Dodgers Prepare for MLB Draft Selections on Peacock and MLB Network

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to participate in the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, holding two key selections within the opening four rounds. The franchise currently holds the No. 40 overall pick in the first round, which is expected to occur shortly after 1:30 p.m. PT. They also possess a fourth-round selection at No. 132, likely taking place just past 4:00 p.m. PT.

Day 1 coverage of the draft will be split across several broadcast platforms. The pre-show and the first ten picks will air on NBC and Peacock. Subsequently, picks 11 through 40 will be carried on the MLB Network, MLB.com, and MLB.tv starting at 11:30 a.m. The remaining portion of the day, covering picks 41 through 135, will be available exclusively via streaming on MLB.com and MLB.tv.

The broadcasting of the draft involves Comcast Corporation, the parent company of NBCUniversal and Peacock. As of the current market session, Comcast is trading at $23.57, reflecting a positive movement of 0.89% from the previous close of $23.36. With a market capitalization of approximately $83.52 billion, the company remains a significant figure in the Communication Services sector, particularly through its Telecom Services and Media assets. The inclusion of the draft on the Peacock streaming service highlights the company’s strategy to leverage live sports programming to drive engagement on its digital platform.

Draft proceedings will continue through the first four rounds on Saturday, concluding with pick No. 135.

What to watch

• Draft timing for the Dodgers’ picks at No. 40 and No. 132.
• Viewership metrics for the draft across NBC and Peacock.

Source: original release