The excitement of draft weekend is already palpable as the broadcast officially opens at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, kicking off the first four rounds of selections.
Live Broadcast Schedule
Fans can tune in to the live feed throughout the afternoon, while the action resumes the following morning at 11:30 a.m. ET for rounds five through twenty, ensuring nonstop coverage of the sport’s next generation of talent.
FanGraphs has assembled a full crew in Philadelphia, with Eric Longenhagen, Brendan Gawlowski, Michael Baumann and Meg Rowley on hand to break down each pick, share updated draft rankings on The Board, and provide detailed scouting reports and tool grades for the prospects.
Baumann’s three feature pieces add depth to the conversation, offering nuanced perspectives on player development and projected impacts at the major‑league level.
Member‑Only Insights
A live Day 1 draft chat will give subscribers the chance to pose questions directly to the FanGraphs staff, while the mailbag segment will address topics ranging from Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s upside to Aaron Ashby’s tendency to generate wins and the statistical quirks that define the highest true‑outcome games for a single team.
The mailbag is reserved for FanGraphs members, whose subscriptions unlock ad‑free browsing, unlimited article access, customizable player‑page cards and a host of other perks that enhance the overall reading experience.
Beyond the live coverage, the weekend includes a trivia segment that revisits memorable baseball statistics, including a nod to the number 250, offering a fun way for fans to test their knowledge while they wait for the next round of selections.