​The 2026 MLB Draft is already underway, signaling the arrival of a fresh wave of baseball talent. NBC and MLB Network will carry the event live, beginning with the Chicago White Sox as the No. 1 pick. Among the standout prospects in this draft are Grady Emerson, Roch Cholowsky, and Vahn Lackey, all of whom are being considered by the White Sox as they map out their top selections. In addition, Jackson Flora, widely regarded as the top pitching prospect in the class, is being viewed as a potential sleeper option, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
The action kicks off at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, with rounds 1 through 10 airing on NBC. The coverage extends through Day 1, continuing on Peacock and MLB Network as the broadcast guides viewers through the first four rounds of selections.
For those tuning in, here’s who will be on the broadcast team for the 2026 MLB Draft:
– Host: Greg Amsinger from MLB Network
– Analysts: Harold Reynolds, Mark DeRosa, Cole Hamels, and Dan O’Dowd
– Side set hosts: Melanie Newman, Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline and MLB.com, Carlos Collazo from Baseball America, and Lance Brozdowski from Marquee Sports Network
This recap reflects the coverage plan as presented by the networks and organizations behind the draft broadcast. The report originally appeared on For The Win and has been updated to provide a clear preview of the 2026 MLB Draft announcers and on-air talent for NBC and MLB Network.