# Pirates Select Derek Curiel in Top 5 Pick | MLB News

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-07-11T18:09:16+00:00
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The Pirates strike gold again, snagging LSU’s Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft — a power-speed combo with a near-1.000 OPS and elite defense, continuing their trend of drafting proven college stars like Skenes and Davis to build a future-ready roster. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e04e797b5bb2540

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