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White Sox Lead Off 2026 MLB Draft Action
12 Jul
Summary
- The 2026 MLB Draft began today with Day 1 coverage.
- White Sox hold the prestigious No. 1 overall pick.
- Coverage spans two days across multiple platforms.
The 62nd annual MLB Draft is underway, commencing on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with the Chicago White Sox set to make the first selection. Day 1 coverage, from 1 p.m. ET, is available on NBC and Peacock, featuring picks 1-10. The broadcast then moves to MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, and MLB+ for picks 11-135 through the end of round 4.
Day 2, scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2026, will cover rounds 5 through 20. This portion of the draft will be streamed exclusively on MLB.com, MLB.TV, and MLB+, starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. The event is presented by Nippon Express, marking a significant milestone for aspiring baseball professionals.
Several teams, including the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, and Yankees, face penalties affecting their first picks due to Competitive Balance Tax violations. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the selection order throughout the draft.
