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It was chalky at the top of the MLB Draft, but surprises started soon after. There were a record number of hitters taken early, plus a two-way player (by the Angels, natch) and even a Thome and a Bonds.

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Derek Hill went a long way to track down a drive in Detroit.

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MLB Pipeline breaks down all the details ahead of today's Futures Game (NBC/Peacock, noon ET), including how to watch, the top prospects, starting lineups and more.

The program has had 22 first-rounders since 2022.

Imagine being on the field and watching on the scoreboard as your younger brother gets drafted -- by the same organization.

Phillies legends Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and  Shane Victorino, plus new Hall of Famer Andruw Jones, will lead three-player squads in a knockout tournament from Citizens Bank Park today at 3 p.m. ET. (Peacock, NBC Sports)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays wrap up the first half with a matchup against Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres at 4 p.m. ET.

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