What time is MLB draft today? TV, Day 2 pick order, players to watch

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The next wave of baseball talent is about to take center stage as the 2026 MLB Draft gets underway this weekend.

With high school standouts and college stars waiting to hear their names called, the two-day event marks the official start of many players’ professional journeys and gives fans a first look at the future of Major League Baseball.

Here's everything you need to know about Day 2 of the MLB Draft:

When is the MLB Draft?​

The MLB Draft is a two-day event starting with Rounds 1-4 on Saturday, July 11, and Rounds 5-20 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. This event is part of the MLB All-Star Week.

Where is the MLB Draft?​

The MLB Draft will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 11-12.

How can I watch the MLB Draft?​

Day 2 of the MLB Draft will be streamed on a through MLB.com and MLB.TV. You can also find top picks, the draft tracker, and other stories on MLB.com. The second day will start at 11:30 a.m. July 12 run until 7:30 pm.

Florida baseball players to watch​

• Jacob Lombard (SS, Gulliver Prep): The Miami commit could eschew the Hurricanes if he lands in the right spot, and he could go in the top 5. His brother is top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr.
• Gio Rojas (RHP, Stoneman Douglas High School):MLB.com ranked him the top high school pitcher in the class.
• Liam Peterson (RHP, Florida): The Gators' ace ranked 25th in the nation with 111 strikeouts in 2026 with a fastball that tops out at 99 or 100 mph.
• Andrew Williamson (OF, UCF): The St. Petersburg native hit a career-high 16 home runs this season and ranks in or near the top 50 in multiple prospect lists. The 21-year-old could become the first Knight since 2004 to go in the first round.
• Wes Mendes (LHP, Florida State): The ACC pitcher of the year went 9-3 with a 2.90 ERA and 125 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .207 batting average.
• Myles Bailey (1B, Florida State): The slugger hit 13 home runs in 26 games before suffering a season-ending ankle injury, which will likely impact his draft status.
• Coleman Borthwick (RHP, South Walton High School): No. 43 on MLB.com's prospect rankings, the 18-year-old had a sparkling 0.21 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 65 innings this season.
• Evan Dempsey (RHP, Florida Gulf Coast): The two-time winner of the John Olerud Two-Way Player Award notched 116 strikeouts with a 3.15 ERA and hit .333 with 10 home runs, 18 doubles and 15 steals in 2026.
• Daniel Cuvet (3B, Miami): The slugger was a first-team All-American in 2025 and hit 54 home runs over three seasons with the Hurricanes, but his junior season ended early with a back injury.

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What are the MLB Day 2 round picks?​

• Colorado Rockies
• Chicago White Sox
• Washington Nationals
• Minnesota Twins
• Pittsburgh Pirates
• Los Angeles Angels
• Baltimore Orioles
• Athletics
• Atlanta Braves
• Tampa Bay Rays
• St. Louis Cardinals
• Miami Marlins
• Arizona Diamondbacks
• Texas Ragers
• San Francisco Giants
• Kansas City Royals
• New York Mets
• Houston Astros
• Cincinnati Reds
• Cleveland Guardians
• Boston Red Sox
• San Diego Padres
• Detroit Tigers
• Chicago Cubs
• New York Yankees
• Philadelphia Phillies
• Seattle Mariners
• Milwaukee Brewers
• Toronto Blue Jays
• Los Angeles Dodgers

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: What time is MLB draft today? TV, Day 2 pick order, players to watch

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