MLB Draft 2013 TV Coverage: When and Where to Watch All the Action

The 2013 MLB draft will get underway tonight in Secaucus, N.J. 

Boasting some top talent on the mound, in the batter's box and in the field, the draft figures to produce some high-quality talent in the first round and beyond.

Last year, the Houston Astros selected Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa at No. 1 overall. Wouldn't you know it, the Astros pick at No. 1 again this year. 

Bryce Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in 2010, was an All-Star last season with the Washington Nationals, hitting .270 with 22 home runs, 59 RBI, 98 runs and 18 stolen bases.

Here's a look at the TV broadcast schedule for the 2013 MLB draft, complete with the first-round order and a breakdown of the top contenders for the No. 1 spot.

Where: Studio 42, Secaucus, New Jersey

When: Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8

Watch: MLB Network (Thursday)

Live Stream: MLB.com (All days)

Daily Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Rounds
June 6	7 p.m.	1-2
June 7	1 p.m.	3-10
June 8	1 p.m.	11-40

Round 1 Order

Pick	Team
1	Houston Astros
2	Chicago Cubs
3	Colorado Rockies
4	Minnesota Twins
5	Cleveland Indians
6	Miami Marlins
7	Boston Red Sox
8	Kansas City Royals
9	Pittsburgh Pirates
10	Toronto Blue Jays
11	New York Mets
12	Seattle Mariners
13	San Diego Padres
14	Pittsburgh Pirates
15	Arizona Diamondbacks
16	Philadelphia Phillies
17	Chicago White Sox
18	Los Angeles Dodgers
19	St. Louis Cardinals
20	Detroit Tigers
21	Tampa Bay Rays
22	Baltimore Orioles
23	Texas Rangers
24	Oakland Athletics
25	San Francisco Giants
26	New York Yankees
27	Cincinnati Reds
28*	St. Louis Cardinals
29*	Tampa Bay Rays
30*	Texas Rangers
31*	Atlanta Braves
32*	New York Yankees
33*	New York Yankees

*Denotes compensatory selection. Order via MLB.com.

Contenders for Top Pick

Jonathan Gray, RHP, Oklahoma

The closer we get to the draft, the more it appears that the Astros prefer Jonathan Gray over Stanford right-hander Mark Appel.

The main reason?

Money, of course.

Appel spurned the Pittsburgh Pirates, who selected him last year, to return to Stanford. Many believe Gray would be cheaper to sign.

Make no mistake, however, Gray is certainly a top-five prospect.

First of all, the 6'4", 239-pounder has an outstanding arm. His fastball regularly sits in the mid-to-high 90s and he's been known to hit 100 mph on the radar gun. 

He also has a slider that would already be a top-level offering in the majors and could become an elite pitch. Gray has also shown tremendous command with the slider, and is not afraid to throw it on the inside corner to left-handers.

Appel is more polished, but Gray has ace potential. He will need to work on his arm action with his changeup, as well as smooth out the kinks in his delivery to maximize his potential.

Kris Bryant, 3B/OF, San Diego

 Kris Bryant was already a first-round talent straight out of high school, but he ended up going to college to play ball.

At the University of San Diego, Bryant showed the power that has scouts salivating. This season, he blasted 31 home runs, 10 more than the second-place batter in Division I ball, via NCAA.com.

While Bryant may never be an above-average hitter, his power is undeniable. He can hit opposite-field home runs with ease, whether it be a fastball or an off-speed pitch low and away.

Bryant plays at third base now, but is probably best suited for the outfield. He's shown the arm and athleticism to play third base, but his instincts don't appear to be fast enough to man the hot corner in the big leagues.

Bryant could very well turn out being the pick for the Astros.

Colin Moran, 3B, North Carolina

While Kris Bryant may have the most potential, Colin Moran would likely be cheaper for the Astros, which would allow them to use that extra money for some talented players later in the draft.

Moran, however, is a solid prospect. He projects to have above-average power in the big leagues and be a better contact hitter than Bryant. He hit .348 with 13 home runs, 86 RBI and 70 runs in 253 at-bats (64 games) this season, according to GoHeels.com.

Moran is also solid in the field. He has good hands, a fluid throwing motion and top-level arm strength. His ability to make an impact on offense and defense is enticing.

Keith Law of ESPN has Moran going No. 1 overall.