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
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
Starting lineups, everything you need to know for today's All-Star Futures Game
Ever wanted to look into baseball’s version of a crystal ball? Today, you’ll get your chance. The 27th All-Star Futures Game comes to Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank at noon ET today. As it stands, 38 of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects will take the same field in Philly after spending much
Looking ahead to Day 2 of the Draft: Overview, schedule, best available
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
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
Surging Red Sox blank Mets as winning streak hits 8
NEW YORK -- The Red Sox are just one win away from a perfect road trip – one that is going to take them into the All-Star break with a big burst of momentum. On Saturday, the surging Sox rolled past the Mets, 4-0, for their eighth straight victory and
After another dominant start, could Sánchez start the All-Star Game in Philly?
DETROIT -- Phillies All-Star Cristopher Sánchez returned to his dominating form on the mound, and recently-acquired outfielder Derek Hill continued sparking the offense and defense in Saturday night’s 4-2 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. Sánchez did a good job of scattering 10 hits over seven-plus innings, allowing two
Misiorowski (arm fatigue) scratched Sunday, will miss All-Star Game
Not only was Jacob Misiorowski scratched from his scheduled start against Pirates ace Paul Skenes in Sunday’s finale of their three-game series at PNC Park, his arm fatigue also means he'll be missing the Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Family affair: White Sox draft SS Landon Thome, son of Hall of Famer Jim
CHICAGO – There’s a current picture on Andrea Thome’s Instagram stories, a social media image created by the White Sox, showing a young Landon Thome wearing his Hall of Fame dad’s White Sox jersey, with the saying, "The Legacy Continues." “Dream come true,” was added above the photo by Landon’s
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More homers by the Bay? Giants pick Peyton Bonds, Barry's nephew, in Round 3
The Giants selected a familiar name with a legendary family pedigree during Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday afternoon: Peyton Bonds. Yep, he’s related to Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonds. Peyton is Barry’s nephew and Bobby’s grandson -- son of Bobby Jr., who played 11 years of
Team-by-team breakdown of every player headed to Futures Game
The best prospect showcase of the year is just 11 days away. Fifty of the most talented players in the Minor Leagues will square off in the 27th annual Futures Game presented by Nike, scheduled for noon ET at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12, part of All-Star Week.
Anderson earns nod as AL starter for Futures Game in Philly
ST. PETERSBURG -- Kade Anderson has received an assignment worthy of the best pitching prospect in baseball. Anderson, the Mariners’ No. 1 prospect and the No. 5 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has been named the American League’s starting pitcher for this Sunday’s All-Star Futures Game presented by Nike.
What you need to know about star-studded MLBx All-Star 3-on-3 competition
PHILADELPHIA -- If you’re a Phillies fan and want to see Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino and former Phillies nemesis (and Hall of Famer) Andruw Jones swing the bat again, check out MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 Presented by Ito En on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. The event will begin
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
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
Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state
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.
LSU OF Curiel drafted 5th overall by Pirates
With the fifth selection in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, the Pirates selected outfielder Derek Curiel out of LSU. Curiel is the first college bat Pittsburgh has selected with its top pick since taking Henry Davis in 2021.
'We did it, bro!': High school SS Ebel joins brother in Brewers system as No. 25 pick
MILWAUKEE – The Brewers selected Corona (Calif.) High School shortstop Trey Ebel with the No. 25 pick in the first round of the MLB Draft on Saturday. If that name sounds a little familiar, it’s because Milwaukee also called that surname last year. Ebel, 17, is the son of Dodgers
4 alumni from MLB Develops selected in the 1st round of Draft
PHILADELPHIA -- MLB Develops continues to live up to its name. Four alumni from the program were selected in the first round -- including three of the first 14 picks -- of Saturday's MLB Draft, bringing the total to 22 MLB Develops first-rounders since 2022. “It’s important to the game,
Bregman making good on offseason signing with upwards trend
CINCINNATI – A lot was expected from Alex Bregman when he signed with the Cubs this past offseason for five years and $175 million. By his own admission, the first half of the season has not been what he envisioned. Entering Saturday, Bregman was batting .235 with seven homers and
'He's got two October pitches': Blue Jays draft ASU lefty Carlon with 1st pick
SAN DIEGO -- The Blue Jays selected left-hander Cole Carlon with their first pick Saturday in the 2026 MLB Draft, at No. 39 overall. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound lefty out of Arizona State was ranked as the No. 26 prospect in the class by MLB Pipeline and provides an exciting combination