MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

All-Star Selections and Snubs

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez for Tuesday night's Midsummer Classic. Sanchez, who picked up his 11th win against the Detroit Tigers with seven strikeouts in seven innings during a recent Phillies victory. Meanwhile, ace Zack Wheeler, stating he felt "disrespected" by being overlooked. Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle in Philadelphia, while White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, fresh off hitting for the cycle, and Dodgers LHP Justin Wrobleski were also named to the rosters. Brewers reliever Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue.

Prospects and Draft News

The MLB amateur draft featured notable selections, including the Giants drafting Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round for Rutgers. The Miami Marlins picked Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of the draft on Sunday. Fantasy managers should prospects highlighted by Eric Karabell's coverage of the MLB draft and Futures Game, though he notes that. Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named the MVP of the MLB Futures Game, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League.

Team Struggles and Injuries

The Oakland Athletics amid a nine-game losing streak, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs taking over on an interim basis. The Red Sox with a 3-2 victory over the Mets, their first such streak since 1977. The New York Yankees of the Washington Nationals, fueled by late-inning rallies. In injury news, Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander after being hit by a pitch. Mariners starter Emerson Hancock exited his game with a bruised finger, and Rangers reliever Chris Martin was placed on the IL again with shoulder issues. Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left his game with a knee injury. Bo Bichette of the New York Mets was held out of the lineup for a second consecutive day due to leg and ankle soreness, and he may miss time through the All-Star break.

League-Wide Notes

Jake McCarthy of the Arizona Diamondbacks hit his second leadoff inside-the-park home run of the season, though his team ultimately lost 3-1 to the Rockies. The Home Run Derby is set to take place, with insights and predictions available for the slugfest. Stars who have shared their experiences. Additionally, Shohei Ohtani's cleats from the 2025 Tokyo series, signed with his Kanji signature and featuring his dog Decoy, are a notable item.