Who will be the next Paul Skenes? Which team will be the next Baltimore Orioles?
The answers to those questions will reveal themselves in time, but the 2024 MLB Draft may very well lay the foundation. The draft begins with Round One at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 14 as a part of MLB All-Star weekend.
Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, has injected new life into the Pirates with a blazing fastball and devastating "splinker." At just 22 years old — and with a mere 11 MLB starts under his belt — he has already become one of the best pitchers in baseball. On Friday, it was announced that Skenes will earn the start for the National League in this year's MLB All-Star Game.
In a span of just two years, the Orioles ascended from the league's worst team to one of its best, rejuvenated in part by its 2019 draft class. With its first two selections, Baltimore selected catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar Henderson, two players already revealing themselves to be generational cornerstones.
It's certainly not a foolproof strategy. But, hitting on a draft pick can accelerate a franchise turnaround. And there are plenty of prospects in this year's class teeming with potential, like two-way phenom Jac Caglianone (Florida), right-handed hurler Chase Burns (Wake Forest), powerful Charlie Condon (Georgia), and hitting-machine Travis Bazzana (Oregon State).
Here is everything that you need to know to watch the 2024 MLB Draft, including the event's start time.
What time does the MLB Draft start today?
For the fourth consecutive season, the MLB Draft is a part of All-Star weekend. The MLB Draft will be held at Cowtown Coliseum in Arlington, Texas.
The first round begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 14.
| Round | Date | Time | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Sun., July 14 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, MLB Network |
| 3-10 | Mon., July 15 | 2 p.m. | MLB.com |
| 11-20 | Tues., July 16 | 2 p.m. | MLB.com |
MLB Draft TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN (Round One) | MLB Network (Day One)
- Live stream: Fubo (Day One) | MLB.com (Day Two, Day Three)
ESPN will have live coverage of Round One, with Karl Ravech hosting alongside Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza, Kyle Peterson, Chris Burke, Xavier Scruggs, Jeff Passan, and Kiley McDaniel.
MLB Network will carry both rounds on Day One. Its broadcast team includes Greg Amsinger, Melanie Newman, Dan O'Dowd, Harold Reynolds, Xavier Scruggs, Lance Brozdowski, Jim Callis, Carlos Collazo, and Tony Vitello.
Day One coverage of the MLB Draft can also be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
Day Two and Day Three can be streamed on MLB.com.
MLB Draft radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 89
Listen to the MLB Draft live on SiriusXM Channel 89, MLB Network radio.
SiriusXM's coverage of the first round begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 14. Dani Wexelman, Grant Paulsen, Jim Bowden, and Jim Duquette will anchor the broadcast.
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MLB Draft tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets to watch the 2024 MLB Draft, as well as frequent other events throughout All-Star weekend, are available on StubHub. Use the link below to explore.
MLB Draft order 2024
Round One
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Guardians |
| 2 | Reds |
| 3 | Rockies |
| 4 | Athletics |
| 5 | White Sox |
| 6 | Royals |
| 7 | Cardinals |
| 8 | Angels |
| 9 | Pirates |
| 10 | Nationals |
| 11 | Tigers |
| 12 | Red Sox |
| 13 | Giants |
| 14 | Cubs |
| 15 | Mariners |
| 16 | Marlins |
| 17 | Brewers |
| 18 | Rays |
| 19 | Mets |
| 20 | Blue Jays |
| 21 | Twins |
| 22 | Orioles |
| 23 | Dodgers |
| 24 | Braves |
| 25 | Padres |
| 26 | Yankees |
| 27 | Phillies |
| 28 | Astros |
| 29 | Diamondbacks |
| 30 | Rangers |
Prospect Promotion Incentive Picks
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 31 | Diamondbacks |
| 32 | Orioles |
Compensation Picks
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 33 | Twins |
Competitive Balance Round A
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 34 | Brewers |
| 35 | Diamondbacks |
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