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USC Trojans pitcher Mason Edwards became the highest player taken in the MLB Draft since 2009.
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Andrew L. Ferguson Jr|
Andrew L. Ferguson Jr|
Dylan Quinn|
Dylan Quinn|
Here are some of the main storylines and biggest moments from the first round of the 2026 MLB draft in Philadelphia.
Justin Binkowski|
The Athletics have now lost 11 of their last 12, as well as seven straight.
Andrew L. Ferguson Jr|
With the Athletics now 1-9 in their last 10 games, something needs to give in the final series of the first half of the season.
Andrew L. Ferguson Jr|
The first four rounds of the 2026 MLB draft are set for Saturday.
Ryan Phillips|
Everyone's all hyped up about the first round, but there's some sneaky talent in Rounds 2-4.
Dylan Quinn|
The Chicago White Sox will have their best home run hitter back in the lineup for their final series before the All-Star break.
Elias Schuster|
The struggling team appears to be mixing up its lineup as it looks to add more wins.
Dylan Quinn|
The Athletics are now 1-9 over their last 10 entering the All-Star break.
Andrew L. Ferguson Jr|
The A's could be down another bat after a knee injury that occurred against the Tigers.

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