​Rewritten MLB Draft tracker 2026: Live picks and results for Rounds 1-20 in baseball draft, originally published by The Sporting News. Requesting The Sporting News be added as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In today’s MLB, young talent is entering the system at an unprecedented pace. Top prospects are advancing quickly through the minor leagues, driven by incentives for franchises to promote talent sooner and by the sheer depth of skill from players like Konnor Griffin, Nick Kurtz, Travis Bazzana, and many others. It’s no longer unusual for a player to reach the majors just one or two years after being drafted, making the 2026 MLB Draft potentially the moment when several future stars become household names.
This year’s event took place on a Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia, the host city for the 2026 MLB All-Star festivities. The White Sox held the No. 1 overall pick. The class is headlined by a group of shortstops, including UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky and prep infielder Grady Emerson, with other highly anticipated selections anticipated from catcher Vahn Lackey and pitcher Jackson Flora, who are also expected to hear their names called early in the draft order.
There are hundreds of selections to be made across the 2026 MLB Draft as a diverse crop of high school and college prospects pursue their professional baseball dreams. The Sporting News is monitoring every pick and providing the full results from Philadelphia as they unfold.
SN’s MLB HQ features live MLB scores, updated standings, and the full schedule, all available to track in real time. The following is a snapshot of the draft results as they appeared, with each pick listed by team, player, position, and school:
1. White Sox — Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA
2. Rays — Grady Emerson, SS, Fort Worth Christian HS (TX)
3. Twins — Vahn Lackey, C, Georgia Tech
4. Giants — Jackson Flora, P, UCSB
5. Pirates — Derek Curiel, OF, LSU
6. Royals — Zion Rose, OF, Louisville
7. Orioles — Eric Booth Jr., OF, Oak Grove HS (MS)
8. Athletics — Drew Burress, OF, Georgia Tech
9. Braves — AJ Gracia, OF, Virginia
10. Rockies — Tyler Bell, SS, Kentucky
11. Nationals — Chris Hacopian II, Texas A&M
12. Angels — Jared Grindlinger, OF, Huntington Beach HS (CA)
13. Cardinals — Trevor Condon, OF, Etowah HS (GA)
14. Marlins — Jacob Lombard, SS, Gulliver Prep HS (FL)
15. Diamondbacks — Ryder Helfrick, C, Arkansas
16. Rangers — Gio Rojas, P, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS (FL)
17. Astros — Logan Hughes, OF, Texas Tech
18. Reds — Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama
19. Guardians — Liam Peterson, P, Florida
20. Red Sox — Jake Schaffner, SS, North Carolina
21. Padres — Coleman Borthwick, 3B, South Walton HS (FL)
22. Tigers — Cameron Flukey, P, Coastal Carolina
23. Cubs — Cade Townsend, P, Mississippi
24. Mariners — Ace Reese, 3B, Mississippi State
25. Brewers — Trey Ebel, SS, Corona HS (CA)
27. Mets — Carson Wiggins, P, Arkansas
35. Yankees — Hunter Dietz, P, Arkansas
36. Phillies — Tyler Spangler, SS, De La Salle HS (CA)
39. Blue Jays — Cole Carlon, P, Arizona State
40. Dodgers — Bo Lowrance, SS, Christ Church Episcopal HS (SC)
Notes:
– Picks and order reflect the live update flow from The Sporting News’ ongoing draft coverage.
– Select players include a mix of high school stars and college standouts across multiple positions.
– Some entries feature future trades or draft-day movements, which are tracked and clarified in the full, official results.
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