MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Home Run Derby Field Set, Verlander Announces Retirement

The Home Run Derby field is complete for the contest in Philadelphia, with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami joining the fray named as participants. The Cardinals' Jordan Walker also confirmed he will compete in front of his hometown crowd. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who leads MLB in average home run distance, will also swing for the fences. On a somber note, three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 season, marking the end of an era for MLB's aces.

All-Star Selections and Injury Updates

Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani himself was scratched from his scheduled pitching start due to continued irritation in his left knee and will miss the All-Star Game miss ASG. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game after being placed on the injured list with a left groin strain. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base, calling the since-retracted story "B.S." denied 'BS'.

Player Milestones and Injuries

Rookie center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the first White Sox player to achieve the feat in nine years. Eduardo Valencia made history with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then honored Venezuela. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a single game. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances.

In injury news, Mets infielder Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Rangers pitcher Jacob de Grom will miss his next start due to a glute and hip strain, with the team hoping he can avoid the injured list. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left a game after appearing to injure his right knee while making a sliding catch. Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left a game with an injured right hand.

Team News and Roster Moves

The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes off the injured list. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was activated by the Royals after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays. The Brewers signed veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson to bolster their injury-depleted pitching staff.

The White Sox reinstated Munetaka Murakami from the IL after he was sidelined by a strained right hamstring. Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from the lineup against the Dodgers after suffering an unspecified injury the previous day. Domingo Acevedo, pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test.

Fantasy Baseball and Draft Intel

Eric Karabell offered insights into potential fantasy baseball outcomes, pondering if Eric Karabell could be a top-10 hitter and Zack Wheeler a Cy Young candidate. Advice was also provided for setting Saturday's fantasy baseball lineups, with Griffin Jax highlighted for his continued performance. Fantasy managers were also advised on closer stock, with discussion on when to trade Aroldis Chapman. The White Sox are reportedly focused on three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft. Kiley McDaniel provided draft intel, addressing who the White Sox might select and offering team-specific prospect information. The top 250 prospects for the 2026 MLB draft were also ranked.

Other Notes

The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of the season, while the Padres' fall continues in the latest Power Rankings. The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field just over two hours before their scheduled game against the Mets after their team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours. Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, allowing him to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Alan Porter was named the umpire crew chief for Tuesday's All-Star Game. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled nicknames and logos for its inaugural season. Phil Regan, a former MLB pitcher and coach, died at age 89.