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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 2:36 AM ET

All-Star Game News and Home Run Derby Participants

Alan Porter will serve as the umpire crew chief and call balls and strikes for the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Bryce Harper of the Phillies will compete in the Home Run Derby on his home turf will compete. He will be joined by Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker also announced, who confirmed his participation. The Royals' Jac Caglianone, leading MLB in average home run distance, will also swing for the fences will participate. Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads the team with 26 home runs, is also set for the Home Run Derby will be swinging. Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced to five games and will be eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Contreras headlines the list of All-Star Game replacements headlines list.

Player Injuries and Returns

Ranger Suarez of the Red Sox will miss the All-Star Game after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain will miss. Yankees shortstop Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break, with the team hopeful for positive results will have. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof exited Thursday's game after appearing to injure his right knee on a sliding catch exited after. Mets outfielder Mark Vientos is headed to the injured list after fracturing his right hand when hit by a pitch is headed. Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring is expected. Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras left Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his left foot had to leave. Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with an injured right hand left with. The Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a lingering hip injury placed on. Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup after suffering an undisclosed injury was scratched. Jorge Polanco returned to the Mets' lineup Tuesday after nearly three months on the injured list with wrist and Achilles injuries returned to. Reliever Evan Phillips was reinstated off the injured list Monday for the Dodgers, 13 months after Tommy John surgery was reinstated. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is back on the injured list with a finger injury is back.

Milestones and Notable Performances

Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then thanked his family and earthquake-rocked Venezuela made history. Dylan Cease of the Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up with a single took a no-hitter. The Yankees whiffed 17 times in a Tuesday loss to the Rays, becoming the first AL team to do so in consecutive nine-inning games. Ryan O'Hearn of the Pirates set a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a 12-4 win Tuesday night. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. Max Kepler homered for the Diamondbacks in an 8-0 victory Monday night, his first since an 80-game suspension ended homered to lead. Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return for the Angels in a 13-1 win over the Rangers. Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts on a day when he was not selected as an All-Star replacement. The Dodgers reached their 60th win on a Dalton Rushing single in the 11th inning in their first extra-innings game of the season.

Other League News and Transactions

Justin Verlander, the oldest active player at, announced he will retire after the 2026 season will retire. Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and coach, died at age 89 has died. Domingo Acevedo, pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test. The White Sox have three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft have homed in. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled nicknames and logos for its four teams ahead of its inaugural season unveiled nicknames. The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land have optioned. Outfield prospect Luis Lara, was called up to the Brewers before their doubleheader with the Cardinals was called up. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli's suspension for a brawl in Boston was reduced on appeal has been reduced. Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season has left. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season strongly denied. Brandon Woodruff's shoulder injury revealed a new issue on an MRI, and the Brewers are seeking a second opinion.

Fantasy Baseball and Draft Considerations

Eric Karabell offered insights for fantasy baseball managers, looking at potential future outcomes for players like McGonigle and Wheeler looks into. Fantasy baseball managers are advised on which closers to add or drop should be added. Kiley McDaniel provided a draft guide, detailing questions and intel for the upcoming MLB draft, especially for the White Sox at No. 1 lays all. The MLB draft is Saturday, with rankings for the top 250 prospects available Here's how. There is a focus on which players might be available or worth avoiding in the second half of the season for teams like the Guardians players to grab.