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White Sox Pick No.1; Angels HS First-Rounder; Minnesota Streak Continues

7/13/2026

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White Sox Draft

The Chicago White Sox chose shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 overall and expect a bonus over $9.25 million.
The Los Angeles Angels drafted left-hander Jared Grindlinger in the first round, their first high-school first-rounder since Jordyn Adams.
The San Francisco Giants added pitcher Cody Brasch (No. 238) and second-baseman Mike Mancini (No. 268).
The University of Minnesota had eight players drafted, extending its 39-year streak of at least one draftee each year since 1988.

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Georgia Bulldogs Advance

Georgia Bulldogs reached the College World Series for the first time since 2008, ending a 15-year drought.
Shortstop Branch earned a Gold-Glove, posted a .972 fielding rate and joined USA Baseball’s National Team in Taiwan.
Pitcher Aoki, a USC transfer, threw a complete-game shutout against eventual champion Oklahoma in the CWS final.
Right-hander Vigue from Michigan helped Georgia post a combined 2-0 shutout of No. 5 Texas to reach the semifinals.

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White Sox Draft

The Chicago White Sox chose shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 overall and expect a bonus over $9.25 million.
The Los Angeles Angels drafted left-hander Jared Grindlinger in the first round, their first high-school first-rounder since Jordyn Adams.
The San Francisco Giants added pitcher Cody Brasch (No. 238) and second-baseman Mike Mancini (No. 268).
The University of Minnesota had eight players drafted, extending its 39-year streak of at least one draftee each year since 1988.

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