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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:34 AM ET

All-Star Game Buzz and Player News

The Home Run Derby field is rounding into shape with several sluggers confirmed. Bryce Harper will compete in front of a hometown crowd in Philadelphia, and the Cardinals' Jordan Walker also announced his participation. Walker was later confirmed for the event. The Royals' Jac Caglianone, who leads MLB in average home run distance, is also set to swing for the fences. New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads his team with 26 home runs, will also be in the Derby lineup will be swinging for the fences. Meanwhile, Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game due to a left groin strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list. Willson Contreras, however, had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, making him eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will be able to participate. Contreras was later among the list of All-Star Game replacements.

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the since-retracted story "B.S." denied report. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break, with the team hopeful for positive results. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof exited Thursday night's game with what appeared to be a knee injury after a sliding catch. Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring is expected to return. Mets outfielder Mark Vientos is headed to the injured list after fracturing his right hand when he was hit by a pitch is headed for the injured list.

Milestones, Retirements, and Draft Talk

Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then emotionally thanked his family and his earthquake-rocked home country of Venezuela. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a club record Tuesday night by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a 12-4 victory. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a Tuesday night win. In their first extra-innings game of the season, the Dodgers secured their 60th win on a Dalton Rushing single in the 11th inning.

Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, the oldest active player at, announced he will retire after the 2026 season. Verlander's impending departure marks the end of an era for elite MLB pitchers helps mark the end of an era. The White Sox are reportedly focusing on three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emers have homed in on three candidates.

Team Standings and Injury Updates

The Marlins are debuting at their highest ranking of 2026, while the Padres' struggles continue according to updated power rankings. The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up with a single took a no-hitter into the ninth inning. In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday, the Yankees whiffed 17 times, becoming the first American League team to record that many strikeouts in consecutive nine-inning games.

The Brewers revealed that an MRI exam showed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's shoulder, and they are seeking a second opinion. Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings in a 15-1 loss to Kansas City on Monday afternoon. Veteran outfielder Max Kepler hit his first home run since his 80-game suspension ended, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory Monday night homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reliever Evan Phillips was reinstated off the injured list Monday, returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers 13 months after Tommy John surgery was reinstated off the injured list.

Other Notable News

Alan Porter will be the umpire crew chief calling balls and strikes for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia will be the umpire crew chief. 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. Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, has died at age 89 has died at age 89. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled the nicknames and logos for its four teams ahead of its inaugural season unveiled the nicknames and logos.