For the second year in a row, the MLB Draft will take place over All-Star weekend. This year, it is being held in Los Angeles, as the MLB world gathers in the City of Angels despite the Dodgers' lack of a first-round pick this season.
The first day of the 20-round event will be broadcast on both ESPN and MLB Network, with MLB.com carrying days two and three. The first two rounds will take place on Day 1, followed by rounds 3-10 on Day 2, and rounds 11-20 on Day 3.
Druw Jones, the son of former big leaguer Andruw Jones, is largely regarded as the best prospect in this year's draft, along with Cal Poly shortstop Brooks Lee.
For the second time in four years, the Orioles are on the clock. Adley Rutschman, a catcher, was the first-round selection in 2019. Which way will Baltimore go this season?
When is the MLB Draft in 2022?
- Dates: Sunday, July 17 - Tuesday, July 19
- Day 1 start time: 7 p.m. ET
- Days 2 & 3 start times: 2 p.m. ET
This year's draft is extremely simple to follow: Day 1 will be broadcast on ESPN and MLB Network, while Days 2 and 3 will be broadcast on MLB.com. To watch the opening round, cord cutters can also utilize ESPN+ or any other cable substitute, including fuboTV.
When does the MLB Draft begin?
The 2022 MLB Draft will commence on Sunday, July 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
MLB's draft is substantially lengthier than the other three main North American sports, lasting 20 rounds plus compensatory choices.
Day Start time (ET)
- Sunday, July 17 7 p.m. ET
- Monday, July 18 2 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, July 19 2 p.m. ET
MLB Draft TV schedule
The first day of the draft will be televised on ESPN and MLB Network before shifting to MLB.com for the second and third days.
Day TV Channels
Day 1 ESPN | MLB Network
Day 2 MLB.com
Day 3 MLB.com
How to live stream the MLB Draft
Watch the game live on ESPN (US), fuboTV (Day 1), or MLB.com (Days 2 & 3)
The first day of the 2022 MLB Draft may be viewed with a cable subscription via the Watch ESPN app. Cord cutters may watch the event on most streaming platforms, including ESPN+ and fuboTV.
MLB Draft 2022 order of picks in Round 1
The Baltimore Orioles will choose first overall in this year's draft as they continue to rebuild after an unexpectedly excellent first half. They took Adley Rutschman first overall in 2019, their last time at the top of the draft.
Round 1
Round Pick Team
1 1 Baltimore Orioles
1 2 Arizona Diamondbacks
1 3 Texas Rangers
1 4 Pittsburgh Pirates
1 5 Washington Nationals
1 6 Chicago Cubs
1 7 Miami Marlins
1 8 Minnesota Twins
1 9 Kansas City Royals
1 10 Colorado Rockies
1 11 New York Mets (compensatory pick for failing to sign Kumar Rocker)
1 12 Detroit Tigers
1 13 Los Angeles Angels
1 14 New York Mets
1 15 San Diego Padres
1 16 Cleveland Guardians
1 17 Philadelphia Phillies
1 18 Cincinnati Reds
1 19 Oakland Athletics
1 20 Atlanta Braves
1 21 Seattle Mariners
1 22 St. Louis Cardinals
1 23 Toronto Blue Jays
1 24 Boston Red Sox
1 25 New York Yankees
1 26 Chicago White Sox
1 27 Milwaukee Brewers
1 28 Houston Astros
1 29 Tampa Bay Rays
1 30 San Francisco Giants
1 31 Colorado Rockies (compensatory pick for Trevor Story)
1 32 Cincinnati Reds (compensatory pick for Nick Castellanos)
