MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

All-Star Game & Home Run Derby Buzz

The Home Run Derby field is taking shape, with Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper of the Phillies officially added, giving Philadelphia two sluggers in the event. They will be joined by Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, who confirmed his participation. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, leading MLB in average home run distance, is also set to swing for the fences. Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads his team with 26 home runs, will also compete in the derby. Meanwhile, Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game due to a left groin strain, landing him on the 15-day injured list. Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, allowing him to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Contreras, along with Nick Lodolo and Zack Wheeler, were among the latest All-Star Game replacements announced. Alan Porter has been named the umpire crew chief and will call balls and strikes for the All-Star Game.

Player Health & Roster Moves

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start on Friday due to ongoing irritation in his left knee and will miss the All-Star Game. Aaron Judge is slated to have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful for positive healing news. 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." denies 'BS'. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the injured list by the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring. Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping lift the Angels to a 13-1 victory over the Rangers. Mark Vientos is headed for the injured list after fracturing his right hand when he was hit by a pitch in the Mets' win over the Royals. Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after aggravating a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season. The Twins also acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock, seeking to bolster their bullpen. Jorge Polanco returned to the New York Mets' lineup Tuesday after missing nearly three months with wrist and Achilles injuries. Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is back on the injured list with a finger injury. Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from the lineup Tuesday after suffering an unspecified injury the previous day. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left Thursday night's game after appearing to injure his right knee while making a sliding catch. Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with an injured right hand.

Notable Performances & Historical Marks

Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then emotionally thanked his family and home country of Venezuela. Ryan O'Hearn made Pirates franchise history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a 12-4 victory. The Yankees whiffed 17 times in a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, becoming the first team in American League history to record that many strikeouts in consecutive nine-inning games. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up on a line-drive single to center field. Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts on a day when he was not selected as an All-Star replacement.

League News & Future Outlook

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN. The Brewers revealed an MRI exam showed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's shoulder, and they are seeking a second opinion after initially diagnosing inflammation. Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, the oldest active player at, announced he will retire after the 2026 season. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled nicknames and logos for its four teams ahead of its inaugural season. 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. Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season. The White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft.