Episode 195: The Ultimate 2026 MLB Draft Preview

Ben and Carlos are joined by JJ Cooper for a hybrid Future Projection/draft podcast breaking down everything we know or are hearing about the top of the 2026 draft. We talk through possibilities and players for each team’s first pick, talk about org tendencies, system strengths and weaknesses and try to get a better understanding of how the draft could unfold to get you ready for draft day. —Time Stamps:(2:30) White Sox(10:00) Rays(15:15) Twins(22:30) Giants(31:00) Pirates(40:20) Royals(44:30) Orioles(50:20) Athletics(54:20) Braves(59:30) Rockies(1:03:40) Nationals(1:08:30) Angels(1:12:00) Cardinals(1:15:10) Marlins(1:18:30) D-backs (1:21:30) Rangers(1:25:00) Astros(1:27:10) Reds(1:30:20) Guardians(1:33:30) Red Sox(1:38:40) Padres(1:43:20) Tigers(1:46:50) Cubs(1:50:20) Mariners(1:52:10) Brewers(1:54:50) Mets(1:57:10) Yankees(1:59:30) Phillies(2:01:00) Blue Jays(2:02:50)  Dodgers—Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a  question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America Website—FABLETICSShop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.—SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy