Zack Wheeler Declines All Star Invitation as Fifth Choice

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Zack Wheeler Declines All Star Invitation as Fifth Choice

Wheeler turned down the All-Star replacement spot for Chase Burnes after being the fifth choice. "He did not want to be the fifth choice and felt disrespected," per Jon Heyman. The veteran righty is 9-1 with a 2.28 ERA, 98 strikeouts and 0.91 WHIP. He was the biggest snub despite his dominance and the game in Philadelphia.

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The Brewers selected shortstop Trey with the No. 25 overall pick, one year after taking brother Brady. "The Milwaukee Brewers love the Dino Ebel family," per Bob Nightengale. Their father, Dino, is the Dodgers' third-base coach. The Corona High product stands six feet tall and weighs 180 pounds with a Texas A&M commitment.

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Hitter-Heavy 2026 MLB Draft Ties Historic Pitcher Low

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Hitter-Heavy 2026 MLB Draft Ties Historic Pitcher Low

Only three pitchers were taken among the first 20 picks in the 2026 MLB Draft, tying the fewest in history, set in 2024, per JJ Cooper. Roch Cholowsky went No. 1 to the White Sox after a 1.088 OPS at UCLA. Righty Jackson Flora became the first pitcher at No. 4 overall, selected by the Giants.


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Marlins Draft Jacob Lombard, Brother of Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr.

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Marlins Draft Jacob Lombard, Brother of Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr.

Top prospect Lombard is heading to Miami. "Jacob Lombard, the brother of Yankees' prized prospect George Lombard Jr. and the son of Tigers' bench coach George Lombard, is drafted by the Marlins," per Bob Nightengale. The 18-year-old hit .477 with 9 homers, 25 RBIs and 52 runs in 29 games. He boasts above-average power and plus speed.

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Rob Manfred Mispronounces Roch Cholowsky During Draft Announcement

Rob Manfred's announcement of the first overall pick included an unexpected slip when he mispronounced Roch Cholowsky's name on stage. The brief mistake quickly became a talking point during the 2026 MLB Draft, moments before the White Sox officially welcomed the standout UCLA shortstop as the top selection and newest cornerstone of their organization.

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White Sox Select Roch Cholowsky First Overall in 2026 MLB Draft

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White Sox Select Roch Cholowsky First Overall in 2026 MLB Draft

The White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Across three seasons with the Bruins, he batted .329 with 52 home runs, 167 RBI and a 1.072 OPS. The polished infielder now becomes the centerpiece of Chicago's rebuilding plans and top organizational prospect.

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