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The White Sox just snagged the top pick in the 2026 Draft — a massive move for a team rebuilding after years of futility — but here’s the twist: they’re actually playing elite baseball this season, making this pick even more pivotal. With a playoff-caliber roster emerging, the No. 1 selection won’t be expected to carry the load alone, but they’ll still be the cornerstone of the franchise’s future. History whispers loudly — the Sox held the top pick before, landing Hall of Famer Harold Baines — and now they’re eyeing either UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky or Fort Worth’s Grady Emerson, both elite shortstops. This isn’t just another draft; it’s a chance to accelerate their rise — and the pressure’s on to get it right.

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