MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

All-Star Selections and Injury Woes

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his Friday pitching start due to lingering knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was added to the National League roster as an injury replacement for Ohtani. Meanwhile, Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez will sit out the All-Star Game with a left groin strain and was placed on the 15-day injured list. Mets infielder Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was activated from the injured list after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone. Twins catcher Jeffers was reinstated from the IL after a two-month absence reinstated from IL.

Home Run Derby Field Takes Shape

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field, rounding out the eight participants named as participants. Bryce Harper of the Phillies will compete in front of his hometown crowd at Citizens Bank Park. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker also announced his participation. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who leads MLB in average home run distance, will also be in the derby.

Notable Performances and Milestones

Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to accomplish the feat in nine years hit for the cycle. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a single game. In his MLB debut Thursday, Tigers outfielder Eduardo Valencia hit a home run in his first plate appearance. Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before it was broken up by the Giants took a no-hitter into the ninth.

Player News and Injury Updates

Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain, though the team is hopeful he will avoid the injured list. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the since-retracted report "B.S." denied report. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib examined during the All-Star break, with the Yankees optimistic about his recovery. The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to bolster their injury-depleted pitching staff. Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test in the minor league program.

Fantasy Baseball and Future Outlooks

Eric Karabell offered fantasy baseball managers insights into potential future performances, questioning if players like McGonigle could become top-10 hitters or if Wheeler might contend for a Cy Young award. Fantasy managers can find advice for setting Saturday lineups, with Griffin Jax's performance highlighted. Fantasy baseball managers are also advised on which closers to add or drop. The White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft: Roch Cholowsky, Vahn Lackey, and Grady Emers. Kiley McDaniel provided his final 2026 MLB draft rankings for the top 250 prospects.

League and Roster Moves

The Marlins debuted at their highest ranking of the season, while the Padres' struggles continued, according to the latest Power Rankings. The Red Sox's game against the Mets had a delayed start due to issues with the team plane, which was grounded for nearly 24 hours. The Yankees managed 17 strikeouts for the second consecutive nine-inning game, a first in American League history. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled its team nicknames and logos ahead of its inaugural season.

Retirements and Departures

Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young winner and former AL MVP, announced he will retire after the 2026 season, making him the oldest active player in the majors at 43. His impending retirement marks the end of an era for elite MLB pitchers. Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, died at age 89.