A long way from family farm, Rays 19-year-old catcher wins Futures Game MVP
PHILADELPHIA -- The Flewelling family farm in Central Alberta, Canada, was a place to train, feed and wash cattle. It was no place to be seen by big league baseball scouts. Still, Nathan Flewelling found a way. He applied the work ethic instilled in him on the farm to the
These are the top moments from the 2026 Futures Game
For the first time since 2022, the American League is the MLB All-Star Futures Game winner. Rays catching prospect Nathan Flewelling took home MVP honors on the strength of the game's only home run as the AL came out on top, 6-1, on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
LIVE: MLB Draft Day 2 round-by-round analysis
Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday generated plenty of headlines when the first 135 players were selected in Rounds 1-4, but Day 2 dawned with tons of game-changing talent still on the board.
9 key storylines from an eventful Draft Day 1
PHILADELPHIA -- It was in his rented quarters at 7th and Market Streets that Thomas Jefferson drafted the majority of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776. And 250 years later, it was just a handful of blocks away, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, that MLB teams drafted the next
Marlins draft standout Japanese bat Sasaki out of Stanford
MIAMI -- The Marlins selected Japanese-born Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round (235th overall) of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday afternoon.
Roch and roll: No. 1 pick Cholowsky 'fell in love' with Chicago
CHICAGO -- The discussions now can stop. The rumor mill can stop churning. It’s time for the White Sox to Roch and roll. Or finally, the Roch has returned to Chicago for those pro wrestling fans. Whatever new marketing slogan you choose, Daniel Roch Cholowsky has become the first pick
Up in 2 years? Rays take Emerson with No. 2 pick, and he's got bold goals
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sitting inside Marty B’s restaurant in Bartonville, Texas, surrounded by everyone who helped shape him into the top-ranked prospect in this year’s MLB Draft class, Grady Emerson couldn’t hide his emotions. He was seated next to his mother, Deanna, when the Rays made his lifelong dream come
Draft Day 1: Pick-by-pick rundown, analysis
PHILADELPHIA – The first day of the MLB Draft was expanded this year, through four rounds and 135 picks. And there was plenty to talk about. The day started with the White Sox selecting Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick and ended with Jaxon Jelkin going to the Phillies
At No. 3 overall, Lackey first catcher to be Twins' first pick since Mauer
MINNEAPOLIS -- In Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, the Twins believe they have gotten not only a special baseball player, but a special person. But make no mistake, he is in fact a special baseball player. Minnesota selected Lackey third overall in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, their highest
Giants nab top pitcher, Bay Area native Flora with 4th pick in '26 Draft
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants snagged a local product with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting right-hander Jackson Flora out of UC Santa Barbara.
Lackey, Burress continue run of teammates to go top 10 in Draft
After finishing as the No. 2 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament, Georgia Tech saw its success carry over to the MLB Draft. The Yellow Jackets had two of the top picks when the Draft began on Saturday. Catcher Vahn Lackey was selected third overall by the Twins,
Here is the top Draft prospect for every state
Everybody is from somewhere. The annual First-Year Player Draft helps share the tapestry of baseball’s North American geography with players from all corners of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico expected to hear their names called when Day 1 of the process begins this Saturday in Philadelphia. Just think
2026 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed
Playing in a city so defined by its history, the next generation of baseball's stars will put the sport's future on full display. The 2026 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced Wednesday morning with 38 of the 50 selected players on the American and National League teams coming from MLB
MLB’s No. 1 Draft prospect spent years around former big leaguers. Now it's his time
PHOENIX -- Little kids swing all kinds of baseball bats -- foam, plush, plastic. Grady Emerson’s featured Buzz Lightyear. As a baseball-mad rugrat, MLB’s No. 1 Draft prospect marched around his living room taking imaginary hacks, emulating the Rangers players that he grew up watching. He couldn't have known then,
Sluggers Reed, Cunningham advance to High School Home Run Derby finals Monday night
PHILADELPHIA – Three days before Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Junior Caminero and a host of Major League Baseball’s best sluggers take their Home Run Derby hacks, Brady Cunningham and Sullivan Reed got Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park plenty warm for them with a slugfest of their own, one that put the
Born to Roch: Cholowsky ready for this moment since Day 1
PHOENIX – The birth announcement declared the arrival of “Daniel Roch” and that was probably the last time anybody called him “Daniel” instead of his much cooler middle name. Back in April 2005, Roch Cholowsky was described by his parents – former Minor Leaguer turned scout Dan and his wife,
Here is a look at each club's best Draft pick from the past 10 years
It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs
Slow heartbeat, fast bat: This Draft prospect brings outdoorsman mentality and skills to baseball
PHOENIX -- Bass fishing, bow hunting, skiing, fly fishing. If it happens outdoors, chances are Bo Lowrance is interested. That love of being in nature started during childhood in the greater Salt Lake City area. Born in Tennessee before moving to New York when he was a few months old,
Episode 2 of the NBC docuseries 'Road to the Show' airs today
“Road to the Show,” produced by the Emmy Award-winning MLB Network, debuted with its pilot episode on July 1 and continues with episode 2 on Friday. The five-part series takes viewers through the defining moments that shape baseball's next generation -- capturing the pressure, sacrifice and determination involved in pursuing
Twins' Culpepper back on IL with recurrence of glute strain
Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:
Thome to Sox was destiny. Next mission: Winning ring that eluded HOF dad
CHICAGO – Landon Thome was born to be part of the Chicago White Sox. That statement is literally not an exaggeration. When Hall of Famer Jim Thome launched his 500th home run in walk-off fashion against the Angels’ Dustin Moseley on Sept. 16, 2007, Andrea Thome was pregnant with Landon.
Top Moments from the Futures Game
De Vries two stolen bases to score in 1st gillen rbi break tie
Yanks draft Andy Pettitte's son Luke, who pitches AND hits
The Pettittes are made for Pinstripes. The Yankees selected two-way player Luke Pettitte -- the son of five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte -- with the No. 248 overall pick in the eighth round of the 2026 Draft on Sunday afternoon.
Family legacy continues as Halos snag former MLBer Willits' son in Draft
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Angels selected a player with a last name familiar to fans with their first pick on the second day of the MLB Draft, picking shortstop Jaxon Willits with the No. 141 overall pick in the fifth round on Sunday.
LIVE: Who are best available players for Draft Day 2? (MLB.com, MLB.TV)
We’re only just getting going. Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft brought plenty of headlines on Saturday, chief among them that the Big Three of Roch Cholowsky (White Sox), Grady Emerson (Rays) and Vahn Lackey (Twins) went first, second and third in that order. There were a few surprises