The 2025 MLB draft begins at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, live from the Coca-Cola Roxy in The Battery Atlanta, just steps from Truist Park, home of the Braves. This year’s draft will span 20 rounds across two days, with the first 74 picks (Rounds 1-3, including competitive balance and comp picks) coming Sunday night. The remaining rounds (4-20) begin at 11:30 a.m. ET Monday.
ESPN and MLB Network are broadcasting the event on television, with live coverage and streaming available via MLB.com.
Here’s a look at the first-round draft order:
2025 MLB Draft First-Round Order
- Nationals
- Angels
- Mariners
- Rockies
- Cardinals
- Pirates
- Marlins
- Blue Jays
- Reds
- White Sox
- Athletics
- Rangers
- Giants
- Rays
- Red Sox
- Twins
- Cubs
- Diamondbacks
- Orioles
- Brewers
- Astros
- Braves
- Royals
- Tigers
- Padres
- Phillies
- Guardians
Read more in-depth stories on top 2025 MLB draft prospects at Baseball Prospect Journal.
Dan Zielinski III has covered the MLB draft for 10 years. He has interviewed 580 of the top draft prospects in that period, including four No. 1 overall picks. Multiple publications, including Baseball America, USA Today, MLB.com, The Arizona Republic and The Dallas Morning News, have quoted his work, while he has appeared on radio stations as a “MLB draft expert.” Follow him on Twitter @DanZielinski3.
