UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is widely considered to be the draft's top prospect, but he has competition to be selected first overall

Vahn Lackey is gaining momentum to be the first overall pick in the MLB Draft, along with top-ranked players Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson.

The 2026 MLB draft is less than a week away, with the opening rounds set to begin at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia as part of MLB All‑Star Week.

These players didn't make the top 100 prospect list but are worth monitoring during the first 10 rounds of this year's draft.

The MLB Draft gives teams an opportunity to revamp their farm systems and select players who can help them win games for years to come. Unfortunately, whether you're picking first or last, there's no such thing as batting 1.

As a 13-year-old, Zion Rose attended the Elite Development Invitational at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla., a youth showcase under the MLB Develops banner. Current big leaguers Michael Harris II,

The 2026 MLB Draft is quickly approaching. On July 11 and 12, we can expect several players from New Jersey to hear their name called in the draft - making their dream a new reality. Ahead of the two-day event,