Draft deadline passes with all 1st-rounders signed
The Draft signing deadline came and went at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday with very little drama. The final two unsigned first-rounders came to terms in the morning. East Carolina right-hander Trey Yesavage (No. 20 overall) agreed to a $4,177,500 deal with the Blue Jays and North Carolina outfielder Vance
2024 Draft first-round signings tracker
Below is a list of every player drafted in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Each club had until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 1, to come to terms with its Draft selections. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility, he can sign at any time
Draft Day 3: Most interesting picks from each round
After 315 players were selected over the first two days of the 2024 MLB Draft, 300 more players heard their names on Tuesday as the Draft concluded with Rounds 11-20. As a reminder, the late rounds can be more than just opportunities to fill out a farm system. This year’s
'24 Draftees who could be on the fast track to the bigs
The 2023 Draft class wasted no time getting players to the Majors. Nolan Schanuel joined the Angels last August, just 37 days after turning pro. Wyatt Langford became the third-fastest drafted position player to make an Opening Day roster, claiming a starting role with the defending World Series champion Rangers.
Next generation: Sox draft Big Papi's son, Angels take Ramirez's kid
BOSTON -- Could you imagine? It’s the question Baseball Hall of Famer and Boston legend David Ortiz asked three years ago when presented with the idea that one day his son D’Angelo might also end up wearing a Red Sox uniform. That once seemingly far-fetched dream took a big step
How Lyle Miller-Green became the 'Siberian Sultan of Swat'
BURKE, Va. -- When Stephanie Miller saw the baby boy, her heart melted. In an instant, all the pain and frustration Stephanie and her husband, Richard Green, had endured in their inability to conceive a child went away. Because there, on a VHS cassette sent along by an adoption agency,
The top 7 storylines from Day 1 of 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas -- At the Stockyards historic district, where the 2024 MLB Draft took place Sunday night, you could test your rodeo skills and ride a mechanical bull. And odds are, you would have had much better luck staying on that bucking, spinning, twisting steer for a full minute
Mariners take switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje with 15th pick
SEATTLE -- The Mariners went bold with the first-round selection in the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday, taking switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje out of Mississippi State University with their top pick at No. 15 overall. Yes, you read that right. And with their second-round pick, they selected high-school right-hander Ryan Sloan,
These 2024 Draft picks could become their team's No. 1 prospect
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Burgeoning baseball factory Wake Forest has trio of Top 10 picks
The Demons were out on Sunday night during the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Demon Deacons, that is. Three players from Wake Forest University were selected among the top 10 picks in Sunday’s Draft, making the Atlantic Coast Conference school only the second in history to have three
Guardians make Aussie star Bazzana No. 1 overall pick
If you’re trying to describe the type of hitter the Guardians prefer to have in their organization, you’ll probably think of a gritty, versatile player with elite contact ability, off-the-charts plate discipline and some potential for power. That’s why Travis Bazzana and Cleveland are a match made in heaven.
Ortiz, Ramirez, Caminiti among 2024 Draft picks with famous family ties
Baseball is certainly a family affair for some. That was especially evident during the 2024 MLB Draft, which saw a slew of relatives of former big-leaguers selected to begin professional careers that could someday result in a place on an MLB roster. Relatives of All-Stars, an MVP and even one
Get to know No. 8 Draft prospect Liam Doyle
Liam Doyle is MLB Pipeline’s No. 8-ranked prospect for the 2025 Draft. Here is everything you need to know about Doyle. FAST FACTS MLB Pipeline ranking: No. 8 Position: LHP Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 220 lbs. Throws: L Age: 21 (Born June 3, 2004) School: University of Tennessee MLB PIPELINE SCOUTING GRADES
Get to know No. 6 Draft prospect Aiva Arquette
Aiva Arquette is MLB Pipeline’s No. 6-ranked prospect for the 2025 Draft. Here is everything you need to know about Arquette. FAST FACTS MLB Pipeline ranking: No. 6 Position: SS Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 220 lbs. Bats/throws: R/R Age: 21 (Born Oct. 17, 2003) School: Oregon State MLB PIPELINE SCOUTING GRADES (20-to-80
Inbox: Where do top Draft prospects fit on the Top 100?
Happy 4th, everyone! A week from now, we'll be heading to Atlanta for a whole lot of baseball activity. On the MLB Pipeline side of things, it'll start with Saturday morning's High School Home Run Derby, followed by the All-Star Futures Game that afternoon. Then the 2025 Draft starts on
The Draft is just over a week away! Here's the latest mock
As has become the custom in the bonus-pool era, the team with the No. 1 overall selection isn't tipping its hand and giving up any negotiating leverage. With nine days to go before the Draft begins during All-Star Week in Atlanta, the Nationals still are weighing the merits of as
Meet the 2025 Draft prospect from MIT ... with a 96 mph fastball
PHOENIX -- “You can know everything in the world, sport, but the only way you’re finding that one out is by giving it a shot.” Robin Williams’ character in Good Will Hunting offers the above advice to an MIT janitor/genius played by Matt Damon. In the context of the film,
'Outwork everybody': How MLB's No. 14 Draft prospect hit his way to the national stage
PHOENIX -- Kayson Cunningham knew he was a lock to make the team. Something of a youth travel ball phenom from a young age, Cunningham had racked up thousands of Instagram followers by the time he was in middle school. So when more than 40 kids sat in a room
How would the top 10 picks go if teams drafted based on need?
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Twin top Draft prospects, JoJo & Jacob Parker, inspired by wheelchair-bound dad
Throughout his twin sons’ lives, Joseph “Jop” Parker has been teaching them not to dwell on negativity, not to fear failure, not to be daunted by obstacles. Parker has instilled in his boys, JoJo and Jacob, a belief that a higher power has a plan and a purpose for them.
Twin brothers -- both top Draft prospects -- prepared for paths to finally diverge
PHOENIX -- For the first 14 minutes of his life, Kyson Witherspoon was the man. No twin brother yet, he didn't look nearly identical to anyone else, nor did he share nearly all of his traits with anyone. But then came Malachi. Henceforth, the Witherspoon boys had each other. More
Five standouts from the MLB Draft League vs. Cape Cod League All-Star Game
NEW YORK -- Over the past two seasons, Jarren Advincula has proven he can hit at the highest level of wood-bat summer ball, the Cape Cod League. On Monday, he showed he can perform with the lumber in New York City too. The Cotuit second baseman hit a three-run homer
2025 Draft prospect Agbayani looks to follow in father's big league footsteps
PHOENIX -- If you watched Mets baseball at the turn of the 21st century, you likely remember Benny Agbayani. And while it might be hard to believe that the Subway Series Fall Classic is approaching its quarter century anniversary this autumn, here’s another dose of how quickly the days move:
No. 1 Draft prospect Holliday attends game between clubs with top 2 picks
In just over two weeks' time, Ethan Holliday will hear his name called during the 2025 MLB Draft. The No. 1 prospect in the class, Holliday could make family history, joining his brother Jackson as a potential top overall pick. But before that, Ethan, alongside his dad, Matt, a seven-time
College arm? Best hitter on board? Inside Bucs' potential strategy for No. 6 pick
PITTSBURGH – After months of scouting and traveling, the Pirates’ Draft team will reconvene in Pittsburgh next week to formally map out their strategy ahead of this year’s MLB Draft, which will take place July 13-14 in Atlanta. Holding the sixth overall pick, the Pirates will have their second lottery