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MLB draft: Nationals select Eli Willits with No. 1 pick

2025 MLB draft: Day 1 winners, losers and takeaways

The first day of the 2025 MLB draft is complete! The Washington Nationals selected Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick, opting for the prep shortstop -- who might be more likely to sign below slot -- in a draft with no clear-cut top prospect. And there were plenty of other intriguing selections as the first three rounds unfolded Sunday night.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 4h

2025 MLB Draft picks tracker: Eli Willits is shock No. 1 for Nationals, Day 1 results

While such a drastic move might have seemed extreme one week before owning the No. 1 pick, the Nationals had narrowed their gaze for their selection considerably by then, with Hol

CBS Sports on MSN · 5h

2025 MLB Draft winners and losers: Eli Willits, surprise Angels pick, Rockies social media and more from Day 1

Washington won the draft lottery in December and that gave them access to Willits, a switch-hitting shortstop with a great baseball IQ. His fat

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2025 MLB mock draft 3.1: Kiley McDaniel's final predictions

The 2025 MLB draft begins at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN, so it is time for one final update as teams lock in their Day 1 boards. The drama starts right at the top this year, as the Washington Nationals have a difficult decision to make with the No. 1 overall pick a week after firing their general manager.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 11h

MLB Draft 2025 live tracker: Start time, latest mock, how to watch, draft order

Final predictions. USA TODAY Sports' final MLB mock draft has prep standout Ethan Holliday going first overallto the wWashington Nationals. Washington Nationals: E

The New York Times · 9h

MLB Draft 2025 live updates: Start time, latest mock draft, predictions, news and analysis

Follow live as All-Star Week begins with teams selecting tomorrow's superstars at the 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta

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Phillies rip MLB for adding Jacob Misiorowski to All-Star roster

Multiple Phillies players ripped Major League Baseball's decision to add Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster, questioning the league's selection process and citing the Brewers rookie's lack of experience in the majors.

Fox Sports · 13h

Roberts and Murphy defend Misiorowski's selection to NL All-Star roster

The addition of Milwaukee Brewers rookie phenom pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star team drew mixed reactions around Major League Baseball

Bleacher Report · 15h

MLB Reportedly Asked 'About a Dozen Pitchers' to Play All-Star Game Before Misiorowski

Major League Baseball shocked plenty of observers when it named Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the All-Star Game despite his inexperience with just five career starts, but he reportedly was not the first choice as a replacement pick.

Rockies select Ethan Holliday in MLB draft, son of former Rocky, Matt

The franchise celebrated selecting the son of former Rockies player Matt Holliday in the MLB draft by posting baby pics of ...

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MLB draft: Nationals take HS shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1

The Nationals took HS shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, while Tyler Bremner went No. 2 to the ...

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