
Big 12 Dominates 2026 MLB Draft with Record-Breaking Selections
From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.
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From Texas Tech to Arizona State, the Big 12’s 14 programs contributed a historic number of draft picks, with the St. Louis Cardinals leading the way in selections.

A look at the announcers whose storytelling has turned a historic baseball rivalry into a cultural touchstone.

Affordable players like Anthony Kay, Lars Nootbar and Andruw Monasterio offer strong upside against tough opponents on Tuesday night.

Several starters delivered quality starts on Monday, with Walbert Ureña’s dominant display against the Astros setting the tone for a night of high strikeout rates and effective pitch mixes.

Three Texas pitchers — Thomas Burns, Luke Harrison, and Cody Howard — were chosen over the weekend, highlighting the program’s continued impact on professional baseball.

The 2026 MLB Draft concluded after 20 rounds, delivering 613 selections. Six current Tennessee baseball players and four high school signees were among those chosen, each entering contract talks with the teams that drafted them. Teams operate under specific spending pools, with values assigned to the first ten rounds, influencing negotiation strategies across the league.

Armani Guzman announced his fifth-year return, highlighting a career that set school records, while four teammates were selected in the recent MLB draft.

After a dominant 2026 campaign that saw nine saves, all‑Big South first‑team honors and a career‑high seven strikeouts, pitcher JR Fordham has agreed to an undrafted free‑agent deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.

A look at the week’s most compelling moments, from Max Scherzer’s strikeout chase to the Mets’ dominant win.

Two of Penn State's top baseball prospects were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, sparking a decision between signing professional contracts and remaining with the Nittany Lions.

With the trade deadline set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET, teams are poised to reshuffle rotations and lineups, a shift that could dramatically alter fantasy baseball values across the league.
After a breakout season that saw him hit .400 with 28 home runs, sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston has decided to stay for his junior year, bolstering a Sun Devils team that will field a dramatically reshaped roster.

Jordan Walker became the first Cardinals player to win the 2026 Home Run Derby, hitting 12 homers in the final round and securing a million‑dollar prize, while a Phillies slugger finished empty‑handed despite a 30‑homer effort.

Jordan Walker won the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, tying with Willson Contreras in the opening round and defeating Junior Caminero before beating Kyle Schwarber in the finals, while expressing a desire to inspire black youth to pursue baseball.

Armani Guzman’s decision to stay, combined with a wave of MLB draft selections, sets the stage for another competitive year for West Virginia University baseball.

Six University of Texas players were drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, extending the program’s streak of annual selections since 1965 and highlighting the impact of head coach Jim Schlossnagle.

The 2026 All-Star Game will be staged at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, where National League experts expect a decisive victory. Bryce Harper leads the MVP conversation, while emerging talents Otto Lopez and Jordan Walker eye breakout performances.

Cody Boshell, a top Tennessee recruit, signed a $750,000 agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks after being selected in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, underscoring the Volunteers' sustained draft excellence.

Jordan Walker won the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park, delivering a 455‑foot homer while Netflix’s exclusive broadcast grappled with technical glitches and muted commentary.

In a dramatic final round broadcast exclusively on Netflix, Jordan Walker overcame boos and early career setbacks to win the 2026 Home Run Derby, sealing the victory with a clutch swing that earned him a million‑dollar payday.

Jordan Walker hit 12 home runs to win the 2026 Home Run Derby, outdueling Kyle Schwarber and sparking comparisons to Chris Carpenter's 2011 NLDS victory over Roy Halladay.

Week 16 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season brings a fresh wave of stashable talent, from a Mariners ace with a sub‑2.00 ERA to a Cardinals bat with breakout upside.

Four Kansas State University baseball standouts were chosen in the 2026 MLB Draft, continuing the Wildcats' six‑year streak of producing multiple draftees and tying a Big 12 record for selections.

After being selected in the 20th round of the MLB draft, star hitter Kollin Ritchie has opted to stay at Oklahoma State through 2027, a move that promises to fortify the team’s lineup and alter his professional trajectory