About this episode

The episode provides an in-depth preview of the 2026 MLB Draft, discussing potential first picks for all teams and their organizational strategies.

Ben and Carlos are joined by JJ Cooper for a hybrid Future Projection/draft podcast breaking down everything we know or are hearing about the top of the 2026 draft. We talk through possibilities and players for each team’s first pick, talk about org tendencies, system strengths and weaknesses and try to get a better understanding of how the draft could unfold to get you ready for draft day. — Time Stamps: (2:30) White Sox (10:00) Rays (15:15) Twins (22:30) Giants (31:00) Pirates (40:20) Royals (44:30) Orioles (50:20) Athletics (54:20) Braves (59:30) Rockies (1:03:40) Nationals (1:08:30) Angels (1:12:00) Cardinals (1:15:10) Marlins (1:18:30) D-backs (1:21:30) Rangers (1:25:00) Astros (1:27:10) Reds (1:30:20) Guardians (1:33:30) Red Sox (1:38:40) Padres (1:43:20) Tigers (1:46:50) Cubs (1:50:20) Mariners (1:52:10) Brewers (1:54:50) Mets (1:57:10) Yankees (1:59:30) Phillies (2:01:00) Blue Jays (2:02:50) Dodgers — FABLETICS Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. — SEAT GEEK Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Carlos

Guest: JJ Cooper

Topics covered

• 2026 MLB Draft
• team analysis
• player prospects
• draft strategies
• organizational tendencies

Keywords

• MLB Draft
• 2026
• prospects
• team analysis
• draft strategies

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Fabletics, SeatGeek, BetterHelp, Quince, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baseball America

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