A long way from family farm, Rays 19-year-old catcher wins Futures Game MVP
PHILADELPHIA -- The Flewelling family farm in Central Alberta, Canada, was a place to train, feed and wash cattle. It was no place to be seen by big league baseball scouts. Still, Nathan Flewelling found a way. He applied the work ethic instilled in him on the farm to the
Most intriguing picks from Day 2 of ‘26 MLB Draft
Even after 135 players were selected on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, Day 2 dawned with tons of game-changing talent still on the board.
Here’s how all 30 teams’ prospects fared in the Futures Game
The 27th MLB All-Star Futures Game is in the books, with the American League beating the National League, 6-1, on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Every year, the Futures Game is filled with big moments created by top prospects from every Major League organization, and this incarnation was
Yankees draft Andy Pettitte's son Luke, who pitches AND hits
The Pettittes are made for Pinstripes. The Yankees selected two-way player Luke Pettitte -- the son of five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte -- with the No. 248 overall pick in the eighth round of the 2026 Draft on Sunday afternoon.
These are the top moments from the 2026 Futures Game
For the first time since 2022, the American League is the MLB All-Star Futures Game winner. Rays catching prospect Nathan Flewelling took home MVP honors on the strength of the game's only home run as the AL came out on top, 6-1, on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Marlins draft standout Japanese bat Sasaki out of Stanford
MIAMI -- There was plenty of chatter when Rintaro Sasaki, Japan’s all-time high school home run leader, arrived stateside to attend Stanford. Count Marlins area scout Scott Fairbanks among those in the baseball community eager to see how the slugger would make the transition.
Brewers draft a Sabathia, but this one's a pure hitter
MILWAUKEE – Carsten Sabathia III was turning 5 years old when his dad strapped the Brewers on his broad shoulders and carried them into the postseason for the first time in a generation. But after the Brewers selected him in the 20th round of the MLB Draft on Sunday, one
Yankees lefty prospect spins 6 hitless frames, strikes out 10 at Double-A
History was on the menu for the team also known as the Jersey Diners on Sunday, and Xavier Rivas served it up for six innings. The Yankees' No. 23 prospect twirled six hitless frames and struck out 10 for Double-A Somerset in a 2-1 loss to Reading in 11 innings
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
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
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
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
Lackey, Burress continue run of teammates to go top 10 in Draft
After finishing as the No. 2 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament, Georgia Tech saw its success carry over to the MLB Draft. The Yellow Jackets had two of the top picks when the Draft began on Saturday. Catcher Vahn Lackey was selected third overall by the Twins,
Twins' Culpepper back on IL with recurrence of glute strain
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Here are the Guardians' 2026 Draft picks
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians opened the 2026 MLB Draft by adding a pair of intriguing arms to the Cleveland Pitching Factory assembly line, before they then landed two collegiate prospects who are known for their promising hit tools to complete Day 1. The Guardians selected University of Florida right-hander Liam
Here are Rockies' 2026 Draft picks
DENVER -- Before University of Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson became the first catcher in NCAA Division I history to exceed 25 homers and 25 stolen bases in a season -- and before the Rockies selected him 37th overall in Competitive Balance Round A as one of 21 picks over two
Here are the Twins' 2026 Draft picks
MINNEAPOLIS -- When the Twins took catcher Vahn Lackey with the third overall pick in the MLB Draft on Saturday, it was reasonable to think they were done selecting backstops for at least a little while. They were not.
Here are the Phillies' 2026 Draft picks
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies took high school shortstop Tyler Spangler with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. The Phils then took college players with each their next 13 picks, and 18 of their 21 selections overall.
Here are the Athletics' 2026 Draft picks
CHICAGO – After seeing the Major League arrival of several top prospects on the position-player side in recent years, it was evident that the Athletics are developing a similar emergence on the pitching side. That was evident in how Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft played out for them
Here are the Rangers' 2026 Draft picks
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers couldn’t have predicted a better Draft. The good fortune started early in the first round, when top prep pitcher Gio Rojas fell to Texas at No. 16 after being mocked in the top 10 for weeks. It continued throughout the afternoon, when the Rangers picked another
Here are the Tigers' 2026 Draft picks
DETROIT – The Tigers are well aware of their reputation for drafting up-the-middle position players from high school with their early picks. Even if they weren’t, the mock drafts over the last couple of months made it abundantly clear. So you can excuse assistant general manager and scouting director Rob
Marlins use No. 14 pick to draft latest standout from Lombard baseball family
MIAMI -- Jacob Lombard is a local kid through and through. Lombard, who recently graduated from Miami Gulliver Prep, grew up attending Marlins games and cheering on the likes of Giancarlo Stanton and Derek Dietrich. He can tell you all about Otto Lopez's 2026 All-Star campaign. The Marlins chose prep
Here are the Orioles' 2026 Draft picks
BALTIMORE -- Will Robertson ran his first MLB Draft as the Orioles’ vice president of domestic scouting this weekend. And he couldn’t have been happier with how everything unfolded. “If you had told me ahead of time we would have this haul in our class,” Robertson said, “I would have
Here are the Royals' 2026 Draft picks
The Royals took a bit of a different route on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, at least according to the industry, especially with their first pick when they selected Louisville outfielder Zion Rose at No. 6 overall on Saturday. On Day 2, they went heavy on arms,
Here are the Angels' 2026 Draft picks
MINNEAPOLIS -- With interim general manager John Mozeliak now in charge after he replaced Perry Minasian in late June, scouting director Tim McIlvaine was given more autonomy to run this year’s Draft to his preferences. The Angels broke a seven-year streak of selecting a college player with their first overall