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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB All-Star Game and Festivities

Kyle Schwarber will lead off for the National League in the All-Star Game, replacing Shohei Ohtani, while Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger will start for the American League. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly will coach under his Dodgers replacement at the All-Star Game against an AL team led by his former boss with the Blue Jays. All-Stars like Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, and Bryce Harper stated that players will never agree to a salary cap but believe there is still time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the season. Bryce Harper also denied giving Fan Duel consent for a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since accused the sportsbook in a lawsuit of taking advantage of him. Jordan Walker was crowned the 2026 Home Run Derby champion.

Team and Player News

The Athletics fired pitching coach Scott Emerson amid a nine-game losing streak, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs taking over on an interim basis. The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the Mets with a 3-2 victory, marking their first 9-0 road trip since 1977. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Jake McCarthy hit his second inside-the-park home run of the season, but the Giants lost to the Rockies 3-1. The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft.

MLB Draft and Prospects

The 2026 MLB draft has concluded, with Kiley McDaniel providing analysis on each team's draft class. Eric Karabell reported from the MLB draft and Futures Game, highlighting prospects fantasy managers should be aware of.

Player Highlights and Memorabilia

The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the 2025 Tokyo series, signed with his Kanji signature and featuring his dog "Decoy" on the heels, are notable memorabilia. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski showcased a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove that includes a Charizard card inside.