Inside the MLB Draft — See the excitement for 2026 picks
Updated July 11, 2026, 3:08 p.m. ET
The 2026 MLB Draft is officially underway in Philadelphia. See the excitement and energy.
Philadelphia Phillies mascot the Philly Phanatic greets the crowd ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Chicago White Sox kicked off the draft at the Pennsylvania Convention Center by selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick.
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the Tampa Bay Rays selection of Grady Emerson.
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The Miami Marlins mascot Billy the Marlin is seen during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerrr greets fans during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The San Francisco Giants select Jackson Flora fourth overall during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates select Derek Curiel fifth overall during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Kansas City Royals prepare to announce the sixth overall pick during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Baltimore Orioles select Eric Booth Jr. seventh overall during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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A view of the customized bats for draft picks during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Fans cheer during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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A drummer performs as the Washington Nationals debate a draft pick during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Washington Nationals select Chris Hacopian eleventh overall during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the 2026 MLB Draft at Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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