MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

All-Star Game Buzz and Injury Updates

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game, hoping to ensure he is healthy for future starts. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Ohtani. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with an injured right hand.

Player Milestones and Contract News

Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, passing Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man. Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run Friday night, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a season in the majors.

Home Run Derby Participants and Notable Performances

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will compete in the Home Run Derby in front of a hometown crowd at Citizens Bank Park. White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber have been named participants in the Home Run Derby. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who hit nine of his 14 homers in June and is tied for the MLB lead in average HR distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a 12-4 victory. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the franchise's first player to achieve the feat in nine years.

Injury Report and Roster Moves

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has gone on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain, but the team hopes the extra time off will allow him to avoid the injured list. The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list Friday after he missed more than three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone. Third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list by the Reds before their game Friday night against the Cubs. The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson on Friday to help the NL Central leaders' injury-depleted pitching staff. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the report "B.S." denies 'BS'. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful the results show he is healing. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five and will be able to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left Thursday night's game after appearing to injure his right knee while making a sliding catch. The Brewers said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's shoulder and are seeking a second opinion. Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. The ups and downs of Willson Contreras' season continued Wednesday when he had to leave the Red Sox's win after fouling a ball off his left foot. Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program.

Managerial and End-of-Era News

With the Phillies firmly in playoff contention heading into the All-Star break, interim manager Don Mattingly said he would be interested in leading the club full time. Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at, will retire after the 2026 season. Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, has died at age 89.

League Notes and Future Outlook

The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres' fall continues in the latest Power Rankings. The White Sox have homed in on three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season. 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. On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts. In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, the Yankees whiffed 17 times to become the first team in American League history to hit that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.