Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down the biggest surprises from the 2026 MLB Draft, including unexpected first-round picks, NIL's growing impact on draft strategy, the teams that landed the best value, and prospects who could become future steals.

They also recap the Futures Game, discuss the players who impressed the most, and reveal whose prospect stock is rising after an action-packed All-Star Week.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:45 Biggest MLB Draft Surprises

6:15 How NIL Changed the Draft

11:05 Best Draft Value Picks

15:05 Biggest Draft Risks

18:50 How MLB Can Fix the Draft

21:35 Futures Game Takeaways

23:20 Futures Game Stock Up & Stock Down

25:05 Trade Deadline Preview & Wrap-Up

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