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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

MLB All-Star Game & Player Performances

The MLB All-Star Game rosters were unveiled, featuring a mix of established stars and deserving newcomers, though several notable snubs have sparked debate MLB All-Star Game rosters:. Among the celebrated performers, first-half MVP honors were distributed across all 30 teams, recognizing individual dominance through the season's initial stretch all 30 MLB teams. In a notable display of frustration following an All-Star snub, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts in his latest outing. New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads his team with 26 home runs, has been selected to participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13 Yankees' Rice to take.

Record-Setting Performances & Milestones

Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals has etched his name in the record books, tying a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances after an infield single in Tuesday's 16-12 victory over the New York Mets Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs. In a historic offensive outburst, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs during a convincing 12-4 win 10, breaking Pirates' record. The New York Yankees, meanwhile, made unwanted history by striking out 17 times for the second consecutive game, becoming the first American League team to achieve this mark in back-to-back nine-inning contests during a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Yankees make history, strike.

Team Standings & Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers reached their 60th win of the season in their first extra-innings game, with Dalton Rushing's single in the 11th inning securing the victory 11th gives Dodgers 60th. In roster news, the Colorado Rockies scratched All-Star Hunter Goodman from Tuesday night's lineup against the Dodgers due to a prior injury Goodman scratched before Rockies. The Milwaukee Brewers called up outfield prospect Luis Lara, before their doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals following a seven-year deal Brewers call up prospect. The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin back on the injured list with a finger injury Pirates place SS Griffin.

Injuries & Player Returns

The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a lingering hip injury that has troubled him for much of the season Twins put Buxton. Jorge Polanco made his return to the New York Mets' lineup on Tuesday, appearing for the first time in nearly three months after dealing with right wrist and left Achilles injuries Mets' lineup after 3-month. Reliever Evan Phillips has been reinstated from the injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers, 13 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery Dodgers' Phillips back.

Pitching Performances & Suspensions

Philadelphia ace Cristopher Sanchez endured a career-worst outing, allowing nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings in the Phillies' 15-1 loss to Kansas City Sanchez allows career-worst 9. In a bounce-back performance, Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this year, helping the New York Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Irked Schlittler bounces back. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli's suspension related to a brawl in Boston has been reduced on appeal, Major League Baseball announced Monday Cavalli's suspension for brawl.

Draft Prospects & Future Outlook

As draft week arrives, anticipation is building for Saturday's MLB draft, with extensive rankings of the top 250 prospects now available Final 2026 MLB draft. The question of who the Chicago White Sox will select with the No. 1 overall pick remains a central focus, with detailed insights into team boards and draft strategies being laid out One big question. Major leaguers shared recollections of their draft day experiences, ranging from first-round selections to players picked in now-defunct rounds Playing Xbox, refreshing Twitter.

Player Milestones & Suspensions

Veteran outfielder Max Kepler hit his first home run since the conclusion of his 80-game ban, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 shutout victory over the San Diego Padres Kepler hits first home. In other roster news, the Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land following a start where he allowed 10 runs Triple-A after 10-run star....

Coaching & League Changes

Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has departed the club in the middle of his third season for undisclosed reasons, as announced by manager A.J. Hinch 3B coach Cora leaves. Meanwhile, MLB unveiled a list of All-Star Game replacements, with catcher Willson Contreras headlining the selections Contreras, Ashcraft among ASG.