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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 5:34 AM ET

All-Star Buzz and Injury Updates

The upcoming MLB All-Star Game is shaping up with some notable participants and some unfortunate absences. Bryce Harper, the Phillies' slugger, will participate in the Home Run Derby in front of his home crowd in Philadelphia announced Tuesday. He'll be joined by the Cardinals' Jordan Walker, who also confirmed his spot in the derby also announced. The Home Run Derby field is becoming clearer, with sluggers set to swing for the fences in Philly being named. The Royals' Jac Caglianone, who leads MLB in average home run distance, will also flex his muscle in the event will participate. Adding to the Yankees' contingent, Ben Rice will take his cuts in the Home Run Derby will be swinging.

However, injuries continue to impact rosters. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game after landing on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain will miss. Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler left his game with an injured right hand, while the Athletics' Nick Kurtz exited due to illness. The Twins placed Byron Buxton on the injured list due to a lingering hip injury that has bothered him for much of the season placed on. Meanwhile, Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break, with the team hopeful for positive results will have.

Player Milestones and Career Closures

Eduardo Valencia made history in his Major League Baseball debut for the Tigers, hitting a home run in his first plate appearance made history. He became emotional afterward, thanking his family and his home country of Venezuela got emotional. In a record-setting performance, Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn drove in 10 runs on three home runs, setting a new club record in a convincing win drove in. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances tied a.

On the career front, three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 season will retire. Verlander, currently the oldest active player in the majors at, marks the end of an era for pitching aces makes the end. The league also mourned the passing of Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, who died at age 89 has died.

Team Performance and Roster Moves

The latest power rankings show the Marlins debuting at their highest ranking of 2026, while the Padres' struggles continue debut at. The Dodgers reached their 60th win of the season in their first extra-innings game, with Dalton Rushing delivering a walk-off single in the 11th inning reach win. The Yankees struggled offensively, striking out 17 times in a loss to the Rays, marking the second consecutive game with that many whiffs for the American League team whiffed 17.

Several roster moves were made as teams assess their standings. Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined with a strained right hamstring is expected. Mark Vientos is headed to the injured list for the Mets after fracturing his right hand when hit by a pitch is headed. The Red Sox's Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five and is eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby had his. He did, however, exit a game after fouling a ball off his foot did exit. The Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land have optioned. The Brewers called up prospect Luis Lara, before a doubleheader called up. Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin of the Pirates is back on the injured list with a finger injury is back.

Player Denials and Future Outlooks

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the retracted report "B.S." strongly denied. On the draft front, the White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft have homed. The latest draft rankings are available, detailing the top 250 prospects are available. Fantasy baseball managers are advised to consider potential trade deadline moves and closer stock are advised.

The Phillies' interim manager, Don Mattingly, expressed interest in leading the club full-time if the opportunity arises said he. Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday night after suffering an injury the previous day was scratched. Domingo Acevedo, pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program got an. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled nicknames and logos for its inaugural season unveiled.