Cubs prepare for 2026 MLB Draft with strategic picks in mind
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft begins tomorrow at noon CT, featuring the Cubs making their first selection at the 23rd overall pick. Along with this pick, the Cubs hold the 62nd, 75th, and 98th picks in the first three rounds. The team's bonus pool for the first ten rounds amounts to $9,644,100, with a potential cap of around $10.1 million for bonuses. Among prospects discussed are Mason Edwards, a left-handed pitcher from USC, and Zion Rose, an outfielder from Louisville. The draft's new schedule occurs prior to the All-Star Game, requiring coverage during ongoing baseball games throughout the day.
- •The MLB Draft starts on July 11 at noon CT.
- •Cubs have four picks in the first three rounds.
- •Bonus pool for first ten rounds totals $9,644,100.
- •Mason Edwards and Zion Rose are potential first-round targets.
- •Draft coverage spans from NBC, Peacock, to MLB Network.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Draft Preview: Who will be the newest Cubs?
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