A new mock draft for the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft projects the Chicago White Sox to take UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick. The draft is scheduled to begin on July 11.
The 2026 MLB Draft is six weeks away, with the two-day event set to start on Saturday, July 11. The White Sox earned the top selection after winning the lottery despite posting a 60-102 record last season. This marks the third time in franchise history Chicago has held the No. 1 pick.
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Major League Baseball has released preliminary 40-man player pools for the third edition of Spring Breakout, a prospect showcase scheduled for March 19-22, 2026. The event will feature 16 exhibition games between top Minor League prospects from each MLB organization at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums. In 2027, the format will expand to a single-elimination tournament with champions in each league.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament begins regional play on Friday with 64 teams competing. Several top prospects for the MLB Draft, scheduled for July 11 and 12, will be in action. The Chicago White Sox hold the first overall selection.
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Baseball America has published its first mock draft for the 2026 MLB Draft, projecting the top 40 picks with input from an anonymous scout. UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky is projected as the No. 1 overall pick to the Washington Nationals, highlighting his strong early-season performance. The mock emphasizes player tiers and early scouting evaluations after four weeks of college baseball.
Zach Root, the Dodgers' No. 13 prospect and top draft pick from last year, struck out eight of 10 batters in three near-perfect innings during his professional debut. The performance helped the Dodgers prospects secure an 11-10 victory over the White Sox prospects at Camelback Ranch on Saturday night. Root tied the Spring Breakout single-game strikeout record.
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Spring Breakout enters its third year this week as a key showcase for top minor league talents. Among the 55 Top 100 Prospects participating are several players projected to reach the majors in 2026. The event features 16 games from Thursday to Sunday.