* The 2026 MLB Draft is happening soon, and it's a big deal for baseball teams like the Colorado Rockies! This is where teams pick new young players to join their teams. The draft will be shorter this year, spread over two days.
* The Colorado Rockies are picking 9th in the draft, which means they get a good chance to pick a really talented player. They also have a certain amount of money, called a "bonus pool," to spend on signing the players they pick.
* Teams have until July 27th to sign the players they choose in the draft. It's exciting to see which new players will get a chance to play professional baseball!