Duke’s 2025 Draft Haul: One Pick, Three Alumni Head to MLB
The 2025 MLB Draft saw the Durham-based Duke Blue Devils limited to a single selection, while three alumni secured deals with prominent franchises.
Jul 28, 2026
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Aidan Weaver’s Journey from Central Bucks East to Oakland Athletics Draft
Aidan Weaver, a 2026 graduate of Central Bucks East, has turned a modest college stint into a promising professional baseball prospect, earning a draft selection and a spot at the Oakland Athletics' rookie camp.
Jul 28, 2026
Bucks County’s Rising Stars Selected in 2026 MLB Draft
Four Bucks County baseball standouts — Eddie Rosado Jr., Aiden Robbins, Joe Tiroly and Aidan Weaver — were drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, each joining major league clubs after impressive high school and college careers.
Jul 24, 2026
Aidan Weaver heads to Oakland as 2026 MLB Draft rolls on
Duke alumni made a splash in the 2026 MLB Draft, as right‑hander Aidan Weaver was picked by the Oakland Athletics in the eighth round. The selection comes alongside the draft of former Blue Devils Kyle Johnson and Macon Winslow, highlighting a productive pipeline from Durham to the majors.
Jul 13, 2026
Duke’s Limited Presence in MLB Draft Highlights Development Gap
The 2026 MLB Draft saw just a single current Duke player drafted, though several alumni were selected, revealing both the program's historical strengths and its current challenges.
Jul 13, 2026
Duke Baseball’s First‑Round Draft Drought Persists
Duke’s baseball program has a storied past but limited modern draft success; this season’s outcomes underscore a transitional phase under new leadership while a former star lands a high‑profile deal.
Jul 12, 2026
Duke Baseball Suffers 7-2 Defeat to Wake Forest, Series to Conclude Saturday
In a rain‑soaked showdown at Jack Coombs Field, Duke’s offense sputtered early, allowing Wake Forest to build a four‑run lead before the Blue Devils trimmed the margin. Senior Day looms as the final game approaches.
May 16, 2026
Duke Falls to Wake Forest in 7-2 Baseball Clash
The Blue Devils were unable to recover from a four-run hole, with Matthew Strand's 13th home run and Michael DiMartini's RBI single unable to spark a comeback.
May 16, 2026