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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

All-Star Selections and Snubs

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies for Tuesday's game, coming off his 11th victory against the Detroit Tigers. However, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, stating he felt "disrespected" by being overlooked multiple times. The Detroit Tigers' rookie Kevin McGonigle, will get to play in his hometown as part of the American League All-Star team. Also named to the All-Star rosters were White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, and Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski on Saturday. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue, and Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain, also sidelining him from the Midsummer Classic. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start and will also miss the All-Star Game due to continued knee irritation. Yankees star Cam Schlittler will attend but not pitch in the All-Star Game, opting to rest instead.

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

The Seattle Mariners in the second inning on Sunday due to a bruised finger. In other pitching news, the Arizona Diamondbacks on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation; Gallen is 0-5 with an 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts. The Texas Rangers have again placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder injury. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews exited the game against the Rangers with a left knee injury after colliding with the wall. Bo Bichette of the New York Mets was held out of the lineup for the second consecutive day due to leg and ankle soreness, and he may miss time through the All-Star break.

Futures Game and Draft News

Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named the MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, leading the American League to a 6-1 victory over the National League. In the amateur draft, the Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round on Sunday. The San Francisco Giants drafted Barry Bonds' nephew, Peyton Bonds, who hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season, in the third round.

Team Performance Highlights

The New York Yankees of the Washington Nationals, with Ben Rice's eighth-inning triple securing a 5-3 victory on Sunday. The Boston Red Sox concluded a sweep of the Mets with a 3-2 win, marking their first 9-0 road trip since 1977. The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run of the season to on Sunday.