By now, I think everyone is aware that there is a MLB draft lottery tonight and the Braves are involved. Everyone is probably aware that the Braves have the sixth-best odds of getting the highest pick. What I needed to look up was how the draft actually occurred. That is, once the odds were determined, how do they pick the teams? My only memories of a draft lottery were from decade plus ago and those were the NBA ones. If I remember correctly, the draw took place behind closed doors and the televised portion was just cards being released, Vanna White style. Sorry, but my team has been in the playoffs since a draft lottery began in MLB, so I had really no reason to pay attention before.

The MLB Draft Lottery (apparently) works like this. The chances to win are awarded non-playoff teams inv

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