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Guardians Miss on Logan Schmidt, Brewers Lose Aidan Knaak to College Route
baseball29 days ago

Guardians Miss on Logan Schmidt, Brewers Lose Aidan Knaak to College Route

Cleveland failed to sign their 59th overall pick Logan Schmidt by the July 27 deadline, costing the Guardians a potential 60th pick next year and keeping Schmidt from turning pro this season; Schmidt, a 6'4" high school lefty with mid-90s velocity, is LSU-committed and could re-enter the draft in 2027. Milwaukee also did not sign fifth-rounder Aidan Knaak, a Clemson right-hander who will return to college; the Brewers won’t receive a compensation pick for him. Cleveland signed all other selections, and Knaak’s situation underscores the ongoing unsettled nature of the draft-eligibility landscape as teams navigate bonuses and potential NIL considerations.}

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#aidan-knaak#baseball#guardians
White Sox Dominate 2026 MLB Draft as Upside Plays Ripple Across the League
sports1 month ago

White Sox Dominate 2026 MLB Draft as Upside Plays Ripple Across the League

Chicago used the No. 1 pick to land Roch Cholowsky and followed with a bold, high-upside haul, while several other teams (Braves, Padres, Mets, Brewers, Red Sox) mixed aggressive moves with questionable risk and missed opportunities, producing a draft with a blend of prep stars and college players whose big-league impact will take years to materialize.

via Sports Illustrated|
#mlb#mlb-draft#red-sox
AL Central Draft Shakeup: White Sox, Twins Nab Elite Talent; Royals Get Creative
sports1 month ago

AL Central Draft Shakeup: White Sox, Twins Nab Elite Talent; Royals Get Creative

With the 2026 MLB Draft in the books, the AL Central loaded up on high-ceiling talent: the White Sox landed Roch Cholowsky with the top pick and added several promising high school bats; the Twins grabbed Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and supplemented their haul with more upside depth; the Royals pivoted with a bold mix of elite college hitters and HS arms; the Guardians secured top-10 talent Liam Peterson and several other promising arms; the Tigers added pitcher Cameron Flukey and infield depth, signaling a division-wide emphasis on pitching depth and ceiling growth across the draft.

via The New York Times|
#al-central#mlb-draft#royals
AL East Draft 2026: Upside-first classes and early steals
sports1 month ago

AL East Draft 2026: Upside-first classes and early steals

This AL East Day 1/Top-10 rounds recap analyzes how each club navigated the 2026 MLB Draft with an emphasis on upside and bonus-pool strategy. Orioles pursue high-upside HS talent led by Eric Booth Jr. at No. 7, complemented by a mix of college-prospect arms. Rays lean into prep stars like Grady Emerson and a cadre of projectable pitchers. Yankees land Hunter Dietz at pick 35 (bonus penalty) and add several high-upside arms; Blue Jays snag Cole Carlon at 39 and add Will Brick as a notable mid-round value. Red Sox drew attention for their top pick Jake Schaffner, though the pick drew criticism, with later selections like Josh Volmerding, Martin Shelar, and Kaleb LaFavor broadening the class. Overall, the piece weighs upside and development potential over grades, noting how day-one results interact with bonus-pool constraints and signing likelihoods.

via The New York Times|
#al-east#baseball-prospects#bonus-pool
Cholowsky inks record-setting $10.4M with White Sox, leaps past draft bonus mark
sports1 month ago

Cholowsky inks record-setting $10.4M with White Sox, leaps past draft bonus mark

No. 1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky signed with the Chicago White Sox for a $10.4 million bonus, setting a new MLB record for a draft signing bonus but coming in below the slot value of about $11.35 million. The UCLA star hit 21 home runs with a .320/.452/.636 line as a 2026 junior and earns high marks for hit and power, with solid defense; Chicago views him as a long‑term piece behind shortstop Colson Montgomery after passing on Grady Emerson.

via Bleacher Report|
#baseball#chicago-white-sox#mlb-draft
Cardinals shine in CBS Sports’ five-class 2026 MLB Draft ranking
sports1 month ago

Cardinals shine in CBS Sports’ five-class 2026 MLB Draft ranking

CBS Sports ranks the five best classes from the 2026 MLB Draft: Chicago White Sox land the top class led by Roch Cholowsky with a strong supporting trio; Cleveland Guardians bolster their pitching depth with Liam Peterson and Logan Schmidt; Pittsburgh Pirates add solid long-term upside with Derek Curiel and Aiden Ruiz; St. Louis Cardinals assemble a deep, high-upside group around Trevor Condon and Tegan Kuhns; Tampa Bay Rays stockpile pitching talent led by Grady Emerson and Taj Marchand. The draft’s full impact will take years to evaluate, but the author’s favorite immediate group comes from St. Louis due to its breadth and upside.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#chicago-white-sox#cleveland-guardians
Cubs Bet Big on Velocity and Spin in 2026 Draft
sports1 month ago

Cubs Bet Big on Velocity and Spin in 2026 Draft

The Cubs’ 2026 draft leaned into upside on the mound, selecting 16 pitchers (15 college arms) among 21 picks and prioritizing high spin and velocity over polish. While they still added two power-hitting college players early, the plan centers on signing all picks under the full bonus pool (plus 5%) and pushing college pitchers quickly into pro ball. Led by Dan Kantrovitz and with input from Tyler Zombro, Chicago is chasing pro-ready arms and a laddered development path rather than a traditional “safe” draft, hoping the upside pays off over the next 18 months.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#mlb-draft#pitching
White Sox land Cholowsky as Brewers stumble in 2026 MLB draft grades
sports1 month ago

White Sox land Cholowsky as Brewers stumble in 2026 MLB draft grades

The 2026 MLB draft concluded with the Chicago White Sox selecting Roch Cholowsky first overall in a hitter-heavy round, and Bleacher Report grading every team’s class—White Sox earned an A+/best draft class, Brewers an D/worst class, with other teams ranging from A to B grades. Notable top picks included Cholowsky, Landon Thome, Cole Prosek, Joey Volchko and Eric Segura, while the piece highlights how each team fared in the overall team-by-team results.

via Bleacher Report|
#chicago-white-sox#milwaukee-brewers#mlb
Cubs Build a Pitching-Heavy, College-Arm Draft in 2026
sports1 month ago

Cubs Build a Pitching-Heavy, College-Arm Draft in 2026

The Chicago Cubs opened the 2026 MLB draft by taking Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend at No. 23 and then used 16 of 21 picks on pitchers, signaling a clear push to fortify the pitching staff. The class leaned heavily on college arms (eight from the Big Ten/ACC/SEC) with only two high school selections, including Dylan Blomker from La Cueva HS. They also stocked the lineup with big-power college hitters Myles Bailey (Florida State) and Caden Sorrell (Texas Tech), weighing elite power against swing-and-miss. Behind-the-scenes notes included Brennan Hudson as a “gut-feel” catcher and Chase Meyer’s West Virginia background, reflecting the Cubs’ thorough, information-driven process to build pitching depth and college-developed talent for the system.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago-cubs#college-baseball#draft-strategy
LSU Baseball Poised for Talent Surge After Draft Weekend
sports1 month ago

LSU Baseball Poised for Talent Surge After Draft Weekend

Hunt Palmer’s post-draft take highlights a deep LSU signing class where nine signees were drafted, with the first six almost certain to sign and two more picked in later rounds who could be lured by pro offers. Late-round possibilities (Murphy, Washington, Santarelli) could still join LSU, while Evans and Adams look likeliest to pursue pro paths. LSU expects a robust roster mix—seven pitchers, multiple infielders and outfielders, and at least one catcher—potentially reaching around 40 players with “designated student‑athletes” to stay under the 34-man limit. Overall, the haul is framed as a program-shifter, replenishing depth for 2027 even if a few signees opt for pro careers.

via Louisiana Sports|
#baseball#lsu#mlb-draft
Red Sox Build Pitching Depth on Day 2 of MLB Draft
sports1 month ago

Red Sox Build Pitching Depth on Day 2 of MLB Draft

On Day 2 of the MLB Draft, the Red Sox leaned into pitching, using 11 of 16 selections on pitchers including four consecutive college arms in rounds 5–8 and leveraging bonus-pool money after taking UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner in Round 1. Notable picks include Lucas Davenport (5th, 6‑6, 230, 94–96 mph), Brett Lanman (6th, 6‑5, 228, mid-90s), and high-upside additions Martin Shelar (9th, power-hitting outfielder) and Kaleb LaFavor (10th, 6‑6, 180, up to 95 mph). The haul, overseen by first-year director Jake Bruml, emphasizes strike-throwing with starter potential, and Boston expects to sign all of its first 10 selections pending medicals.

via The Boston Globe|
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