Draft Reaction: Loaded class headed to Baton Rouge
The 2026 MLB Draft sees a strong presence of LSU talent and high-profile selections from Alabama baseball.
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The brief
Several high-profile collegiate players have been selected in the 2026 MLB Draft. The Pittsburgh Pirates used the No. 5 overall pick to select LSU outfielder Derek Curiel, while the Tigers drafted Alabama's Mr.
Coverage from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and TribLIVE.com emphasizes the surprise nature of the Pirates' selection of Curiel. NOLA.com and Louisiana Sports are tracking the broader impact of the draft on LSU players and signees.
Future reporting will focus on the full list of LSU players and signees selected in the draft, as indicated by ongoing tracking from NOLA.com.
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Quick answers
Who was the No. 5 pick in the MLB Draft?
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU outfielder Derek Curiel at No. 5.
Which team drafted Will Adams?
The Tigers drafted Alabama's Mr. Baseball, Will Adams.
Which outlets are tracking LSU's draft results?
NOLA.com and Louisiana Sports are providing coverage and tracking of LSU players and signees.
Coverage (8)
- LSU Baseball Draft News: Derek Curiel's expected signing bonus Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- A way too early LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation projection following 2026 MLB Draft NOLA.com · 16h ago
- LSU OF Curiel drafted 5th overall by Pirates MLB.com · 16h ago
- Alabama’s Mr. Baseball Will Adams drafted by Tigers AL.com · 16h ago
- ‘Everything I ever dreamed of’: Pirates select LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the No. 5 pick in the MLB Draft Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 16h ago
- Tracking LSU baseball players, signees selected in the 2026 MLB Draft NOLA.com · 16h ago
- Pirates pull a surprise with 1st-round pick by taking LSU outfielder Derek Curiel at No. 5 TribLIVE.com · 16h ago
- Draft Reaction: Loaded class headed to Baton Rouge Louisiana Sports · 16h ago broke it first
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