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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

All-Star Game Buzz and Personnel Moves

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is set to feature Kyle Schwarber leading off for the National League, replacing Shohei Ohtani, while Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger will start for the American League. Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez and Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease will earn starting nods for the Midsummer Classic. Interim manager Don Mattingly faces a unique situation, coaching under his former Dodgers replacement at the All-Star Game against an American League team managed by his ex-boss with the Toronto Blue Jays. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski showcased a special Pokémon-themed glove for the event, complete with an inside Charizard card.

Player Accolades and Market Trends

Shohei Ohtani continues to make headlines beyond the diamond, with a rare 1-of-1 rookie card selling for a record $3.365 million. The cleats Ohtani wore during the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring his Kanji signature and a depiction of his dog Decoy, are also drawing attention. On the field, Jordan Walker hopes his Home Run Derby victory will inspire more Black youth to play baseball. In a notable draft selection, the Miami Marlins picked Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round M