​All attention is on Philadelphia as a major weekend for baseball unfolds. The All-Star Game festivities kicked off Friday, and today begins the two-day 2026 MLB draft. The action starts with the first four rounds, beginning with the Chicago White Sox, who are projected to select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the top overall pick. Unlike the NFL draft, which stretches to seven rounds over three nights, the MLB draft compresses 20 rounds into just two days.
Florida will again be heavily represented, with two high school stars entering the spotlight as potential top-10 picks. How high might Gators pitcher Liam Peterson climb? Could Florida State ace Wes Mendes or UCF outfielder Andrew Williamson break into the first round? And how will season-ending injuries to sluggers Myles Bailey of Florida State and Daniel Cuvet of Miami influence their draft positioning?
You can watch the MLB draft live on Fubo, which offers a free trial. Here’s what you need to know about the event, including TV and streaming options: All times are Eastern. The first 10 picks of the 2026 MLB draft will be broadcast on NBC. Picks 11 through 40 will air on MLB Network, as well as on MLB.com and MLB.TV. The entire first round can be streamed on Fubo, which carries NBC and MLB Network and provides a free trial for new subscribers.
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Saturday, July 11: 1:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET. Sunday, July 12: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. Day 1 of the draft begins at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, with Rounds 1–4. The draft resumes at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, with Rounds 5–20.
Notable names to watch:
– Jacob Lombard (SS, Gulliver Prep): The Miami commit could skip the Hurricanes if a favorable spot arises, and he could rise into the top five selections. His brother is top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr.
– Gio Rojas (RHP, Stoneman Douglas High School): MLB.com named him the top high school pitcher in the class.
– Liam Peterson (RHP, Florida): The Gators’ ace finished 2026 with a 111-strikeout season, ranking 25th nationally, with a fastball reaching 99–100 mph.
– Andrew Williamson (OF, UCF): The St. Petersburg native hit a career-best 16 home runs this season and is high on multiple prospect lists, placing him near the top 50 in several rankings. At 21, he could become the first Knight selected in the first round since 2004.
– Wes Mendes (LHP, Florida State): The ACC pitcher of the year posted a 9–3 record, a 2.90 ERA, and 125 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .207 average.
– Myles Bailey (1B, Florida State): Bailey slugged 13 home runs in 26 games before a season-ending ankle injury likely affects his draft stock.
– Coleman Borthwick (RHP, South Walton High School): Ranked No. 43 by MLB.com, the 18-year-old posted a sparkling 0.21 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 65 innings this season.
– Evan Dempsey (RHP, Florida Gulf Coast): A two-time recipient of the John Olerud Two-Way Player Award, he struck out 116 and will be watched for potential impact at the next level.
Stay tuned for live updates as the selections unfold over the weekend.