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There is no tried and true way to "win" the MLB draft. Every team always says it simply picks the best player available, and even those typically need years of training and reps before reaching the majors.
MLB Draft gets started Sunday night as Atlanta hosts baseball's annual All-Star festivities. Four years ago, MLB pushed the draft back from the first week of June to the All-Star break in an effort to better market the event,
The latest MLB Draft rumors cover the Washington Nationals taking a surprising player No. 1 overall, the Colorado Rockies selecting Ethan Holliday, and more.
The first day of the 2025 MLB draft is complete! The Washington Nationals selected Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick, opting for the prep shortstop -- who might be more likely to sign below slot -- in a draft with no clear-cut top prospect. And there were plenty of other intriguing selections as the first three rounds unfolded Sunday night.