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Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

All-Star Game Selections and Snubs

Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start the upcoming All-Star Game, making his first career start after securing his 11th win against the Detroit Tigers. Kyle Schwarber will lead off for the National League, replacing Shohei Ohtani, while Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger will start for the American League. However, Zack Wheeler of the Phillies declined his All-Star invitation, stating he felt "disrespected" by being repeatedly overlooked for the honor declined an invitation. Don Mattingly will manage the NL squad, facing his former boss with the Blue Jays who is leading the AL team.

Player News and Transactions

The Oakland Athletics have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson amid a nine-game losing streak, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs stepping in on an interim basis. In the MLB draft, the San Francisco Giants selected Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round. The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock exited Sunday's game in the second inning with a bruised finger.

Team Performance and Milestones

The Boston Red Sox concluded a remarkable 9-0 road trip, their first since 1977, by sweeping the New York Mets with a 3-2 victory on Sunday completed a sweep. The New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, with Ben Rice's eighth-inning triple proving decisive in a 5-3 win, marking their third comeback victory from the eighth inning or later during the series. The San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second inside-the-park home run of the season to defeat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Sunday.

Futures Game and Draft Insights

Nathan Flewelling of the Tampa Bay Rays was named MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, as the American League defeated the National League 6-1 at Citizens Bank Park was named the MVP. Fantasy baseball analysts are highlighting prospects to watch from the MLB draft and Futures Game, noting that "the future is not quite now" for some potential stars reports from the MLB draft. Other fantasy baseball insights include speculation on whether McGonigle could become a top-10 hitter and if Wheeler could win a Cy Young award.

Player Conduct and Off-Field News

Bryce Harper stated he was unaware of how Fan Duel intended to use a personalized video he created for a customer, who has since sued the sportsbook for alleged exploitation. The Home Run Derby is set to take place, with insights from past participants offering advice to sluggers like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber on navigating the pressures of the event. Shohei Ohtani's signed cleats from the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring a Kanji signature and an image of his dog, are also noted.

League-Wide Issues and Predictions

Several All-Stars, including Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, and Bryce Harper, have expressed strong opposition to a salary cap, though they believe there is still time to negotiate a deal and avoid labor disputes. Expert analysis is also to potential trade deadline moves, identifying the "perfect trade deadline addition for every MLB team," including hypothetical blockbuster trades involving stars like Tarik Skubal.