Draft Excitement Builds
The anticipation is palpable as the 2025 MLB Draft approaches, set for Sunday, July 13. The Atlanta Braves will be the host of the much-anticipated All-Star festivities. Leading the pack with the first overall pick are the Washington Nationals, closely followed by the Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals rounding out the top five selections.
What You Need to Know
The first round kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on ESPN and the MLB Network. Following this, Day 2 will feature rounds 4 through 20 on July 14 and can be streamed on MLB.com starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Curious where your favorite team stands in the draft? Here’s a detailed round-by-round list of this year’s draft order:
- First Round: 1. Washington Nationals 2. Los Angeles Angels 3. Seattle Mariners 4. Colorado Rockies 5. St. Louis Cardinals 6. Pittsburgh Pirates 7. Miami Marlins 8. Toronto Blue Jays 9. Cincinnati Reds 10. Chicago White Sox 11. Athletics 12. Texas Rangers 13. San Francisco Giants 14. Tampa Bay Rays 15. Boston Red Sox 16. Minnesota Twins 17. Chicago Cubs 18. Arizona Diamondbacks 19. Baltimore Orioles 20. Milwaukee Brewers 21. Houston Astros 22. Atlanta Braves 23. Kansas City Royals 24. Detroit Tigers 25. San Diego Padres 26. Philadelphia Phillies 27. Cleveland Guardians
- Second Round: 44. Chicago White Sox 45. Colorado Rockies 46. Miami Marlins 47. Los Angeles Angels 48. Athletics 49. Washington Nationals 50. Pittsburgh Pirates 51. Cincinnati Reds 52. Texas Rangers 53. Tampa Bay Rays 54. Minnesota Twins 55. St. Louis Cardinals 56. Chicago Cubs 57. Seattle Mariners 58. Baltimore Orioles 59. Milwaukee Brewers 60. Atlanta Braves 61. Kansas City Royals 62. Detroit Tigers 63. Philadelphia Phillies 64. Cleveland Guardians 65. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Third Round: 76. Chicago White Sox 77. Colorado Rockies 78. Miami Marlins 79. Los Angeles Angels 80. Washington Nationals 81. Toronto Blue Jays 82. Pittsburgh Pirates 83. Cincinnati Reds 84. Texas Rangers 85. San Francisco Giants 86. Tampa Bay Rays 87. Boston Red Sox 88. Minnesota Twins 89. St. Louis Cardinals 90. Chicago Cubs 91. Seattle Mariners 92. Arizona Diamondbacks 93. Baltimore Orioles 94. Milwaukee Brewers 95. Houston Astros 96. Atlanta Braves 97. Kansas City Royals 98. Detroit Tigers 99. San Diego Padres 100. Philadelphia Phillies 101. Cleveland Guardians 102. New York Mets 103. New York Yankees 104. Los Angeles Dodgers
Keep your eyes peeled as the draft unfolds, and stay tuned for updates on your favorite teams!
Context & Analysis
This year’s MLB draft has the potential to reshape team rosters dramatically. With top prospects like Liam Doyle of Tennessee gaining attention, the stakes are higher than ever. Fans will be keen to see how their teams leverage their picks for a competitive edge in the upcoming seasons.
Nikodem Nowak
Nikodem Nowak is a dedicated sports enthusiast with a keen eye for statistical analysis and sports betting. His journey into the world of predictions began with a deep passion for understanding the numbers behind the game—tracking team performances, studying player form, and analyzing historical data to uncover patterns that others might miss. With years of experience in following sports results and market trends, he has developed a unique approach to betting, one that combines meticulous research with strategic thinking.
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