Monthly Archives: October 2026

2027 DRAFT LOTTERY

The 2027 MWBL Draft Lottery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

This event matters because it will determine the selection order for the 2027 MWBL Draft, scheduled for Saturday, February 13th, 2027.

Eight Franchises, as listed below, will vie for the coveted #1 Pick in the 2027 MWBL Draft.

For those eager to witness this pivotal event in real time, the Commissioner’s Office will provide a live-streaming link via Zoom, which will become active at 8:45 PM on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.

To maintain transparency and fairness in the selection process, an independent website (https://www.fantasydraftlottery.com/) will generate the Selection Order, with each franchise receiving a number of Ping Pong Balls to determine its selection order.

We encourage your participation, as we eagerly await the outcome of the 2027 MWBL Draft Lottery.

LOTTERY ELIGIBLE	W	L	Pct	Balls
Gainesville Swamp Things	60	102	.370	25
Tampa Bay Expos	61	101	.377	25
Corktown Cycle	61	101	.377	13
Yucaipa Road Runners	62	100	.383	13
Bethesda Bandicoots	63	99	.389	8
Motor City Muscle	64	98	.395	8
Baltimore Comets	64	98	.395	4
Titusville Super Sonics	75	87	.463	4

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2026 MWBL AWARDS

The 2026 MWBL Awards were posted today.
For the full list of 2026 MWBL Awards Results, visit the Awards Results Page.

The Mid-West Baseball League (MWBL) announced its annual awards for the 2026 season today, celebrating outstanding performances in both the American League (A.L.) and National League (N.L.). The winners demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership across all major categories, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Rolaids Reliever of the Year.

Most Valuable Player Awards: Powerhouses Prevail

In the American League, Aaron Judge of the Hollywood Werewolves clinched the Most Valuable Player Award, securing 157 total votes. Judge stood out against strong competition, including runner-up Nick Kurtz of the Dallas Cougars, who took home Rookie of the Year. Kurtz finished with 124 points. Judge hit 52 Home Runs and drove in 114 runs, while batting .291 and posting a .412 On-Base Percentage.

Meanwhile, the National League crowned George Springer of the Tempe Tempers as its MVP, gathering 120 points in the balloting. Springer edged out his teammates Jose Ramirez, who finished second (111 points) & Cal Raleigh, who was third with 95 points. Springer batted .309, with 35 Long Balls, 99 RBI, a .395 On-Base Percentage., and helped Tempe make it all the way to the World Series.

Cy Young Awards: Aces Dominate the Mound

The 2026 Cy Young Awards recognized two formidable pitching performances. For the American League, Tarik Skubal of the Fremont Cannons finished well ahead of Paul Skenes of the Detroit Crime. Skubal finished with 78 points, and Skenes with 41. Skubal was 15-6 with a 1.94 ERA and a .74 WHIP.

The National League saw a strong year from Temper Jacob DeGrom, who nearly doubled Max Fried‘s votes, tallying 45 points. DeGrom finished with 28 Wins, 5 Losses, a 1.65 ERA & a .80 WHIP. No National League pitcher came close to DeGrom. Continue reading →