The Pittsburgh Pirates hold the coveted No. 1 pick in this year's MLB draft after winning the first MLB draft lottery. The draft, which features 20 rounds, will take place in Seattle starting on Sunday, July 9, at 7 p.m. ET. The Pirates have plenty of big-name prospects to choose from, including two standout players from the NCAA champion LSU Tigers, right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes and outfielder Dylan Crews. The Nationals and A's landed the second and third picks, respectively, based on the lottery odds.

When and where is the 2023 MLB draft?

The MLB draft will begin on Sunday, July 9, at Lumen Field in Seattle, home of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. The first two rounds will take place on Sunday, with rounds 3-10 on Monday and rounds 11-20 on Tuesday. The draft can be watched on ESPN and MLB Network, with live streaming available on MLB.com.

What is the order of the MLB draft's first round?

The first six picks in the draft were determined by the draft lottery, with the Pirates winning the No. 1 pick for the second time in three years. After the sixth pick, the remaining order is based on the reverse order of finish from the previous season among the non-postseason teams.

Who has the most money to spend in the draft's first 10 rounds?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the biggest bonus pool at $16,185,700, followed by the Detroit Tigers with $15,747,200, and the Washington Nationals with $14,502,400. The Philadelphia Phillies have the least amount of money to spend in the top 10 rounds with $5,185,500.