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13-07-2025
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What to know about the Brewers and the 2025 MLB Draft on July 13
The 2025 Major League Baseball draft begins Sunday, and the Milwaukee Brewers will be busy on Day 1, with five picks before the remainder of their class gets selected Monday. Here's what to know about the draft. Advertisement When is the 2025 MLB Draft? The draft begins Sunday, July 13, at 5 p.m. CT and runs for three rounds. The draft continues July 14 at 10:30 a.m. until conclusion of 20 rounds. Where can you watch the MLB Draft? The first day (July 13) airs on MLB Network, and on ESPN and features Rounds 1-3. The remaining rounds (4-20) will finish Monday, July 14, available at When do the Brewers make their selections? The Brewers have five picks on the first day, followed by one pick per round on the second day. No. 20 (first round) — their normal first-round selection No. 32 (first round) — free-agent compensation for losing Willy Adames No. 59 (second round) — their normal second-round selection No. 68 (second round) — compensation for not signing 2024 second-round pick Chris Levonas No. 84 (third round) — their normal third-round selection The Brewers also had a "competitive balance" pick in the first round, No. 33, but traded it to Boston in the deal that brought Quinn Priester to Milwaukee. All teams that have either one of the 10 smallest markets or 10 smallest revenue pools receive an additional pick at the end of the first or second round, and that's where this pick initially came from for the Brewers. The groups of teams alternate between the two rounds each year. Advertisement Who are some of the players that have been connected to the Brewers in mock drafts? Looking at first-round selections: ESPN: Marek Houston, shortstop, Wake Forest and Kayson Cunningham, shortstop, Johnson High School in Texas CBS Sports: Wehiwa Aloy, shortstop, Arkansas (did not list a selection at No. 32) MLB Pipeline: Gage Wood, right-handed pitcher, Arkansas and Ethan Conrad, outfield, Wake Forest Baseball America: Caden Bodine, catcher, Coastal Carolina and Sean Gamble, outfield/second base, IMG Academy in Florida USA Today: Andrew Fischer, infielder, Tennessee (did not list a selection at No. 32) Aloy won the Golden Spikes Award given to the top amateur baseball player in the country (an award previously won by Brewers associate manager Rickie Weeks and current first baseman Andrew Vaughn). Wood threw a no-hitter in the College World Series, the first no-no at the Omaha showcase since 1960. Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy singles against LSU Tigers during a game June 18, 2025. CBS Sports is projecting Aloy as the Brewers' selection in the MLB draft on Sunday. Which players from Wisconsin are likely to get drafted? The biggest name to know is Tennessee second baseman Gavin Kilen, who had an All-American season and is likely to hear his name called in the first round. Kilen is a former high-school star at Milton. Advertisement Other big-time prospects who appeared at the MLB Draft Combine include: Mitch Voit, second baseman, Michigan (Whitefish Bay High School alumnus) Nate Snead, right-handed pitcher, Tennessee (South Milwaukee) Rory Fox, right-handed pitcher, Notre Dame (Catholic Memorial) Peter Kussow, right-handed pitcher (Arrowhead High School) Names that appear in the Draft Tracker from Wisconsin high schools include pitchers Auden Pankonin (River Falls), Cooper Jesperson (Eau Claire Memorial), Ethan Bauerschmidt (Kenosa Tremper), Logan Schulfer (Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Ryan Brennecke (Oconomowoc), Tyler Deleskiewicz (Lake Geneva Badger, UW-Milwaukee), third baseman Carter Kutz (Hartford) and outfielder Q Phillips (Brookfield East, UW-Milwaukee) Here's how the 'bonus pool' impacts everything The Brewers have been allotted $13,138,100 in their "bonus pool" for this year's draft, the result of a slot system that assigns dollar values for every pick in the first 10 rounds. This is a critical number. Advertisement Here's how the system works: The "slot" values of every draft pick a team possesses in the first 10 rounds are added up to make the bonus pool. Naturally, the biggest values start high in the draft (the No. 20 pick is worth $4.27 million to Milwaukee's bonus pool) and get much smaller by the 10th round (the No. 305 pick in the 10th round is worth $189,000 to Milwaukee's bonus pool). Add the values from all the Brewers' picks in Rounds 1-10, and this year you have $13.14 million. Every pick in Rounds 11 or later has a slot value of $150,000, but that doesn't count into the bonus pool. It still matters, though; if the Brewers sign players in Rounds 11 or later to more than $150,000, that overage does count in the bonus pool figure. Another example: In 2023, saving on first-rounders Brock Wilken (signed for $3.15 million, slot was $4.02 million) and Josh Knoth (signed for $2 million, slot was $2.54 million) was a big reason why the team could afford third-rounder Eric Bitonti (signed for $1.75 million, slot was $796,200) and sixth-rounder Cooper Pratt (signed for $1.35 million, slot was $309,900). The Brewers' strategy enabled the team to land an elite overall draft class. If the Brewers sign a player "above slot," that means they have to make up savings elsewhere in the first 10 rounds and sign players "under slot" so they don't go over their bonus pool. Why can't they exceed the bonus pool, you wonder? If they go over that allotment by a dollar, they'll wind up paying some penalties. If they go over by 5%, they'll wind up losing next year's first-round draft pick. They can lose more draft picks if they go up even more beyond the pool. No team has ever gone over 5% since the system was implemented. For example, the Brewers paid well over slot to sign second-rounder Jacob Misiorowski in 2022, a deal of $2.35 million when the slot was only $1,131,500). They saved money on several other players in the top 10 rounds to account for the overage, including first-rounder Eric Brown (signed to $2.05 million when slot was $2.7 million) and other second-rounder Robert Moore (signed for $800,000 when slot was $915,300). Yes, that often means players selected later in the draft get higher signing bonuses than players selected earlier, like the Misiorowski and Brown example. The Brewers often employ the strategy of taking bigger reaches early in the draft, maximize bonus-pool savings and land harder-to-sign players with later picks. There's a catch. If a player doesn't sign with a team in the first 10 rounds, his slot money is lost from the bonus pool. In other words, you can't just draft a player, not sign him, and use his bonus assignment to beef up the offer for a different player. Levonas not signing last year threw a wrench into Milwaukee's bonus pool (even if it gave the team a compensation pick the following year). The 11th round is particularly interesting, the first round in which the slot value isn't tied to the bonus pool. There's no "penalty" for not signing a player in the 11th round or later. So that's where a team like the Brewers might take a flyer on a high-level guy, knowing if he doesn't sign, it doesn't count as a loss to the bonus pool. But if there is money left from the pool, that money could get kicked to picks in Rounds 11-20, like 11th rounder Bishop Letson in 2023 ($482,000, well over the $150,000 allotment). The team drafted Luke Adams ($282,000) in the 12th round in 2022. How do the Brewers typically use their draft picks? As mentioned above, you can expect the Brewers to chase early after what we might think of as "reaches," because the biggest savings in slot value can be made with the top picks. But keep an eye on the later picks on Day 1 — that's often where the Brewers strike with higher-upside players like elite high schoolers who can command big bonuses to lure them away from college commitments. The Brewers have taken college hitters high in the draft every year since 2020, but it was a surprise when they took a high-school hitter like Braylon Payne with their first pick last year. Advertisement Here's where the Brewers can really shine. They saved bonus-pool money on Payne and fellow first-round pick Blake Burke out of Tennessee, combining for $1.7 million below slot. And those players are both having excellent first seasons in the system. Just because the Brewers are saving money doesn't mean you should expect those early picks to flame out. Braylon Payne, left, and Blake Burke were the first selections by the Brewers in last year's MLB draft. Recent first picks by the Brewers in the draft 2024 (No. 17): Braylon Payne, outfielder, high school 2023 (No. 18): Brock Wilken, third baseman, Wake Forest 2022 (No. 27): Eric Brown, shortstop, Coastal Carolina 2021 (No. 15): Sal Frelick, outfield, Boston College 2020 (No. 20): Garrett Mitchell, outfield, UCLA 2019 (No. 28): Ethan Small, pitcher, Mississippi State 2018 (No. 21): Brice Turang, shortstop, high school 2017 (No. 9): Keston Hiura, second base, Cal Irvine 2016 (No. 5): Corey Ray, outfield, Louisville 2015 (No. 15): Trent Grisham, outfield, high school This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about the Brewers and the 2025 MLB Draft on July 13
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08-07-2025
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Former NBA scout reacts to Nets' 2025 NBA Draft first-round picks
The Brooklyn Nets went into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday with five first-round picks and plenty of rumors surrounding what their next move would be. To the surprise of anyone watching the Draft, Brooklyn not only made all five picks, but they also took BYU guard Egor Demin with the eighth overall pick, much earlier than pundits. A former NBA scout understands the selection. "I think he's a really quality player. I really like his skillset, I really like his game. The big question mark is how well he can shoot it, but he's got size, he's got the skill," Michael VandeGarde, former NBA scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, said in a conversation with Nets Wire. VandeGarde, like most people who have been following this draft class, believe that Demin has talent, but it was still shocking to see Brooklyn take him as high as they did. Advertisement "I think the versatility that he brings to the table and his passing ability is going to be a real asset value in the NBA," VandeGarde continued. "So, he's spotted in that range. I think he's got quality, quality upside if his shooting numbers improve. I think it's a great pick. Only time will tell." Demin, 19, has been regarded by many NBA Draft experts as the best passer in the class, meaning that the Nets may have their point guard of the future if he is able to improve his flaws, most notably his shooting. Demin is coming off a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while shooting 41.2% from the field and 27.3% from three-point land. "His talent is undeniable, as his combination of size and passing ability is rare. He's far away from reaching his physical potential, but his upside has obvious appeal and time is on his side," ESPN's Jonathan Givony said during his section on Demin. At the moment, it seems that head coach Jordi Fernandez and the rest of the player development/coaching staff have their work cut out for them. *Editor's note: VandeGarde is currently involved with CoachTube, a digital platform that offers online coaching courses from current and former athletes as well as prominent coaches at all levels. The site is geared towards athletes looking to upgrade their development as well as coaches looking to enhance their understanding. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Former NBA scout reacts to Nets' 2025 NBA Draft first-round picks
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29-06-2025
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NBA rumors: Timberwolves ‘auctioning off' 31st pick in NBA Draft
The post NBA rumors: Timberwolves 'auctioning off' 31st pick in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring trade options for the No. 31 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with multiple offers reportedly in play ahead of Thursday night's second round. Advertisement During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Minnesota is 'in the process of auctioning off' the pick to the highest bidder. 'So the first pick in the second round tonight, No. 31, Minnesota Timberwolves… I'm told that pick is actually, currently in the process of being auctioned off to the highest bidder,' Charania said. 'There's multiple offers coming to the Timberwolves… multiple future assets potentially. So, they're going to continue to have those conversations. The draft is several hours away tonight. So just leading off the draft tonight… that first pick tonight [is] likely seems to be serious traction on potentially [a] trade there.' Timberwolves explores trade for No. 31 pick after selecting Joan Beringer in 2025 NBA Draft The Timberwolves hold the first selection of the second round, a pick considered valuable under the NBA's updated collective bargaining agreement due to its contract flexibility. Advertisement The Timberwolves hold the first selection of the second round, a pick considered valuable under the NBA's updated collective bargaining agreement due to its contract flexibility. The report follows earlier coverage from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who noted that Minnesota was fielding trade interest for the No. 31 pick. Fischer also reported that several other teams were exploring deals involving second-round selections. The Chicago Bulls ultimately traded the No. 45 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for the No. 55 pick and cash considerations. Additional picks reportedly in play include those held by the Charlotte Hornets (Nos. 33 and 34), Toronto Raptors (No. 39), Golden State Warriors (No. 41), and Oklahoma City Thunder (No. 44). Minnesota is coming off its second consecutive appearance in the Western Conference Finals, where it lost in five games to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. On Wednesday, the Timberwolves selected center Joan Beringer with the No. 17 pick. Beringer previously played for Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia and brings frontcourt depth to a roster led by Julius Randle. The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft begins Thursday at 8 p.m. ET from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, airing live on ESPN. Advertisement Related: Rudy Gobert reacts to French connection in 2025 NBA Draft Related: Ex-MLB star Alex Rodriguez, owner group finalize complex Lynx, Timberwolves sale
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29-06-2025
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Collin Murray-Boyles clarifies viral moment after No. 9 pick
The post Collin Murray-Boyles clarifies viral moment after No. 9 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Toronto Raptors used their lottery pick at No. 9 to select Collin Murray-Boyles in the 2025 NBA Draft. Coming into draft night, the Raptors reportedly offered the No. 9 pick to the Boston Celtics for Derrick White, but it appears as if those talks did not progress any further. As they held onto their pick, Murray-Boyles is the newest member of the Raptors. Following a viral moment after the announcement of the pick, the former South Carolina standout clarified what actually happened, as per Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Advertisement When it was announced that the Raptors had selected Collin Murray-Boyles in the first round of the NBA Draft, he was caught on camera seemingly mouthing an expletive. But when asked about the moment, Murray-Boyles reassured Raptors fans that his reaction was nothing bad. 'What I said was not a bad thing by any means,' Murray-Boyles said. 'Just a crazy moment, obviously thankful for the opportunity. . .and ready to take it full on and do whatever they need me to do.' Murray-Boyles took a big leap in his sophomore season at South Carolina. He became a permanent fixture in the starting lineup and saw his playing time jump from 22.8 minutes per game to 30.6 minutes. He averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds. 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocked shots with splits of 58.6 percent shooting from the field, 26.5 percent shooting from the three-point line and 70.7 percent shooting from the free-throw line. The young forward joins an intriguing young core with the Raptors including budding star Scottie Barnes. Murray-Boyles will certainly give the team additional depth at forward. But it will be interesting to see where he fits considering the Raptors' current depth at forward. Barnes plays forward, and the team is also expecting the debut of Brandon Ingram in the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Promising youngster Jonathan Mogbo plays forward and veteran RJ Barrett can shift between positions as well. Heading into the offseason, the Raptors have been a team that has reportedly had multiple trade talks. Related: Sources: Raptors offer Celtics No. 9 pick in Derrick White trade talks Related: Noa Essengue turns heads with Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam comparisons amid Raptors
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28-06-2025
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Canadiens draft forward Alexander Zharovsky in second round
The Montreal Canadiens were active in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, trading their two first-round picks and moving up in the second round. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) The Montreal Canadiens did not make a selection in the first round of the NHL Draft, but quickly made a trade to improve their position in the second round on Saturday and select a player they clearly had their eye on. The Habs set their sights on forward Alexander Zharovsky with the 34th overall pick. To do so, they traded the 41st and 49th picks to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for the 34th and 189th picks. Zharovsky, who played for Ufa Tolpar in the Russian junior league, was ranked fifth among international skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. A 6-foot-1, 163-pound left-handed right winger, Zharovsky scored 24 goals and 26 assists in 45 games last winter. The NHL Central Scouting Bureau noted his exceptional progress during the last campaign. The Canadiens also made a trade with the Boston Bruins to move up to 69th overall in the third round. They sacrificed their 79th and 108th picks and selected right-handed centre Hayden Paupanekis of the Kelowna Rockets. The 6-foot-5, 202-pound powerhouse scored 22 goals and 21 assists in 71 games last winter with the Spokane Chiefs and Rockets. He was ranked 38th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. It notes that he is not afraid to get physically involved, but adds that he can be considered a 'project,' meaning he will need time to develop. At 81st overall, the Canadiens selected right-handed defenceman Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers. Then, at 82nd overall, the Habs opted for Belarusian goaltender Arseni Radkov of Tyumenski Legion in the Russian junior league. Pickford is 19 years old and had 20 goals and 27 assists in 48 games with the Tigers last winter. He added 13 goals and 11 assists in 18 playoff games, helping the Tigers win the Western Hockey League championship. For his part, Radkov, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall, is committed to attending the University of Massachusetts in two years. In the fourth round, the Canadiens selected American centre John Mooney with the 113th pick. A small player at 5 feet 8 inches, he is known for his dynamism and instinct on offence. He has committed to attending the University of Minnesota in two years. He is the cousin of Utah Mammoth star Logan Cooley. The Canadiens also had a fifth-round pick (145), two sixth-round picks (177 and 189) and a seventh-round pick (209). On Friday, the Habs did not have a first-round pick. They traded the 16th and 17th picks in the afternoon to the New York Islanders, along with forward Emil Heineman, in exchange for defenceman Noah Dobson. It was the fifth time in franchise history that the Canadiens did not make a first-round pick, and the first time since 2008. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 28, 2025.
