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How to watch the 2024 MLB Draft

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LEXINGTON, KY - JUNE 9: Oregon State infielder Travis Bazzana (37) in an NCAA Super Regional game between the Oregon State Beavers and the Kentucky Wildcats on June 9, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, KY. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Oregon State infielder Travis Bazzana is one of the top prospects heading into the 2024 MLB Draft. (Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

In the midst of all the action of MLB All-Star Week, it’s time for the 2024 MLB Draft. The Cleveland Guardians hold the first pick in this year’s draft order. The draft will be held at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Some of the rookies with the highest potential right now are Travis Bazzana (Oregon State), Charlie Condon (Georgia), and Jac Caglianone (Florida). The three-day draft begins on Sunday, July 14 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Dates: July 14-16

Time: 5 pm Eastern Time

Television channel: ESPN, MLB network

Transmission: ESPN+, DirecTV streaming, Fubo

The MLB Draft begins in the midst of All-Star Week action on Sunday, July 14. The draft will take place over three days and conclude on July 16.

The first round of Day 1 of the 2024 MLB season will begin at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The second round of Day 1 will stream on ESPN+. Days 2 and 3 will begin at 12:00 p.m. ET and will be available to watch on MLB TV and MLB.com.

How to watch the 2024 MLB Draft

(DirecTV)

DirecTV’s Choice plan will get you the essential channels for the 2024 MLB season, including MLB All-Star Week and the Draft on ESPN and MLBN. Right now, they’re offering one month of their Sports Pack add-on (normally $14.99 per month) for free when you sign up, plus three months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+, and Cinemax. The Choice plan normally starts at $109 per month, but you can get the first three months for $99 per month.

DirecTV also includes a wealth of local and sports channels. And all DirecTV subscribers, regardless of tier, enjoy access to unlimited cloud DVR. You can try DirecTV for free before committing to the platform.

Advantages
  • Access to local RSNs
  • Free month of Sports Pack add-on
  • Three free months of Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax
Cons
  • The most expensive subscription option

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First round:

  1. Cleveland Guardians

  2. Cincinnati Reds

  3. Colorado Rocky Mountains

  4. Oakland Athletics

  5. Chicago White Sox

  6. Kansas City Royals

  7. St. Louis Cardinals

  8. Angels of Los Angeles

  9. Pittsburgh Pirates

  10. Washington Nationals

  11. Detroit Tigers

  12. Boston Red Sox

  13. San Francisco Giants

  14. Chicago Cubs

  15. Seattle Mariners

  16. Miami Marlins

  17. Milwaukee Brewers

  18. Tampa Bay Rays

  19. New York Mets

  20. Toronto Blue Jays

  21. Minnesota Twins

  22. Baltimore Orioles

  23. Los Angeles Dodgers

  24. Atlanta Braves

  25. San Diego Padres

  26. New York Yankees

  27. Philadelphia Phillies

  28. Houston Astros

  29. Arizona Diamondbacks

  30. Texas Rangers

All times are ET

12th of July

HBCU Swingman Classic: 8:00 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

July 13

MLB Futures Game: 4:00 pm (MLB Network)

All-Star Celebrity Softball Game: 8:45 pm (ESPN)

July 14

2024 MLB Draft presented by Nike: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

July 15th

MLB Home Run Derby: 8:00 pm (ESPN)

July 16th

MLB All-Star Red Carpet: Time TBD (MLB Network)

MLB All-Star Game: 8:00 pm (FOX)

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