The MLB draft kicks off All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia. Here are the players selected, with the Chicago White Sox picking No. 1 overall.

In what was a pretty thin draft for pitching, the Detroit Tigers selected one of the premier arms coming out of the college ranks, selecting Coastal Carolina right-hander Cameron Flukey with the 22nd overall pick.

There were those who believed the Brewers would pick TCU's Sawyer Strosnider in the first round on July 11, but they were able to take him 66th.

The San Francisco Giants are off and running at the MLB Draft. Here is who the franchise picked with grades and analysis.

Luke Williams, a Vanderbilt baseball signee who can play shortstop and outfield, was taken by the Washington Nationals in the 2026 MLB Draft.

For those of you who have always clamored for parody in pro sports, congratulations. This is what parody looks like. At least, in the American League this MLB season, as 11 of the 15 teams in the Junior Circuit have between 41 and 48 wins through 90+ games as we approach the All-Star Break.

While the MLB draft began in relatively predictable fashion, it also had its share of unforeseen turns.

Even so, certain contenders and likely sellers are already making plans for that important date on the MLB calendar. That means trade rumors continue to trickle in, especially now that we're well into July.