The 2026 MLB Draft is almost here, and Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down the latest draft buzz before the first pick is made.

They discuss potential first-round surprises, rising prospects, players gaining momentum late in the process, possible draft-day steals, and what recent developments could mean for the top of the board.

Plus, they preview one of the most talent-packed Futures Games in recent memory and highlight the prospects they're most excited to watch as baseball's next wave of stars takes center stage.

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome & MLB Draft Week Preview

2:17 Latest First-Round Draft Buzz

5:00 Biggest Late Draft Risers

7:48 Prospects Rising on Eric's Board

10:30 Potential Draft-Day Steals

15:27 Brody Bumila's Draft Outlook

19:52 Futures Game Preview

20:19 Prospects to Watch

23:09 Biggest Futures Game Snubs

24:27 Which Prospect Reaches MLB First?

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