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9 key storylines from an eventful Draft Day 1

July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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 

12:00 AM EDT

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

July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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? 

Hill impressing Mattingly, fitting in with Phillies with bat and stellar glove
July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

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July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

July 8, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

July 10, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

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July 11, 2026

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

June 20, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

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July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

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

12:44 AM EDT

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

July 11, 2026

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