MLB Draft 2026: Live updates, analysis, grades for every first-round pick
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It's finally time for the 2026 MLB Draft. From UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky to UC Santa Barbara pitcher Jackson Flora, there's no shortage of rising stars up for grabs, regardless of position.
While some teams will ace their picks, others will leave our heads scratching. That's the nature of the draft. So, For The Win is here to guide you through all the ups and downs, awarding each first-round selection a grade from A to F.
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Without further ado, let's get to our 2026 MLB Draft live grades with analysis for every pick. Keep this page bookmarked and refreshed as the first round rolls along:
No. 1 Chicago White Sox
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No. 2 Tampa Bay Rays
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No. 3 Minnesota Twins
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No. 4 San Francisco Giants
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No. 5 Pittsburgh Pirates
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No. 6 Kansas City Royals
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No. 7 Baltimore Orioles
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No. 8 Oakland Athletics
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No. 9 Atlanta Braves
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No. 10 Colorado Rockies
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No. 11 Washington Nationals
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No. 12 Los Angeles Angels
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No. 13 St. Louis Cardinals
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No. 14 Miami Marlins
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No. 15 Arizona Diamondbacks
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No. 16 Texas Rangers
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No. 17 Houston Astros
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No. 18 Cincinnati Reds
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No. 19 Cleveland Guardians
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No. 20 Boston Red Sox
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No. 21 San Diego Padres
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No. 22 Detroit Tigers
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No. 23 Chicago Cubs
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No. 24 Seattle Mariners
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No. 25 Milwaukee Brewers
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No. 26 Atlanta Braves
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No. 27 New York Mets
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No. 28 Houston Astross
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No. 29 San Francisco Giants
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No. 30 Kansas City Royals
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No. 31 Arizona Diamondbacks
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No. 32 St. Louis Cardinals
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No. 33 Tampa Bay Rays
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No. 34 Chicago White Sox
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No. 35 New York Yankees
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No. 36 Philadelphia Phillies
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No. 37 Colorado Rockies
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