The Chicago White Sox won the 2026 MLB draft lottery, earning their first No. 1 pick since 1977.

The Chicago White Sox have won the 2026 MLB draft lottery, securing the first overall pick for the first time since selecting Harold Baines in 1977. The win marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which has not held the top pick in the draft in nearly five decades. The outcome gives the White Sox a key opportunity to select a top-tier prospect to bolster their rebuilding efforts.