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Welcome, ladies and gents, to the annual spectacle that is the MLB Draft! This year, Fort Worth, Texas, is playing host to the grand event, nestled within the lively MLB All-Star Week festivities courtesy of the Texas Rangers. As the sun sets on July 14, the drama of the first round will unfold live at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and MLB Network.
This year, the Cleveland Guardians hold the No. 1 pick, and they're leading a pack that includes the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago White Sox in the top five. Their sights are set on a sparkling lineup of college stars, with Georgia's Charlie Condon, Oregon State's Travis Bazzana, and Florida's Jac Caglianone catching everyone's eye.
You know the drill - 20 rounds of picks, a nerve-wracking wait for some, an exuberant celebration for others. But here, folks, is the first round in all its glory:
FIRST ROUND
Get ready for the rest of the rounds, kicking off at noon ET on July 15 and July 16. For all you die-hard fans wondering when your beloved team picks in every round, we've got you covered. Stay tuned for a pick-by-pick look at all 20 rounds. This is the MLB Draft - where futures are forged, and legends are born.