The start of the MLB Draft League second half is here with the transition to the professional phase. Williamsport clinched the first-half championship and will host the MLB Draft League Championship on Wednesday, Sept. 2.<\/p>\n
First Half Standings<\/p>\n
(Team, W\/L, PCT, GB, STRK, SD)<\/p>\n
Williamsport, 20-7, .741, -, W3, 1-0<\/p>\n
Trenton, 19-10, .655, 2.0 GB, W1, 1-0<\/p>\n
Aberdeen, 16-14, .533, 5.5 GB, L1, 1-0<\/p>\n
State College, 13-15, .464, 7.5 GB, L3, 0-3<\/p>\n
Mahoning Valley, 13-16, .448, 8.0 GB, W1, 2-1<\/p>\n
West Virginia, 13-16, .448, 8.0 GB, L1, 2-2<\/p>\n
First Half Players of the Week<\/p>\n
June 2-7: Hitter – C\/2B Carlos Sanchez<\/a>, MV. Pitcher – RHP Tommy Gross<\/a>, SC.<\/p>\n June 9-14: Hitter – MIF Jarren Purify<\/a>, MV. Pitcher – RHP Jackson Nash<\/a>, WIL.<\/p>\n June 16-21: Hitter – INF Elliot Laselles<\/a>, CAN. Pitcher – RHP Tazwell Butler<\/a>, WV.<\/p>\n June 23-28: Hitter – C\/1B Augie Lopez<\/a>, TRN. Pitcher – LHP Ethan Stade<\/a>, MV.<\/p>\n June 30-July 5: Hitter – 1B Ben Tryon<\/a>, WIL. Pitcher – LHP Ethan Stade<\/a>, MV.<\/p>\n Latest News<\/p>\n 2026 MLB Draft Preview: The MLB Draft is days away with the first half of the MLB Draft League season in the rear view mirror. See the prospects who have stood out with their performance and metrics. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Weekly Roundup: The final week of the first half marked the end of the race to host the 2026 MLB Draft League Championship. Down to the very last day where all six teams took the field, home field advantage will go to the Williamsport Crosscutters. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Alumni Report: Ahead of the MLB All-Star break, Miguel Sime Jr. was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game on Sunday, June 12. The third alumni all-time to be selected. Read more on his season leading up to the selection, another Minor League Baseball Player of the Week, June top performers and more. More>><\/a><\/p>\n Home Games & Promotions<\/p>\n Aberdeen<\/a>: FRI (7 p.m., Wild West Night), SAT (7 p.m., Video Game Night), SUN (2 p.m.) vs. State College<\/p>\n Mahoning Valley<\/a>: None.<\/p>\n State College<\/a>: WED (6:35 p.m., Youth Sports Night), THUR (6:35 p.m., Bark in the Park II – Dugout\u2019s Third Birthday Paw-ty) vs. West Virginia.<\/p>\n Trenton<\/a>: WED (7 p.m., Batdog Rookie Pennant Giveaway), THUR (7 p.m., 90\u2019s Night) vs. Mahoning Valley.<\/p>\n West Virginia<\/a>: FRI (7 p.m., Friday Night Fireworks), SAT (7 p.m., Star Wars Night,), SUN (5 p.m., Catch \u2018Em All at the Park) vs. Mahoning Valley.<\/p>\n Williamsport<\/a>: WED (6:35 p.m., 100th Anniversary Pin Series Giveaway), THUR (6:35 p.m., Post-Game Drone Show) vs. Aberdeen. FRI (6:35 p.m., Wrestling Night with Enzo), SAT (6:35 p.m., Post-Game Fireworks), SUN (4:05 p.m., Yellow Character Appearance) vs. Trenton.<\/p>\n Shop<\/p>\n Purchase gear from your favorite MLB Draft League team at Baseball Collective<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Guide<\/p>\n For a one-stop shop on the history of the MLB Draft League, what it offers, leaderboard and more, check out the league’s 2026 media guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about the MLB Draft League, visit mlbdraftleague.com<\/a> or follow @mlbdraftleague<\/a> and @draftleaguedata<\/a> on X, and @mlbdraftleague<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n