The 2026 MLB Draft Reshapes College Baseball
Only 45 high school players were chosen in the first 135 picks, as college programs leveraged name, image and likeness agreements to retain top prospects and reshape the draft landscape.
Jul 13, 2026
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Texas Baseball’s Draft Dilemma: Talent, Money, and the Road Ahead
As the 2026 MLB Draft approaches, Texas Longhorns weigh professional contracts against college eligibility, with high‑round bonuses shaping decisions and the coaching staff plotting a return to contention.
Jul 12, 2026
Texas baseball prospects walk away from 2026 MLB Draft
Three Texas players — Cooper Webb, Trey Rangel and Phinn Beaird — removed their names from the draft after being selected on the first day, while top recruit Grady Emerson fell to the Tampa Bay Rays, illustrating the growing tension between signing bonuses and collegiate commitments.
Jul 12, 2026
Top Prospects Shine on Day One of 2026 MLB Draft
The opening round of the 2026 MLB Draft delivered surprise moves, injury‑related drops and a handful of Texas‑bound prospects who could reshape the next wave of talent.
Jul 12, 2026
Texas Longhorns’ 2026 Baseball Recruiting Class Faces Draft Uncertainty
A deep dive into the prospects of Grady Emerson, Brody Bumila and other high‑profile commits as the MLB Draft looms.
Jun 27, 2026
Beau Peterson Named 2026 Kansas Player of the Year
Beau Peterson’s .535 average, 28 steals and near‑perfect strikeout rate helped Mill Valley to a 24‑5 record and back‑to‑back state tournament appearances, securing his status as a top national draft prospect.
Jun 18, 2026
Kansas Baseball Coaches Announce 2026 All‑State Teams and Award Winners
The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has unveiled its 2026 all‑state selections, recognizing elite performers from Class 6A down to Class 2‑1A and naming players, pitchers and coaches of the year.
Jun 3, 2026
Class 6A Baseball State Tournament: Free State Looks to Repeat as Champions
Free State enters the Kansas Class 6A baseball state tournament as the team to beat, boasting a 1.44 team ERA and a host of standout players. Meanwhile, Maize, Mill Valley and several other squads bring unbeaten streaks and historic appearances, setting the stage for a competitive championship weekend.
May 24, 2026