsley. He is probably looking at a lengthy stint on the disabled list even if he can make it back this season.

Billingsley (elbow) is headed to the disabled list with tenderness in his flexor tendon, Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Billingsley left Saturday's start with tightness in his elbow and is headed back to the disabled list as a result of it. Jerome Williams is physically ready to go and should replace Billingsley in the Phillies rotation.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Chad Billingsley on the disabled list Monday because of an elbow injury, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Chad Billingsley on the disabled list Monday because of an elbow injury, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Billingsley left his start Saturday due to tightness in his elbow, and interim manager Pete Mackanin said that the team would be cautious with Billingsley, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013 and went back on the disabled list earlier this year with a shoulder strain. "Just something didn't look right," Mackanin told ESPN. "In his face you could see in his face that something was bugging him, so we wanted to make sure and take care of it. ... Stiffness, soreness ... he complained about it. We felt it was in the best interest of him, especially after what he's gone through, to take it easy." Jerome Williams, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury, could join the rotation in Billingsley's absence.

Billingsley left his start Saturday with tightness in his elbow, CSN Philadelphia reports. "I don't really know the extent of it yet," he said. "I'll see the doctor and have him evaluate me. I guess I'll know more once that happens."

Billingsley picked up a win with five scoreless innings against the Marlins before departing. He has made just seven starts this season due to shoulder and lat issues. He may be looking at another stint on the disabled list with the elbow issue. Jerome Williams would likely take Billingsley's spot in the rotation if he has to miss time.

Billingsley allowed four runs on 10 hits over five innings in a loss to the Giants on Sunday. He struck out two and did not walk a batter.

Billingsley made it through the first two innings before giving up a three run home run in the third. He is now 1-3 with a 6.75 ERA and a 13:7 K:BB ratio in 32 innings. He will make his next start Saturday against the Marlins.

Billingsley allowed two runs on six hits over six innings Tuesday to pick up his first win of the season. He struck out three and walked one.

The win was Billingsley's first since April 10, 2013. Tuesday's outing was encouraging after he was hit hard last week in his first start back from a rehab assignment. He'll need to string together a few more solid starts before he can be trusted in deeper leagues. His next start will come Sunday against the Giants.

Billingsley was hit hard in his return from the disabled list Thursday. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits over five innings.

Billingsley has a 7.71 ERA in four starts for the Phillies this season. He has struck out only eight in his 21 innings of work and has given up 33 hits. He has some work to do before he can be trusted as a starting option in fantasy leagues.

Billingsley was officially activated from the DL on Thursday.

Billingsley will get the start Thursday against Milwaukee, so his activation has been expected. The Phillies placed Aaron Harang on the DL with plantar fasciitis, which frees up a spot on the 25-man roster for Billingsley.

Billingsley (shoulder) will start Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Billingsley pitched just three games after returning from an elbow issue before suffering a shoulder strain that sent him to the disabled list for another month and a half. He will finally rejoin the Phillies' rotation Thursday, and the club indicated that a corresponding move will come that day to make room on the 25-man roster.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Billingsly will start Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after recovering from a shoulder injury, according to the team's official website.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Billingsly will start Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after recovering from a shoulder injury, according to the team's official website. Billingsly has been limited to just three starts this season after dealing with elbow and shoulder problems, but will return Thursday to pitch for the first time since May 15.

Billingsley (shoulder) allowed one run on five hits over five innings in a rehab start Friday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Billingsley struck out four and walked one. He threw 79 pitches with 56 going for strikes. The Phillies have not yet made an official announcement about the next step for Billingsley. They could have him make one more rehab start or they may opt to activate him off the disabled list to start next week.

Billingsley (shoulder) allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits in 2.2 innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. He struck out three, walked two and hit two batters.

Billingsley threw 64 pitches in the outing. He is scheduled to go up to 85 pitches in his next outing Friday. That will likely be his final tune-up before returning to the Phillies at the beginning of July.

Manager Ryne Sandberg said Billingsley (shoulder) will likely need two more rehab starts before joining the Phillies, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Billingsley is scheduled to throw around 65 pitches in his rehab start Sunday. He will then go up to 85 pitches in his final tune-up before rejoining the Phillies.

Billingsley (shoulder) tossed three scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. He allowed three hits and walked one.

Billingsley threw 46 pitches in the outing. He is scheduled to make another rehab start Sunday. The Phillies have not yet announced the plan for Billingsley after his Sunday start. He could require one more rehab start before rejoining the team.

Billingsley (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 60 pitches in his rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Billingsley is also scheduled to make another rehab start on Sunday. It remains to be seen if the Phillies will have him make a third rehab start or if he will come off the disabled list toward the end of next week.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Billingsley, sidelined since May 15 due to a a right lat strain, is scheduled to throw 60 pitches for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Billingsley, sidelined since May 15 due to a a right lat strain, is scheduled to throw 60 pitches for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Billingsley, who has made only three starts this year, is slated to start again Sunday before the team makes a determination on a potential return.