MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Dominance and Player Honors

The American League over the National League in the All-Star Game, pitching a 15-strikeout shutout in a 4-0 win. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease led the charge, combining with 10 relievers to limit the NL to just three hits. Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and exited the game in the third inning after being struck on the left hand by a 97.6 mph sinker. Meanwhile, Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber for the NL, replacing Shohei Ohtani, with Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger earning starting nods for the AL. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski featuring Pokémon and a Charizard card.

Player News and Record Transactions

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is expected to be available for this weekend's series against the Yankees after having fluid drained from his left knee. A rare 1-of-1 rookie card of Ohtani $3.365 million. Elsewhere, Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, reportedly agreed to a deal with the White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus. In a notable auction, a set of 21 presidential autographed baseballs at Hunt Auctions' MLB All-Star live auction.

Draft Recaps and Future Potential

The 2026 MLB draft saw its conclusion with Kiley McDaniel offering evaluations for all 30 teams' selections. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, expressing his hope that his victory will inspire more Black children to play baseball. Walker also to be a role model for young athletes.

League Business and Fan Engagement

MLB's participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics due to disagreements with the MLB Players Association. The MLBPA also advocating for a salary cap, deeming it "perverse." Phillies star Bryce Harper to Fan Duel for the use of a personalized fan video, amidst a lawsuit against the sportsbook. The Red Sox since the trade of star guard Jaylen Brown.

Player Collections and Memorabilia

Shohei Ohtani's cleats from his 2025 Tokyo series games and his dog Decoy, are part of a collection of notable memorabilia.