For the third consecutive year, the MLB Draft finds itself at the heart of All-Star weekend. Based on the rosters this season and the anticipation surrounding this group of prospects, it's conceivable we could see some of the players drafted this weekend on an All-Star roster in the future.
What was once seemingly an easy choice for the Pirates at No. 1 overall has become a difficult one. LSU ace Paul Skenes put himself right in the conversation to be the top pick with his excellent performances during the Tigers' championship run, but teammate Dylan Crews will be tough to pass up after his tremendous season.
The Nationals will gladly take whichever LSU standout is still available at No. 2, and there's enough talent up and down the board this year to make the rest of the first round critical for every franchise.
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The future begins on draft night. Here's what you need to know to watch the MLB Draft, including TV channels and live streaming options.
What channel is the MLB Draft on today?
- TV channels: ESPN (First round), MLB Network (Day 1), TSN2 (Canada)
- Live stream: ESPN+ (First round) | Fubo (Day 1) | MLB.com (Days 2 and 3)
ESPN and MLB Network will broadcast the first round of the MLB Draft, along with TSN2 in Canada. The rest of the Day 1 coverage can be found only on MLB Network.
MLB.com will live stream the final two days of the draft.
ESPN
ESPN has expanded its MLB Draft coverage this year, with Front Office Sports reporting that the network is "evolving from a prior, shared framework with the league" and framing the draft similar to the way the NFL and NBA drafts were covered.
The 2023 MLB Draft will also be the first to become available on ESPN+.
MLB Network
MLB Network will have its own broadcast of the MLB Draft on Sunday night, with coverage spanning the entire night.
MLB.com
The final two days of the MLB Draft, which will be made up by the final 18 rounds, can be found exclusively on MLB.com.
TSN2
Viewers in Canada can watch the first night of the draft on TSN2.
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2023 MLB Draft TV schedule
The first round will be broadcast on both ESPN and MLB Network, with MLB Network hosting the remainder of Day 1's selections. TSN2 will have first-day coverage in Canada.
The remainder of the MLB Draft can be streamed on MLB.com.
| Day | Rounds | TV channel |
| July 9 | 1-2 | ESPN (Round 1), MLB Network, TSN2 (Canada) |
| July 10 | 3-10 | MLB.com |
| July 11 | 11-20 | MLB.com |
MLB Draft live stream
Live stream: ESPN+ (Round 1), Fubo (Day 1), MLB.com (Day 2 & 3)
The first round of the MLB Draft will be available on ESPN+ as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial. The final two days of selections won't be available on TV at all, so viewers will have to live stream the picks on MLB.com.
What time does the MLB Draft start today?
The MLB Draft is split into three days, but only the first day begins in prime time. Here's a closer look at the start times for all three days of selections.
| Round | Day | Date | Start time |
| 1-2 | Sunday | July 9 | 7 p.m. ET |
| 3-10 | Monday | July 10 | 2 p.m. ET |
| 11-20 | Tuesday | July 11 | 2 p.m. ET |
The MLB Draft will be the premier Sunday event of All-Star weekend. The draft, which was once held in June, has become a staple of All-Star weekend since 2021.
The latter two days of the MLB Draft include more picks and will both start in the afternoon at 2 p.m. ET. The draft will wrap up ahead of the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Seattle.
MLB Draft order 2023
This is the first MLB Draft with an order determined by a lottery. Despite the Nationals and Athletics finishing with the two worst records in 2022, the Pirates leapfrogged both teams to land the No. 1 overall pick for the second time in three years.
The Pirates selected Henry Davis first overall in 2021, and they're just starting to reap the rewards with Davis joining the team in mid-June. Pittsburgh is believed to be choosing between Crews and Skenes with the top pick. The Pirates will be followed by the Nationals and Tigers.
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Here's a complete look at the order of the first round and Competitive Balance Round A.
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| 2 | Washington Nationals |
| 3 | Detroit Tigers |
| 4 | Texas Rangers |
| 5 | Minnesota Twins |
| 6 | Oakland Athletics |
| 7 | Cincinnati Reds |
| 8 | Kansas City Royals |
| 9 | Colorado Rockies |
| 10 | Miami Marlins |
| 11 | Los Angeles Angels |
| 12 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 13 | Chicago Cubs |
| 14 | Boston Red Sox |
| 15 | Chicago White Sox |
| 16 | San Francisco Giants |
| 17 | Baltimore Orioles |
| 18 | Milwaukee Brewers |
| 19 | Tampa Bay Rays |
| 20 | Toronto Blue Jays |
| 21 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| 22 | Seattle Mariners |
| 23 | Cleveland Guardians |
| 24 | Atlanta Braves |
| 25 | San Diego Padres |
| 26 | New York Yankees |
| 27 | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 28 | Houston Astros |
| 29* | Seattle Mariners |
| 30** | Seattle Mariners |
| 31** | Tampa Bay Rays |
| 32** | New York Mets |
| 33** | Milwaukee Brewers |
| 34** | Minnesota Twins |
| 35** | Miami Marlins |
| 36** | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 37** | Detroit Tigers |
| 38** | Cincinnati Reds |
| 39** | Oakland Athletics |
* - Prospect Promotion Incentive Round
** - Competitive Balance Round A
The Mets and Dodgers had their picks moved down 10 slots due to luxury tax violations, which places them among the Competitive Balance Round A selections.