With that established, below CBS Sports has highlighted five names worth knowing in the 2026 MLB Draft. Mind you, this is not a ranking or a projection of the top of next year's class. It's merely an introduction to the group through the examination of five particularly interesting players.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Did Astros Select the Best Power Hitter in MLB Draft Class?. The Houston Astros have bolstered their farm system and positioned themselves to draft for future rosters rather than immediate need in the MLB draft.

Florida A&M University catcher Broedy Poppell is officially headed to the pros. On Monday, July 14, the San Francisco Giants selected the FAMU star in the 13th round of the 2025 MLB Draft, using the 386th overall pick to grab one of the top two-way standouts in HBCU baseball.

The Chicago Cubs snagged an extra relief pitcher prospect after the 2025 MLB Draft's conclusion. On Tuesday, the MLB Draft League announced that Aiden Moffett has signed with the Cubs as an undrafted free agent. Moffett spent this past season pitching at the University of Texas, although he was hurt for most of the year.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

Shaw, Steensma and the rest of the newly-drafted pitchers might be joined in respective minor league staffs by Seattle's last draft pick, Notre Dame shortstop Estevan Moreno. Hunter said Moreno impressed several scouts with his defensive skill set and high throw throw speed, which

After a stellar career at Lakeland High School, Anthony Frobose was drafted by the New York Mets and will forgo college to begin his baseball career.