The 2025 MLB Draft is approaching during the exciting All-Star Week in Atlanta. This year promises to be historic, with new figures ready to shine, a revamped format and comprehensive coverage by ESPN, MLB Network and MLB.com.
The 2025 MLB Draft will be held on Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14, during All-Star Week. The venue is the CocaCola Roxy in The Battery, Atlanta, GA. The heart of the professional baseball party is ready to welcome the new talent of the 2025 season.
When and where to watch the 2025 MLB Draft?
- Day 1 (Rounds 13 and bonus/compensatory): Sunday, November 13, from 6 p.m. ET.
- Day 2 (Rounds 3-10): Monday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. ET on MLB.com
The hectic pace of opening night will feature a selection of the first 105 picks, including rounds 1-3, compensatory and competitive balance.
- ESPN and MLB Network will broadcast live from 6 p.m. ET.
- MLB.com will also offer streaming and analysis of the first 43 picks
Rounds 4-20 will be broadcast exclusively via MLB.com from 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, July 14.
Order and format of the 2025 MLB Draft
- The MLB Draft lottery awarded the first pick to the Washington Nationals, followed by the Angels, Mariners, Rockies and Cardinals. There will be a total of 615 selections over 20 rounds.
- The lottery has been used since 2023 for the first six selections, including teams with the worst record; after the sixth, the order is based on season performance.
Key points to follow from the 2025 MLB Draft
Many eyes will be on players such as Ethan Holliday and Kade Anderson, who are considered potential top-five picks, as well as elite college pitchers who could surprise at the event
Franchises have limits on how much they can offer per pick (bonus pools). Teams such as the Mariners, Rays and Angels will lead the way in budget to sign their future stars. Nowadays, several players make their MLB debuts just a year after being drafted.
The 2025 MLB Draft promises to be unforgettable, with two days of drama and excitement, narrated by ESPN, MLB Network and MLB.com. From Sunday the 13th the action begins, with key picks and debate about prospects. On Monday the 14th, the franchises will continue to close their future
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