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MLB Draft 2011: Two UCLA Pitchers are Top Picks

Two UCLA Pitchers Among Top Five Picks in Major League Baseball draft of first-year players.

The 2011 MLB Draft for first year players is currently underway, and baseball fans have a variety of viewing options.

For those tracking the action from home, MLB.tv is offering a live stream of the draft on their website starting today, June 6 and broadcasting all the way through Wednesday when the draft winds down.

Already, two local Southland players have made their way into the mix, with UCLA pitcher Gerrit Cole headed to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the first overall pick, and fellow Bruin Trevor Bauer snagged by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the third overall pick, according to MLB.com.

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Local Baseball fans can also make their way out to or the to watch the action with their friends, but is out until tomorrow, as they are closed on Mondays.

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