State College Spikes Win MLB Draft League First Half Title

As the 2025 baseball season reaches its midpoint with the All-Star break, the minor leagues have seen notable player movements and performances. The St. Louis Cardinals have made several roster assignments among their minor league affiliates, including moving pitchers Brandt Thompson, Braden Davis, Michael Watson, and Cade Winquest across teams, with an expectation that new draft picks will start in the final two months of the season. In the MLB Draft League, the State College Spikes clinched their first half playoff berth with a 17-12 record, marking their first playoff appearance in this league since its inception in 2021, which serves as a platform for draft-eligible players to showcase talent. The 2025 MLB Draft saw 48 players selected from the Draft League, primarily pitchers, with the Frederick Keys having the most players drafted. Meanwhile, the MLB 25 The Show video game update coincides with the All-Star season, featuring substantial player attribute changes and new in-game content celebrating the draft and All-Star festivities. Fantasy baseball perspectives highlight that first-round college draftees are typically the most likely to make a significant MLB impact in the season following their draft, which sets expectations for the 2026 season.