
Manfred muffs Roch Cholowsky’s name at the 2026 MLB Draft
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred mispronounced top prospect Roch Cholowsky's name—saying chuh-LEW-skee instead of cha-LAU-skee—as the Chicago White Sox announced the No. 1 pick. Cholowsky, a UCLA shortstop, fought back tears and prepared to begin his pro career amid high expectations for what could be a cornerstone addition to Chicago.