The Los Angeles Angels shocked observers by taking UC Santa Barbara pitcher Tyler Bremner at No. 2 overall. The Seattle Mariners took LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, who helped his team win the 2025 College World Series, at No. 3 while the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday, son of former star outfielder Matt Holliday, at No. 4.

The local kid went to the Mariners' most bitter rival Sunday, as Houston selected Mount Vernon star Xavier Neyens with the 21st pick in the 2025 MLB draft.

MLB Draft is here. The two-day, 20-round event began Sunday evening at Truist Park in Atlanta, home of the All-Star Game. The Nationals won the draft lottery and held the No. 1 pick for the third time in franchise history.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.