The 2026 MLB Draft is heating up, with Florida’s top prospects ready to hear their names called—starting July 11th. Liam Peterson, a junior pitcher with elite tools, leads the pack despite a rough season, projected as a first-round steal. Fellow arms Russell Sandefer and Luke McNeillie also shine, with Sandefer’s solid record and McNeillie’s career-low ERA. Caden McDonald, a two-way star and All-American, adds versatility. Outfielders Kyle Jones, Blake Cyr, Hayden Yost, and Jaden Bastian, plus infielder Ethan Surowiec, round out the talent pool. Tune in live on NBC, Peacock, and MLB Network for all the action.

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Dorian Finney-Smith is headed to Charlotte in a savvy trade that clears $13M for Houston while bolstering Charlotte’s future with draft picks and talent like Naz Reid. After a quiet, low-minute season with the Rockets — where his role diminished amid frontcourt depth — Finney-Smith, a 10-year vet who earned SEC Sixth Man of the Year at Florida, seeks a bigger impact. The move fits Houston’s roster optimization and Charlotte’s rebuild, turning a quiet veteran into a potential key piece as both teams strategically position for the next chapter.

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Florida Gators baseball just added a power-hitting transfer in Drew Dickerson, a two-year Oklahoma standout with three years of eligibility left, coming in as the eighth transfer for the 2027 season. Primarily a designated hitter at OU, Dickerson hit his stride as a freshman and brings right field experience. He chose Florida for personal reasons — and because assistant coach Todd Butler, who coached him at Oklahoma, is now on staff. With seven other transfers already in the mix, including pitchers and infielders, the Gators are building depth and depth, with some expected to start immediately. Meanwhile, the team awaits MLB Draft decisions from a few players — the portal’s closed, but the draft deadline looms, and some players still have time to decide between pro ball and college.

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