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Most intriguing picks from Day 2 of '25 MLB Draft

@SamDykstraMiLB
July 14, 2025

Day 2 of the Draft looked a little different in 2025. This time around, we finished the whole thing. The first 105 picks came off the board on Day 1 on Sunday, but there was still a ton of talent available for Day 2, which covered Rounds 4-20. We’ve collected

Peterson edges buddy Emerson in High School Home Run Derby finals

@SamDykstraMiLB
12:29 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- The Power & Light District is known for bringing the buzz and electricity to Kansas City’s downtown. On Monday, Beau Peterson -- whose Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas is about 20 miles southwest of that very neighborhood -- brought his own power to baseball’s premier slugging

Holliday, Willits headline 2025 Draft picks with famous family ties

July 14, 2025

Every MLB player's love for the game was instilled or nurtured by a family member. Sometimes, those family members can offer first-hand advice because they know what it takes to make it in the Majors. Such is the case for Ethan Holliday and Eli Willits. Holliday's father, Matt, was a

Stunners at the top, shortstops galore and more takeaways from Draft Day 1

July 14, 2025

ATLANTA -- The first three rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft were held Sunday night at the Coca Cola Roxy next to Truist Park, and attendees and viewers can be forgiven if many of the names of an especially high-school-heavy Draft prospect pool were foreign to them. But keep in

After 'insane' 5 weeks, Miz honored to be part of All-Star team

July 14, 2025

ATLANTA – Five weeks ago, Jacob Misiorowski was making his Major League debut in Milwaukee for the Brewers. Fast forward not even two months, and Misiorowski is in Atlanta getting ready for his first All-Star Game. “It’s been crazy,” he said. “The last five weeks have been insane. It’s one

Giants' Eldridge (right hamstring strain) starts rehab assignment

July 14, 2025

Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects:

Draft Day 1: Pick-by-pick rundown, analysis

July 14, 2025

ATLANTA -- Day 1 of the 2025 Draft is in the books, as clubs made the first 105 selections on Sunday night, covering Rounds 1, 2 and 3, Competitive Balance Rounds A and B, plus two compensation picks. It was an unforgettable night for every player selected, but a few

Nationals make 17-year-old Eli Willits No. 1 overall pick

@ByJasonFoster
July 13, 2025

ATLANTA – The Nationals had the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft for the first time in 15 years, and with the coveted selection, they chose the youngest prospect in the class. The Nats picked shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School (Okla.). At 17 years

Here is the latest 2025 Draft buzz

July 13, 2025

Pop-up candidate: Mason McCraine, 1B/LHP, Glenwood Academy (Ala.) McCraine's name popped up shortly before the Draft as a candidate for a seven-figure bonus from a small group of teams. As a 6-foot-7, 205-pounder with big left-handed power potential, a fastball that reaches 94 mph and athleticism for his size, he

Meet the 2025 Draft pick from MIT ... with a 96 mph fastball

@JesseABorek
July 14, 2025

This story originally ran previously, before Mason Estrada was drafted with the No. 225 pick by the Dodgers. 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

Corona (Calif.) becomes 1st high school with 3 players picked in top 50 of same Draft

@bmags94
July 14, 2025

Corona High School -- located in Riverside County in Southern California -- made MLB Draft history on Sunday. In the 2025 MLB Draft, Corona’s RHP Seth Hernandez was selected sixth overall by the Pirates, while infielder Billy Carlson was the No. 10 pick by the White Sox. In the process,

Twin top Draft prospects, JoJo & Jacob Parker, inspired by wheelchair-bound dad

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This story originally ran previously, before JoJo Parker was drafted with the No. 8 pick by the Blue Jays and Jacob Parker was drafted with the No. 573 pick by the D-backs.

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Here are the Rockies' Draft picks from Day 2

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With fourth overall pick Ethan Holliday, an infielder, as the only high school player chosen in the 20 rounds, the Rockies realize that it's best to have players who can help quickly. Toward that end, the Rockies chose versatile hitters -- as opposed to the big-swinging power hitters of past

Here are Cubs' Draft picks from Day 2

@ryan_a_herrera
July 14, 2025

After focusing exclusively on college players during Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Cubs spent two of the first three rounds on Day 2 selecting talent from the high school ranks (with another college outfielder sandwiched in between). They went back to picking from the college ranks for

Rox second pick Middleton eager for the Coors Field challenge: 'I want to pitch there'

July 14, 2025

DENVER -- University of Southern Mississippi right-hander JB Middleton's 2025 season included a deep postseason run and Mississippi collegiate player of the year honors. It also placed him high on MLB Draft boards. But Middleton -- the Rockies' second-round pick (45th overall) in the MLB Draft -- said toughness gained

Here are White Sox Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

CHICAGO -- The White Sox had a focused plan over these two days of the 2025 Draft, involving input from numerous people and departments within the organization, and followed through. “Extremely excited about being disciplined with what we're trying to accomplish: Middle of the field players,” White Sox director of

Here are the Dodgers' Draft picks from Day 2

@sonjamchen
July 14, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- After the Dodgers took a pair of pitchers on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft -- including top pick Zach Root at No. 40 -- they continued to stock up on arms on the second and final day of the event on Monday. L.A. drafted pitchers

Here are Phillies' Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies approached Day 2 of the MLB Draft much like they did Day 1 -- focusing extensively on collegiate pitchers. After selecting Gage Wood with their first-round pick -- the first time the Phils have drafted a college arm in the opening round since 2014 -- the

Here are Astros' Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

HOUSTON -- The Astros went position-player heavy in this year’s MLB Draft, selecting 12, to go along with one catcher and only six pitchers among their 19 picks in the Draft, which concluded Monday. In past years, the Astros have gone pitcher-heavy in the final 10 rounds of the Draft.

Here are the Padres' Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres continued their longstanding tradition of taking high school players in the first round of the Draft when they selected left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft at No. 25 overall. But on Day 2 on Monday, they skewed heavily toward the college ranks. Among the Padres’ 19 overall selections,

Here are Braves' Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

The Braves took a mixture of pitchers and position players during Day 2 of the MLB Draft on Monday. Left-hander Briggs McKenzie was their first pick. He is already being compared to Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore, but McKenzie still has to develop his fastball. Atlanta could have a future leadoff

Here are Royals' Draft picks from Day 2

@Jackson_Stoneee
July 14, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals dipped into the high school ranks with their first two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting a pair of high-upside hitters that could have a future impact at both the top and middle parts of their lineup. Second baseman Sean Gamble (IMG

Here are Twins' Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- As Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft got under way on Monday, the Twins began to establish a pattern with their picks. After two of the club’s four Day 1 selections on Sunday were big hard-throwing right-handers, Minnesota added two more players with that profile to start