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Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / August 14

Jackson Holliday Joins Special Baltimore Orioles History with Walk-Off Winner

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, evening the three-game series at one game apiece. Seattle led 1-0 in the seventh inning, but the O's scored three runs in the bottom half to take a 3-1 lead.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 9

Jackson Holliday reveals violent 8-word hitting advice from father Matt

While Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday almost certainly would have been the No. 1 pick of the 2022 MLB Draft and one of baseball's top prospects before making his debut last season, the fact that he's the son of baseball icon Matt Holliday also helped his case.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Rockies sign HS player Ethan Holliday to record $9M bonus

Ethan Holliday signed with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday for a $9 million bonus, according to MLB.com. The amount is a record for a high school player.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Analyzing the Rockies’ Top Three Draft Picks

The 2025 Colorado Rockies draft class is in the books! Leading the class is shortstop/third baseman Ethan Holliday. The son of Rockies legend Matt Holliday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

The Next Generation: Former MLB Star's Son Drafted By Toronto Blue Jays

Another son of a former All-Star was taken off the draft board Monday. A day after the Colorado Rockies made high school shortstop Ethan Holliday – the son of ex-major leaguer Matt Holliday – the No.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

Ethan Holliday Selection Breaks Lengthy MLB Draft Drought For Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies selected Stillwater (Okla.) high school shortstop Ethan Holliday with the No. 4 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night. For both the franchise, and Holliday, it was a special selection, as his father Matt, previously starred for the organization.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14

Nationals Take Long-Term Prospects on Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

There was a lot of speculation about what the Washington Nationals were going to do with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft. Ethan Holliday, the son of multi-time All-Star Matt Holliday and the younger brother of Baltimore Orioles former No.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Rockies draft son of franchise legend Matt Holliday with No. 4 pick

The Colorado Rockies took a nostalgic and bold swing during the 2025 MLB Draft, selecting Oklahoma high school shortstop Ethan Holliday with the fourth overall pick.

MLB News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 13

Oklahoma State Commit Ethan Holliday Picked Fourth in 2025 MLB Draft

Another Oklahoma State commit is heading to the major leagues. On Sunday, the 2025 MLB Draft got underway, with Ethan Holliday going fourth overall to the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado Rockies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 13

Colorado Rockies Keep it in the Family, Select Ethan Holliday in 2025 MLB Draft

The Colorado Rockies picked Matt Holliday in the seventh round of the 1998 MLB Draft, taking a flier on an outfielder who turned out to be a seven-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and one-time World Series champion.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 13

Nationals Quiet About MLB Draft Intentions, Seem To Be Leaning in This Direction

The day is finally here for the Washington Nationals. They have been on the clock in the 2025 MLB draft since it was revealed they had the No. 1 overall

Athletics News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals Reveal Wild Story Behind Matt Holliday Blockbuster Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals have clearly had some success in the trade market over the years. Recently, guys like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt have been the big-name trade pickups.

Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

With the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays could select… Ethan Holliday?

The top high school player in the 2025 draft is Ethan Holliday. If the Holliday last name sounds familiar, Ethan’s father is Matt Holliday, who spent 15 seasons in the big leagues with the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 3

Angels Rumors: Potential Top Draft Pick Attends Game at Angel Stadium

Jackson Holliday, the son of seven-time National League All-Star left fielder Matt Holliday, was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. Baseball America’s 2023 Minor League Player of the Year spent two seasons in the farm system before making his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles at 20 years old in 2024.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 16

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday, Father Matt Share Wholesome Father’s Day Exchange

To many, Jackson Holliday will always be known as a key part of the Baltimore Orioles' youth movement and the organization's second baseman of the future.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 9

The Carolina Mudcats Are Loaded With Young Talent

Minor League Baseball can take you to places that you’ve never heard of to see some of the game’s best rising talent. This year, one of those places is Zebulon, North Carolina.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 30

Nationals Select Ethan Holliday in Latest Mock Draft, But Race ‘Wide Open’

Review most outside analysts and their mock drafts and a trend emerges — Ethan Holliday tends to go No. 1 overall to the Washington Nationals. There are plenty of good reasons to take Holliday there.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 21

Jackson Holliday Providing a Bright Spot in Dim O’s Lineup

Stats taken prior to play on May 20. Not much has gone well for the Baltimore Orioles this season. Pitching woes in the rotation and bullpen, a lineup that’s struggled to score runs, and various injuries have all contributed to their dreadful start to the 2025 season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5