After focusing exclusively on college players during Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Cubs spent two of the first three rounds on Day 2 selecting talent from the high school ranks. That included picking Kaleb Wing,

The Cubs selected three players with Alabama ties, including Crimson Tide pitcher Kade Snell and Troy pitcher Noah Edders.

Kepley was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the draft at No. 56 overall, being the second Tar Heel to be drafted on Sunday night. He joins catcher Luke Stevenson who was taken by the Seattle Mariners.

Dan Kantrovitz, the Cubs’ vice president of scouting, saw an uptick in text messages from scouts when Chicago was facing Houston last month at Daikin Park. For one night, the collective work of the Cubs’ scouting department was in the spotlight.

Washington won the draft lottery in December and that gave them access to Willits, a switch-hitting shortstop with a great baseball IQ. His fat

Team leans into college experience while adding 11 hitters and nine pitchers. Top pick Eli Willits expected to sign below slot value.

The Cubs’ recent track record in the MLB Draft has been identifying players who have the potential to climb quickly to the big leagues. That is a trend that had outfielder Ethan Conrad excited after he heard Chicago call his name in the first round on Sunday night.

MLB Draft is almost here and there's plenty of intrigue heading into the first round on July 13. Here's how to watch both days of the draft: