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2023 Rule 5 Draft: Complete results, analysis

December 6, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Yankees arms were on the move on Wednesday afternoon at the Winter Meetings and, no, it wasn’t part of a return for Juan Soto. Three Yankees Minor League pitchers were taken among the 10 players selected in the Major League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft.

Yankees arms targeted high in Rule 5 Draft

December 6, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Yankees arms were on the move on Wednesday afternoon at the Winter Meetings and, no, it wasn’t part of a return for Juan Soto. Three Yankees Minor League pitchers were taken among the 10 players selected in the Major League phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft.

A's end up with 4th pick in 2024 MLB Draft

@MartinJGallegos
December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The A’s were hopeful that their second foray into the MLB Draft Lottery would produce a better fortune than what transpired a year ago, when they ended up with the sixth overall pick despite being tied for best odds to land the top selection. For good measure,

Competitive Balance rounds set for 2024 Draft

December 5, 2023

With the top of the 2024 Draft order set following Cleveland’s historic win in Wednesday’s Draft Lottery, the full Draft order is beginning to take shape. That’s because the Competitive Balance rounds have now been set as well. Since 2017, Major League Baseball has used a formula that combines revenue,

Royals drop to No. 6 pick in '24 Draft Lottery

@anne__rogers
December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Silence filled the room where much of the Royals' front office stood watching the second annual MLB Draft Lottery at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on Tuesday afternoon. Kansas City entered the day tied with Oakland and Colorado for the best odds of landing the

White Sox fall to No. 5 pick in '24 Draft Lottery

December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The White Sox finished with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft as a result of the Draft Lottery held at the Winter Meetings Tuesday.

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Rockies land No. 3 overall pick in 2024 Draft

December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Rockies held serve with the odds on Tuesday, when they were awarded the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft Lottery during the Winter Meetings. It will be the third time in club history the Rockies have had the No. 3 pick. In 2013,

Mets shrug off unlucky Lottery, shift focus to 'enticing' 19th pick

December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE -- Crowded into a ballroom early Tuesday evening, a group of Mets executives had more at stake than most others around them. Major League Baseball’s annual Draft Lottery was about to begin at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, featuring its share of glitz. Country music star Brad

Reds jump to No. 2 overall pick in 2024 Draft Lottery

December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Reds made a huge and lucky jump in the order on Tuesday when they learned at the MLB Draft Lottery that they will have the second overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. They moved up from what would have been the 13th spot in the

Nats win Draft Lottery, but they'll pick 10th ... here's why

@jessicacamerato
December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE -- After drawing the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the MLB Draft Lottery, the Nationals will make the No. 10 selection in the 2024 MLB Draft. Wait, what’s that math? No, you don’t need to double-check your calculations. Here is how a new lesson in Draft equations unfolded

Guardians win Draft Lottery, will have top pick for 1st time

December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For the first time in club history, the Guardians will have the first pick of the MLB Draft. Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti was in shock as he sat on the MLB Network stage on Tuesday night after learning that his organization won the 2024

Guardians win Draft Lottery, securing next year's top pick

December 5, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cleveland is on the clock. The Guardians were the big winners of Major League Baseball’s Draft Lottery on Tuesday, held at the Winter Meetings for the second straight season, winning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 Draft. It will be the first time Cleveland has selected

Draft experts make the first 10 picks of 2024

December 5, 2023

The second annual MLB Draft Lottery took place at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, with 17 teams having varying odds of landing the first pick in the 2024 Draft. The Guardians came away with the No. 1 overall pick for the first time in franchise history, followed by the Reds

Draft Lottery tonight: Who will get No. 1 pick? (MLB Network, 5:30 ET)

December 5, 2023

Once upon a time, and for a long time, Major League Baseball’s final regular-season standings would, for the most part, determine the following year’s Draft order. Take the reverse order of standings and, voila, that’s how teams would pick.

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What does MLB Draft Lottery have in store for Cards?

@JohnDenton555
December 4, 2023

This story was excerpted from John Denton’s Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Most of the Cardinals’ focus at this week’s MLB Winter Meetings figures to be on potentially trading for another difference-making starting pitcher and also

How this year's Draft lottery could shake out for KC

@anne__rogers
November 28, 2023

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Podcast: Looking ahead to Fall Stars Game, 2024 Draft

October 31, 2023

With the World Series heating up and the Fall League rounding its final lap, Arizona is at the center of the baseball world. Continuing with this trend, Jonathan Mayo, Jason Ratliff, and Jim Callis begin this week's Pipeline Podcast delving into the upcoming Fall Stars Game and the prospects they’re

Top 20 college prospects for '24 Draft

October 25, 2023

Rarely will a college crop feature three players as talented as the 2023 group did. Louisiana State right-hander Paul Skenes and outfielder Dylan Crews and Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford dominated the Southeastern Conference, met in the College World Series and went 1-2-4 in the Draft. All should arrive in the

Top 20 High School prospects for '24 Draft

October 24, 2023

A year ago, MLB Pipeline’s top 20 high school prospects list for the 2023 Draft was headlined by outfielders Max Clark and Walker Jenkins. Not only did that duo go in the top five of the Draft last July, they were two of nine prepsters on that list to go

These '25 and '26 Draft prospects stood out at States Play

@JesseABorek
September 25, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. – A nationally televised game. Players from 17 different states. No-hit outings, an over-the-fence home run and an inside-the-park home run. While the 2023 States Play Invitational had a little bit of everything on the field, it also brought together some of the top high school talents from

Pack, Willits take home States Play Invitational MVP honors

@JesseABorek
September 24, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The curtains closed on the 2023 States Play Invitational from Tempe Diablo Stadium with a similar takeaway from what has been evident to any fan watching the Major League season: the next generation of ballplayers is young, fast and supremely talented. Anthony Pack (Long Beach Millikan HS,

Top high school talent set to wrap up States Play Invitational

@JesseABorek
September 24, 2023

If big league pennant races and the Minor League postseason being in full force weren’t enough to provide ample baseball entertainment during September, enter the 2023 States Play Invitational, where the future stars of the diamond will get a chance to showcase their skills this weekend in Arizona. Now in

Offense front and center in Game 1 of 2023 States Play Invitational

@JesseABorek
September 23, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Known as a pure hitter with the ability to barrel the ball to all fields, Kayson Cunningham wasted little time opening eyes on the opening night of the 2023 States Play Invitational. On a night that was infused with offense and speed, no prep star popped more

Newest big leaguer has tie to 'Little Big League'

10 things to know about Cubs No. 1 prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong
September 11, 2023

Three years after being selected with the No. 19 pick in the 2020 Draft, Pete Crow-Armstrong is on his way to the Majors. Here are 10 things to know about the Cubs' No. 1 prospect and the No. 12 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline.

Get to know Angels' No. 2 prospect Nolan Schanuel

@Spokes_Murphy
August 18, 2023

The Angels selected 1B/OF Nolan Schanuel with the No. 11 pick in the 2023 Draft with the thought that he would advance quickly through their Minor League system. Advance quickly, he did. After only 21 games in the Minors, the Angels are reportedly promoting Schanuel to the Majors. Here's what