NEW YORK — A few things to know about this year’s Major League Baseball draft:
WHEN: Starts Wednesday at 5 p.m. with 37 selections, encompassing the first round and eight competitive balance round picks with teams participating via video conference calls. MLB Network and ESPN will air live coverage that will include video interviews with several top picks and team representatives. Shortened from 40 rounds because of coronavirus pandemic, the draft will conclude Thursday night with Rounds 2 through 5 for total of 160 players selected.
FIRST PICK: Detroit Tigers have No. 1 overall selection for third time, and second in three years.