Pierce Coppola was the third Florida Gator off the board in the 2025 MLB draft. He's headed to the Chicago Cubs, pending his contract signing.

With that established, below CBS Sports has highlighted five names worth knowing in the 2026 MLB Draft. Mind you, this is not a ranking or a projection of the top of next year's class. It's merely an introduction to the group through the examination of five particularly interesting players.

Before we shift our collective attention away from the draft that concluded Monday, July 14, to the MLB All-Star Game, the resumption of the regular season on Friday, July 18, and the future waves of talent to come, let's take stock of what the Cincinnati Reds just added to their organization.

The Orioles’ first three picks were Auburn catcher/corner outfielder Ike Irish (No. 19), Coastal Carolina catcher Caden Bodine (No. 30) and Wehiwa Aloy (No. 31). The No. 19 pick was the Orioles’ original first-round selection, while Nos. 30 and 31 were compensation for losing Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander in free agency.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

Austin Breedlove pitched in 25 games with two starts, including eight appearances in SEC play. He had a 3.42 ERA but a 13.50 ERA in conference play.

Shaw, Steensma and the rest of the newly-drafted pitchers might be joined in respective minor league staffs by Seattle's last draft pick, Notre Dame shortstop Estevan Moreno. Hunter said Moreno impressed several scouts with his defensive skill set and high throw throw speed, which