​Baseball’s first major event of the All-Star Weekend, the MLB Draft, kicks off today. The opening day will feature the first four rounds of the draft on television, with rounds 5 through 20 scheduled to occur tomorrow off-air. The day starts at 1:00 p.m. on NBC/Peacock, and the Chicago White Sox are projected to make the first pick around 1:30 p.m. This year’s draft format is a bit unconventional: the first 10 selections will be shown on NBC/Peacock, while picks 11 through 40 will be aired on MLB Network. The action from rounds 2 through 4 will be streamed on MLB.tv or MLB.com and is expected to run from approximately 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Day 2 will be an untelevised event taking place tomorrow afternoon.
Stay here to follow along throughout the draft for every Tigers pick. As each selection is announced, this post will be updated with the player’s name, position, and the school or organization they’re coming from. Engage with us in the comments as we discuss the first day’s coverage and analyze every move.
Round 1 features the No. 22 overall pick, shaping up to provide plenty of intrigue and discussion as the organization evaluates its options and plans for the future. The draft’s early phase will set the tone for Day 1, with teams weighing talent, potential, and fit within their farm systems and major league rosters. The coverage aims to deliver timely updates, detailed scouting context, and expert commentary to help fans understand why teams value certain players and how those selections might impact the organization’s trajectory.
With the Tigers’ picks in focus, fans can anticipate a blend of high-upside athleticism and polished college players, as clubs seek to balance immediate help with long-term development. The first day’s broadcast format, combining NBC/Peacock’s primetime presentation for the initial rounds and MLB Network’s additional coverage for the middle selections, underscores a broader strategy to maximize reach and provide comprehensive insights into the draft process. As the selections roll in, stay tuned for player bios, scouting reports, and post-pick analysis that will illuminate how each choice fits into the broader landscape of the 2024 MLB Draft.