Clubhouse Chatter: Padres Players Share Their Favorite Draft-Day Stories

Clubhouse chatter: Padres players share their favorite draft-day stories

Since their first World Series berth in 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays have been to postseason nine times. They’ve won four AL East Crowns, outlasting big spenders in the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in establishing the small-market afterthought as an organization that clearly knows what it’s doing. Still, Jake Cronenworth raised an eyebrow when his phone rang during the seventh round of the 2015 amateur draft. The Rays were about to draft the …

Star Shortstop’s Draft Day Surprise

With the 2025 MLB Draft concluded, let’s dive into how each National League East team fared, focusing on their top 10 rounds. These picks are crucial due to their impact on each team’s bonus pool, while the later picks, often unsigned, are capped at a maximum of $150,000 without affecting that pool. So, who stood out, and who might’ve missed the mark? Here’s an informed look into each team’s strategy and choices. Atlanta Braves: Mixed Results wi…

Why the Atlanta Braves went for 'Underslot' draft picks

Writer’s note: while the discussion below remains intact, there was a development this afternoon (7/17/25) that requires an update. That update is provided near the end. In an ideal world, the MLB draft process would proceed like this:  each team would line up in their draft order and each one would select the highest-ranked eligible amateur player still available.  Rinse and repeat until all 20 rounds are complete. But… that’s just not the way …