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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Lineups and Selections

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies will lead off for the National League in the All-Star Game, replacing Shohei Ohtani, while three new starters have been named for the American League: Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger. Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies and Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox will start the All-Star Game. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is showcasing a special Pokémon-themed glove for the event. Meanwhile, several All-Stars, including Paul Skenes and Juan Soto, are expressing opposition to a salary cap, though they believe there is still time for negotiation. Don Mattingly, the interim manager for the Phillies, will be coaching in the All-Star Game against his former team.

Player News and Injuries

Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. The Mariners lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning of their game on Sunday. Jake McCarthy of the San Francisco Giants hit his second inside-the-park home run of the season in a victory over the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Harper of the Phillies has denied giving Fan Duel consent for a personalized fan video, amidst a lawsuit against the sportsbook.

Team Performances and Transactions

The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the New York Mets with a 3-2 victory, marking their first 9-0 road trip since 1977. The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, with Ben Rice's eighth-inning triple proving to be the decisive hit in their final victory. The Oakland Athletics have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson amidst a nine-game losing streak, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs taking over on an interim basis. The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki from Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft.

Futures Game and Draft

Nathan Flewelling of Tampa Bay was named MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, leading the American League to a 6-1 victory over the National League. Eric Karabell provided insights from the MLB draft and Futures Game for fantasy managers to identify emerging prospects. Jordan Walker was crowned the 2026 Home Run Derby champion. The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring his signature and his dog Decoy, are also noted.